The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has achieved notable success in its efforts to improve road safety. Between January and October 2023, the MTTD secured convictions for nearly 3,000 traffic offenders, contributing to a significant decline in road accidents and fatalities. Notable interventions, including Operation PAILES (Police Anti-Insecure Loading […] The post MTTD
The Executive Director for Retail and Digital Banking at Access Bank (Ghana) Plc, Pearl Nkrumah, has called on financial institutions in the country to extensively support the advancement and development of Ghana’s tourism and creative industries. Speaking at the just ended Tourism Investment summit held in Accra, Ms. Nkrumah noted that the current growth and […] The post Access
Mobile telecommunications giant, MTN Ghana, has partnered with GrowForMe, a leading agricultural technology company that provides input and commodity financing, aggregation and a trading platform for farmers in Africa, to empower farmers by providing them with essential resources, market access, climate-resilient solutions, and valuable training. MTN Ghana and GrowForMe are committed to addressing critical challenges […] The post MTN
In collaboration with the French Embassy, the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana) orchestrated a national para-powerlifting competition, featuring 30 para-powerlifters from five regions of Ghana, namely Ashanti, Bono, Central, Greater Accra, and Western. The event, held on December 6, 2023, at the African Paralympic Committee North Region office in Accra, was a commemoration of […] The post NPC-Ghana
A reliving judge has taken over the Special Prosecutor’s application seeking confirmation of the freezing and seizure of properties of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Read More... The post New Judge Takes Over OSP, Cecilia Dapaah
In a recent parliamentary session, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, expressed his disregard to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) describing it as useless in the fight against Read More... The post Office Of Special Prosecutor Is ‘Useless’
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin is advocating for traditional leaders, both chiefs and queen mothers to be brought up to national governance level as members of Parliament. He said that was why at the ongoing review of the 1992 Constitution, areas should be earmarked to allow some traditional leaders, both chiefs and […] The post Bagbin
The Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) reports that over 30 percent of its members have left the country for greener pastures in 2023. It stated that, apart from the concerning figure, hardworking, skillful, and experienced professional CRAs had vacated posts, noting that “this has brought about undue stress on the few left.” Mr. […] The post Over
Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is calling for the prevention of corrupt officers from operating with impunity in a statement released to mark World Anti-Corruption Read More... The post OSP Calls For Support To Block Corrupt Officials
The government states that discussions are well advanced on plans to cater to physically challenged individuals across the country. This follows recent protests at the Ministry of Roads and Highways by some physically challenged toll workers, demanding their withheld salaries after the cessation of toll collection. The government, however, has since denied owing the group. […] The post Plans
Dr. Ernest Addison The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has advised exporters to abide by the rule of repatriating a fraction of their export proceeds to help maintain the stability Read More... The post BoG Cautions Exporters Over Proceeds Repatriation appeared
Frema Osei-Opare joins the ECG MD and the Power Queens Leader to officially launch the outreach The female workers’ group of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Power Queens Read More... The post ECG Power Queens Outdoors Leadership Programme appeared
Introduction In accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), the Minister for Finance presented the budget statement on behalf of the President on Wednesday, 15th November 2023. The 2024 budget is critical for the country as it tries to navigate the desire […] The post The 2024 budget and
Ecobank, the leading pan-African Banking Group, is proud to announce that Ecobank Zimbabwe has won the ‘Global Award for Financial Inclusion’ in The Bankers’ Awards 2023. In addition, Ecobank Benin, Ecobank Guinea, Ecobank Liberia, Ecobank Mali and Ecobank Togo were all named ‘Bank of the Year 2023’ in their respective countries. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive […] The post
First National Bank Ghana has picked up the ‘Leading Mortgage Company of the Year’ award at the 15th Ghana Property Awards, organised by Property Express Group in collaboration with the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), Ministry of Works and Housing and other stakeholders in the property and construction sector. The award makes First National […] The post First
The Head of the Local Government Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has asked that all local government staff aspiring for assembly positions in the upcoming District Assembly Elections, scheduled for December 19, should immediately resign from their positions if they emerge victorious. Nana Ato Arthur, who urged all Ghanaians to participate in the District […] The post Resign
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged all road users to prioritise safety and adhere to road regulations during and after the festive season, in order to prevent lawlessness and misconduct on the roads. This call comes in the wake of provisional data from the Ghana Police Service, which indicate that from January to […] The post NRSA urges road users
Head-ESG and Sustainability, Stanbic Bank Ghana, Francis Ayisi has encouraged corporate organisations to make conscious efforts in reducing carbon emissions in the country. This, he said, can benefit the organisations both financially and environmentally. Mr. Ayisi said this at the November 2023 Board/CEO/CAE Governance Forum organised by the Institute of Internal Auditors-Ghana. Speaking on Stakeholders’ […] The post
My favourite definition of economics is that by Lionel Robbins. According to Robbins, economics is “a science that studies human behaviour as a relationship between ends and scarce means that have alternative uses”. Microeconomics on the other hand relates to the study of choices made by individuals and households (consumers) or firms (producers) with respect […] The post Economics
Emmanuel Adumua Bossman Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) joins rest of the world to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on Friday. The commission dedicated the NACAP. Read More... The post CHRAJ Marks International Anti-Corruption
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