Togolese authorities have reopened their borders after they were shut to allow for April 29 legislative elections to be held in the country. The borders were sealed from midnight of Monday to midnight of Tuesday as Togolese citizens went to the polls to elect 113 parliamentarians alongside 179 regional deputies and municipal councilors, with the […]
By Prince Dankwa They called it the city of the future. Akon City was envisioned as a pioneering model for how humans could live sustainably using solar and renewable energy. Founded in 2018 by renowned Senegalese-American singer Akon, it was slated to be built in Senegal and run entirely on a cryptocurrency he created called […]
Telecel, an Africa-focused telecommunications company, has officially introduced its brand in an exciting market launch at Adum – Kumasi following the main brand unveiling in Accra in March this year. Telecel Ghana’s brand presence in the Ashanti Region underscores the mobile operator’s commitment to being a key player in the socio-economic development of the people … The post Telecel
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has successfully hosted another edition of its ongoing SME Clinic series designed to bolster Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) and enhance business efficiency. The latest session, held at its Nester Square branch, Airport City, attracted over one hundred local business owners, underscoring Absa’s strong commitment to economic empowerment. This latest edition, … The post Absa
State TV in Mali says a senior Islamic State commander who had a $5m (£4m) US bounty on his head has been killed by a force including troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Abu Huzeifa had been linked to several high-profile raids in the Sahel region. This included a 2017 attack which killed four […]
The Tamale High Court has handed down a six-year prison sentence with hard labor to Zeinab Muhammad Ali, 28, a nurse at the Tamale Teaching Hospital’s Emergency Burns Unit Red Zone, for assault. Zeinab, a mother of two, inflicted severe injuries on her husband, Rayan Yussif, 42, a civil engineer, by pouring boiling water on […] The post Tamale: Nurse jailed six years
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Oxford Business Group, in collaboration with the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA), have presented its latest Focus Report titled “Data Centres in Africa”, offering insights into the pivotal role of data centres in driving the continent’s digital evolution. The comprehensive report delves into the intricate landscape of Africa’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. It […] The post
The Minority in Parliament has entreated Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo to desist from presenting themselves as representatives of the President. This comes on the back of Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye embarking on inspections at health facilities in his capacity as the President’s representative. In a statement signed by the ranking member of […] The post Ministers-designate
The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has handed over the newly constructed headquarters building to the Real Estate Agency Council (REAC). This follows sector Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s charge to the board and management during his first working visit to the Agency last February to ensure the opening of its offices by April this […] The post Chief of Staff hands
Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) says there is a clear display of commitment on it part to transparency in the KPMG report. In a press release, SML stated that it is fully committed and confident in its efforts to ethically contribute to building a better Ghana for present and future generations while adhering to high […] The post We’ve shown commitment to transparency
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
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
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
By Gloria Amoh The Local Committee of the 3rd African Media Convention is encouraging journalists, communicators, media organisations, students and corporate partners who have not registered to do so now to participate in the convention, which is barely 3 weeks away. From May 15-17 2024, Ghana will host the 3rd African Media Convention in Accra […]
For a country saddled with limited opportunities and the resulting brain drain, not many of the citizens are blessed to migrate to and develop an illustrious career in the United States of America (USA). The few Ghanaians who are, hardly look back home, given the myriad of challenges that await any ‘returnee.’ Prof. Dr Grace […] The post Prof.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has identified theft and vandalism by unknown individuals as the cause of the darkness along the Tema Motorway. Nasir Ahmad Yartey, the head of Public Relations at the Roads Ministry, providing an update on the progress of construction work on Tema roads and the repair of the Motorway told […] The post Roads Ministry blames
Dr. Opoku-Afari The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has praised the invaluable contribution of the National Banking College (NBC) to the training of human resources in the financial sector. The Read More... The post BoG
Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo SSNIT Boss The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has taken action to clarify misinformation regarding its reserves. The Trust indicated that the current funds Read More... The post We Have Enough To Pay Benefits – SSNIT appeared
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