Access Bank Ghana has been recognized at the Health, Environment, Safety, and Security (HESS) awards, held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra last Friday. The bank emerged as the Employee Empowered Excellence Award 2024 and the Best Company in Data Security Management Practices 2024. The awards recognize Access Bank’s efforts in preventing and controlling […] The post
I was at the office when a lady came in to sell me an endowment insurance policy. I turned her down immediately, as I already had a few insurance policies and didn’t want to take on more. However, she was persistent and continued to give me numerous reasons why I needed an extra policy. Eventually, […] The post TEMPERAMENT
Kantanka Herbal Pharmaceuticals and Research Centre has introduced a groundbreaking herbal supplement product onto the market that promises to revolutionize health and wellness in the country and beyond. This new supplement aims to save lives and improve overall well-being, offering multiple health benefits through its carefully researched formula. The development of this herbal supplement involved […] The post
By Williams AGYAPONG According to the latest report on sports betting in Ghana by TGM Research, a technology company that delivers consumer insights globally using innovative survey technology, approximately 41.7 percent of Ghanaians have engaged in sports betting within the last 12 months. Ghana is now considered one of the leading sports betting markets in […] The post Sports
Eni Ghana Exploration and Production and Vitol Upstream Ghana have received a positive decision from an international arbitral tribunal regarding their unitisation dispute with the Republic of Ghana, ruling in favour of their long-standing opposition to the Ministry of Energy’s unitisation directives. The international arbitral tribunal has concluded that the unitisation directives were wrong and […] The post
By Ebenezer Ashley (PhD.) & Nana Ekua Agyepong-Boateng. Gold proved to be a unifier in medieval ages. For instance, King (2021) recalled the Spanish explorers, led by Hernan Cortes, the renowned Spanish Conquistador (Dowd, 2016) met the native people of South America when they first arrived in the “New World” in the 16th century. The […] The post Global
The maiden edition of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) elite U-15 Girls tournament is scheduled to kick-off from July 14-24, 2024 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram. The elite U-15 inter-regional competition forms part of the Ghana Football Association’s Women’s Football Strategy implementation plan under its key development pillar of talent identification. The […] The post
Smishing—or SMS phishing—has become a common way for cybercriminals to abuse mobile users. Smishing texts try to get users to provide personal information or download malware. Understanding and fighting against smishing attacks is essential for personal and corporate security as mobile devices become ubiquitous. Smishing is a sophisticated type of cyber-attack that exploits the inherent […] The post
Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS) has reported a 2.4% growth in its Assets Under Management (AUM) on its Stanbic Cash Trust (SCT) for the year 2023, compared to the previous year of GHS430.3 million. This growth was highlighted in the company’s annual report presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the SB Incubator […] The post SIMS’
Mobile Financial Services Manager for Telecel Ghana, Judith Adumua-Bossman, has called for collective action on the implementation of cross-border mobile money interoperability to accelerate business and trade across the continent. Delivering a thought-provoking speech on the readiness of telcos for cross border interoperability at the Africa Prosperity Network’s Symposium on ‘Scaling Up Interoperability: Using Mobile […] The post
As part of efforts by agriculture experts towards sustainable food production in the country, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Crops Research Institute has launched preparations for pioneering trials aimed at reducing methane emissions from rice production. This initiative, part of the Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services in SSA (ACE4ES) project, […] The post
On 31 March 2023, the Parliament of Ghana enacted the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023, Act 1094 (‘’Act 1094’’), which received presidential assent on April 2, 2023. The amending Act addressed various tax measures aimed at increasing the Government’s tax revenue by approximately one billion two hundred and ninety million Ghana Cedis (GHS1.290b). Among these […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has underscored the need to mainstream agriculture into the new bi-focal second-cycle education curriculum to address food insecurity. According to the policy think-tank, the major challenge to food security in Africa is an underdeveloped agricultural sector due to low technology, low investment and low youth interest and […] The post
The Ghana Enterprises Agency is excited to announce a new partnership with Lokko House and Jowato Company Limited under its GEA/Mastercard Foundation Business In A Box (BizBox) Project. This initiative aims to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana by providing market access for inclusive and sustainable development. Following a rigorous selection process, […] The post
Nestled in the heart of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, Obuasi has long been synonymous with gold mining. For over a century, the town has thrived on the riches extracted from its subterranean depths. The Obuasi mine, operated by AngloGold Ashanti, has been the lifeblood of the town for generations, providing employment, infrastructure, and economic stability. However, […] The post Beyond
By Rafiq Nungor ADAM Lola Group, an international investment platform based in Turkey, has partnered with the College for Community and Organsational Development (CCOD) to fund Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS). The support aims to address infrastructure deficits by approving US$33million for constructing new faculties, supporting research and providing […] The post
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Director-General, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kofi Osafo-Marfo, has assured of continuous efforts to implement investment policies and strategies to improve returns while managing the portfolio’s risks. While addressing press at the SSNIT Pension House Conference Room in Accra, he averred that the SSNIT scheme is very generous […] The post
The Ministry of Finance has announced the successful alignment of an agreement in principle with Eurobond holders, confirmed by its Official Creditor Committee (OCC). This agreement, consistent with the comparability of treatment principle, marks a crucial milestone in the country’s debt restructuring efforts, the ministry said in a communique. The ministry revealed that the OCC […] The post
The Chief Director of the Ministry of Transport (MoT), Mabel Asi Sagoe, has stated that the contract with Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL), the concessionaire selected to develop the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT), was terminated by mutual agreement. Speaking to members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Roads and Transport, Madam Sagoe said, APSL […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU To align Ghana’s private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) sector with international standards, the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has launched a comprehensive training programme focused on valuation practices. The initiative, which brings together industry stakeholders, aims to address the unique challenges of valuing privately held companies and enhance the sector’s […] The post
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