GCB Bank, this week, hosted a delegation from Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB), led by Dr. Manyando Sikanda, Head of Operations at its Head Office in Accra. The visit focused on understanding the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in anticipation of Zambia’s potential involvement. GCB Bank’s successful PAPSS implementation has served as a model for […] The post
Delta Air Lines will fly its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo on nonstop service from Accra to New York-JFK effective October 27, 2024. The new aircraft will add approximately 30percent more capacity between Ghana and the United States. Speaking to journalists at a media roundtable in Accra, Matteo Curcio, Delta’s Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, […] The post
Mastercard, a leading global payment technology company, recently concluded the second edition of the Fraud and Cyber Resilience Forum event in Accra. This year’s event provided a platform for industry stakeholders to converge and address pressing cyber-security challenges. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the second edition saw increased interest and participation, […] The post
By Eddie Poku In 2002, my pal Jerome Tabiri and I, eager young minds at the time, participated in the Ghana New Ventures Competition (GNVC), a business plan and mentorship competition. Full of ambition, we pitched two business ideas: a community ISP and a motorcycle training school. Despite our passion, the competition didn’t crown us […] The post Motoring
By Prosper KAY Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility company in Africa, has unveiled its latest safety feature, rider verification, to enhance driver safety in Ghana. This is part of Bolt’s ongoing investment in enhancing safety features on its platform, strengthening driver-rider trust and incentivising drivers to accept more orders, which translates to more earning opportunities […] The post
B&FT’s The Money Summit 2024 served as a platform for open dialogue, knowledge-sharing and collective strategising; paving the way for a comprehensive approach to addressing the nation’s investment and savings challenges. The discussions concluded with a resounding call for collaboration among stakeholders – including market participants, regulators and the government – as a crucial step toward […] The post
The Balenciaga scandal of 2022 sent shockwaves through the global fashion industry, exposing a dark underbelly of ethical lapses within one of the most esteemed luxury brands. Balenciaga, renowned for its avant-garde designs and prestigious legacy, found itself at the center of a maelstrom of controversy in 2022. An ill-fated ad campaign, featuring children adorned […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Executive Director of Fidelity Securities, Akwasi Adu-Boahene, has urged young individuals to prioritise their investment needs and align them with their savings plans. According to him, in today’s volatile economic landscape where uncertainties prevail, it is imperative for investors to diversify their investments into different portfolios and match them with […] The post
By Enock Yeboah-Mensah Understanding of financial statements is a core course that every business student is required to take in a business school irrespective of one’s major. In fact, it forms part of the first semester curricula in almost all MBA programs globally. In Ghana and in most parts of the world, publicly listed companies […] The post
Cassona Global Imaging Company Ltd., specializing in diagnostic imaging distribution has announced a strategic partnership with Medical Scientific Ltd., a supplier of various medical equipment systems and components, to make available mammogram machines to healthcare institutions at affordable rates. This collaboration aims to leverage the competencies of both renowned organizations to supply state-of-the-art mammogram machines […] The post
Liquified petroleum gas (LPG) dealers in the Upper East Region have embraced the implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) policy, foreseeing enhanced distribution channels that will extend LPG access to more consumers and stimulate job creation. The dealers expressed their support for the CRM policy in separate engagements when officials of the National Petroleum […] The post LPG
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM) has inaugurated its newly elected executives, entrusting them with the responsibility of guiding the organisation for the next four years. The newly elected executives are Linda Vasnani as President, Edward William Wiafe as Vice President and Felix Manor-Otu as Treasurer. Additionally, the leadership team […] The post CANCHAM
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in collaboration with the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost irrigation farming. The two institutions in a bid to improve agricultural productivity for farmers, especially smallholder farmers, in the country […] The post
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AmaliTech has trained 106 youth across the country in Cloud computing. This, is to enable them gain employment in the digital space. Cloud computing, is the practice of using network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage and process data, rather than […] The post AWS, AmalitTech
Smart Infraco Limited is partnering with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) and global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro to fortify Ghana’s digital infrastructure. This partnership, which was signed on 24th April 2024, aims to empower government organisations with robust cybersecurity solutions, ensuring a secure and resilient digital ecosystem that can withstand potential cybersecurity threats. Through […] The post
Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) has called upon the government to make significant financing investments towards achieving immunization sovereignty, as part of the 2024 Immunization Week celebration. Under the theme “Humanly Possible: Saving Lives through Immunization,” this year’s celebration highlights the profound impact of immunization on human life. As the country transitions within GAVI’s Accelerated […] The post
…despite another DDEP impairment charge and loan write downs …sets the foundation for dramatic profit increases from 2024 onwards By Toma Imirhe After posting its first ever financial loss in 2022 – a direct result of the dire effects of the recently concluded Domestic Debt Exchange Programme on the entire banking industry – Ecobank Ghana […] The post Huge
… as SML’s services drive revenue up GH¢2.45bn President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged the significant contribution of downstream petroleum audit services provided by Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). A recent audit conducted by KPMG highlighted a clear need for these services. Since their implementation, there has been […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Industry leaders, policy-makers and experts convened at The Money Summit 2024 (TMS) have urged an imperative shift in the nation’s investment and savings culture. Amid challenges posed by the global pandemic, domestic debt restructuring and evolving financial landscapes, the summit emphasised the urgency of embracing ethical standards, professionalism and responsible investing […] The post
By Mohammed AWAL ([email protected]) The Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Richard Okyere-Fosu, has disclosed a concerning statistic: 60 percent of government systems lack sufficient antivirus protection, posing potential security risks. He said his outfit’s assessment reveals that just over 30 percent of government systems and end nodes (computers) have the appropriate antivirus […] The post
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