The 11th edition of the Universal Merchant Bank Ghana Tertiary Awards (UMB GTA) 2024 was launched in Accra Wednesday, to celebrate outstanding student’s achievements. The launch was preceded with the opening of nominations for the 53 categories for the awards scheme. Participate at the launch The nomination which was officially opened on May 1, would … The post 11th edition UMB-GTA
Royal Majesty, King Tackie Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council received honorary invitation last Wednesday from the organisers of the Pan African Humanitarian and Investment Summit. The invitation letter says that “We are delighted to extend our warmest greetings and invite you as a Speaker and Recipient of one … The post Ga Mantse invited to
In an era marked by unprecedented challenges and transformative shifts, the significance of Public Relations (PR) professionals has reached new heights and has never been more crucial. The Public Relations community is expected to converge to celebrate the highly anticipated 2024 World Public Relations Day ((WPRD), a festival being organised by Global Media Alliance. Themed … The post WPRD
The country’s year-on-year inflation rate fell to 25.0 per cent in April from 25.8 in March, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. Month-on-month inflation between March and April this year stood at 1.8 per cent. Data made available to the Ghanaian Times in Accra on Wednesday on the Ghana April 2024 Consumer Price Index … The post Inflation drops marginally to 25.0% in April
Telecel Mobile Financial Services Ltd, operators of Telecel Cash, in partnership with Cellulant, a leading technology company, has announced the availability of Telecel Cash as a convenient payment method for Google Play users in Ghana. This integration enables Telecel Cash customers to seamlessly purchase apps and services directly from Google Play, enhancing their digital experience. … The post Telecel
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has raised alarm about the possibility of violent extremism if government fails in delivering its responsibilities towards the citizenry. Project Coordinator of UNDP, Melody Azinim, dispelling the notion that violent extremism was only an external phenomenon, said, it could also be home-grown if government does not honour the social … The post Violent
A delegation from the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) have returned from a fruitful training programme in solid waste management and circular economy in the Russian capital Moscow. Led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Nii Adjei Tawiah, the delegation comprised six members who underwent intensive training at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) University. … The post Korle
The Iran Clinic in Accra and the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) on Wednesday organised a free health screening for the Teiman community, a suburb of Accra, to commemorate the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It was also to pay tribute to the founder of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant, a Swiss who … The post Iran Clinic, Red Cross offer free health screening
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has raised concerns over the alleged disappearance of GH¢3 million from a loan intended for the Krofrom Market project in Kumasi and called for a probe into the matter. In the year 2021/2022, the Assembly proposed GH¢5 million loan from a bank for the market project, accompanied by a letter … The post Redevelopment
The Vice President, Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies in Africa, to leverage digital technology to combat corruption. He said: “In an age of sophisticated artificial intelligence, enabled cybercrime is for anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies to invest in digital forensics and tools that will enable our various … The post Leverage
The Ghanaian Times commends the members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) for raising serious concerns over some GH¢3 million missing at the assembly and urging a thorough investigation into the matter for those culpable to be held accountable. At the 9th General Meeting of the KMA on Wednesday, the assembly members learnt that a … The post Account for GH¢3 million missing
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies have arrested two young men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement in a cyber fraud scheme. The arrests took place in Langbensi and Gambaga in the North East Region, following an extensive intelligence-led operation. Name: Mahammudu Araafat Yasir Hometown: Langbensi/ … The post Two
Similar to other African nations, Ghana is experiencing the ongoing effects of the digital revolution. This is clearly exhibited by the recent Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) programme. Not only are a growing number of businesses translating their services into the online community, but the world of investing is set to be equally transformed. This … The post Why Online
The Executive Chairman of Zoomlion/Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has expressed his gratitude to the staff of the company and the broader Jospong Group for their enduring commitment and sacrifices. Addressing a gathering of employees from over 80 subsidiaries at the company’s headquarters in Accra to launch this year’s Employee Month, Dr … The post Zoomlion
An Accra-based industrialist, Reverend Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, has stressed the importance of efficient time management for accelerated national economic recovery. According to the President of the Ghana Timber Millers Organisation (GTMO), Ghanaians, particularly the working class, must prioritise time management as a vital index for production. “For far too long we have been toying with … The post Efficient
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Invest in Africa, jointly launched the MicroGREEN project aimed to provide livelihood opportunities for marginalised and vulnerable groups in Ghana and Senegal. Titled “Strengthening Women, Youth and People with Disabilities’ Micro Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs in Natural Resources (MicroGREEN),” the project seeks to generate up to 500 green job … The post AfDB,
The Chairman of the Council of Bureaux of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Brown Card Insurance Scheme, Mr Henry Bukari, has called for swift settlement of cross-border motor insurance claims to promote trade in the sub-region. That, he said, would facilitate free movement of people in the ECOWAS Sub-region. Mr Bukari, who … The post ‘Expedite
Officials from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and global development partners have converged on Accra, to deliberate on how to accelerate human capital development (HCD) across the region. HCD refers to the process of enhancing and improving the skills, knowledge, abilities, and overall potential of individuals as productive members of society, country … The post ECOWAS,
The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) yesterday presented a cheque for GH¢1 million to the 2023 National Best Farmer, Madam Charity Akortia of Agona West Municipality in the Central Region. The presentation was in fulfillment of the bank’s continuous support to be the lead sponsor of the Farmers’ Day celebrations. At a short ceremony at … The post ADB presents GH¢1m
The use of mercury in mining communities causes permanent brain damage, seizures, vision and hearing impairments, still birth, deformity among babies and delayed childhood development, the Executive Director of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mr John Kingsley Krugu, has cautioned. He has, therefore, urged small-scale miners to stop applying methods that involve the use of mercury … The post EPA
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