The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is seeking to increase the amount Ghanaians pay to secure passports from GH¢100 to GH¢644. This information was disclosed by the sector minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in Parliament on Thursday, December 14, 2023, during an interview with Graphic Online. “Ghanaians pay just about GH¢100 for a passport, […] The post Foreign
The President of the ECOWAS Federation of Chambers of Mines (EFEDCOM) of West Africa, Mr. Adam Soro, has urged member countries to tailor local content legislations to meet regional industrialization objectives. According to President Soro, this will provide the critical mass needed to attract investments to support the production of inputs used in the mining […] The post EFEDCOM
Prestige, a $600-million real estate property that seeks to transform the Accra skyline, is to be constructed at the Airport enclave. The project, which would also help to beautify the skyline of the Airport City, would have facilities such as residential apartments, malls, shops, gym, and playing facilities for children. The facility, being developed by … The post $600m
The country’s year-on-year inflation rate fell to 26.4 per cent in November 2023 from 35.2 in October 2023, the lowest in thirteen months, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. The November 2023 inflation rate represents 8.8percentage point decrease relative to the rate recorded in October 2023. Month-on-month inflation between October 2023 (0.6 per cent) … The post Inflation falls
With Africa’s increasing adoption and use of new technologies, and recent interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts at the 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit have stressed the need for more efficient data protection and privacy regimes. They joined voices in calling on data controllers, users and processors of personal data to be prudent in […] The post
Group photograph of dignitaries at the launch of the Skills Academy THE MTN Foundation has launched its maiden Skills Academy, a platform designed to empower youth to bridge the Read More... The post MTN Skills Academy Targets 100,000 Youth appeared first on
Serene Insurance management presenting the items to officials of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital Serene Insurance Limited, a local insurance company and a member of the First Sky Group has donated Read More... The post Serene Insurance Gives To Psychiatric Hospital
Ernest Addison (middle) with Kofi Adomakoh and others as they unveil the enhanced app GCB Bank, formerly known as Ghana Commercial Bank, yesterday launched an enhanced mobile application dubbed Read More... The post GCB Bank Unveils Enhanced Mobile App appeared first on
The collapse and temporary closure of the Doli Bridge in the Bole District of the Savannah Region have led to a decline in economic activities, particularly affecting truck drivers and impacting trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The collapsed bridge, linking the Upper West Region and the southern part of Ghana, […] The post Collapse
The deployment of a centralised Database Management System (DBMS) by the utilities regulator, Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has brought about increased efficiency in complaints response by utility operators, Executive Secretary-PURC, Dr. Ishmael Ackah, has said. According to Dr. Ackah, since the integration of this new system about 8,950 customers have used it; leading to […] The post
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
Professor Samuel Kobina Annim The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Thursday, December 14, 2023 reveals that inflation in November dropped to 26.4%, marking the fourth consecutive Read More... The post November Inflation
The government must initiate strategies to reap more from mining given that the country’s mineral resources are finite, the Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMMU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUCG), has stated. “Please let us all gathered here and the state of Ghana bear in mind that the mineral resources we are blessed with are finite … The post Initiate strategies to reap
The Trust Hospital Limited, a prominent health services provider in the nation, recently conducted its strategic business meeting to highlight its commendable performance over the past three years and present its medium-term framework. Post-pandemic, the hospital has experienced an upward trajectory in facilities operated, services offered, and revenue generated. The five-year plan, Agenda 2027, focuses … The post Trust
Mr. Peter Antobre Ofori, an Assistant Commissioner in charge of Transit, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has indicated that Ghana is yet to realise full trade potential across the sub-region. Mr. Ofori, speaking at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) media forum, said the country had, however, made significant advancements through […] The post Ghana
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has assured industry of its commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all stakeholders involved in various industries throughout the country. This promise, the GSA indicated, forms part of ongoing efforts to promote fairness, transparency and market competitiveness. Director-General-Ghana Standards Authority, Alexander Dodoo, made these remarks at the 12th […] The post
Shirley Tony Kum donating the equipment to managers of the Surgical Department Vivo Energy Ghana, marketer and distributor of Shell-branded products and services has donated four surgical smoke evacuator Read More... The post Vivo Energy Donates To Korle-Bu appeared first on
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
FASYL Technology Group, in a landmark development, has introduced a cutting-edge solution set to transform the landscape of banking transactions. The company’s International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 20022-compliant technology promises to revolutionise both local and international financial transfers, heralding a new era of efficiency and standardisation in the industry. This groundbreaking advancement is poised to […] The post
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
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