Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has taken a pivotal step forward in promoting intra-African trade through its latest initiative, the Absa Export Advantage Forum. Held under the theme “Promoting Ghana’s Intra-Africa Export & Unlocking New Export Potential,” convened exporters, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Hosted … The post Absa
Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking believes that technological integration is key to allowing the world to access Africa’s trading market – helping to break down barriers to entry and unlock important investment opportunities. Historically, Africa has been perceived as a continent brimming with untapped potential. Yet in … The post How
Tesla has cleared some key regulatory hurdles that have long hindered it from rolling out its self-driving software in China, paving the way for a favourable result from Elon Musk’s surprise visit to the U.S. automaker’s second largest market. Tesla CEO Musk arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday where he was expected to discuss … The post Tesla
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced the death of Mr Joachim Awuley Lartey, aka ‘Joe Lartey’. He was 96. The late Joe Lartey, who passed on April 26, 2024, was the first president of SWAG. A statement issued by the association indicated that further details on his demise and other arrangements by … The post ‘Over to you Joe Lartey’ passes on appeared first on Ghanaian
FC Samartex 1996 are now seven-points clear at the top of the table with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Accra Great Olympics at home on Saturday. Kwasi Fosu scored the match-winner with 12 minutes left on the clock as the Timber giants coasted to a narrow victory at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena. FC Samartex have … The post Samartex FC pip Oly to stretch lead …as Nations
Two first half goals and one in the second half ended Dreams FC fairytale in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup as they lost 3-0 to Zamalek SC of Egypt in the second leg semi-final game at the Baba Yara Stadium, yesterday. Goals from Hamza Mathlouthi, Samson Akinyoola and Mostafa Shalaby handed the Egyptians the ticket … The post Confed. Cup: Zamalek thrash Dreams FC in Kumasi appeared first
The Electricity Company of Ghana, Ashanti West Region has uncovered 74 illegal connections during the first quarter of 2024. The illegal connections were discovered during day and night monitoring exercise which saw the Revenue Protection team visit hotels, households, hostels, cold stores, restaurants and some institutions to fish out customers who had connected to the … The post ECG
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four accused implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. They are Sumalia Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen, former Deputy Chief Executive (Operations) of the NDA; Patrick Seidu, former Deputy Chief … The post NDA case: Tamale
A policeman, Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523,000 gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei alias Atta, … The post Policeman,
A debacle between officers from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Ghana Prison Service (GPS) stationed at Bawku in the Upper East Region has left 25 wounded, one of them severely. The clash became very intense after a soldier allegedly assaulted a prison officer at the forecourt of the palace of Bawku Paramount Chief, … The post Bawku: Military-prison officers’ brawl
The La Dadekotopon New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s parliamentary primary over the weekend elected Mr Joseph Addo, driver of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as the parliamentary candidate to contest the seat on the ticket of the party on December 7, 2024. Mr Addo secured 664 votes to beat his contender, the Municipal Chief Executive … The post NPP
Stakeholders must unite to advance women’s economic empowerment, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has stated. She said when women were economically empowered, they reinvest a substantial portion of their income into their families and communities, fueling cycle of poverty reduction and … The post Advance
Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit Limited is targeting to disburse GH¢2.4 billion this year as loans to customers. Chief Executive Officer of the company, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie, said the increase in disbursement target was aimed at supporting the growth of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Speaking to the Ghanaian Times on … The post Quick
The maiden edition of the Adinkra International Arts and Crafts Show Ghana (AIACSG) has been launched at Konkonuru in the Akuapem South Municipality in the Eastern Region. This 10-day festival, organised by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), began on Friday and will conclude on Saturday. It will serve as a dynamic platform for artists … The post Adinkra International
We are entering the rainy season, and we envisage heavy rains this year with the concomitant flooding in many parts of the country that comes as an annual ritual. During heavy rains, as recorded every year, the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) is compelled to open spillways at its treatment plant at Weija, to allow excess … The post Clear weeds in Weija tributary!! appeared first on Ghanaian
A non-denominational thanksgiving service in honour of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the Golden Stool. Otumfuo Osei Tutu was full of praise for the various religious bodies stressing that their spiritual guidance had been the source of his successful 25-year reign on … The post Non-denominational
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kobina Tahiru Hammond, has called on business leaders in the United States of America to take interest and invest in the agenda of the Government of Ghana for indutrialisation. He said by partnering in the government’s agenda such as the flagship One District One Factory would be the … The post Trade Minister woos US business leaders to Ghana
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his campaign team are promising an issues-based campaign as he begins his nationwide presidential campaign ahead of the December 7 general election. Beginning in the Eastern Region, one of the strongholds of the NPP, the campaign team, in a statement signed … The post NPP Presidential
Ghana’s fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank Plc, has opened 2024 positively by delivering strong results in the first quarter which is a strong indication of superior returns to shareholders and higher value for businesses this year. The bank’s profit soared by more than 58 per cent to GH¢82.58 million in March while liquidity and the balance … The post OmniBSIC Bank posts strong results for
Mr Nkoo Joseph, an officer of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has been elected as the Representative of Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs on the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA). Mr Joseph, the National Coordinator of the SSNIT Footballers Registration processes, replaces Mr Edmund Ackah, the General … The post Nkoo
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