The  MTN has invested more than GH¢1million this year to promote Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs) through its support programme aimed to boost the needed inno­vation and expansion. Speaking at an MTN support programme for SMEs in the Volta Region in Ho on Tuesday, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer (CCS­SO) of MTN, Ms … The post MTN invests GH¢1m to promote SMEs

 Two national policies that seek to strengthen sickle cell disease (SCD) care and advance Ghana’s quest for vaccine self-reliance for a healthier population have been launched in Accra yesterday. While the five – year “National Strategy for SCD” (2022-2028) is expected to prevent and control the disease burden through compre­hensive and coordinated health­care services, research … The post Ghana

 Nungua Tigers RLFC de­throned defending Ghana Rugby League 9s champi­ons, Skolars RLFC, after defeating them 13-10 to be crowned champi­ons of the 2024 men’s tournament at the University of Ghana’s (UG) Rugby Field. The captivating all-play-all two-round tournament, which ran throughout the month of October, witnessed some intense battles, showcased emerging talents, and attracted powerful … The post Nungua

 The Management Commit­tee of the Black Galaxies on Tuesday visited the team at their training camp at Prampram. The Chairman of the Com­mittee, Kingsley Osei Bonsu, and vice-chairman, Alhaji Sadugu Yaha­ya, visited the team at the Technical Centre of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. Under the guidance of Coach … The post Black Galaxies Mgt. C’ttee visits

 The Vice Chan­cellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has unveiled the mascot and logo to officially kick-start the countdown of the 2024 edition of the Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) games to be hosted by UCC in Cape Coast. Bringing all public universities in the country to compete on … The post Mascot, logo unveiled for 2024 GUSA games appeared

Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School, Hodome in the Volta Region, to equip young students across Ghana with the essential digital skills required for the future.  The Telecel Digitech Academy is a hands-on practical approach to Science, Technology, Engineer­ing, and Mathematics (STEM) education with the aim to … The post ‘We

The country’s year-on-year inflation rate rose marginally to 22.1 per cent in Oc­tober 2024 from 21.5 per cent in September, 2024. This represents a 0.6 percent­age points increase in the rate of inflation. On month-on-month, the country’s rate of inflation fell to 0.9 per cent in October 2024 from 2.8 per cent in September 2024, … The post Inflation in October increases marginally to 22.1%

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has accused the Executive and Judiciary arms of government of working to undermine the authority of Parliament. At a press conference in Accra yesterday, the Speaker said recent developments in the legislature poses a challenge to the relevance of parliament in the democratic space. “Recent acts of … The post You’re

The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has con­gratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Inte­gration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, for her election as the Secretary General to Commonwealth of Nations. The President of the House, King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III, who is also the Paramount Chief of Nungua Traditional Area in a statement issued … The post Greater

 The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in western Shanghai. Let’s fly over this magical metropolis and experience the city’s enormous vitality and infinite possibilities. A panoramic drone photo taken on Nov. 2, 2024 shows the west entrance of the National Exhibition and Convention Center … The post FlyOverChina | Shanghai

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is an important platform for Africa to showcase its products and enhance trade with China, said a South African expert. “China has an important and attractive market, and the CIIE is incredibly big and diverse. It’s a wonderful opportunity for African businesses to tap into the Chinese market and … The post Interview:

“CIIE for us is a very, very important platform. The platform of CIIE really demonstrates China’s commitment to opening up.” Since its inception in 2018, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has become a platform for high-standard opening up, and an opportunity for the whole world. #GLOBALink Source: english.news.cn The post GLOBALink | CIIE unlocks China’s

Every city has its character. Indeed, openness, innovation and inclusiveness have become the hallmark of Shanghai. They are also a vivid reflection of China in the new era and its commitment to development and progress. While attending the opening ceremony of the first CIIE in 2018, President Xi Jinping enthusiastically promoted the hallmark of Shanghai … The post Xi Jinping and the hallmark of

 The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on public sector lawyers to continue with the pursuit of ethical prac­tice and shared dedication in order to establish a legacy of legal excellence. He said this was the only way by which they could strengthen the foundations of public service. • President Akufo-Addo interacting with Helen … The post Govt committed to

The British government on Wednesday ordered China-registered Future Technology Devices International Holding Ltd to sell 80.2% of Scotland-based chip company FTDI over national security risks. “The order has the effect of requiring FTIDHL to sell 80.2% of FTDI within a specified period and by following a specified process,” the government said in a statement. The … The post UK

 Apple (AAPL.O), is set to be fined by the European Union’s antitrust regulators under the bloc’s landmark rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, making it the first company to be sanctioned, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. The regulators charged in June that the iPhone maker had breached the … The post Apple set to

The presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has outlined the vision of the next NDC government for the six new regions. The former president said the creation of a new region goes beyond just the name on paper and must reflect in devel­opment on the ground. Addressing a mini rally … The post Mahama outlines developmental projects for 6 new

Private equity firm KKR (KKR.N), has acquired a 35% stake in Japanese software developer Fuji Soft (9749.T), after the first part of its two-stage buyout tender offer, the latter said in a statement on Wednesday. Although rival Bain Capital had proposed a higher offer in October to take the Japanese company private, KKR now owns enough Fuji Soft shares to be … The post KKR

Investigators searched the offices of U.S. streaming giant Netflix (NFLX.O), in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into tax fraud laundering, a French judicial source said. The French investigation, carried out by the Parquet National Financier (PNF) – a special financial crime prosecution unit known for pursuing high-stakes white-collar probes that … The post Netflix

Bitcoin surged to a record high in Asian trade as investors leaned towards Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency rose 7% to $75,060, topping March’s peak, with the prospect of Trump’s return to the White House seen ushering in a softer line on cryptocurrency regulation. Republican Trump won 15 states while … The post Bitcoin