The Ghana Health Service (GHS), Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), and the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHAFoG) have held an exploratory meeting with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to jointly drive Preventive and Promotive health initiatives in alignment with Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage roadmap. This collaborative programme marks a significant step […] The post
The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) in partnership with Professor Douglas Boateng, a renowned international chartered director and industrial engineer is set to hold a first-of-its-known kind annual lecture series on industrialization, supply chain management and governance at the Ghana Institution of Engineering Conference Room on May 30, 2024 With the theme “Engineering, Industrialization, AfCFTA, […] The post
maintains year-end sub-20% inflation rate projection By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 29 percent following its May 2024 meeting, to anchor inflation expectations and prevent the recent cedi depreciation from becoming entrenched. The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) judged that […] The post
The President of the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB), Mr. John Kofi Adomakoh, who is also the Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, recently addressed attendees at the GAB Stakeholder Engagement Event on Advance Payment held at the Ecobank Head Office recently, urging them to collaborate in order to find solutions to the challenges related […] The post GAB
The resurgent Venture Capital Trust Fund is not only providing financing that ensures the commercial growth and sustained viability of beneficiary SMEs; it is actually establishing a new financial industry that enables SMEs to access equity finance rather than inordinately expensive debt finance. TOMA IMIRHE examines the potential for this to re-invent the growth trajectory […] The post
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has announced the appointment of Michael Akafia as its new President. Mr. Akafia takes over from Joshua Mortoti. Mr. Akafia, a lawyer, who currently serves as Vice President External Affairs at Gold Fields Ghana Limited, brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the mining […] The post Michael
The CEO of GNPC, Mr. Joseph Dadzie, recently conducted his first working visit to the Western Region where he inspected the progress of the ongoing GNPC Operational Headquarters in Takoradi. During the visit, Mr. Dadzie engaged with the media, sharing insights into the project’s significance for the Corporation and the local community. In his opening […] The post GNPC
The Western Regional House of Chiefs has commended newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) for the respect he has showed them for paying a courtesy call on them without any invitation. According to the Vice President of the house, Awulae… this single gesture from Mr. Joseph Dadzie shows his […] The post W/R House
By: Joseph AKOSSEY & Seth KRAMPAH Last month, we discussed how good leadership has improved the fortunes of some rural banks. We highlighted five CEOs whose short tenure of office have resulted in remarkable transformation in their respective banks. The part two will spotlight 3 CEOs who have also elevated the fortunes of their respective […] The post How
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Huniso Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has organised quarter-two of its free medical outreach, reaching over 500 residents at Huniso in the Prestea Huni-Valley municipality of the Western Region. The beneficiaries were screened and tested for various ailments such as malaria and hypertension among others. Free medication was also given to them, […] The post
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), in a bid to extend its operations across the country, has opened two new offices at Gambaga and Damango in the North-East and Savannah Regions respectively. During the Gambaga Office commissioning, Deputy Director-General in charge of Conformity Assessment-GSA, Mr. Clifford Frimpong, stated that establishing the office underscores the Authority’s mission […] The post
As part of efforts to enhance research in accountancy in the West African block and expand its tentacles across Ghana, the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), has commissioned its West Africa Centre for Accountancy on Research in Kumasi Located in the Ashanti regional municipal of Asokwa, the two-storey ultramodern facility, aims to serve the […] The post
Afful Nkwanta, Techiman Kenten Markets traders benefit from free medical screening The Swedru Business Centre of the ASA Savings and Loans Limited to ensure good health care delivery has supported the Otabilkrom Health Centre in the Central Region, with items. They were presented with an air condition, a television set, a double decker fridge and […] The post Otabilkrom
By Kelvin KEMM (Dr) Around the world, many countries are suffering from an electricity shortage. This is serious. It is serious because electricity is the basis of a modern GDP. Without energy, people are living in the Stone Age. Energy, in broad terms, is liquid fuels like petrol and paraffin, and also electricity. To make […] The post My African dream; nuclear power
Business owners often find themselves in uncertain situations that can make it difficult to plan and expand their operations. There are pressures of high interest rates and inflation rates and the demand for wage increases to meet rising cost of living. One of the strategies to keep businesses afloat is to offer them incentives to […] The post FEATURE:
By Samuel SAM The World Shea Expo 2024 maiden edition, aimed at promoting shea production and creating both local and international markets for the commodity, will be launched in Tamale, the Northern Region capital. The Expo will be launched by the second lady Samira Bawumia on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, and is aimed to empower more […] The post Maiden
Travel to Dubai this summer and gain free access to key attractions when buying an Emirates ticket, as well as access to discounts and rewards via My Emirates Pass. Emirates has launched great offers for holidaymakers travelling to Dubai this summer. With a return ticket, all Emirates customers can enjoy complimentary access to some of […] The post Fly Emirates to Dubai this
By J. N. Halm Today’s business world demands much more than just employees coming in to do what is expected of them, to the best of their abilities. Today’s workplace demands employees to be creative and for businesses to be innovative. As customer’s knowledge about available options improves and as the needs of customers evolve, […] The post Service & Experience:
Navigating the business world is akin to embarking on a treacherous expedition, fraught with unexpected obstacles and formidable challenges that test the mettle of even the most seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders. While some view these hurdles as insurmountable roadblocks, the most resilient individuals perceive them as opportunities for growth and transformation. This is the mindset […] The post
By Amos SAFO Judging from the ongoing political changes in Francophone West Africa, it appears that the second liberation of Africa is unfolding. This time the change is not led by an Anglophone country like Ghana, which spearheaded African independence in 1957, it is uniquely led by former French colonies-Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and lately […] The post Development
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