A major lesson from the past few years is that technology will continue to drive the growth of almost every sector of the economy. Mobile technology in particular remains a cornerstone, with mobile penetration contributing to the sector’s vibrancy. The proliferation of smartphones has opened up new opportunities for innovation, fostering the growth of mobile […] The post
A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a leadership training for some executives, and one of my questions to them was: “What do you think is the best way to beautifully end your 2023 and start your year 2024?” Some of the answers from those directors were as below: “Achieving my set targets, earning a […] The post Gratitude – the best way to end 2023 and
As nations, businesses, communities and stakeholders grapple with devastating effects of wildfires, unprecedented heat-waves, high flooding levels and other unusual climate impact effects, there is, and has been, concerted effort by private and public interest groups and regulators to adopt sustainable and conservative practices to preserve our environment from further degradation – particularly through ESG […] The post
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s confidence must be shaken after leaving Washington without the approval of more US military funding for his country amid the ongoing war with Russia. Although President Joe Biden has stressed the need for Congress to continue supporting Ukraine, Republican opposition to the administration’s request for more than $60 billion in emergency supplemental funding has been stiff. As […] The post When
WAEC Head of Public Affairs, John K. Kapi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that a total of 4,878 students who sat for this year’s West African Read More... The post WAEC Blocks 4,878 Results appeared first on DailyGuide
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Save Aid has presented items to some schools and communities in the Eastern and Bono regions. The items included 1500 exercise books, 500 textbooks, 30 school uniforms, 35 shoes, 11 belts, 100 pairs of socks, 900 bags of rice, and 500 clothes. The benefiting schools and community included Nyansibu Basic School in […] The post Save
The former president of Ghana and the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Dramani Mahama, recently announced his intention to run a 24-hour economy if elected president. This proposal has generated a lot of economic and political discourse on electronic and print media in Ghana and beyond on its realism and […] The post A 24-hour economy:
To address the long-standing issues of demurrage and detention (D&D) faced by the shipping community, an exigent call has been made for a continuous conversation on the subject geared towards a plausible solution. “As a priority, feasible measures are required to reduce demurrage and detention (D&D) payments at the country’s ports”, the Tema Branch Manager […] The post Reducing
In September 2023, Ghana’s government launched a US$550billion Energy Transition and Investment roadmap toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The plan has capacity to create an estimated 400,000 jobs by 2060, according to details of its plan – which was developed by government and SEforALL. The plan was launched by President Nana Akufo-Addo during a Global […] The post Energy
To promote peaceful inter-ethnic coexistence and unity among members in the Northern region, the Nanumba North Municipality, with support from the Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion Project (SOCO project), has organized intercultural dance competitions among the various ethnic groups in the area. According to the organizers, this initiative is designed to promote peaceful inter-ethnic tolerance […] The post Nanumba
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
An economist and financial analyst at the University of Ghana, Dr. Patrick Asuming, has urged the government to, as a matter of urgency, focus on building the economy more sustainably and not be fascinated by transient positive indicators. This follows the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s attribution of the consistent decline in inflation to the government’s […] The post Current
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
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
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah has broken ground for the construction of a two-lane dual carriageway on the Kasoa to Winneba stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast highway. The dualization process will begin from Krispol City to Winneba in the Effutu Municipality. In the urbanized section of the stretch, where traffic is heavy, […] The post Amoako-Attah
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has urged further discussions following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Numo Nmashie Family land case. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, December 14, Yaw Oppong emphasized the potential impact on numerous Accra communities, stating, “It is a huge land, and you […] The post Supreme
Oxford Business Group (OBG) and Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors have formalised a strategic collaboration aimed at unveiling a comprehensive insight into Ghana’s legal framework in The Report: Ghana 2024. This partnership signifies a concerted effort to provide investors, policy-makers and businesses with essential insights into Ghana’s evolving legal landscape. Ghana faced economic challenges in […] The post
The leading financial services provider, Bayport Savings and Loans Plc, concluded activities marking its 20th anniversary with a dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate customers and partners and to reward some long-serving staff. The colorful ceremony took place over the weekend in Accra. The event also served as an occasion to reflect on the company’s […] The post Bayport
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