…marks International Day of Education As the world commemorates the sixth International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately-owned bank in the country, proudly takes a leading role in advocating for the theme ‘Learning for Lasting Peace’, designated by the United Nations. This significant day serves as a poignant […] The post Fidelity
Stepping into the dynamic world of corporate enterprises is like embarking on a journey across uncharted terrain. With over 25 years of navigating these corporate waters, I have come to understand that the true compass of any industry is the customer – the very heartbeat of our existence. Every aspect, from day-to-day operations to overarching […] The post Navigating
The Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, underscored the critical role played by the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) in fostering economic stability over the past few years. Speaking at an event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of BOST in Accra, Dr. Opoku Prempeh highlighted the state-owned firm’s contributions to economic stability, […] The post
France’s data protection agency said Tuesday it had fined Amazon’s French warehouse management unit 32 million euros ($34.9 million) for an “excessively intrusive” surveillance system to monitor staff performance. Amazon France Logistique monitored the performance of employees through data from scanners used by the staff to process packages, according to the agency, known by its […] The post Amazon
The Ghana Revenue Authority has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to allow revenue assurance operations by Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited to continue while investigations into the viability of the contract continue. The revenue collection and administration body said the continuation was needed to ensure that the state does not lose revenue within the […] The post Allow
The genetic treatment targeted a particular kind of congenital deafness and will soon be tried in children who are younger.
Julius Malema, the Commander-In-Chief of the Economic Fighters Front (EFF), is set to arrive in Accra on 23rd January 2023, for a significant dialogue with the youth of Africa. The event, organized by AriseGhana, aims to provide Ghana’s youth with an opportunity to learn from Malema’s fervent activism and radicalism, as well as his unquenchable […] The post Julius
The Israeli army says 21 of its soldiers have been killed in Gaza – the deadliest day for Israeli forces since the start of their ground operation. The chief spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Daniel Hagari, said it is thought a rocket-propelled grenade hit a tank near two buildings they were in. He […] The post Israeli military says 21 soldiers killed in Gaza
Some activities of Shipping lines operating in Ghana remain the subject of backlash in Ghana’s ports and logistics sector. Clearing agents operating at the various ports are calling on government to exert some authority over the lines in order to protect the businesses of citizens. Recently, the Presidents of two of Ghana’s freight forwarding associations: […] The post Clearing
I had gone to find spare parts for my now ageing Toyota Fortuner vehicle at Abbosey Okai. I was highly amused listening to some of the submissions during a heated debate on how the cedi has depreciated against the major foreign currencies. As I haggled over the prices of the spare parts to fit my […] The post Random
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is seeking further clarification on the government’s recent decision to procure new trains for Ghana. This inquiry comes in the wake of government’s announcement of purchasing 12 modern diesel-powered trains scheduled to arrive in mid-February, to enhance the country’s railway transportation system. The intended deployment of these trains is […] The post Franklin
The Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana epitomizes a strategic milestone in Africa’s maritime and economic landscape. This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by September 2025, is not just an infrastructural upgrade but a pivotal catalyst for economic transformation. The significance of this expansion is underscored by its scale and potential impact: it is set […] The post
More than 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week. The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state of emergency following severe ice storms. Tens of thousands of people also remain without […] The post More than 90 dead after fierce US winter
The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of $15,000 on the Ghana Football Association over fans trouble in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Safety and Security Official reported that two groups of supporters from […] The post CAF slaps Ghana with $15K
The Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited Company, BOST held a thanksgiving service over the weekend to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its existence. The event was to give thanks to God for his grace and mercies for keeping the company alive and thriving despite the myriad of challenges it has faced in the course […] The post BOST marks 30th anniversary with
An 84-year-old man has died after a car in which he was a passenger crashed into a fallen tree in Grangemouth on Sunday, Police Scotland says. Isha’s strong winds and heavy rain have also caused travel disruption and left tens of thousands of homes without electricity. Parts of Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland have […] The post Man dies
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
Namibian President Hage Gaingob will start treatment for cancer after routine medical checkups and a follow-up biopsy led to the detection of cancerous cells, his office said. The Namibian Presidency on Friday, January 19, 2024, disclosed that the president had a colonoscopy and a gastroscopy on January 8, followed by a biopsy. “On the advice […] The post Namibian
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