PTo reduce the rate of importation of foods and other commodities, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (GNCCI) has organised a mentorship programme for women in businesses to boost their capacities in agro processing. The mentorship programme held in Accra on Tuesday was to encourage, motivate and teach women on how to excel … The post Chamber of Commerce

Bayport Savings and Loans Plc, says it is focusing on digital financial services as part of its strategic direction to reach the unbanked and underserved communities in the country. The Managing Director of Bayport Saving and Loans Plc, Mr Nii Amankra Tetteh who disclosed this in Accra on Wednesday at the company’s turn of the … The post Bayport Savings and

The Clean Technology Fund (CTF) one of two multi-donor trust funds within the Climate Investment Funds (CIF)  has approved $20 million for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), a facility sponsored by the African Development Bank to  provide sustainable financing for small-scale renewables in Africa. FEI is a $500 million financing platform whose objective is … The post ?African

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the government to investigate the role of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the alleged fraud over the Power Distribution Service (PDS) and Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) concession agreement. The group, made up of representatives of IMANI Ghana, ISODEC, PIAC, … The post Investigate

Seventy years in the life of every institution or organisation represent significant feat, success and brings about bountiful happiness. Such is the joy and excitement that greeted the 70th Anniversary of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) which was celebrated yesterday in Accra. Initially christened “Africa Press Association”, the institution birthed on August 15, 1949, has … The post Happy

An Accra circuit court has granted GH¢20,000.00 bail to two traders with two sureties each, who should be public servants, for allegedly robbing a marketing officer. Farouk Omar and Jude Donkor, accused, who denied conspiring to rob Mr Georges Somian Ehouman, the marketing officer, would re-appear in court on August 21. Police Inspector Samuel Ahiabor … The post 2

The annual MB Global FashionWeek 2019 produced by Global Ovations came off from last weekend at the plush Swiss Spirit Alisa hotel in Accra. The event saw some outstanding showcasing of the latest fashion trends in the spring summer season. The show featured over 44 designers from 22 countries as the Fashion Week started on … The post MB Global FashionWeek 2019 Breaks Boundaries

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will today mark the 70th anniversary of the association at a ceremony in Accra. A statement signed and issued in Accra yesterday by Roland Affail Monney, President of GJA, said the celebration would be under the theme, ‘Democracy, freedoms and independence of the media – 70 years of GJA’s contribution.’ … The post GJA marks 70th anniversary today

The Ghana Mines Workers Union says the creation of the Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation by the government to oversee the exploration and mining of bauxite in the Atiwa, Nyinahin and Awaso reserves for the repayment of the syndicated 2 billion dollar loan from the Chinese government will create employment. “This massive state project, no … The post GMWU

pAs part of activities to mark its 10th anniversary celebrations, Access Bank Ghana has launched a customer loyalty promotion with the objective of rewarding customers whilst inculcating a healthy saving habit in them. The promo dubbed: ‘Save More, Win More’ also seeks to reaffirm the bank’s brand promise of delivering “more than banking” whilst rewarding its … The post Access Bank

Dr Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, an international legal and finance expert, has been appointed as a member of the World Trade Board, coming in as the first African member of the organisation. The Nigerian joins 20 other global trade and finance leaders on the board, said a release copied to the Ghana News Agency. Mr Simon Paris, Chairman, World … The post World Trade Board gets first

GLICO General, a non–life insurance provider and a subsidiary of GLICO Group, has been adjudged the ‘Personal Line Insurer of the Year 2018’ with its Home Owners insurance package at the recently held 2018 Ghana Insurance awards.   The GLICO Home Owners package launched in 2018 is a customised fire and allied perils cover that … The post GLICO General’s Home Owners

The Central regional Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) chairman, Mr Twintoh Walker, has advised the national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers to aim to excel at the Africa Games commencing this week in Morocco. The Black Bombers are representing Ghana in boxing with eight male boxers and two females. Mr Walker urged the boxers to … The post Focus on excellence not rewards

Ghana’s U-20 male team, the Black Satellites arrived in Morocco yesterday beaming with confidence ahead of the start of the Africa Games football competition. The 18-man team was selected following a successful camping at the Ghanaman Soccer Center of Excellence in Prampram for a couple of months. They touched down in the early hours yesterday … The post Satellites arrives in Morocco appeared

The Ghana Athletics Association (GAA), has named 16 athletes to represent the nation at the 2019 African Games (AG) in Morocco. The 16-member team led by Bawah Fusseini – General Secretary of the GAA, would have nine female athletes and seven males. The team will be accompanied by two coaches. Below is the list of … The post GAA names team for AG? appeared first on

The Elections Committee of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has opened nominations for the election of new national officers for the next four years, following the expiration of the tenure of the current executive. Approved candidates can vie for positions including presidency, vice presidency, general secretary, deputy general secretary, treasurer and two executive … The post SWAG

Two parliamentary aspirants, have appealed to the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to involve grassroots of the party if the campaign for victory in 2020 will be successful. They intimated that although the NDC lost by a wide margin to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the 2016 general polls, the party’s mistake … The post Involve

Edmund Spenser once said, “It is the mind that maketh good or ill, maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor.” Understanding the STATE is the key to understanding change and achieving excellence. Anthony Robbins will propose that our behavior is the result of the state we are in. “We always do the best we can … The post THE POWER OF STATE appeared first on Ghanaian

Guinness Ghana has introduced into the market its new product known as ‘Guinness Smooth Stout’. The latest product is 70 per cent Ghanaian materials-brewed with a classic blend of a bittersweet duet of hops and roasted barley. Addressing the media at the launch, Marketing Manager for Stouts, Adult Premium Non-Alcoholic Drinks (APNADs) and RTD at … The post ?Guinness Ghana launches

The Accra West Region of the Noble Order of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall, ended its two-day regional conference with a thanksgiving mass held at the Holy Family Parish at Mataheko in Accra on Sunday. The conference held on the theme, “Pastoral care for the Marshallan in the light of Amoris Laeticia,” attracted more … The post Accra