The GRO Oilfields Alliance Ghana Limited has joined corporate entities around the world to provide breast-screening for traders at Apremdo Market and students at Apremdo Catholic School in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. Akepne Sunu, General Manager of the Company, explained that the breast-screening is part of its corporate social responsibility. “We are here to ensure that […] The post

Chairperson Vanguard Assurance, Daniel Awuah-Darko, has urged businesses to be conscious of ever-evolving changes in their business ecosystem and adopt innovative solutions for business sustainability. The astute business mogul emphasised that innovation and adoption are the new bedrock ideology on which any business can thrive, and COVID-19 has shown that it’s not negotiable. Speaking on […] The post

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stressed the urgent need for investments in research and technology, establishment of comprehensive marine protected areas, and reduction of coastal pollution to safeguard biodiversity and support development of Ghana’s blue economy. This holistic approach, which is also envisaged to promote tourism and address climate change while helping to manage carbon emissions, is overall expected to propel […] The post

…to launch GCX Certification Programme in Commodity Trading The Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) and the Ghana Investment and Securities Institute Limited (GISI) have announced their signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on education and professional development in commodities trading. The Ghana Commodity Exchange Certification Programme collaboration is to prepare participants toward fostering expertise and proficiency […] The post

The country needs to overhaul its investment laws if it is to retain its position as the continent’s top destination for foreign direct investments (FDIs), two leading business associations have proposed. While they agreed opportunities indeed abound across the length and breadth of Ghana, they bemoaned that complicated investment policies and duplication of duties and […] The post Investment

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive Officer-National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has urged the general public to cut down on use of wood and charcoal as fuel in a bid to sustain the environment. “I know that we cannot eliminate the use of charcoal, but we can reduce it to the barest minimum; and it calls for […] The post NPA calls for reduction

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and Bank of Ghana (BoG), in collaboration with fintech industry players, are aiming to introduce a locally-based sanction list in an effort to fortify the financial technology (fintech) landscape and curb financial crime. The initiative aims to align the country’s fintech ecosystem with global standards in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering […] The post

Since launching in January 2023, the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS) as of October 2023 has disbursed GH¢13.8million to cover rent advance for some 1,105 beneficiaries across six regions. The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, made this known on the floor of parliament in his answers to questions from MP for Sawla/Tuna/Kalba, Andrew […] The post

…sector set to soar with MANJE HEALTH and SIC Life partnership  Ghanaians home and abroad are poised to reap healthcare insurance benefits from the nation’s estimated US$5billion remittance inflows, following a strategic partnership by MANJE HEALTH and SIC Life Insurance. The agreement will see the former – a digital platform providing access to quality specialist […] The post

The Board of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) today announced Samuel Sakyi-Hyde as its acting CEO. He is expected to continue driving the bank’s growth strategy, as the process of executive succession is secured within regulatory and statutory guidelines. Sakyi-Hyde is a leading Ghanaian banker with almost 3 decades of experience. His career track record includes […] The post Samuel

Sao Tome has expressed interest in using Takoradi Port as a transshipment corridor for cargoes from other countries. If the proposal materialises, it will increase the tonnage of port operations and shore-up revenue while improving cooperation among the two countries. This was revealed by Adelino Cardoso, Minister of Infrastructure Natural Resources and Environment, Sao Tome, […] The post