Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent of the pan-African Ecobank Group, has opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to celebrate the successful issuance of its US$400 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond on the London Stock Exchange main market. According to the CEO of Ecobank Group, Jeremy Awori, the successful Notes issuance demonstrates how Ecobank […] The post

Secretary to the Board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Sandra Thompson has, said that the productivity and output of the BoG staff will increase in equal measure following the commissioning of the new headquarters, The Bank Square. On behalf of the staff of the central bank, Madam Thompson thanked Governor Dr Ernest Addison and […] The post The Bank Square: Our productivity

In celebrating Ashanti Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has organised two of its flagship health initiatives, Healthfest and Homecoming in Kumasi to support the healthcare and well-being of residents and communities in the region. Healthfest As a demonstration of healthcare support and community spirit, the telco organised Healthfest – a free medical screening event for […] The post

By Kwami AHIABENU II (Ph.D) Tokenisation is a tool that offers a unique opportunity to tokenise a variety of things. Traditionally, the exchange of money to facilitate payment was heavily dependent on the physical exchange of items from gold, salt, cowrie shells, and ivory to present-day notes and coins. The digitalisation of payments opened the door […] The post What is payments

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to continue working with the government to build an economy that is stable, inclusive, and prosperous. He said this on Wednesday, 20th November 2024,  when he commissioned The Bank Square, the magnificent new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana, located in the heart of Accra. He […] The post Data

Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda.

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The Dikan Centre, a pioneering institute for media and visual arts education, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced the inaugural Dikan Journalism Fellowship launch. The five-month programme is designed to empower early- to mid-career journalists from across Ghana, offering ten selected fellows from diverse media backgrounds – including four women – […] The post

Behind the scenes of football: The impact of a Ghanaian scout

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has accused President Nana Akufo-Addo and the judiciary, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, of deliberately delaying the passage of the Family Values Bill. Speaking during an interview with Beatrice Adu on November 20, he alleged that these actions were part of a calculated effort to prevent […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+

The Ghana Co-operative Credit Unions Association (CUA) Ltd is thrilled to announce its 23rd Educational and Biennial Conference, scheduled from Wednesday, 20 November to Friday, 22 November 2024, at the Credit Union Training Centre (CUTraC), Kasoa Akweley. With the theme, “Empowering Communities and Enriching Lives: The Role of Credit Unions,” the conference aims to inspire […] The post

No hiding place for troublemakers-IGP issues stern warning ahead of 2024 election

By Kizito CUDJOE World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited have entered into a partnership aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and sustainable development in communities across the country. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that combines Polytank’s expertise in water storage solutions with World Vision’s focus on community […] The post

On November 8, 2024, Ghana celebrated a major milestone in sustainable architecture with the inauguration of a Nearly Zero-Energy Building (nZEB), the result of a collaboration between GIZ Ghana and the Energy Commission of Ghana. This model building demonstrates how government office buildings can be designed to prioritize energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, setting a […] The post

By Rachel GYABAAH In 2012, as I sat in class discussing global financial systems, the concept of BRICS (i.e Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) was introduced as a counterweight to the Western-dominated international monetary system. I examined the International Monitoring Fund’s Working Paper on BRICS’ Development Philosophies (2012) and the European Parliament’s Report on BRICS in […] The post

By Ben TAGOE Elections are the cornerstone of democratic societies, where citizens exercise their right to choose their leaders. However, the rise of misinformation and disinformation poses a significant threat to the integrity of this democratic process.\ Misinformation refers to the spread of false or misleading information without intent to deceive, while disinformation is the […] The post

Water consumers in the Ashanti North Region catchment area of the Ghana Water Company Limited owe the company over GHC40 million for water supplied. The Ashanti North Regional Director of the GWL, Theophilus Tawiah Collins who disclosed this on accounting for customers project, explained that this substantial debt is affecting the company’s capacity to maintain […] The post Ashanti

By Samuel SAM The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), a pan-African movement supporting girls to become change makers, has revealed that it is working with the Ministries of Education in five African countries to integrate the Learner Guides Programme (LGP) into national education systems to meet the needs of vulnerable children. The move seeks to […] The post CAMFED,