Ghana has achieved a major breakthrough in its economic recovery efforts by successfully restructuring US$13 billion of its Eurobond debt. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam announced this significant milestone during a press conference in Accra. Dr. Adam emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating, “We are poised to turn the page on our restructuring […] The post Landmark

In a gallant display of dexterity and aplomb, the GCB Bank Sports Team emerged victorious at the recently concluded Citi Business Olympics, sweeping a whopping nine awards. Held at the Eden Heights Sports Complex in Weija on Saturday, September 28, the 2024 Business Olympics brought together over 60 companies from various industries to compete in […] The post

By Adwoa Birago NYANTAKYI In modern banking, the inclusion of a ‘Next of Kin’ is a significant aspect of account opening, playing a role in customer management and emergency procedures. In Ghana, as part of the Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, banks require individuals opening accounts to nominate a Next of Kin. However, despite its […] The post Understanding

By Emmanuel Makafui GBEVE In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, AIDEC Digital, is spearheading a movement to prepare businesses and individuals for the impending fourth and fifth industrial revolutions. At a recent presentation I delivered at TICON Africa 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya, I underscored the critical importance […] The post

By Emmanuel Makafui GBEVE In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, AIDEC Digital, is spearheading a movement to prepare businesses and individuals for the impending fourth and fifth industrial revolutions. At a recent presentation I delivered at TICON Africa 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya, I underscored the critical importance […] The post

Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced its 2024 Most Influential Projects, honouring 20 projects across industries and regions. These projects have achieved significant milestones in alignment with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the last 18 months—all addressing clear outcomes that drive project success beyond budget, scope, and schedule. The full list of projects […] The post

Theovision’s 2024 medical outreach has come to an end, with a presentation of medicines worth several thousands of cedis to the Jomoro District Health Directorate. The items constitute medicines meant to establish a CHPS compound for the Nzolenzu community. Presenting the items at a short ceremony in Half Assini, Rev. Eric Wussah, leader of the […] The post Theovision

 By Rachel GYABAAH In Ghana’s quest for gold, a far more precious resource is being destroyed: water. Rivers and viable forests that once sustained communities and the country at large are now tainted with deadly mercury and other toxic substances. The destruction of forest reserves and wild and aquatic life continues unabated. These devastating fallouts […] The post

By Dennis AKWABOAH As the digital assets ecosystem in Ghana evolves, firms operating within or seeking to expand into this space must prepare for impending regulatory oversight. The Draft Guidelines on Digital Assets issued by the Bank of Ghana in August 2024 provide a clear indication of the regulatory direction, emphasizing consumer protection, financial stability, […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR In a bid to underscore the importance of fair labour practices, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has held a breakfast business meeting with key stakeholders within the multinational companies in the country, as well as public sector agencies, September, 30, 2024. The […] The post ILO,

By Dela Herman AGBO Ghana’s Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) bond has drawn significant attention from fixed-income investors seeking stable, high-yielding assets. Specifically, the ESLA-BD-09/09/33-A5718-1764-20.00 bond, issued under the ESLA program, offers a compelling 20 percent coupon rate with government backing, positioning it as a potential safe haven for long-term investors. However, as with any […] The post

By Francis COFIE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), Ghana section have organized the International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology(ICAST) 2024 pre- conference workshop at CEDI conference centre, University of Ghana in Accra. The workshop is mainly sponsored by IEEE Humanitarian Technology Board (HTB) and supported by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. The […] The post

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately-owned indigenous bank in the country, has once again demonstrated its commitment to youth empowerment and innovation by providing GH¢101,422 to the Enactus C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) team, enabling them to participate in the Enactus World Cup 2024 competition in Kazakhstan. The Enactus World Cup […] The post

A dusty yet well-organized school park became a beacon of hope as over 16,000 children, women, and men gathered eagerly at 2 a.m. to receive medical care, back-to-school supplies, and more. This was the heartwarming scene at LifeCheck 2024, the social outreach program organized by the Empowerment Worship Centre (EWC). Spearheaded by the Empowerment Care […] The post

Emirates has announced several appointments across its commercial team in the Middle East and Africa, including the appointment of Saood Al Aqili as the new Country Manager for Ghana. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “Our commercial managers have been critical to Emirates’ success in global markets, and the new appointments reflect our confidence […] The post

By Samuel SAM CAMFED-Ghana has inaugurated a National Governance Structure for its Parent Association (PA) and Parent Support Group (PSG) initiative, aimed at enhancing community involvement in girls’ education – particularly for those facing significant barriers to completing their schooling. The governance initiative seeks to boost CAMFED’s programmes’ effectiveness by integrating parents and communities into […] The post

As a leading financial institution in Ghana with a good social conscience, CalBank is fully committed to the highest level of sustainable social and economic responsibility towards communities where the bank operates. CalBank also encourages all its staff to embrace this value and give back to society. In line with this commitment, the 2023/2024 batch […] The post

By Akunkel MUSAH The African continent has a land area of 30.37 million sq km (11.7 million sq mi)—enough to fit in the U.S., China, India, Japan, Mexico, and many European nations, combined. Specially, Africa’s land mass is slightly bigger than the U.S., China, India, the U.K., Japan, Eastern Europe, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, […] The post Agriculture

Konrad Kodjo DJAISI In furtherance of various meetings held in Egypt toward the formation of the African Federation of Mines and Mineral Wealth, a high-powered delegation from the General Trade Union of mines, quarries (Building Materials), Salinas and Energy Workers of Egypt (GTUMQSEW) paid a working visit to the General Secretary of the Ghana Mineworkers’ […] The post

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has once again cemented its position as a powerhouse in Ghana’s regulatory landscape. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, presenting the prestigious Overall Specified Entity of the Year award at the 2023 Public Enterprise League Table (PELT) Awards, commended the FDA for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health. President […] The post