18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anaemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of the 49 […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59
Ousmane Diagana The World Bank has approved a $300 million Development Policy Operation for the country. This first resilient recovery development policy financing is a critical contribution by the Read More... The post World Bank Approves $300m
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (4th from right) with some stakeholders The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured customers of its readiness to continuously provide quality service to improve revenue Read More... The post We’re Committed To Quality Service – GRA
The Executive Chairman of Krif and the award winners Krif Ghana Limited, leading distributor of office stationery and equipment, yesterday rewarded its loyal customers for their contributions towards the Read More... The post Krif Honours Customers appeared first on DailyGuide
18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59 months anemic – GSS
The Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Tanko Bagbara, has highlighted the pressing need to tackle inefficiencies along the food value chain. He advocated that collective efforts are needed to address challenges impacting negatively on supply of food from the farm gate to retail centres, such as poor road networks, […] The post
The Central Regional House of Chiefs have voiced their support for the Ewoyaa Lithium project. This comes in the face of initial opposition from a section of civil society actors and organisations, including the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and other stakeholders, which argued that the agreement is not in the best interest of the […] The post Central
Dr. Opoku Fofie Deputy Director, Reproductive Child Health (RCH) of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Chris Opoku Fofie has bemoaned the high rate of caesarean sections performed for pregnant Read More... The post ‘Perform Caesarean Section When Necessary’ appeared first
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed his government’s resolve to implement a visa-free policy in 2024 for all Africans travelling to Ghana. According to the President, his administration has initiated processes to implement the policy this year. Addressing participants at the opening of the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogue on Thursday, January 25, the President […] The post We’re
In an innovative move, Ghana’s trusted insurance brand; Donewell Insurance Ltd has unveiled a new, fast and easy to use digital insurance distribution channel allowing customers to effortlessly purchase and renew motor insurance policies directly through WhatsApp. Named “ESI DONEWELL”, the WhatsApp Chatbot is a user friendly interface that will enable both agents and individuals […] The post Donewell
GLICO Healthcare, a pioneer in private health insurance in Ghana, proudly announced the re-launch of its Sunkwa Health Plan and the introduction of its groundbreaking state-of-the-art e-Health App. The announcements were made at an event held at Tang Palace Hotel and attended by key stakeholders in the health and insurance industries, including the CEO of […] The post GLICO
Standard Chartered Wealth Management Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Outlook 2024 report, outlining its investment strategy for the year ahead. The US and other major economies are likely to witness sharply slower growth and sliding inflation in 2024. Equity and bond markets are expected to start 2024 positively, supported by hopes of a […] The post Outlook 2024: Sailing with
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union, ICU-Ghana, has urged the government to treat with urgency, the seven-day ultimatum issued by organized labour to withdraw the imposition of 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption exceeding the lifeline threshold. ICU expresses concern over the adverse impact that tax imposition may have on consumers, businesses and […] The post ICU
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is prepared to continue the necessary structural reforms to revive the country’s shaky economy. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance and commitment in realigning the country’s economic situation. Following the approval of the second $600 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank […] The post We’ll
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has called for a discussion on the possibility of increasing the retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The federation argues that it is timely for stakeholders to engage in a conversation about extending the retirement age, providing an opportunity for healthy retirees to continue contributing to the workforce. […] The post Ghana
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Oxford Business Group (OBG) and the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) are joining forces to spearhead the APN initiative to identify and address bottlenecks in manufacturing, adding value, and trading within the African continent. This strategic partnership signifies a commitment to shedding light on Africa’s economic landscape, particularly in Ghana and the […] The post Oxford
Blow Chem Industries Limited has apologised after a user-generated video promoting its non-alcoholic beverage line inadvertently featured its alcoholic brand, Bel Ice, alongside a minor. The video, created by a dance academy contracted for an influencer marketing campaign, sparked controversy on social media for using a child to indirectly promote alcohol. Blow Chem in a […] The post Blow
Dr. Yaw Baah Organised Labour has indicated it is not in favour of the government’s proposal to impose value-added tax (VAT) on electricity consumed beyond the lifeline edge. The Read More... The post We Won’t Pay VAT On Power – TUC appeared first on DailyGuide
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to allow SML to continue with its work of improving revenue assurance until government concludes Read More... The post ‘Allow SML Operations
As the world commemorates the sixth International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, Fidelity Bank Ghana, proudly takes a leading role in advocating for the theme “Learning for Read More... The post Fidelity Bank Champions Educational Empowerment
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