Over a thousand widows in the Walewale constituency of the North East Region have received generous support from the Member of Parliament and Minister for Gender, Women, and Children, Hajia Lariba Zuwera, to usher in the new year. Each widow was provided with bags of rice, oil, clothes, and a hundred cedis each, marking the […] The post Gender Minister
The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations.
The Network of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS has called on stakeholders to as a matter of urgency intervene in the clearance of products worth US$40 million to avert their destruction. The network in a statement issued on Friday said “These products, crucial for the support of HIV and Malaria programs in Ghana, include Antiretrovirals (ARVs) […] The post Intervene
KIC and Mastercard Foundation have announced winners of the 2023 AgriTech Challenge Classic Finals at a pitch event that took place from the 18th to 19th December, 2023 in Accra. From a total of 50 teams from across 10 regions of the country that participated in this year’s pitch competition after five months of training […] The post KIC
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Safety First: McDan Aviation Services has consistently prioritized safety throughout its operations. The AOC further solidifies the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry. Rigorous safety protocols, continuous training, and adherence to regulatory guidelines are at the core of McDan Aviation’s operational philosophy. Operational Excellence: The attainment of the […] The post
As part of efforts to boost marine operations at Ghana’s Ports, the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) has commissioned two new Damen tugboats to add to its fleet of tugboats. The two heavy-duty tugboats which can berth any post panamax vessel were christened after two former Directors General of the Port Authority, namely Group […] The post GPHA
Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu The Catholic Bishop of Konongo-Mampong, Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu, has described as “malicious misrepresentation” media reports that Pope Francis has formally granted Catholic priests the Read More... The post Same-Sex
A major lesson from the past few years is that technology will continue to drive the growth of almost every sector of the economy. Mobile technology in particular remains a cornerstone, with mobile penetration contributing to the sector’s vibrancy. The proliferation of smartphones has opened up new opportunities for innovation, fostering the growth of mobile […] The post
A few weeks ago, I was facilitating a leadership training for some executives, and one of my questions to them was: “What do you think is the best way to beautifully end your 2023 and start your year 2024?” Some of the answers from those directors were as below: “Achieving my set targets, earning a […] The post Gratitude – the best way to end 2023 and
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Save Aid has presented items to some schools and communities in the Eastern and Bono regions. The items included 1500 exercise books, 500 textbooks, 30 school uniforms, 35 shoes, 11 belts, 100 pairs of socks, 900 bags of rice, and 500 clothes. The benefiting schools and community included Nyansibu Basic School in […] The post Save
To address the long-standing issues of demurrage and detention (D&D) faced by the shipping community, an exigent call has been made for a continuous conversation on the subject geared towards a plausible solution. “As a priority, feasible measures are required to reduce demurrage and detention (D&D) payments at the country’s ports”, the Tema Branch Manager […] The post Reducing
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced that six youth resource centers are prepared for commissioning, with the Koforidua Youth Resource Centre scheduled for commissioning later this month. During his address to Parliament, Minister Ussif mentioned that Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, will preside over the commissioning of the Koforidua facility on December 28. […] The post President
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
With Africa’s increasing adoption and use of new technologies, and recent interest in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), experts at the 2023 Data Protection Africa Summit have stressed the need for more efficient data protection and privacy regimes. They joined voices in calling on data controllers, users and processors of personal data to be prudent in […] The post
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd., a multiple award-winning company and leading savings and loans firm, has risen from 85th place last year to 69th position at the Ghana Club 100 Awards’ 20th edition held in Accra. The Ghana Club 100 Awards, organised annually by Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), celebrate the exemplary achievements of […] The post Advans
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah has broken ground for the construction of a two-lane dual carriageway on the Kasoa to Winneba stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast highway. The dualization process will begin from Krispol City to Winneba in the Effutu Municipality. In the urbanized section of the stretch, where traffic is heavy, […] The post Amoako-Attah
The leading financial services provider, Bayport Savings and Loans Plc, concluded activities marking its 20th anniversary with a dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate customers and partners and to reward some long-serving staff. The colorful ceremony took place over the weekend in Accra. The event also served as an occasion to reflect on the company’s […] The post Bayport
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Advocate Joseph Whittal, is urging the government to expedite the passage of the anti-witchcraft bill. He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma. He spoke at the commemoration […] The post CHAJ
Bayport Savings and Loans PLC, a leading financial services provider in the Savings and Loans sector in Ghana, has implemented an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to comply with the Cyber and Information Security Directive issued by the Bank of Ghana in 2018. The organization has successfully obtained ISO 27001 certification for its information security […] The post Bayport
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