…marks 202nd Independence Day celebrations in Accra The Republic of Peru has reiterated its commitment to affirm the bilateral relationship it has shared with Ghana over the past few decades. On its 202nd Independence Day anniversary celebration in Accra, the two countries echoed the fruitful relationship they have shared all these years and the mutual benefits it […] The post

The town of Walewale in the North-East Region of Ghana has been the site of a groundbreaking project aimed at empowering female students with crucial digital skills. The ICT for Girls initiative is led by Vodafone employees through the company’s Employee Volunteer Programme and a dedicated team of local stakeholders. It aims to narrow the […] The post

Former President John Dramani Mahama has challenged Academic City University College to seize further opportunities to enhance and promote STEAM education for the country’s development. In his address as the Keynote Speaker at Academic City’s 2023 Graduation Ceremony, the Former President emphasised the significance of STEAM education, recognising its ability to provide a holistic approach […] The post

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that the government, in partnership with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Secretariat, has secured about 20,000 acres of farmland to drive interest in agriculture among the youths. During his presentation of the 2023 mid-year budget review, the finance minister highlighted the commitment of the government to promoting […] The post

Vlisco Ghana has launched a new limited edition collection of fabrics dubbed Celebration of Life. The launch, which took place at the Vlisco shop inside the Accra Mall last Friday, was on the theme ‘Storm’, inspired by the rainy season. “Today we are launching our new collection. Every quarter we have a new collection and […] The post Vlisco

Prempeh College Alumni of year 2000 (Millennium Amanfoo Southern Branch Association) has held its maiden awards ceremony named ‘Millennium Amanfoo – Southern Branch Excellence Awards Gala’ in recognition of the association’s members who have excelled in their chosen fields of endeavour. At an awards dinner event in Accra that offered its members an opportunity to have fun, […] The post

– be deliberate about CX for business success The past five weeks have been very engaging and fulfilling as we were privileged to sit at the feet of some CX practitioners and proponents who were kind enough to share their experiences with us on how they are changing the narrative of how we engage customers […] The post Building capacity

Government has made considerable progress toward achieving the targetted 1.2 million tourists for this year, with goal of creating some 150,000 jobs in the tourism value chain. The goal, according to Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta, also seeks to create strategies that will bring 2 million foreign visitors and 1.5 million in domestic tourism by […] The post Gov’t

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced an extension of the closing date for its debt exchange offer programme, aimed at managing debt securities and providing investors with enhanced investment opportunities. The decision to extend the closing date, the cocoa sector regulator said, was necessitated by an error in the previously announced date, coinciding with […] The post

Rising unemployment rates among young individuals in the country and Africa at large result from a lack of financial support for youth startup businesses, Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Sheriff Ghalil, has said. He lamented that perceptions of young people being high-risk partners who cannot be trusted are among the challenges impeding businesses […] The post

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said it remains steadfast in its commitment to policy solvency – focusing on managing inflation and ensuring financial stability – despite challenges posed by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Director of Research-BoG, Dr. Philip Abradu-Otoo, made the assurance while insisting that there is a plan in place to […] The post

Launches 70th-anniversary celebrations The Managing Director-GCB Bank PLC, Kofi Adomakoh, has announced that the bank is planning to raise GH¢1billion from the capital market to bolster its capital, following the approval of its shareholders. The move, he explains, is necessitated by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) that eroded the state-owned lenders’ capital. Speaking during […] The post

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has underscored the importance of recognsing the unique perspectives and contributions of women and children in tackling the global climate crisis. According to him, they are agents of change and their voices and experiences play vital roles in shaping effective climate change policies and strategies. Acknowledging the disproportionate impact of […] The post

as indexation mechanism for LEAP begins 4Q23 Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has provided reassurance outlining government’s commitment to safeguarding social interventions under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Amid concerns raised by observers over the potential adverse effects of fiscal tightening and reduced capital expenditure on the country’s most vulnerable – who are already […] The post

Indigenous insurance company Imperial General Assurance picked up three awards at the 2023 Ghana Insurance Awards held over the weekend. The company was adjudged ‘Fastest Growing Insurance Company of the Year’, ‘Indigenous Insurance Company of the Year’, and ‘Promising Insurance Company of the Year’. The company won the ‘Promising Insurance Company of the Year’ award […] The post

Employees of Olam Agri, the country’s leading supply chain manager in agri-commodity, have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability by donating new and slightly used items in support of two orphanages as part of a month-long sustainability initiative. The program is aimed at highlighting the significance of helping local communities while encouraging individual engagement in sustainable […] The post