By Indermit GILL and M. Ayhan KOSE They are home to a quarter of humanity – 1.9 billion people. They possess prized natural resources, including one-fifth of the world’s copper and gold reserves, as well as many of the rare metals essential for the transition to clean energy. Their working-age populations are set to expand […] The post The world cannot
Davido’s Timeless Concert at the iconic Madison Square Garden in the USA reached new heights last night as he surprised fans by bringing BET Award-winning artiste, Stonebwoy, onto the stage. The sold-out event was already buzzing with excitement as fans eagerly awaited Davido’s performance. However, the energy skyrocketed when Stonebwoy made a surprise appearance, sending […] The post Stonebwoy
The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.
To boost economic growth and increase revenue mobilization, the Ghanaian government is implementing measures to improve the country’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio. Abena Osei Asare, the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, has stated that while efforts to increase tax mobilization in the formal sector have been made, plans are advanced to widen […] The post Govt
Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Health Minister, Alex Segbefia, has raised concerns over the composition and conduct of the Electoral Commission of Ghana pertaining to the missing BVDs. According to him, the Electoral Commission is being stacked with persons sympathetic to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), raising doubts about its impartiality and integrity. […] The post The
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has submitted a request to the government to change the name of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy to reflect the levy’s real purpose. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) said the current name gives the public a wrong impression […] The post We’ve
A police officer from the Visibility Unit in the Ashanti Region died tragically in a crash on Wednesday, April 17th. Reports say the officer, who was on patrol duty at Tech Junction, pursued a motorcyclist who jumped a red light. Sadly, while in pursuit, the officer’s motorbike collided with a parked truck (registration number GM […] The post Ashanti Region: Police
By Samuel Kweku KUMAH In the heart of Ghana’s financial sector, a pivotal transformation is underway, marked by the Bank of Ghana’s introduction of its Sustainable Banking Principles in 2019. The Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles reflect a process-led initiative to take account of the environmental considerations, social inclusion, and good governance in the lending decision-making […] The post
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By Desmond BREDU One of the most frequent buzzwords in personal finances is financial independence and financial freedom. Even though these words are frequently used, many people need to understand what they truly mean. In this article, I look at dissecting financial independence, how different it is from financial freedom and how we can, as […] The post Accelerating financial
Sexual harassment in the workplace or any other setting can sometimes be masked by behaviors that are considered normal or harmless by some, but are actually inappropriate and harmful.
The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has celebrated female Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in Ghana. He says that they are reshaping the very fabric of business in Ghana and beyond. Dr Bawumia said these after serving as a Guest Speaker at the Ghana Female CEO Summit held in Accra on Wednesday, April 17. The event […] The post Bawumia
…a home owner’s dilemma I find that an easy ice breaker for people in social settings is to ask about your job or an insight into a topical industry matter. At the recent launch of realtors association, I wasn’t disappointed in the least when barely 10 minutes into the program, I was served with the […] The post REAL ESTATE MINUTE With Cyril
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II has encouraged governments and business leaders to decentralise their operations to accelerate development. He said this when the senior management team of Telecel Ghana, a leading telecommunications company in Ghana, paid a courtesy call on him. The visit was aimed at advancing a stronger relationship between Telecel Ghana and […] The post
The newly established industrial salt production plant worth US$88million at Ada in the Greater Accra Region is estimated to yield about US$2billion to the economy in the short to medium term. The project holds the potential to become the country’s leading export commodity to the African market under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). […] The post
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed fresh charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei. The OSP filed the charges on 17 April 2024, Mr Adjenim Boateng Adjei faces eight charges related to the misuse of public office for personal gain and manipulation of […] The post OSP files fresh charges against former PPA boss
By Peter DOYLE Exiting a longstanding currency union – as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger propose to do by leaving the CFA franc zone, comprised of West African states that use the French-backed currency pegged to the euro – is not a decision to be taken lightly. For the departing members, in particular, alternative monetary […] The post Leaving
Genser Energy, a Ghanaian-owned independent power producer, has extended heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders involved in the successful construction of a 110-kilometre natural gas pipeline. This critical infrastructure will power the 250-megawatt Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) and future plants (500MW AKSA, 330MW CENIT), marking a significant advancement in the country’s power sector. The […] The post Genser
In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed a rise in various types of cybercrimes, among which sextortion stands out as particularly egregious.
Peter Lanchene Toobu, the Member of Parliament for Wa West, has called for accountability in the handling of firearms, prompted by the tragic fatalities during the 2024 Kpelejoo Festival in Tema. Toobu emphasized that the incident, initially described by the security agency as a warning shot, should not have culminated in the loss of lives. […] The post “Warning
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