Acclaimed service experience consultant, columnist and author, J. N. Halm has called on Government to consider establishing a Department of Customer Service. He said this action, together with the appointment of a Commissioner of Customer Service, will be the clearest indication that the Government is serious about the quality-of-service delivery in the country. The award-winning […] The post Establish
Dr. Justice Ofori, Commissioner of Insurance, National Insurance Commission has declared that the Ghana Insurance College, the nation’s premier, training institution has proven through its dedication to insurance training and education, that it holds unique qualities for the pursuit of development. The commissioner spoke at the sword cutting ceremony for the commencement of work on […] The post Insurance
The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) has held a roundtable discussion to solicit views from divergent sources on the ills plaguing the youth of the country and to seek suggestions on the best policy pathways required to address these. The session, which had as its theme ‘Harnessing the potential of Ghanaian Youth’, brought together participants […] The post IEA holds roundtable
Deputy Managing Director at Huawei Ghana, Mr. Kweku Essuman Quansah has called for an accelerated digital transformation, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a wake-up call for authorities and industry to step up their digitalization efforts. According to Mr. Quansah, while 2020 had its fair share of challenges, it also came with opportunity. “The pandemic ended […] The post COVID-19
Aker Energy has announced the commencement of geophysical and geotechnical (G&G) surveys on its Pecan field, a major step towards submission of a plan of development by the end of year. The surveys, Aker said in a statement, are critical in optimizing the Pecan Subsea Field Layout and that Fugro Ghana Limited has been appointed […] The post Aker Energy takes steps
The surge of illegal mining commonly referred to as ‘galamsey’ has been a long-term worry to the people and political leaders of Ghana. The aftermath of this activity is very much disturbing as it affects the country’s environmental, social and health resources which is why government is keen on finding a lasting solution to fix […] The post Galamsey: effects
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has, in a rather surprise turn of events, cut the monetary policy rate by a 100-basis points, against predictions by analysts that the recent fuel price increments and upward adjustment in taxes may keep the rate at its former figure. The cut means the policy rate […] The post BoG swerves market with 100-basis cut in
Some airline operators are anticipating that in the coming months, governments across the world would ease COVID-19 protocols for persons who are fully vaccinated. They believe this would spur the sector’s recovery and serve as an incentive to make COVID-19 vaccination catch on globally. The European Union (EU) is set to meet on June 9, 2021, […] The post Airlines
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen, has stated that government’s comprehensive industrial transformation programme, initiated since 2017, is on course to making the country a leading manufacturing hub in Africa. Notable among these comprehensive industrialization initiatives, he mentioned includes one district one factory (1D1F), the strategic anchor industries initiative, one region one […] The post Gov’t
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will from today move its tax payment systems online. This is part of the GRA’s digitisation effort aimed at making it more convenient for taxpayers to meet their tax obligations and also prevent tax evasion. The digital applications currently in place ensure that taxpayers file their returns and make payments […] The post Tax payment goes online today
The Ghana – West Africa Business Excellence Awards is a rebrand from the prestigious West Africa Business Excellence Awards. The Award provides a platform to recognize individuals and companies that create a friendly atmosphere to welcome investors and play a significant role in the development of various sectors in Ghana and West Africa at large […] The post 36 firms, 5 individuals
The new ‘Cadbury Farmer Resilience Fund’ designed to protect cocoa farmer livelihoods during the COVID-19 pandemic is providing grants that will empower thousands of women farmers to start small businesses and earn a decent living. Emerging from an existing partnership between Mondel?z International and Fairtrade under the Climate Change and Organisation Strengthening Programme, the Fund […] The post Cadbury
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