…global players exploring opportunities within AfCFTA By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The scramble for the multidimensional control of the African continent by global players is a geopolitical reality. In order to be part of this geopolitical arena, foreign players have been devising different mechanisms for revitalizing partnership and strengthening cooperation with Africa, says Dr. Babafemi A. […] The post
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
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
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing water accessibility in Accra. With Accra grappling with recent water shortages which Ghana Water Limited has attributed to Accra’s burgeoning population, Mahama addressing the regional house of his chiefs during his Building Ghana Tour stressed the […] The post I’ll
The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) of Ashesi University and the German Development Cooperation – implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – today announced a new partnership worth about EUR 1.2 million for the realisation of the Business Incubation and Acceleration Programme for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to promote economic growth. […] The post German
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has commended Ghana for its strides in upholding freedom of speech, despite recent assaults on media personnel. The Foundation emphasized that Ghana’s commitment to free speech and media quality should be recognized not just within Africa but on a global scale. This praise aligns with President Akufo-Addo’s recent […] The post MFWA
Professor Peter Twumasi has been relieved of his duties as the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA). In his place, Mr. Dodzie Numekevor has been appointed as the Acting Director General of the Authority. The appointment of Dodzie Numekevor was formalized by Secretary to President Nana Bediatuo Asante on February 26, 2024, with […] The post NSA Boss Prof. Peter Twumasi sacked
Prof. Peter Twumasi A significant shake-up has occurred within the leadership of the National Sports Authority (NSA) as Professor Peter Twumasi has been relieved of his duties as the Director Read More... The post NSA Boss, Prof. Peter Twumasi Sacked appeared first on
By Asantewaa OSAFO Public Relations (PR) is a vital aspect of any business’ success. It helps to shape its image, build relationships with stakeholders and, ultimately, drive growth. Crafting an effective PR strategy requires careful planning and execution. As the new year unfolds, businesses across various industries are gearing up to formulate and implement their […] The post Hit
Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created by the company. The project is spearheaded by […] The post German
Nana Amoasi IV, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has warned that the ongoing power cuts in parts of Ghana may persist unless immediate and deliberate actions are taken to address underlying challenges related to installed capacity and fuel supply. He emphasized that these issues significantly impact the country’s power sector. […] The post Recent
Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana has emphasized the pivotal role of digital technologies in shaping Africa’s future. Speaking passionately about the urgency of embracing digitization in trade and finance, Dr. Addison at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit highlighted Africa’s strengths, including a tech-savvy youth population, extensive mobile penetration, expanding […] The post
A taskforce comprising the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, embarked on an exercise to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil on the Ghanaian market. During a swoop, eight shops were ordered to cease […] The post Taskforce
Barbara Okai-Tettey, Senior Compliance Manager at Stanbic Bank Ghana has emphasized the need for collaboration between the financial service industry and regulators to enhance the evolving use of AI in transaction monitoring. She made this statement at ‘The Fintech & Banking Event’ hosted by fintech software company, ThetaRay, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, […] The post
By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and Nyasha Mpani 2024 isn’t just another year on the calendar for Africa – there’s a democratic whirlwind sweeping across the continent, with 17 nations poised to make history, one ballot at a time. Africa isn’t just counting votes – it’s counting on democracy. With almost a third of the countries on […] The post Ghana’s
The Media Foundation for West Africa has attributed the closure of four radio stations in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to what it says is the inactivity of the National Media Commission (NMC). The NCA, following a recommendation by the Upper East Regional Security Council and the National Security Ministry, shut down the […] The post NMC’s
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […] The post Delegate
Ghanaian media personality and fashion icon Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, has paid tribute to late Jamaican reggae legend Peter Anthony Morgan. Peter Anthony Morgan, who was the lead singer of legendary Jamaican band Morgan Heritage died on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The news of the demise of the 46-year-old Grammy award-winner was […] The post He’ll
GTP, the leading household textile brand known for its high-quality fabrics, has once again thrown its unwavering support for the advancement of national heritage with the launch of its new collections for ‘Ghana Month’ commemoration. In the beautiful exquisite Retail Store in Osu, GTP, the nation’s premier textile company launched the special GTP Nustyle Ghana […] The post GTP
By Bernard BEMPONG As a result of ever-evolving business environment, auditors now face new challenges in evaluating emerging risks and controls. This is also premised on the fact that the usual traditional auditing methodologies are unable to keep pace with new business models and processes being driven by new technologies. In that regard, auditing requires […] The post
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