Swiss bank UBS (UBSG.S) said on Thursday it had successfully piloted a blockchain-based payment system it has developed to improve efficiency of cross-border transactions known as UBS Digital Cash. In the pilot, transactions were carried out with multinational clients and banks, including domestic transactions in Switzerland and cross-border payments in U.S. dollars, Swiss francs, euros and Chinese … The post UBS

The Australian government will legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures that could become law late next year. Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as … The post Australia

 The  MTN has invested more than GH¢1million this year to promote Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs) through its support programme aimed to boost the needed inno­vation and expansion. Speaking at an MTN support programme for SMEs in the Volta Region in Ho on Tuesday, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer (CCS­SO) of MTN, Ms … The post MTN invests GH¢1m to promote SMEs

 Two national policies that seek to strengthen sickle cell disease (SCD) care and advance Ghana’s quest for vaccine self-reliance for a healthier population have been launched in Accra yesterday. While the five – year “National Strategy for SCD” (2022-2028) is expected to prevent and control the disease burden through compre­hensive and coordinated health­care services, research … The post Ghana

 Nungua Tigers RLFC de­throned defending Ghana Rugby League 9s champi­ons, Skolars RLFC, after defeating them 13-10 to be crowned champi­ons of the 2024 men’s tournament at the University of Ghana’s (UG) Rugby Field. The captivating all-play-all two-round tournament, which ran throughout the month of October, witnessed some intense battles, showcased emerging talents, and attracted powerful … The post Nungua

 The Management Commit­tee of the Black Galaxies on Tuesday visited the team at their training camp at Prampram. The Chairman of the Com­mittee, Kingsley Osei Bonsu, and vice-chairman, Alhaji Sadugu Yaha­ya, visited the team at the Technical Centre of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. Under the guidance of Coach … The post Black Galaxies Mgt. C’ttee visits

 The Vice Chan­cellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has unveiled the mascot and logo to officially kick-start the countdown of the 2024 edition of the Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) games to be hosted by UCC in Cape Coast. Bringing all public universities in the country to compete on … The post Mascot, logo unveiled for 2024 GUSA games appeared

Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School, Hodome in the Volta Region, to equip young students across Ghana with the essential digital skills required for the future.  The Telecel Digitech Academy is a hands-on practical approach to Science, Technology, Engineer­ing, and Mathematics (STEM) education with the aim to … The post ‘We

The country’s year-on-year inflation rate rose marginally to 22.1 per cent in Oc­tober 2024 from 21.5 per cent in September, 2024. This represents a 0.6 percent­age points increase in the rate of inflation. On month-on-month, the country’s rate of inflation fell to 0.9 per cent in October 2024 from 2.8 per cent in September 2024, … The post Inflation in October increases marginally to 22.1%

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has accused the Executive and Judiciary arms of government of working to undermine the authority of Parliament. At a press conference in Accra yesterday, the Speaker said recent developments in the legislature poses a challenge to the relevance of parliament in the democratic space. “Recent acts of … The post You’re

The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has con­gratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Inte­gration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, for her election as the Secretary General to Commonwealth of Nations. The President of the House, King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III, who is also the Paramount Chief of Nungua Traditional Area in a statement issued … The post Greater