The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme will by the end of this year increase cash grant to beneficiaries by 100 per cent to support efforts in order to reduce poverty in the country, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has disclosed. Currently, beneficiaries in a household of one are paid GH¢128, while … The post LEAP to increase grant 100% by
Israel’s government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet agreed to the closure while the war in Gaza is ongoing. Police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office at the Ambassador hotel in Jerusalem on […] The post Al Jazeera
Fire has destroyed multiple structures at Saban Park in Chorkor. Many residents who were affected by the fire were attending church services when the incident occurred. On-site eyewitnesses attributed the cause of the fire to an electrical malfunction, adding to the community’s distress. Reports indicate that the Ghana National Fire Service responded swiftly, arriving on […] The post Fire
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chairperson and Managing Director for Volkswagen (VW) Group South Africa, Martina Biene, lamented over the sluggish uptake of locally manufactured vehicles. In 2023, a total of 6,000 locally manufactured or assembled cars were sold. Madam Biene, whose outfit operates the VW Assembly plant in Accra, explains that this situation is […] The post Low
The Ashanti Regional Security Council has warned that it will begin taking custody of stray cattle left unconfined by their owners. The council expressed concerns about how stray animals continue to destroy trees planted along streets and other vantage locations in parts of the region. On some major streets in parts of the Ashanti Region, […] The post Ashanti
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to recruit 10,000 qualified personnel to work in various schools nationwide. These recruits will serve as kitchen assistants, security guards, and teaching assistants in secondary, junior high, and primary schools nationwide. The Deputy CEO in Charge of […] The post YEA
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic trajectory and the continuation of disinflation efforts. He said this in remarks at a gala dinner celebrating the 130th anniversary and official name change of FBNBank Ghana to FirstBank […] The post
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.
The Managing Director of GLICO Capital, Anthony Boadu, has indicated that GLICO Fixed Income Fund will focus on high liquid assets in order to provide stability, security, and optimal returns for investors. Speaking at the launch of the product in Accra, Mr. Boadu, noted that by prioritizing high liquid assets, the fund aims to enhance liquidity, […] The post GLICO
… poised for a new era in customer relations and services By Buertey Francis BORYOR After 15 years of providing unparalleled financial solutions to businesses and individuals, Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit Limited has announced plans to change its corporate identity to Bills. The strategic decision, its Chief Executive Officer, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie revealed, highlights […] The post
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