The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has embarked on an exercise dubbed ‘Operation No Free Consumption’ in the Western Region. The exercise aims to identify those who are illegally consuming electricity and forms part of the utility company’s revenue mobilisation drive. “During this two-week period, we will update customers details such as phone numbers, GPS […] The post ECG
President-Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Ing. Kwabena Bempong, has outlined alternative sustainable housing building technologies that are cost effective and give true meaning to affordable housing in Ghana. He said as construction costs rise and urbanisation accelerates, the housing market tends to cater primarily for the affluent – excluding individuals in the low- to medium-income […] The post
Final-year students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing strike by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG). The students lament that they are unable to access key facilities like the university’s library to proceed with their research work and other academic […] The post KNUST students
Mr. Cudjoe’s appointment takes effect from February 1, 2024. The position was previously held by the indefatigable Mr. Francis Dadzie, who proceeds on retirement after 25 years of contributing enormously to build a revered reputation for the AAG. Speaking on the appointment, President of the AAG, Mr. Andrew Ackah, said, “Isaac’s exceptional career and industry […] The post Isaac
The Chamber of Real Estate wishes to announce to the public its partnership with the Chartered Institute of Realtors (CIR). Chamber of Real Estate, is a conglomeration of real estate Read More... The post Chamber Of Real
Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […] The post
All workers have rights and duties. In Ghana, the Labour Act (2003) Act 651 spells out the rights and duties of not only workers, but those of employers as well. It may be useful to state that Act 651 “applies to all workers and to all employers except the Armed Forces, the Police Service, the […] The post Supporting pregnant employees in organisations appeared
“If you make friends with the boatman in the dry season, you will be the first to cross when the rains come and the tide is high.” – African Proverb Our human history has a way of repeating itself in ways that are so predictable we can confidently conclude it is cyclical. It may be […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: Evolution of
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) is considering suspending its ongoing strike pending a scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on February 7, 2024. The union began a nationwide strike, citing the government’s disregard for their conditions of service. While the National Labour Commission (NLC) has […] The post GAUA
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has said there is no better time than now for Africa to revisit the issue of scaling-up interoperability, in a bid to deepen financial inclusion and intra-Africa trade. He said the high prevalence of mobile devices, mobile money penetration and increased Internet connectivity offer an opportune window to […] The post
Recapitalisation efforts on track, profitability rebounds Stability Fund offers additional support Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has stated that recapitalisation of banks following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) should continue without any significant hitches, on account of their performance in 2023, as well as the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). Speaking during […] The post Banks
The Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced a cut in the key policy rate from 30 percent to 29 percent, offering businesses a much-needed respite. This marks the first cut in two years. The previous policy rate of 30 percent had lasted a period of six months. Speaking at a press briefing […] The post Policy rate cut to 29% on back of retreating
…the facts SML discussions ignore Until mid-December last year, Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) was like any ordinary business in the country – judiciously deploying its skills and talents in the concerted effort of nation building. Except for a few publications, mostly on its numerous corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, the indigenous business quietly worked […] The post
Electronic Money Issuers (EMIS) across the country have until the end of Wednesday, January 31, 2024, to collaborate with agents to link their accounts with the Ghana Card or TIN or have their SIM cards blocked. This directive was announced by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications in a statement dated January 30, 2024. According to […] The post Momo:
Dr. Ernest Addison The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), of the Bank of Ghana has dropped its lending rate from 30% to 29% following a decline in inflation. The Governor Read More... The post Policy Rate Drops To 29% appeared first on DailyGuide N
The Ghana Association of University Administrators’ (GAUA) decision to embark on a strike action in demand for better conditions of service (CoS) has taken effect unabatedly, as the University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana chapter (UTAG-UG) has expressed solidarity with all sister-unions seeking to embark on strike. Among other issues, it has cited […] The post GAUA
Until mid-December last year, Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) was like any ordinary business in the country – judiciously deploying its skills and talents in the concerted effort of nation-building. Except for a few publications, mostly on its numerous corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, the indigenous business quietly worked with state agencies to account for […] The post Tax
The Upper East Regional Security Council has temporarily banned the riding of motorbikes in the Binduri district over recent killings. The decision was made during its emergency meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, following recent records of killings in the Bawku and Binduri districts. In a statement, the Upper East Regional Security Council also reviewed […] The post Upper
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has urged the feuding parties requesting the autopsy report of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills to come together to find lasting solutions to the impasse. There has been controversy surrounding the whereabouts of an autopsy report on the death of Prof. Mills, popularly called […] The post Jaw-jaw
Human Rights lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu is moving to escalate issues with the law on the death penalty to the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The lawyer expressed his displeasure with the death sentence handed to six coup plotters after being found guilty of conspiring to commit high treason and committing high treason. The High Court on […] The post Xavier Sosu
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