Enterprise Computing Ltd. (ECL) has collaborated with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for an impactful health and safety training program. Conducted at ECL’s new premises on Aviation Road, Tema, this initiative was geared towards enhanced fire safety awareness and preparedness. The training featured expert-led presentations covering crucial fire safety protocols, installations familiarisation, and adept […] The post
Vista Group has agreed with ECP, BIO, DEG, Proparco and Envol Afrique to acquire, subject to regulatory approvals, 61.4% of Oragroup S.A, the holding company of Orabank based in Lomé and operating in 12 West and Central African countries (Togo, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin, Senegal, Burkina-Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Tchad, Gabon, Mauritania) with total assets of […] The post
During an excursion to the Akosombo Dam and Kpong Water Works during my undergraduate days some 30 years ago, the first point of my admiration was not the massive equipment but the fact that these were operated 24/7 by teams of indigenous Ghanaian engineers and technicians. In that terrain, at least, I had something to […] The post Random
A delegation from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) have engaged authorities of Trinidad and Tobago about considering Double Taxation and Bilateral Investment treaties, to further enhance trade flow between the two nations. The talks were held when the delegation met with representatives of Trinidad and Tobago’s Chamber […] The post
The Acting Director General of the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), Isaac Mwinbelle, has provided compelling reasons for the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to relocate its headquarters from its present location to Ridge due to seismic concerns. Mr. Mwinbelle emphasized the need to prioritize structural safety in an earthquake-prone region during an interview with GBC […] The post
KIC has announced the inaugural Agricultural Innovation for Africa (AIA) conference, a maiden conference to bring together stakeholders in the agricultural sector to rethink the future of agricultural innovation, youth employment and food security in Africa. The event will take place from August 17-18, 2023, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The AIA conference aims […] The post Promoting
The Africa Women’s Leadership Academy (TAWLA) has proudly announced that Baroness Arlene Foster, former First Minister of Northern Ireland and esteemed member of the UK House of Lords, will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Ladies in Leadership Awards (LILA2023). Scheduled for November 16th, 2023, at 5 pm at the College of Physicians and […] The post Arlene
The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has commenced a 2-day awareness creation training for insurance practitioners from all licensed insurance companies in the country. Dubbed ‘2023 Annual Insurance Seminar’, the two-day seminar, which is taking place in Accra, will provide participants a platform to discuss learning, unlearning and relearning ways to address new trends in the […] The post
There is a need to monitor and evaluate existing taxes introduced in the 2023 budget statement, Professor Peter Quartey, Director-Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), has argued; noting that this will lessen the tax burden on local businesses and consumers. He said proper evaluation will tell policymakers which of the tax streams are […] The post
The CEO of aYo Intermediaries Ghana (aYo Ghana), Francis Gota has been adjudged Top Transformational Business Leader of the Year 2023 at the 3rd National Governance and Business Leadership Awards (NGBLA). The award comes exactly one week after aYo Ghana, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana and the leading mobile microinsurance company in the country, walked […] The post aYo
A survey conducted by Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) to assess the extent to which men and women in rural and urban communities are taking advantage of e-government services – public digital and electronic platforms, has revealed that women patronage is very low. This report assesses the extent to which women, as economic agents or […] The post Women
In a significant stride toward bridging the digital gender gap, Vodafone Ghana opened its doors to 100 young girls from the Bono East, Bono, and Ahafo Regions, hosting them at its headquarters in Accra for the National Girls-in-ICT Open Day. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, the initiative aligns seamlessly with Vodafone Ghana’s […] The post
but 6 possible headwinds likely to derail prospects The West African Development Outlook (WADO) is projecting economic activity in most Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) economies to rebound over the next two years while inflation is expected to decelerate, leading to improved conditions compared with 2022. WADO, an annual publication by the ECOWAS Bank for […] The post
The Deputy CEO-Public Procurement Authority, Ghana (PPA), Mr. Kwame Prempeh, has hinted that very soon Suppliers, Consultants, Contractors and all other procurement entities which have not enrolled on the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS) will be unable to do business with government – and for that matter face challenges in the line of their operations, […] The post
seeks to drive sustainable agriculture and inclusivity Oyster Agribusiness, an innovative agricultural technology (Agri-tech) enterprise collaborating closely with smallholder farmers, is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of substantial funds to advance its mission of sustainable agriculture, gender inclusivity, and talent management. The company has recently garnered a total of US$310,000 in grants and a […] The post
Definition of Credit Bureau Agencies Credit bureau agencies are specialised organisations that gather, maintain, and share credit information about individuals and businesses. They play a vital role in the financial ecosystem by giving lenders insights into a borrower’s credit history, outstanding debts, payment behaviour, and overall creditworthiness. These agencies thus form a bridge between borrowers […] The post
Cocoa marketing company Fludor Ghana Limited, a member of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, in collaboration with non-profit organisation VisionSpring has conducted eye screening and distributed free glasses to cocoa farmers in Ghana. This is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility effort to support the eradication of vision impairment, one of the world’s […] The post
The Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, Benjamin Dzoboku, has delivered a presentation on behalf of Group President and Managing Director Mr. Nigel Baptiste at the just-ended 21st Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Symposium – organised by the Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago as part of the Emancipation Day celebrations at the Hilton […] The post
An export ban of non-basmati white rice to developing countries by India has raised concerns among stakeholders of possible rice import cuts to the country. Last July, India – the world’s largest exporter of rice – banned the export of white rice in an effort to keep domestic prices in check. India’s Food and Consumer […] The post
posts GH¢32.8m after tax Despite facing economic challenges in the year under review, Zeepay – a prominent player in cross-border payments operating as an innovative mobile money firm – grew its pre-tax profit to GH¢43.9million at the close of 2022, its annual report for the period has shown. Following a GH¢11million tax payment, the post-tax […] The post Zeepay’s
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