Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), an indigenous financial institutions, has successfully executed the first-ever transaction through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement Systems platform (PAPSS) to Liberia. The transaction involved the seamless transfer of funds from Ghana to a client in Ecobank Liberia, exemplifying the platform and the bank’s potential to drive cross-border trade and enhance financial … The post Prudential

Employees of Ecobank Ghana under the bank’s maiden ‘Employee Volunteerism Initiative’ have donated assorted items to some selected institutions in the country. The donations included the provision of water tanks, pumps and detergents to the Weija Leprosarium, settlement of medical bills for expectant mothers, new mothers, and needy children at the Church of Pentecost Hospital … The post Ecobank

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has stated that the country is on track to receive the second tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout money by the end of the year to support the economy. He also said the government was also working to secure about $300 million from the World Bank and … The post Ghana is on track to

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called for a strategic overhaul of Ghana’s structures to ensure the nation is equipped for a forward-looking future. Addressing the International Advertising Association (IAA)’s 6th Africa Rising Conference in Accra yesterday, Mr Oppong Nkrumah emphasised the critical need for Ghana to adopt innovative and adaptable structures, drawing … The post Brand

The Minister of Works and Hous­ing, Francis Assenso-Boakye, has appealed to workers to show interest in the government’s new affordable hous­ing project in order to secure homes for themselves. He said the new policy had flexible payment terms for different categories of workers and they must take advantage of it either as individuals or unions. … The post Workers

The National Pre­mix Automation Project (NPAP) has been inaugurat­ed at Elmina in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) munici­pality of the Central Region. It is the first out of 50 of such facilities constructed in a number of fishing communities in the country. The NPAP is an initiative of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquacul­ture and intended to … The post Veep

 Palm Wine FC emerged winners of the first edition of the RAD La Homowo 5-aside football tournament played at the La Roman JHS Park. Solomon Kotei, scored the only goal in the 1-0 win over Centre FC to win the championship. The goal was resolutely defended well over 60 minutes by the Palm Wine boys. … The post Palm Wine FC win RAD 5-aside tournament appeared first on

 Old Mutual Ghana has held an exercise, aerobics and health screening ses­sion for Pastors of the Assemblies of God (AG) Church at their head office in Accra. This event was held as part of the company’s 10th anniversary celebrations and its commitment to deliver exceptional services and develop a healthy relationship with its valued customers. … The post Old

The Revival Outreach Church has organised a thanksgiving and anoint­ing service for children of Street Academy, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), which caters for the well-being of homeless and child labourers. The annual thanksgiving service was held to draw the children closer to God, and also seek His protection and assistance in all their endeavours. Speaking … The post Thanksgiving

A boy has survived deadly floods in Spain by climb­ing up a tree and holding on to it overnight. The authorities said his family’s car had been swept into a river and the boy’s father was still missing. The 10-year-old was being treated for hypothermia, Spanish media reported. At least three people have died and … The post Spanish boy survives floods by clinging

Dozens of people are said to have been killed during days of clash­es between a US-backed, Kurdish-led militia and Arab tribal fighters in Syria. The fighting erupted after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) arrested the head of a tribal militia backed by Arab clans with which it worked in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour. … The post Dozens die as former militia allies

Four women’s groups in Ghana have appealed to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to refrain from the use of military action to address the political crisis in Niger. According to them, a military option would not serve the in­terest of Niger or the sub-region and that ECOWAS should focus on its core … The post 4 women’s groups kick

The lack of household toilets is the major health threat confronting the Oti Region which must be addressed urgently to prevent open defecation and save the people from diseases, the regional Director of Environmental Health, Mrs Marie Sybil Boison has warned. According to her, the absence of the facilities made residents engage in open defecation … The post ‘Lack

Former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, has withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Flagberarership race, citing favouritism, intimidation and violence in the electoral process. “After having carefully analysed the results of the said elections, it is absolutely clear to me from events leading to, during and after the elections, that the Special … The post NPP

A former Chairman of the Parliament Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee says one of the witnesses in the leaked tape saga to oust IGP Dr George Akuffo Dampare was too emotional when he appeared before the committee. Mr Inusah Fuseni said COP George Alex Mensah was consumed by his partisan ego and it was clear … The post Leaked tape probe:

The Social Enterprise Development Foundation of West Africa (SEND West Africa) says it has over the 25 years demonstrated leadership as key to making a difference in the lives of poor. According to the Chief Ex­ecutive Officer of SEND West Africa, Mr Siapha Kamara, good leadership was essential to the development of a country and … The post Responsive,

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta, has advocated the need for the establishment of National Road Authority to coordinate the affairs of the sector. The establishment, he believed would ensure proper coordina­tion and collaboration of roads activities, management, and proper efficiency of road usage in the country. According to the minister, it … The post Stakeholders

 Representatives of member countries of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) are meeting in Accra, to review mac­ro-economic developments in the region. It is in a bid to establish a single curren­cy for member countries of the Econom­ic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The meeting being convened by the government of Ghana, under the … The post WAMZ meets over single

Ghana is said to have recorded GH¢49.5 million di­rect financial losses through cyber-fraud activities from January to June, this year, According to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), this figure constitutes just a fraction of cases reported to state agencies and that there is the possibility that the amount relating to unreport­ed cases could exceed the … The post Cybersecurity

The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah says the decision of the Ghana Police Service to alter the routes for the Minority’s intended protest against the Bank of Ghana does not affect the essence of the protest. He said the decision was appropriate as it would enable the police protect … The post Police