Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has pledged financial support for the Breast Cancer Unit of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) over the next five years. Presenting an amount of GH¢100,000 to the Breast Cancer Unit in Accra, Chief Executive Officer-DBG, Kwamina Duker, explained that the decision to support KBTH is to help address certain needs of the facility over […] The post DBG
An Australian mother who spent two decades in prison after she was wrongly found guilty of killing her four children had her convictions formally quashed Thursday, as her lawyers called for legal reform and “substantial” compensation. Kathleen Folbigg was pardoned and freed in June on the recommendation of retired judge Tom Bathurst, who re-examined all […] The post Mother
A prominent Tunisian opposition activist has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence for insulting the president, her lawyer says. Chaima Issa was convicted by a military court on Wednesday of inciting soldiers to disobey orders and insulting President Kais Saied, Islem Hamza said. Issa denies wrongdoing. The charges relate to comments Issa made accusing […] The post Tunisian opposition
House Republicans are expected to vote Wednesday on their resolution to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden as their investigation reaches a critical juncture and right-wing pressure grows. The vote comes as a potential showdown between House Republicans and Hunter Biden is also expected to come to a head on Wednesday, as the president’s son has […] The post House
One of the British Army’s first Rastafarian guardsmen has won a claim of race discrimination and harassment against the Ministry of Defence. Dwight Pile-Gray says his 16-year Army career was brought to an end following a row at a guardroom, in which a white guard didn’t believe he was a soldier. When he challenged the […] The post UK Rastafarian soldier wins racism case against
Dozens of people have been injured in a wave of missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, authorities say. Fifty-three people were hurt in the attacks, including six children, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Kindergarten and hospital buildings were reportedly damaged by debris as authorities said 10 Russian ballistic missiles had been shot down. […] The post Dozens wounded in
Tesla is recalling more than two million cars after the US regulator found its driver assistance system, Autopilot, was partly defective. It follows a two-year investigation into crashes at the firm owned by billionaire Elon Musk, which occurred when Autopilot was in use. The recall applies to almost every Tesla sold in the US since the Autopilot […] The post Tesla recalls two million cars
Ecobank Ghana and partner organisations implementing the Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative (ZMBLI) have called on the private sector to join forces in contributing toward efforts to eradicate malaria. The ZMBLI, which was launched in June 2023, received a seed capital of US$120,000 from Ecobank; but considering the huge financing gap between resources required and […] The post
GTBank has handed over a refurbished computer lab to the Department of Computer Science at the University of Ghana (UG). The facility is replete with computers, Internet access and a projector – all in a bid to augment efforts of the department and also make needed resources accessible to lecturers and students. “We build ICT […] The post GTBank hands
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd., a multiple award-winning company and leading savings and loans firm, has risen from 85th place last year to 69th position at the Ghana Club 100 Awards’ 20th edition held in Accra. The Ghana Club 100 Awards, organised annually by Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), celebrate the exemplary achievements of […] The post Advans
GCB Bank PLC has reinvented digital banking in the country with the relaunch of its revamped digital banking platform. The enhanced mobile banking app dubbed ‘Recoded’, the bank said, has been painstakingly developed to provide convenience to customers while ensuring the safety of investments. The new platform comes with unique features compared to any other […] The post GCB
US President Joe Biden has said Israel is starting to lose global support over its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza. His comments, made to donors at a fundraising event on Tuesday, marked his strongest criticism yet of Israel’s leadership. Mr Biden has offered unwavering public support to the country since Hamas launched its attacks on October … The post Israel losing
Eight male students who had been abducted by suspected separatists from a school in the war-torn Anglophone north-west region of Cameroun have been freed, authorities say. Abdoullahi Aliou, a local administrator, said the armed men stormed the school in Esu area on Tuesday and “tortured” the students before abducting them. Two classrooms and the principal’s … The post Cameroun
To establish its unrelenting commitment to development of the country’s economy, FBNBank Ghana Limited has started a series of fairs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The FBNBank SME Fair is in two editions: the first edition takes place from 12th to 16th December 2023 at the Atomic Branch while the second involves simultaneous fairs […] The post FBNBank reiterates
The Africa Fintech Network has announced the appointment of Martin Kwame Awagah, President of the Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, to serve as a board member for the period starting 2023 to 2026. Mr. Awagah’s appointment to this esteemed position comes on the back of his exceptional leadership, passion and unwavering commitment to advancing the […] The post Fintech
FBNBank claimed the top position among financial institutions in Ghana when it was adjudged 10th-best company in the Ghana Club 100 20th edition ranking. With this feat, FBNBank becomes Ghana’s highest placed bank in the coveted league of best corporate entities for 2023. FBNBank’s ranking as 10th-best is more remarkable when viewed against its previous […] The post FBNBank
At least 23 soldiers have been killed and dozens injured in Pakistan after militants attacked a police compound. The attack took place in the early hours when a vehicle containing explosives rammed into the building in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghan border. A militant group affiliated to the Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for … The post Twenty-three killed
The Bank of Ghana’s success in SupTech (Supervisory Technology) has proved groundbreaking, shedding light on the multifaceted advantages and hurdles inherent in adopting technological solutions for financial oversight. The Second Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Elsie Addo Awadzi highlighted these insights in her keynote address during the inaugural 2023 Cambridge Suptech Week. The Bank’s […] The post
In the continually changing realm of financial services, investors encounter a pivotal choice: should they choose the automated methodology of robo-advisors or the individualized counsel of traditional financial advisors? This article seeks to offer perspectives on the advantages and drawbacks of both alternatives, assisting individuals in making well-informed decisions aligned with their distinct financial objectives […] The post
Israel is on holiday. Schools are out, and away from the frontline areas the shopping centres are full. Cake shops are bursting with the doughnuts that Jews like to eat during Hanukkah, the current religious festival. It is different the closer you get to the fighting. Along the Gaza border, the area known by Israelis … The post Israel determined to finish job despite Gaza suffering
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