By Buertey Francis BORYOR Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, in partnership with United Way Ghana, launched a tree-planting project on June 20, 2024 at the Kanda Cluster of Schools in Accra as part of efforts toward advancing environmental sustainability. The environmental sustainability initiative aims to create a conducive learning environment in eight schools by planting seedlings […] The post
As a life coach, I understand the profound impact that empowerment events can have on personal growth and professional development. This is why I have decided to put on a program, called Resurgence, on the 29th June at 9am at Jambo Spaces, Tse Addo; the primary aim being to strengthen Equity in Women. This is […] The post Wheel
In our increasingly globalised world, intercultural communication – the exchange of information between individuals from different cultural backgrounds – has become an essential aspect of daily life. For the media, which serves as a primary conduit for information and a platform for public discourse, the ethical dimensions of intercultural communication are particularly critical. As societies […] The post
More Miles, more rewards, and more members Emirates Skywards continues to raise the bar in the loyalty industry with its pioneering initiatives and customer-centric strategy. Over the past year, the loyalty programme has rolled out new feature enhancements and expanded its brand portfolio to attract 33 million members worldwide. Recognised as one of the most […] The post 5
…booming tech and hospitality mask struggles in education and healthcare By Ewuraba AIKINS The service sector has emerged as a critical driver of Ghana’s economic growth in recent years. It has been the backbone of the economy for years, consistently contributing the largest share to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By delving into data […] The post Service sector
The importance of water in delivering sustainable infrastructure was the theme of keynote addresses to delegates at Water Africa and West African Building & Construction 2024, by representatives of both the Ghana Ministry of Sanitation & Water Resources and the Ministry of Works & Housing. Deputy Minister of Sanitation & Water Resources, Amidu Chinra Isgahaku […] The post
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development started implementation of a three-year moratorium on new entrants to the artisanal fisheries sector last year; however, low compliance with the directive appears to be a major challenge. The three-year moratorium was intended to deter new canoe entries into the sea due to over-congestion of the marine space. […] The post
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has in a statement firmly rejected assertions that the country lost US$8billion over the past two years due to Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) withholding funds. This was meant to address recent media discussions regarding the involvement of Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) and Money Transfer Operators […] The post
The U.S. Embassy has selected thirty-two young Ghanaian leaders for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF). This year’s cohort is among one of the most diverse groups yet with significant representation from the Northern part of Ghana. The Fellows come from a variety and range of fields, focused on health, climate change, combatting gender-based violence and […] The post
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) and the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) Unit of the Ghana Police Service has conducted an operation to clamp down on drivers with fake motor insurance stickers or no motor insurance. The exercise took place at Axim, Agona Nkwanta, Esiama and Tikobo all in the Western Region. During the […] The post NIC
In a landmark initiative, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) have announced a joint declaration aimed at strengthening collaboration on ICT infrastructure mapping across West Africa. This partnership is set to drive significant improvements in connectivity and socio-economic development throughout the region. Both organizations emphasized the importance of […] The post
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Mr. Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has inaugurated the Southern Zonal Stakeholder Committee of GSA, urging its members to explore innovative approaches to streamline processes to reduce shipping costs and facilitate the speedy resolution of challenges associated with the clearance of goods. The inauguration was done […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) Ghana, urges government to prioritise the appointment of professional communicators aboard it’s international business strategies for better brand-positioning of the country to the outside world. The IPR executives highlighted that effective communication is critical for navigating the complexities of global diplomacy and marketing various industries […] The post
In a significant move towards modernizing Ghana’s aviation sector, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has underscored the importance of transitioning from Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) to Aeronautical Information Management (AIM). This move towards digital AIM aligns with GCAA’s organizational policy priorities, which focus on improving aviation safety and security, enhancing airspace management, and boosting […] The post
The importance of water in delivering sustainable infrastructure was the theme of keynote addresses to delegates at Water Africa and West African Building & Construction 2024, by representatives of both the Ghana Ministry of Sanitation & Water Resources and the Ministry of Works & Housing. Deputy Minister of Sanitation & Water Resources, Amidu Chinra Isgahaku […] The post
– as country struggles to attract partners By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for investments in data and regulatory reforms in the oil and gas sector to address the continued decline in oil production and the challenges in attracting new investments. In 2023, the country produced a total of […] The post PIAC
The Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) National Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica)aimed to empower graduate students to contribute to evidence-based policy-making in Ghana’s legislative process. This initiative will provide research support to parliamentary committees to evaluate bills and policies. One of the key elements of this […] The post
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM The German Development Cooperation and International Labour Organisation (ILO) have signed a joint work plan to tackle underemployment, high youth unemployment and address bottlenecks in Ghana’s informal sector. The cooperation, according to Wilhelm Hugo, Coordinator-Sustainable Economic Development Cluster at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), aims to better position Ghana’s growing […] The post
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Banks in the country reached a 62.5 percent compliance rate with the Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles by the close of 2023. This was disclosed by the Second Deputy Governor-Bank of Ghana (BoG), Elsie Addo Awadzi, who described it as a significant milestone in the country’s push for a more […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Nkroful The Nzema youth, in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, have praised Ms. Angela List, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adamus Resources Limited for her exquisite role in championing development in communities in the area. According to them, the CEO has worked hard to transform the lives of the youth, […] The post
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