Zeepay, Africa’s fastest-growing cross-border fintech, and MoneyGram International, Inc. (MoneyGram), a leading global financial technology company that connects the world’s communities, today announced the launch of a pioneering Account Deposit service for consumers in Nigeria. This innovative service, a first in the Nigerian market, enables remittance receivers to directly transfer funds into bank accounts from […] The post

Online shopping offers the convenience of browsing and purchasing items from anywhere, at any time. Online shopping allows people to avoid the crowds, and shop in a more relaxed environment. With significant increase in online activities, safe online shopping is crucial to protect your personal and financial information from cyber threats. Here are some pointers […] The post Online shopping

Are you tired of the mundane news cycle? Do you find yourself yearning for a comedic take on the trending and controversial issues of the week? Look no further than 3FM’s WMT Show – a one-hour satirical comedy extravaganza – premiering from February 2 and airing every Friday at 7pm – 8pm. It is designed […] The post 3FM introduces hilarious satire – WMT Show

The Ten Mechanised Battalion, in collaboration with Wa Municipal Assembly and Zoomlion, has coordinated a massive cleanup campaign across various locations in the Wa municipality, Upper West Region. The cleanup initiative targetted key areas such as the Tindaamba Primary School, Wa Main Station, Fadama Market and the Slaughterhouse. Lieutenant Colonel Godfred Asampong, commanding officer of […] The post

“If you make friends with the boatman in the dry season, you will be the first to cross when the rains come and the tide is high.” – African Proverb Our human history has a way of repeating itself in ways that are so predictable we can confidently conclude it is cyclical. It may be […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: Evolution of

Fiesta Hospitality Group’s Group Executive Chef, Pieter Malan, has been selected to partake in the IKA/Culinary Olympics 26th edition in Stuttgart, Germany. His participation will be the first time a chef from a Ghanaian-based restaurant is making an appearance at the world’s largest international exhibition for culinary skills. Taking place from February 2 to 7 this […] The post

…Unveiling 5 pioneering strategies to propel employee morale in the new year As we usher in a new year, corporate organisations are reevaluating their strategies to boost staff motivation and productivity. The success of any business lies in the hands of its workforce, making it imperative for companies to invest in innovative approaches that inspire […] The post

All workers have rights and duties. In Ghana, the Labour Act (2003) Act 651 spells out the rights and duties of not only workers, but those of employers as well. It may be useful to state that Act 651 “applies to all workers and to all employers except the Armed Forces, the Police Service, the […] The post Supporting pregnant employees in organisations appeared

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA) has inaugurated a new ultra-modern office building at Techiman to serve as its Bono East Regional headquarters. The new two-story Bono East Regional DVLA building consists of 15 furnished offices and two bays, with a spacious compound that has the capacity to accommodate about 50 cars at any […] The post DVLA

The National Lottery Authority (NLA), through Causes Foundation – an entity that spearheads NLA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR), has handed over a toilet facility to the Mpintsin community in the Sekondi-Takoradi municipality. The facility, according to the NLA, is to ensure good public health. According to Deputy General Director-NLA, Madam Horman Akaisi Miezah, Mpintsin is […] The post

The United States Administrator-Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Michael S. Regan, has underscored the agency’s commitment to global environmental protection – announcing that it will support a conference for lab and field research on cookstoves. Mr. Regan is on a visit to Ghana, and after touring the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Cookstove Laboratory in […] The post

Kenya’s President William Ruto was celebrated last year when he announced his country would be going visa-free for African visitors, but many have been surprised by the new requirements, which have introduced fresh costs and paperwork for some. Adio, a Zimbabwean citizen living in Germany, was not anticipating any issues at Bremen airport when he […] The post Kenya

There has been some anxiety among Ghanaians about investment, given the events of the recent past. As justified as this anxiety is, there is still a compelling case for investing, particularly when you want to build wealth. In this article, I will share insights on the persistent relevance of investment, even in the face of […] The post Building wealth in uncertain times

The Head of Client Coverage at Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), Desmond Bredu, has underscored the importance of having investments for young people. Speaking at the Smart Start Finance Series – Start the Year Right Conference 2024 held at the Stanbic Incubator, Mr. Bredu advised participants that it is necessary for them to still consider […] The post Investments

The start of 2024 has been marked by a wave of increasingly pessimistic forecasts for China’s economy. While the Chinese Government remains optimistic, the International Monetary Fund projects that GDP growth will slow to 4.6 percent this year, from 5.4 percent in 2023. Meanwhile, the Chinese stock-market rout is expected to continue after share prices […] The post China’s

Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […] The post

…as CIBA endorses proposed policy Former president, John Dramani Mahama, has said he will initiate an Accelerated Export Development Programme as part of the 24-hour Economy Policy implementation when voted into power. He explained that the programme will be coordinated from the presidency in order to give it the requisite support due to the critical […] The post 24-hour

Fire prevention and control are critical aspects of workplace security and must therefore be considered as everybody’s business, tenants and workers of Achimota Retail Centre (Achimota Mall) were told at a fire evacuation training workshop held on the premises of the shopping centre on Monday. Accordingly, it is imperative that all organisations, and particularly their […] The post

The cedi has enjoyed a strong week, gaining ground against major currencies and fuelling optimism among analysts who predict continued appreciation. This positive outlook is largely attributed to two key factors: anticipated inflows from the World Bank and easing foreign exchange (FX) demand pressures. The World Bank’s approval of a US$300million Development Policy Operation (DPO) […] The post

Despite the recent change in Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) policy during November 2023, liquidity in the market remains high – prompting the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to signal further efforts aimed at mopping up excess liquidity. Dr. Ernest Addison, Bank of Ghana Governor, acknowledged the prevailing liquidity situation in a press conference following the 116th […] The post BoG