By Jayati GHOSH While the technical details of international agreements may seem arcane or even trivial, they often commit governments to policies that have major economic consequences. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which have long been on the receiving end of unfair treaties. International tax agreements are a case in point. […] The post For
How are you? That’s a familiar greeting, isn’t it? And the usual response is ‘I am Fine’. Even persons on hospital beds have the same response, the visibly sick but walking about too. The overly religious ones say it is an exercise of faith to respond as such. It reminds me of what an old […] The post From Eric’s Diary: The meaning of Life begins at 40- a remix first appeared
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Monday, signed a partnership that ensures that UBA provides US$100million in new loans to small and medium enterprises (SME) and businessowners across the 20 African countries where the bank has presence in Africa. The AGF, under this agreement, will support and guarantee SMEs with US$50million Portfolio […] The post
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […] The post A
FBNBank Ghana has hosted a special International Women’s Day event to celebrate and empower women, reaffirm its mission to champion gender equality, and eliminate the biases that undermine the progress of women. This event was undertaken by the bank as part of its celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD 2024) under the theme […] The post FBNBank
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has tasked the Ghana Police Service to enforce electoral laws, emphasizing that offenders including EC staff, should be penalised. During a press briefing held jointly with the Police on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the EC Chairperson underscored the importance of addressing electoral violations impartially. “We also […] The post 2024
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has successfully launched the Ghana Card Number at Birth initiative. This initiative is to issue a Ghana Card number for newborns to improve service delivery nationwide. Addressing a gathering during the launch at the Ga North Hospital in Ofankor in the Greater Accra Region, the Vice President highlighted the importance […] The post Ghana
The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the readiness of the Police and other security agencies to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) and all other stakeholders for peaceful polls in December this year. He said the police will work with the EC to address all their security concerns ahead of […] The post We’ll address all
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe The plan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to deploy drones to monitor the December general elections has been shot down by the Electoral Commission (EC). Read More... The post Election 2024: EC ‘Shoots Down’ NDC Drone Operation
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has emphasized the need for Ghana to have Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in leadership, citing his willingness to listen to the concerns of the people as a crucial quality. In comparison to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress and former President, […] The post 2024 Polls:
FBNBank has once again reiterated its unwavering dedication to the youth at the launch of the Ubuntu Equip Programme, which was held at the British Council last Friday. The event marked the beginning of an initiative aimed at empowering young individuals with the tools, resources and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic world. The […] The post FBNBank’s
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disclosed that it will petition the Engineering Council over damages caused by urban roads during their construction works. Managing Director of the GWL, Dr. Clifford A. Braimah, attributed the shortages in the water supply to the Tamale metropolis to burst pipelines caused by contractors working on major road projects. […] The post Tamale
As I prepare myself towards the Heritage Caravan 2024, I saw a video from the 2023 edition where a woman in her 50s or 60s talked happily about her bus. She said her last bus was too quiet, but this one was just right. Later, I learned that each of the three buses had a […] The post 2024 Heritage Caravan: Who wears a seat belt on Bus 3? appeared first on
The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, and Professor Kwesi Aning of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, have initiated legal proceedings against the Attorney General concerning the appointment processes for leaders of uniformed security agencies. The petitioners have raised issues regarding the practice of new governments discontinuing the tenures of certain institutional heads. […] The post IMANI,
Hassan Zein Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known in showbiz as A Plus, has surrendered in a defamation suit brought against him by Ghanaian business mogul and philanthropist, Hassan Zein. Read More... The post A Plus Loses Court Case To Zein appeared first on DailyGuide
AstraZeneca, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has secured the prestigious Top Employer and Best Place to Work certifications across key African markets, setting the standard for excellence in workplace practices. The recognition marks the first Top Employer certification in Nigeria, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in the country’s healthcare landscape. In South Africa […] The post
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged party members in the Greater Accra Region to be extremely vigilant in the upcoming 2024 General Elections. The former President noted that the NDC lost the 2020 elections due to certain irregularities. The NDC sought legal redress at the Supreme Court after […] The post 2024 Polls:
John Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed plans to unveil the party’s manifesto for the upcoming 2024 General Elections by mid-year. The manifesto launch will feature key policies, including the introduction of a 24-hour economy, the abolishment of ex-gratia, and the export of nurses to address unemployment among health workers. […] The post 2024
OmniBSIC Bank marked another milestone with the successful conclusion of its 4th edition Health Walk, on Saturday, March 2, 2024, fostering a spirited atmosphere of community engagement and well-being in the process. The event brought together a diverse group, exceeding previous participation with staff, customers, vendors, and esteemed guests including the bank’s full Board of […] The post
The Electoral Commission (EC) is scheduled to hold an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting today. The purpose of the meeting is to address issues related to the December 7 elections, notably the electoral calendar for the polls. However, the two major political parties have indicated that the EC has not yet officially communicated with them […] The post EC
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