Financing to meet adaptation and mitigation objectives People of conscience need to break their ties with corporations financing the injustice of climate change———-Archbishop Desmond Tutu Humanity is at crossroads, a moment of great risk and great opportunity. One path leads to unmatched growth and development; the other to great misery and destruction. The increasing impact […] The post

The delay in approving tax waivers to companies under the One District-One Factory (1D1F) initiative by parliament has been described as ‘worrying and killing industry’ by the Chairperson of the Trade Committee in Parliament, Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah. Mr. Ahenkorah made these remarks on the floor of parliament following presentation of the business statement for this […] The post

Although the country has seen improvements in non-oil tax revenue collection, some noticeable shortfalls in VAT were however discovered. Also, oil revenues have fallen short of expectations due to changes in global prices. Consequently, government is to undertake a downward review of the oil-related revenue as well as corresponding expenditures to align with the underperformance […] The post

Ernst and Youngs Ghana (EY Ghana), as part of its selected Ripples’ programme, organised ‘EY Gives Back Day’ on 28th July, 2023 at the St. Augustine’s Anglican Primary School, Nungua–Accra. EY Ripples is EY’s Global Corporate Responsibility programme that brings together the global EY network in an effort to achieve one shared vision – to […] The post EY

Fraud has become a prevalent issue in Ghana, posing a significant threat to the socio-economic well-being of the people and overall development. It is crucial that we recognise the importance of fraud prevention while realising that it is a concern for all, and not solely the responsibility of law enforcement agencies or civil society groups. […] The post Fraud

Eusbett Hotel has been upgraded to four-star status after the facility passed all tests from the Quality Assurance and Inspectorate Unit of the Ghana Tourism Authority This makes Eusbett Hotel the second 4 Star hotel in the middle and northern belts of Ghana, coming along with the Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel, formerly Golden Tulip Kumasi […] The post Eusbett

In an era of digitalisation and convenience, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has taken a significant leap forward by introducing the all new ECG PowerApp. This innovative mobile application is revolutionizing the way Ghanaians manage their electricity accounts, enabling cashless transactions, and empowering customers to take control of their energy consumption. With a host of […] The post

The world is literally on fire this summer. Experts estimate that another COVID-level public health threat is likely to emerge in the next generation. Rising interest rates have left dozens of countries with unmanageable debt burdens. And for the first time in nearly half a century, the global economy is fracturing rather than coming together. […] The post The

Summer Camps Holland, a leading summer camp company in the Netherlands, partnered with Edibeck Consult in 2019 to facilitate the organisation of campers from Ghana and other West African countries. The objective of this partnership agreement was to promote culture, tourism and education between the Netherlands and Ghana and the entire West Africa at large. […] The post

The Field Officer of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA-Ghana), Dominic Adomako-Kontoh, has said one of the major challenges confronting the survival rates of planted trees in the country is the lack of capacity on the part of people who are given tree seedlings to plant. The Field Officer made the observation when he […] The post ADRA

A delegation from the Namibian Upper House of Parliament has visited the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to understudy how the authority regulates Ghana’s petroleum downstream industry. The members of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources were particularly to understand the petroleum downstream industry in Ghana, with specific focus on areas where they […] The post

Africa has embraced technology wholeheartedly, if the proliferation of Fintech start-ups and the ubiquity of mobile money transactions is anything to go by. Indeed, billions and billions of dollars of mobile money transactions are done across Africa every day, so much so that Ghana’s sharp-eyed Finance Minister found it prudent to tap into the ubiquity […] The post A

Did you know that more than 20 percent of the workforce could work remotely three to five days a week as effectively as they could if working from an office? Thanks to the pandemic, hybrid work models have emerged as the new norm for many organisations. Hybrid work allows employees to choose where, when and […] The post How to balance

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has urged the Ghana Hotels Association to help government achieve its jobs target. Government expects the tourism sector to create some 150,000 jobs annually, as part of efforts to make more jobs available for the teeming youth. According to the World Travel and Tourism […] The post Tourism

…how Zipline’s medical drone deliveries are bridging the gap Healthcare disparities have long been a pressing concern in remote communities like Oda. The limited infrastructure, scarcity of medical resources and skilled personnel pose significant obstacles to delivering healthcare services. For expectant mothers in these communities, the journey to safe and healthy childbirth can be perilous; […] The post

The Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC) has intensified its education on tariffs for some of students at the Takoradi Technical University (TTU). The education centred on topics such as how power generation started, demonstration on how a tariff reckoner is used, electricity consumer estimator – an application that estimates consumers electricity consumption – and […] The post

Help A Girl Foundation, Memac Productions, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has set August 4, 2023 to host the quarter-finals of the Girls’ Speech and Debate Championship at the St. Louis Senior High School in Kumasi. The draw programme, which took place […] The post

Air Canada and Emirates have announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the moving of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th. The co-location of operations in one of the world’s premier terminals will significantly improve the connecting experience for customers, and underscores […] The post

Building wealth is a goal that many individuals aspire to achieve. While the journey to financial success may seem daunting, implementing effective personal finance strategies can significantly contribute to building and growing wealth over time. In this article, we will explore key strategies and principles that can guide individuals on the path to wealth accumulation. […] The post

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Yaw Frimpong Addo, has assured investors and businesses from Israel of the government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for foreign investors. In spite of the current economic challenges, he said the government will continue to prioritise the safety of investments while working around the clock to find […] The post