The McCain Institute has selected Ismail Akwei to represent Ghana at the 2024 McCain Global Leaders Program which supports character-driven leaders from around the world who embody U.S. Senator John McCain’s legacy of serving a cause greater than oneself. Ismail Akwei is an international journalist and Executive Director of the Media Literacy Development Foundation, a […] The post
Scent of Africa proudly launched its latest luxury his and hers fragrance duo, Fik and Gleti. The exclusive cocktail launch event took place at the upscale Tribeca restaurant in Airport Residential, known for its Hawaiian influences. This new duo is the fourth pair to emerge from the famed Eternal Legends Collection, inspired by African mythology. […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Apowa Yinson Ghana, in partnership with the Ahanta West Municipal Directorate of Education, has held its second annual training on period-poverty to address critical issues that affect countless women and girls during menstruation. 500 students from five circuits within the municipality each received two packs of sanitary pads, an improvement over […] The post
News that the Environmental Health Management and Sanitation Units (EHS) of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development reports over 626,000 cases of food-poisoning each year doesn’t make pleasant reading. Particularly when it results in approximately 298,100 hospitalisations annually, and over 90,000 deaths. Government incurs losses exceeding US$70million annually in efforts to mitigate the […] The post
Cost of government short-term borrowing is projected to decrease in second half of the year, coinciding with an anticipated decline in inflation. Interest rates tumbled once again across the yield curve, in line with falling inflation. Treasury bill (T-bill) yields resumed their decline following a 190 basis points (bps) decrease in the annual inflation rate […] The post Editorial:
AJ’s Help The Needy Project has launched an initiative called AJ INSPIRES at the Nana Awuku Bram Methodist school in the Okere District of the Eastern Region to ignite young minds through guidance and counselling session. The project aimed at educating students to understand, their fundamental human rights, societal challenges and the need for them […] The post NGO
The Newmark Group, a Pan-African strategic communications and brand positioning firm, has secured two prestigious awards at the 2024 SABRE Awards ceremony, held recently in Côte d’Ivoire. The accolades were awarded in recognition of the company’s outstanding public relations campaigns for Zipline and Qi Group’s FinGreen program. Zipline’s communication campaign was recognized in the Corporate […] The post
By Shang-Jin Wei On June 12, the European Union announced new provisional levies on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), with the tariff level to be based on estimates of how much state support an EV exporter receives. The new tariffs follow from a months-long investigation into China’s use of financial subsidies, and they will be imposed […] The post The global
The Trust Hospital Company Ltd. convened The Trust Cancer Care Academy in Accra from June 12th to 14th, with the central theme of “Closing the Care Gap: Advancing Cancer Care through Education and Collaboration.” The event, hosted at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, brought together prominent figures within Ghana’s cancer treatment network. These experts […] The post
Understanding the burn rate is crucial in the fast-paced world of startups, where every cedi matters. This metric measures how quickly a company spends its cash, serving as a financial fuel gauge for a young business. Burn rate refers to the speed at which a company spends its cash reserves or capital. It is a […] The post Essential Guide
The Trust Hospital Company Ltd. convened The Trust Cancer Care Academy in Accra from June 12th to 14th, with the central theme of “Closing the Care Gap: Advancing Cancer Care through Education and Collaboration.” The event, hosted at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, brought together prominent figures within Ghana’s cancer treatment network. These experts […] The post
David A. Asiedu You cannot stop people from suing you. Let us get that out of the way, first. Many people think that litigators like it when their clients get into trouble. But that is not really true. At least not commercial litigators who see themselves as their clients’ partners in running and protecting a […] The post 8 simple and everyday ways
By Constance GBEDZO Tourism in Ghana is considered the “Hidden Treasure”. It is also considered by many as the ‘Hen that Lays the Golden Egg’. Some writers have described tourism is an ‘economic juggernaut’. It’s that huge, powerful and overwhelming force industry that has the potential to transform the economic fortunes of Ghana. Tourism is […] The post Enhancing
By Howard DAVIES It is not often that a judgment from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans provokes outrage in the pages of the Financial Times. But that is what happened earlier this month. A ruling in favor of the National Association of Private Fund Managers and co-plaintiffs against the US Securities […] The post Is private credit becoming the public’s
Caveman Watches, the leading Ghanaian-made luxury watch brand, has announced celebrated actress, entrepreneur and media personality, Joselyn Dumas as brand Ambassador, a month after making NFL giant, Jeremiah Owusu, a brand ambassador. According to the founder and CEO of Caveman watches Anthony Mensah Dzamefe, Miss Dumas’ multifaceted career, her elegance, charisma, influential presence in the […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar Dugbartey MTN Ghana, as part of its stakeholder engagement efforts, organized a community forum to interact with the people of Agona Nkwanta in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. In his opening address, Kennedy Ofosuhene, Corporate Services Advisor of MTN Southern Ghana, underscored the importance of engaging with communities. “MTN […] The post MTN
By Kezia Amoah Renowned for its rich gold deposits, Ghana is experiencing a new gold rush, this time in the coconut industry. The burgeoning coconut sector presents immense opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. However, this emerging industry also faces challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its long-term viability. Once […] The post
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) has launched a sensitisation workshop to raise public awareness and encourage stakeholder participation in implementation of the National Policy for Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed. This workshop, held in Accra, follows the policy’s launch in October 2022 and underscores its critical role in safeguarding human […] The post
By Konrad K. Djaisi The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) this week launched comprehensive guidelines for equity or investment-based crowdfunding. The guidelines, developed in collaboration with stakeholders following extensive consultations and technical assistance support from Lelapa African Fintech Advisory, mark a significant milestone in the country’s financial and […] The post
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Roscongress Foundation CEO Alexander Stuglev and African Tourism Board Executive Chairman Dr. Cuthbert Simphiwe Ncube have signed a document on strategic partnership to promote Russian-African business, commercial, and recreational tourism. The ceremony took place on 12th June on the sidelines of the Let’s Travel! Russian Tourism Forum, an anchor event in […] The post
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