…bags five others Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC at Wasa Akropong in the Wasa Amenfi East Municipality in the Western Region has been adjudged the Overall Best Rural Bank in Ghana for the 2022/2023 financial years. The bank won additional five awards, making six in total — all in one event at the just-ended Rural and Community […] The post Amenfiman wins Overall

Cosmopolitan Health Insurance Company, a leading provider of health Insurance in the country now works with 700 hospitals and health facilities across the country. “We are building a robust network that ensures policyholders receive excellent medical care and support,” the company said. “This initiative reflects Cosmopolitan’s commitment to improving service delivery and creating a more […] The post

The countdown is finally on for Achimota Retail Centre’s carnival of unbeatable discounts, and special bargains for shoppers at this year’s Black Friday sales, as the mall’s tenants have begun hacking down prices to clear stocks and replenish for the impending festive season. ARC Management says it is taking this year’s Black Friday sale experience […] The post Achimota

By Edward Boateng OPOKU Modern vehicles are packed with safety features, but few are as impactful as traction control systems. Mandated in passenger vehicles worldwide since 2014, these systems have been credited with saving countless lives by keeping drivers in control during slippery or dangerous conditions. But here’s a puzzler: if it’s such a game-changer, […] The post

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent of the pan-African Ecobank Group, has opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to celebrate the successful issuance of its US$400 million Senior Unsecured Eurobond on the London Stock Exchange main market. According to the CEO of Ecobank Group, Jeremy Awori, the successful Notes issuance demonstrates how Ecobank […] The post

In celebrating Ashanti Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has organised two of its flagship health initiatives, Healthfest and Homecoming in Kumasi to support the healthcare and well-being of residents and communities in the region. Healthfest As a demonstration of healthcare support and community spirit, the telco organised Healthfest – a free medical screening event for […] The post

By Kwami AHIABENU II (Ph.D) Tokenisation is a tool that offers a unique opportunity to tokenise a variety of things. Traditionally, the exchange of money to facilitate payment was heavily dependent on the physical exchange of items from gold, salt, cowrie shells, and ivory to present-day notes and coins. The digitalisation of payments opened the door […] The post What is payments

The Dikan Centre, a pioneering institute for media and visual arts education, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced the inaugural Dikan Journalism Fellowship launch. The five-month programme is designed to empower early- to mid-career journalists from across Ghana, offering ten selected fellows from diverse media backgrounds – including four women – […] The post

The Ghana Co-operative Credit Unions Association (CUA) Ltd is thrilled to announce its 23rd Educational and Biennial Conference, scheduled from Wednesday, 20 November to Friday, 22 November 2024, at the Credit Union Training Centre (CUTraC), Kasoa Akweley. With the theme, “Empowering Communities and Enriching Lives: The Role of Credit Unions,” the conference aims to inspire […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited have entered into a partnership aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and sustainable development in communities across the country. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that combines Polytank’s expertise in water storage solutions with World Vision’s focus on community […] The post

On November 8, 2024, Ghana celebrated a major milestone in sustainable architecture with the inauguration of a Nearly Zero-Energy Building (nZEB), the result of a collaboration between GIZ Ghana and the Energy Commission of Ghana. This model building demonstrates how government office buildings can be designed to prioritize energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, setting a […] The post

By Rachel GYABAAH In 2012, as I sat in class discussing global financial systems, the concept of BRICS (i.e Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) was introduced as a counterweight to the Western-dominated international monetary system. I examined the International Monitoring Fund’s Working Paper on BRICS’ Development Philosophies (2012) and the European Parliament’s Report on BRICS in […] The post

By Ben TAGOE Elections are the cornerstone of democratic societies, where citizens exercise their right to choose their leaders. However, the rise of misinformation and disinformation poses a significant threat to the integrity of this democratic process.\ Misinformation refers to the spread of false or misleading information without intent to deceive, while disinformation is the […] The post

By Samuel SAM The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), a pan-African movement supporting girls to become change makers, has revealed that it is working with the Ministries of Education in five African countries to integrate the Learner Guides Programme (LGP) into national education systems to meet the needs of vulnerable children. The move seeks to […] The post CAMFED,

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO the Lebanese Community Scholarship Programme, an initiative to support brilliant but needy students and research work, marks its 10th anniversary in collaboration with the University of Media, Arts and Communication Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ). The scholarship programme, established a decade ago, has supported hundreds of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate […] The post

Dr. Peter Dery – Director of Environment at the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation – has highlighted positive impacts the recently launched Green Finance Taxonomy will have on the nation’s strategy of mobilising resources to support green investment. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Finance Ministry on the ongoing COP 29’s sidelines […] The post

A Ghanaian academic and researcher based in the UK has challenged stakeholders to explore new approaches in the development of infrastructure which do not increase the overall debt stock. Dr. Joseph K Ofori-Kuragu, an expert on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), made the call during a PPP Expert Panel and Roundtable event organised in Accra. The […] The post

By Terry Mante Corporate leadership requires more than strategic thinking and decision-making skills. It demands a high level of personal discipline and the ability to manage oneself effectively in high-pressure environments. Self-management is the practice of controlling one’s emotions, behaviors, and priorities in a way that aligns with both personal values and organizational goals. For […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have been urged to prioritise the promotion and adoption of responsible agrochemicals usage. This, according to the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH), will help avoid diseases such as cancer, neurological challenges, birth-defects and respiratory infections, among others. Speaking at the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific […] The post

Government has acquired a US$200million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group (WBG) to finance the Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (GTCDP). Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Minister of Food and Agriculture, said the strategic six-year initiative aims to diversify the agricultural sector beyond cocoa while targetting high-value tree crops like cashew, […] The post