Absa Bank Ghana LTD. has successfully hosted another edition of its ongoing SME Clinic series, designed to bolster small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enhance business efficiency. The latest session, held at its Nester Square branch, Airport City, attracted over one hundred local business owners, underscoring Absa’s strong commitment to economic empowerment. This latest edition, […] The post
The Odumase Krobo Circuit, presided over by His Honour, Judge Kwesi Apiatse Abaiddu, has handed a seven year prison sentence to one Issifu Nyandi, who was found guilty for attempting to smuggle bags of cocoa beans from Ghana to neighbouring Togo. The accused, who was convicted on his own plea, was arrested with the cocoa […] The post Man jailed 7 years for cocoa smuggling
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has affirmed that the government is up-to-date on pension contributions for public sector workers, while processes are underway to settle outstanding legacy debt amounts. This assurance comes amid concerns raised by an International Labour Organization (ILO) actuarial review that projected SSNIT’s reserves could […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has announced a sponsorship package of US$100,000 for Premier League side Medeama Sporting Club. The package covers various areas, including jersey and bus branding, for a one-year period – 2023/2024 football season. Through this package, the foundation and Medeama have agreed to use GFGF logo […] The post Gold
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have passed a Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) designed to eradicate goods tainted by labour exploitation from the EU single market. The legislation, adopted on April 23, 2024, is deemed crucial, reaffirming the EU’s determination to prohibit products associated with or originating from forced labour. Commenting on […] The post
By Juliet ETEFE The percentage of children aged 24 to 35 months who were not fully vaccinated based on the national schedule increased by 15.1 percentage points between 2014 and 2022, the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) survey report has revealed. The report shows that almost three in every five (57.6 percent) in the aforementioned age […] The post Percentage
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has launched the Female Talents in Construction Project (FTC), with the goal of economically empowering women and reshaping their role in the construction sector. This project underscores GhIE’s commitment to promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated industries. To achieve its aim, the FTC […] The post
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO ActionAid Ghana (AAG) has joined stakeholders in reaffirming its stance against the proliferation of genetically modified organisms (GMO) foods in the country. It said its opposition is to protect the interests and livelihoods of smallholder farmers, who constitute the backbone of the country’s agricultural production. It has also expressed concerns about […] The post
By Francis Owusu-Achampong, FCIB As a banker, anytime I come across the word “warehousing”, my mind races towards diverse forms of collateralization where goods are kept in bonded warehouses as security for various bankers’ advances, like the mechanisms for executing a green clause letter of credit. So, when I came across the expression, “human warehouses” […] The post
African countries face many economic, social, and environmental challenges. These global challenges render “business as usual” strategies unsustainable, and a new transformative approach is needed for a Just and Sustainable Transition (JST) in Africa, according to the Economic Report on Africa 2024. The 2024 Economic Report on Africa themed “Investing in a Just and Sustainable Transition in Africa” was […] The post
Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General superintendent of Assembly of God, Ghana has inaugurated a new multi-purpose Christian retreat center. The US$1.8m Jesus Power School of Ministry retreat center is the brianchild of Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, founder of the Church based in Columbus, Ohio USA as a component of his Coldwater Humanitarian Foundation. The facility […] The post Coldwater
A new multi-purpose Christian retreat center was commissioned by the Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General superintendent of Assembly of God, Ghana. The US$1.8m Jesus Power School of Ministry retreat center is the brianchild of Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, founder of the Church based in Columbus, Ohio USA is a component of his Coldwater Humanitarian Foundation. […] The post Coldwater
By Juanita SALLAH We started this series off on the back of a ten-year-old comment made by one of Africa’s most illustrious business leaders, Yaw Nsarkoh, who posited that “Africa will be globalized very quickly,” and for that reason, companies operating on the continent “better take up global benchmarks and global standards, realizing that there […] The post
In a media launch, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, Advisor to the Minister of Works and Housing and Chairman of the BENCHH 2024 Planning Committee, unveiled details about the upcoming Built Environment National Conference on Housing and Hydrology (BENCHH 2024). The landmark event, slated for May 27-29, aims to foster collaboration and innovative solutions to Ghana’s […] The post BENCHH
By Kizito CUDJOE The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched his bid for the presidency ahead of the upcoming December 7 elections, vowing to implement initiatives aimed at granting Ghanaians full ownership of mining enterprises within the country. Speaking at a rally in the Eastern region, the presidential hopeful pledged to empower Ghanaians with […] The post
‘Even if everyone is doing it, wrong is never right” – Russel M. Nelson Interesting feedback Dear Reader, I am sure last week’s article might have stirred up some emotions in some of you. I thank Readers for the feedback given to me. Let me repeat last week’s quote from Rick Warren: “Experience is not […] The post
By Amos SAFO I regularly visit a mechanic shop at Odorna, a suburb of Adabraka in Accra to fix my rickety Rav4. I made a friend at the mechanic shop, who repairs and services all types of electric generators as a source of livelihood. Between 2012 and 2016 my friend made a lot of money […] The post Development Discourse: The political and economic ramifications of “dumsor” appeared first on
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Undoubtedly, majority of African countries have consistently supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within the framework on international organizations in the face of Russian military aggression. Several reports have shown that Africa continues to collaborate with Ukraine through its unwavering support of its territorial integrity at the UN General Assembly […] The post
By Nana Mensah OTOO (Esq) Introduction Tax is a compulsory charge imposed by a State on a person in a jurisdiction for the provision of public goods and services. The International Tax glossary defines a tax as “a government levy that is not in return for specific benefit and is not imposed by way of […] The post Comment & Analysis: Taxation of Resident
The Ghana Freight Forwarders and Logistics Awards proudly organized by The Travel Director Magazine sought to shed light on today’s interconnected global economy, trade and commerce ,with its role in driving economic growth and fostering international relations. Freight and logistics are indispensable components of this intricate web, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services […] The post
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