On the Citi Business Edition today, Bernard Avle sits with a woman of many parts. They talk about some complex and evolving issues on technology, AI regulation, ethical AI and AI biases to shape the current landscape and potential future directions. Bernard’s guest is Dr. Joy Buolamwini, a researcher, tech enthusiast, author and poet. This […] The post Citi
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has exceeded the GH¢80billion mark in market capitalisation for the first time, concluding April 2024 at GH¢80.32 billion. The surge in market capitalisation reflects increased trading activity. On the final day of April, the GSE saw some 29,700 shares traded, representing a market value of […] The post GSE market
A pan-African movement supporting young women, CAMFED-Ghana, launched its Agriculture Guide Programme in Accra on May 2nd, 2024. The programme aims to help community members, especially women, establish and run sustainable agribusinesses, build community resilience to climate change, and ensure food security. Using a cascade model, CAMFED-Ghana plans to select and train Agricultural Guides from […] The post CAMFED-Ghana
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its April 2024 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting a gradual improvement and uptick in economic activity. The IMF projects that growth in the region will rise from 3.4% in 2023 to 3.8% in 2024, with recovery expected to continue beyond this year, reaching 4.0% in 2025. Despite […] The post External
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed another Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to recruit 10,000 qualified persons to serve in Secondary, Junior High, and Primary schools across the country. These 10,000 personnel, who will be recruited under the MoU, will serve as kitchen assistants, security guards, and teaching assistants […] The post YEA
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chief Business Officer of Letshego, Sam Donkor, has emphasised that harnessing technology and collaboration can revolutionise how individuals and businesses access credit, providing unprecedented opportunities for financial inclusion and growth. Speaking at the Money Summit 2024, he highlighted the transformative potential of merging technology and finance, particularly through partnerships with […] The post
The Minister for Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has attributed the delay in the completion of selected health facilities, notably the Tema General Hospital, to the renegotiation of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) with external creditors. The construction of the 400-bed Tema Regional Hospital followed a sod-cutting ceremony in 2020 by President Nana Addo […] The post Okoe-Boye
My mother’s back was, I believe, the first place where I consciously absorbed music, as I do remember – till today – many of the beautiful songs that she sang when I was strapped to her back while we went about fulfilling the errands of the day. I fear I’m maybe exposing myself to be … The post Is music born with us or acquired in real life? appeared first on Ghanaian
Market watchers and analysts at GCB Capital are optimistic about the cedi’s prospects for the remainder of the year, projecting the Ghanaian currency to stabilize by mid-2024. The cedi has experienced a rapid depreciation trend since February 2024, primarily due to continuous corporate forex demand pressures. Despite this depreciation, key economic indicators in Ghana point […] The post Analysts
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In a move to address critical gaps in financial literacy among Ghana’s youth, Absa Bank Ghana has unveiled its ‘Money Matters’ initiative. Launched in Accra, it aims to equip junior and senior high school students with essential financial knowledge and skills to navigate today’s complex economic landscape. The Money Matters initiative addresses an urgent need … The post Absa
Ghanaian businesses have been urged to invest more in packaging to bring strong reputation and identities to enable them to compete favourably on the local and international markets. The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Osafohene Dr Afua Asabea Asare, who made the call at the opening of the second edition of … The post Propak Ghana
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Urgent action is needed to integrate climate considerations into Ghana’s health policies and programmes to strengthen the resilience of the country’s health system against the adverse effects of climate change, according to a new World Bank report. The Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana identifies gaps and risks to […] The post
The Manhyia Palace Museum, refurbished under the auspices of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been re-opened to the public. Stuffed in there are some royal artefacts looted some 150 years ago by colonial masters from the Asante Kingdom, including a ceremonial cap decorated with gold ornaments known as Mpomponsuo, a sword of state, … The post Royal artefacts on
Persons suffering kidney diseases are to receive some form of subsidy in the treatment of dialysis by the end of this year, the Minister of Health designate, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has said. He promised to lead discussions with National Health Insurance Authority and Health Committee in Parliament to ensure that renal patients are put on … The post Renal patients to
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has requested an urgent reconvening of the House. A letter by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, cited Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which allow 15 percent of the members of the House to request the recall of parliament. The Majority Caucus is seeking to […] The post Majority Caucus
A retirement service was at the weekend held for Mr Israel Titi-Ofei, an educationist and principal of the International Community School, Accra Campus. The service dubbed ‘Celebrating an educational colossus’ was attended by his family members, work colleagues, friends and a cross section of the public. For the past 43 years, Mr Ofei is said … The post Education
The Appiatse community near Bogoso in the Prestea Huni Valley municipality of the Western Region was overjoyed when the reconstructed Appiatse Township was inaugurated at new site yesterday by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia The event was under the patronage of the Appiatse Fund, Appiatse Reconstruction Implementation team and the Ministry of Lands and … The post Appiatse
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