The Head of the Nation­al Election Task Force, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has assured the Electoral Commission (EC) that they are ready to protect the com­mission to enable them discharge their duties effectively come December 7. According to Dr Dampare, who doubles as Inspector General of Police (IGP), the security agencies were com­mitted to ensuring … The post We‘ll safeguard polls – IGP appeared first

A number of electric buses (EV) have arrived in the country and are set to begin test operations this week in the capital, Accra, after official commissioning by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The arrival of the EV buses is part of the Vice President’s advocacy for the adoption of electric vehicles in the […] The post Bawumia to commission electric buses for pilot operations

 Kevin de Bruyne says he is unsure whether this will be his last season at Manchester City after putting talks over a contract extension on hold. The Belgium midfielder, 33, is out of contract at the end of the season, but paused negotiations while recovering from a thigh problem sustained in September. He has been … The post De Bruyne unsure about Man City future appeared first on Ghanaian

The Mortuary Workers Association has threatened to resume its strike action to demand better conditions of service tomorrow, November 28. The Association said it has come to this decision because their employers have not attended to their needs. “We are writing to inform you that, due to lack of practical will to reach a complete […] The post Mortuary workers threaten to resume strike

Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country's first female president.

 The Energy Commission (EC) yesterday launched the Energy Acad­emy to empower energy Profession­als across Africa with cutting-edge expertise in energy policy, renew­able energy, energy efficiency, and regulation. The Deputy Minister of En­ergy, John Abbam Aboah Sanie, who launched the academy on the sideline of Energy Forum Series, in Accra said it was established on the … The post Energy

The National Blood Service says myths, misconceptions and illegal charges demanded from previous donors continue to hinder efforts to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply. CEO of the National Blood Service Dr. Shirley Owusu – Ofori however hopes the enforcement of some new regulations to be passed early next year, will help tackle these […] The post Charges

To mark the 2024 edition of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence in Ghana, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has joined forces with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Gender Ministry to unite against violence within the transport system of the country. Violence comes in various forms, there is the […] The post UNFPA joins forces with GPRTU to fight

 A trader has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, for swin­dling 97 unsuspecting individu­als of GH¢402,000, under the pretext of securing them job in the security services. Dorcas Twene Amankwa, 28, was found guilty at the end of the trial by the Circuit Court in Accra, presided by Mrs Evelyn Asamoah. Amankwa was held on … The post Trader jailed 5 years over GH¢402,000

Voters head to the polls on Wednesday in the latest test for one of southern Africa’s liberation parties, which have been rebuked at the ballot box this year.

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The secondary bond market witnessed a significant boost last week as offshore investors returned in increasing numbers, lifting turnover by 13.14 percent to GH¢1.12billion compared with GH¢991million the previous week. The surge, largely driven by foreign interest in local currency-denominated bonds, signals growing confidence in the […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE Ghana has reported a significant drop in revenue from Surface Rentals, also known as acreage fees, in the first half of 2024 despite recording a 55.6 percent increase in total petroleum receipts for the period, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). A total lodgment of US$840,765,266 was made into […] The post Oil

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has expressed deep concern over the worsening state of the power sector, attributing the decline to operational inefficiencies, mounting debts and mismanagement under the current government, despite inheriting significant resources and opportunities over the past eight years. The sector, which was on a trajectory of recovery […] The post

Dr. David Animante, Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Ghana, delivered powerful insights on the importance of enterprise risk management and the evolving role of banks in a digital world at the 28th National Banking and Ethics Conference, organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana. Speaking on a panel titled ‘Navigating Horizon Risks: Strategies […] The post

bags GH¢6.73million profit pays GH¢0.027 as dividend Francis Agyei – Bekoe, (left) CEO and the Board Chairman, Fred Asafu – Adjaye in hearty chat during the meeting Bosomtwe Rural Bank Plc at Kuntanase in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti Region has recorded impressive growth in all financial indicators in the 2023 year under review. The […] The post Bosomtwe

The Director-General of Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has indicated that the various health sector agencies are focused on collaborating with key stakeholders and adopting innovation to fast-track initiatives which propel the country to  attaining universal health coverage. The GHS D-G highlighted that the sector has implemented digital platforms to support its Integrated […] The post

…An indigenous bank’s transformation signals a new era in Banking In an exclusive interview with Business & Financial Times (B&FT), CalBank’s Managing Director, Carl Selasi Asem (CSA), outlined an ambitious trajectory for one of Ghana’s leading indigenous banks. His vision exemplifies how homegrown institutions can navigate global economic turbulence and domestic challenges to emerge stronger […] The post