The underlying health conditions of the elderly in all spheres of life got complicated by the global outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Appreciating that the elderly deserved maximum healthcare and reassurance, Ghana Government has activated a national program known as the ‘Free Elderly Care Policy.’ This instant healthcare policy, embedded in the National Health […] The post NHIA
One of the topmost Israeli-owned technology firms in the world, Gulf Technology Systems (GTS), and the Upper West Regional Manager for Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abdul Aziz Moniesson Suleman, are set to spearhead a number of economic growth projects in the Upper West Region. The collaboration between GTS and businessman Hon. Abdul Aziz […] The post Gulf
Leading UAE-based Israeli technology company, Gulf Technology Systems (GTS) and the Government of Ghana through the Western Regional Coordinating Council are set to collaborate on agricultural and industrial projects. The Western Regional Coordinating Council on January 18, 2023, agreed to collaborate with Gulf Technology Systems on agricultural and industrial projects in the Western Region of […] The post Gulf
Former President John Dramani Mahama says government must put before Parliament, the gold for oil agreement for parliamentary scrutiny and approval since the deal is an international financial transaction. “According to the 1992 Constitution of Ghana international financial transactions require the approval of Parliament,” he stated at a public forum in London, adding “it does […] The post Gold
The VVIP lounge at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) will be temporarily closed for two (2) weeks, effective Tuesday, 31st January 2023. The new directive is to enable restructuring of the lounge for efficient travel and a way to meet international standards. This was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […] The post KIA VVIP
The Ghana Individual Bondholders’ Forum is still advising persons with collective investment schemes not to succumb to pressure and sign up for the Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE). The advice comes less than 24 hours to the expiration of the deadline for the program. It also comes after the group met with the Minister of Finance […] The post Don’t
Former Member of Parliament for North Dayi, George Loh, is optimistic that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will bounce back stronger in the wake of the brouhaha surrounding the changes in the minority leadership. He believes the party will come out unscathed and not divided as perceived by political opponents. Speaking on The Big Issue […] The post NDC will
On this version of the Effective Living Series, Co-founder of leadership coaching organization, Lead Afrique, Michael Ohene-Effah, advised Ghanaians to desist from engaging in acts that prevent them from achieving their aspirations, hopes and dreams for 2023. According to him, people’s successes largely depend on them advising Ghanaians to have the will to take charge […] The post Effective
The UBA Group Board has appointed Abiola Bawuah as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of UBA Africa effective January 26, 2023. Abiola becomes the female CEO of the UBA operation in Africa and will be responsible and accountable for leading the UBA Africa operations. Before Abiola’s appointment, she was the Regional CEO for West […] The post Abiola Bawuah appointed CEO
The Attorney General has advised against the prosecution of Bishop Emmanuel Oko Mensah, one of the six former Light House Chapel International pastors. The administrator of the Light House Chapel International, Rebecca Addae on June 13, 2021, filed a criminal complaint against Mr. Mensah for allegedly stealing the church’s official car, a Hyundai Elantra with […] The post Discontinue
The Federation of Kumasi Traders says it is hopeful the Ministry of Local government, Decentralization and Rural Development will resolve the current impasse between traders at the new Kejetia market and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This follows the Federation’s meeting with officials of the ministry led by the sector minister, Dan Kwaku Botwe […] The post Kejetia
Huawei Ghana has been adjudged one of Africa’s top employers alongside ten other country offices in Sub-Saharan Africa namely South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Mauritius, Uganda, Mozambique and Tanzania, at the 2023 Top Employer Awards. The company has seen its country office presence in the Top Employer Institute’s Top Employer rankings grow from […] The post Huawei
Seven months after students of the Islamic Senior High School (SHS) in Kumasi protested the absence of speed ramps in front of their school which they blamed for accidents being recorded in the area, the speed ramps are yet to be constructed. Authorities of the school have been left disappointed over the failure of the […] The post Speed ramps in Islamic
Profitability levels in the banking sector have declined, according to the Bank of Ghana. The central bank attributed this to the mark-to-market losses on investments, higher impairments on loans, and rising operating costs. “Profit-after-tax was GH¢3.9 billion at end of December 2022, representing 18.9 percent contraction year-on-year, compared to 12.3 percent annual growth recorded in […] The post Banking
Profitability levels in the banking sector have declined, according to the Bank of Ghana. The central bank attributed this to the mark-to-market losses on investments, higher impairments on loans, and rising operating costs. “Profit-after-tax was GH¢3.9 billion at end of December 2022, representing 18.9 percent contraction year-on-year, compared to 12.3 percent annual growth recorded in […] The post Banking
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has called on applicants who are yet to collect their passports to visit their respective Passport Application Centres to claim them. According to the Ministry, over 30,000 Passports are yet to be collected at various Passport Application centres. The Ministry in a statement expressed concern “that even […] The post Over
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has called on applicants who are yet to collect their passports to visit their respective Passport Application Centres to claim them. According to the Ministry, over 30,000 Passports are yet to be collected at various Passport Application centres. The Ministry in a statement expressed concern “that even […] The post Over
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has recommended a 50% haircut on the salaries and emoluments of Article 71 Office Holders as part of the Debt Restructuring Programme. This, the Federation believes will reduce the pressure on the public purse. These include the President and Vice, the Speaker of Parliament, the Chief Justice, and Justices […] The post Article
Ghanaian media personality and fashion designer, Kofi Okyere Darko better known as KOD has advised Ghanaian musicians to have their own identity. According to KOD, even though Ghanaian songs are doing well internationally, he has a challenge with how Ghanaian musicians are not laying claims to their identity but want to sound like Nigerians. Apart […] The post What
You’ll often hear it said that the forex market is the most liquid financial market in the world, and indeed, it is. Liquidity refers to how active a market is, which in Online Forex Trading, is determined by the number of active traders and the volumes they are trading. We discussed this at length in […] The post Market volatility and how to handle it in forex trading
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