The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, along with the Ghana Tourism Authority, has inaugurated the 2024 edition of the annual Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival at the Kwahu Abene Palace. The festival, scheduled from March 29th (Easter Friday) to April 1st (Easter Monday), is expected to attract thousands of tourists to Ghana. This year’s celebration […] The post Tourism
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has commenced a probe into the clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and security personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities. An altercation between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Gold Mine security personnel on Saturday, March […] The post Perpetrators
Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, the Founder and Senior Pastor of Perez Chapel International, has called upon believers to pray for peace in the Middle East amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip. During a sermon delivered on Sunday, February 25th, he emphasized the need for people of all backgrounds to be concerned about […] The post Israel-Gaza
Mr Dominic Nitiwul, Ghana’s Minister for Defence, has urged leaders in the ECOWAS sub-region to respect term limits for all Presidents to ensure the survival of democracy. He said events within the ECOWAS sub-region over the last four years showed that governance issues were put on the front burner. The Minister for Defence, speaking during […] The post Respect
Management of the Ghana Export–Import Bank (GEXIM) has announced it will be hosting “Freedom Market” on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The “Freedom Market” is a prelude to the 67th National Independence Day celebration next week in the Eastern Region under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride”. “Freedom Market”, a special edition of the Bank’s popular […] The post GEXIM
In a period of unprecedented technological advancement, harnessing the power of technology and digitalisation presents a promising solution to one of the most pressing challenges facing economies worldwide: unemployment. Ghana, like many other nations, grapples with the scourge of joblessness, but amidst the gloom, there shines a beacon of hope – the rapidly growing FinTech […] The post
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
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Business leaders have been reminded of the need to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their operations and business strategies to enable the world to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target by 2030. The United Nations Global Compact Network Ghana’s Board Chairman, Sulemanu Koney, who made the appeal […] The post
– initiate and drive an internal framework supportive of customer thinking I know a utility that is constantly reneging on its services to clients in my locality, making life extremely difficult as the service disruption can last weeks. I have stopped calling the big man. Even though he was kind enough to share his contact […] The post Stepping
The government paid a total of GH¢300,385,317.52 as judgement debt between 2017 and 2022. The Ministry of Finance made this known in an updated information on judgement debt payment dated August 2023. The Ministry revealed that the payments were made to over 60 individuals and organisations. For instance, in 2017, Albert Osei was paid GH¢279,412.83; […] The post Over
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced his apprehensions about Members of Parliament assuming ministerial positions. Criticism has been directed at MPs who also serve as Ministers, with stakeholders accusing them of neglecting their parliamentary oversight responsibilities to the disadvantage of their constituents once they become ministers. Afenyo-Markin recognized the significant […] The post I
The Jospong Group of Companies (JCG) has entered into agreement with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to build waste treatment plants in Lagos. The integrated waste treatment facility will help to transform the environmental situation of Africa’s most populous city. The landmark agreement was formalized with the signing […] The post
Over the years, the threat landscape has evolved into a dynamic and complex ecosystem as our world becomes increasingly interconnected. The threat landscape refers to the ever-evolving panorama of potential cyber threats and dangers with which individuals, organisations and governments are confront in the digital realm at any given time. As new cyber threats emerge, […] The post An
Ghana and Suriname have expressed a mutual interest in strengthening their trade relations. This intent was pronounced by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Suriname, Fidelia Graand-Galon, during a pivotal meeting with officials from the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) on February 22, 2024. The discussions were centered on pinpointing potential business ventures for both […] The post
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
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has reiterated the government’s commitment to the Eastern Region, particularly its first share of infrastructural development. “In this year’s budget we allocated about GH¢4 billion to the Ministry of Roads in order for us to be able to make payments to contractors so […] The post Gov’t
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has stressed the critical role entrepreneurs play in the socio-economic development of the country. Dr. Kumah said entrepreneurs have demonstrated over the years, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, that they are the true lifeline of the economy. Dr. John […] The post Deputy
Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor Private legal practitioner and convenor of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, has voiced strong criticism towards former President John Mahama and his proposed 24-hour economy Read More... The post Mahama’s
Traditional authorities in Gomoa Fetteh are urging residents occupying portions of Zone E in the Budumburam camp to vacate within three working days. This move aims to clear the area for market women currently selling along the main Budumburam stretch, facilitating the establishment of a potential market. The Traditional Authorities cite the market activities as […] The post Road
Bold to Defend, a non-governmental organization, has reached out to school children in Mepe in the Volta Region, presenting teaching and learning materials. The gesture was part of efforts to support victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023. The spillage resulted in the loss of properties and the displacement of many. Figures from the […] The post ‘Bold to Defend’
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