Horizons Offices Ghana Limited, a leading provider of fully-furnished serviced offices, has held its 2024 business networking event – igniting conversations on the need for an excellent work-life balance. Themed ‘Achieving an Excellent Work-Life Balance in this Competitive Business Environment’, the event brought together business leaders, partners and clients for an evening of bonding and […] The post
Ghana’s reputation as a hub for African American heritage has received a further boost as a leading American Bar Association announced its 40th-anniversary celebrations in Accra. The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) is a unified, citywide association of Black and other minority lawyers in the New York metropolitan area, with members in all five boroughs. […] The post
Ghana receives the second highest remittance inflows in Africa, the latest World Bank Migration and Development Brief has shown. Indeed, sub-Saharan Africa saw remittance flows reached US$54billion in 2023 while remittances to the country reached US$4.6billion, surpassed only by neighbouring Nigeria’s US$19.5billion. The figure is marginally lower than the US$4.7billion recorded in 2022. In 2021, […] The post
…service and experience implications of the new leadership style By J. N. Halm One of the accepted facts about leadership styles is that there is no single accepted number of leadership styles. In 1939, German-American psychologist Kurt Lewin and his colleagues said there were only three leadership styles. These were Authoritarian (Autocratic), Participative (Democratic), and […] The post
The Built Environment National Conference on Housing and Hydrology (BENCHH) 2024 is set to take place from Tuesday, July 2nd to Thursday, July 4th at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. This significant event, themed “Enhancing Collaboration to Tackle Ghana’s Housing and Hydrology Challenges,” will convene stakeholders from various sectors to tackle critical issues affecting […] The post
The Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) 2024 edition will focus on highlighting contributions of various local content initiatives to growth of the sector, revealed organisers of the scheme during the 8th edition’s media launch in Accra on Thursday 27th June 2024. Nominations are open until 30th August. Ghana Energy Awards Organised by the Energy Media Group (EMG) and endorsed by the Ministry […] The post
… women driving the fishing industry By Shine Nutepe ATTIPOE Keta is a small fishing town located on the coast of Ghana. Overshadowed by its neighboring towns, Keta’s vibrant streets and bustling markets hide a significant economic backbone of the community – the women in the fishing industry. For centuries, fishing has been a way […] The post Keta’s unsung heroines
By Juliet Aguiar Dugbartey, Upper Dixcove The government has banned the use of monofilament nets in fishing. This announcement was made by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs. Mavis Hawa Koomson, who emphasized the government’s commitment to preserving marine resources and ensuring the long-term viability of the fishing industry. Mrs. Koomson made this announcement […] The post
In a groundbreaking move to enhance AI capabilities, the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has awarded a grant to Alle-AI, a leading AI platform based in Ghana. This strategic funding, facilitated through ICP’s regional arm, ICP Ghana(ICP.Hub Sahara), aims to support Alle-AI’s mission to revolutionize the AI landscape by combining and comparing outputs from top-tier generative […] The post
By Yaw Appiah LARTEY, Kwasi ADU-MANTE & Ebenezer ASAFO-ADJEI A nation reliant on imports: dissecting the energy mix Ghana’s energy consumption has increased steadily over the past two decades, nearly doubling according to the energy commission of Ghana. This rapid growth has led the country away from its historical reliance on hydro-power, though it remains […] The post
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Vision for Alternative Development (VALD), a civil society organisation (CSO) operating in Ghana, has called for reform in the country’s tax structure to strengthen tobacco taxation for effective control of the product and align it with international best practices, such as the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO […] The post
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged telecommunication network giant MTN Ghana, to invest in digital skills of Ghanaians. Such human capital development intervention, the Ashanti king believes will go a long way to enhance the economic viabilities of Ghanaians in this era of information superhighway. Otumfuo made these pronouncements when the new Chief Executive Officer […] The post Otumfuo
… to promote sustainable finance The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has launched an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) certification programme, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s financial sector. Developed in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ghana, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), […] The post
Daniel Kumevor, a proud Ghanaian and Emirates cabin crew member with over a decade of experience, shares his top travel tips from packing smart to staying hydrated on long flights. Whether you are dreaming of a career in the skies or just looking for travel tips, these tips are sure to be helpful. Packing light […] The post Travel tips from Emirates Cabin Crew
…cybersecurity solutions for organizations and individuals By Abu SAFIAN Cybercriminals are always coming up with new ways to hack into credit card systems, causing huge financial losses and damaging reputations. In today’s world, where online transactions are everywhere, credit card fraud is a big problem for both businesses and people. To fight this, cybersecurity experts […] The post Safeguarding
By Samuel SAM The MasterCard Foundation has handed over an ultra-modern, multipurpose mechanised shea processing facility aimed at creating job opportunities and empowering livelihoods for women at Nwodua in the Kumbungu district of the Northern Region. The facility, a partnership with Global Shea Alliance (GSA), aims to help improve the production of shea butter to […] The post
… as pre-tax profit grows 447% to GH¢1.36bn Shareholders of Standard Chartered Bank are set to receive dividends for the year ended December 31, 2023, as announced by Board Chair Ebenezer Asante Twum to much cheer at the bank’s 54th Annual General Meeting in Accra. On January 5, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) instructed banks […] The post Standard
In the realm of elite travel experiences, there exists a new pinnacle of luxury – the ultra-modern U Lounge managed by Aviance Ghana and specifically tailored for high-end clientele. Nestled within the Terminal 3 of Accra’s Kotoka International Airport, this exclusive haven promises an unparalleled level of sophistication, comfort, and indulgence. From its sleek contemporary design to […] The post
Absa Bank Ghana LTD, in collaboration with CAMFED Ghana (Campaign for Female Education), has launched a Vocational Skills Training Programme aimed at empowering underprivileged young women with essential vocational skills to help them achieve economic independence. The programme initially seeks to equip 100 young women, with plans to expand support to an additional 400 over […] The post
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM A Cabinet memo for converting the Borteyman Sports Complex into a University for Sports Development has been prepared and is on its way to Cabinet for approval, Mustapha Ussif, Minister of Youth and Sports has said. Once approved by Cabinet, the minister will seek parliament’s approval for the university’s establishment. “As was […] The post
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