The World University Service of Canada (WUSC), a non-profit international organization, is targeting to train over 2000 young women in its newly introduced “So Me Mu” mentorship programme. The programme, which is under WUSC’s Innovation in Non-Traditional Vocational Education and Skills (INVEST) project, seeks to train young women from the ages of 18 to 35 […] The post

Total petroleum receipts for 2023 have been revised downward from US$ 1,484.47 million to US$ 1,008.65 million, representing a 32 percent decrease owing to falling crude oil prices on the international market. The adjusted average benchmark crude oil price has been revised to US$74.0 per barrel – down from the US$88.55 per barrel announced in […] The post 2023

After seven years of launching the Heels and Sneakers drama series on TV, actress Yvonne Nelson’s YN Productions has relaunched the series on YouTube with a captivating plot twist. The series which was halted a few years ago after it showed on major TV stations in Ghana and Nigeria, returned in July 2023 on YouTube […] The post Yvonne

According to a Citi news-room item, “a report by the World Bank has revealed that high inflation rates in 2022 pushed an overwhelming 850,000 Ghanaians into poverty”. The report suggests “that the severe economic crisis in 2022 characterized by soaring inflation rates had devastating consequences on food security and poverty in the country”. It goes […] The post

Borrowing money has become an integral part of our financial lives; and in today’s VUCA world, people may borrow to address various needs. Whether it’s for purchasing a new home or car, paying school fees, starting a new business or covering some unexpected expenses, borrowing can provide you with the much-needed financial assistance. In our […] The post

A study conducted by three lecturers of UniMAC-GIJ, has revealed that the Ghanaian media spent limited space covering the feats achieved by females in academia unlike their counterparts in other professions. This comes on the back of four (4) females becoming official holders of four principal positions at Ghana’s first University, the University of Ghana, […] The post

He said this at the just-ended Bastille Day celebration at the France Embassy. Every year, France commemorates the Bastille Day with fireworks, music, and a lavish military parade down the Champs-Élysées in front of the president, a slew of elected officials, and frequently a visiting head of state. The celebration honours two significant historical occurrences […] The post

Accra, 31 July 2023 – Eni Ghana on behalf of its OCTP partners, Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), together with Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS), have handed over scholarship packages to over 1,000 students in 14 communities in the Ellembelle District, namely Atuabo, Bakanta, Ngalekye, Sanzule (including Anwolakrom […] The post

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

Online MSport betting enthusiasts in Africa have a reason to rejoice as the leading platform, MSport, introduces its latest game, Mad Punch. Building on the success of previous game launches like MSport Aviator and MSport Superkick, which garnered high praise from customers in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda, MSport is taking sports betting to new heights […] The post

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reassured Ghanaians that the economy has turned a corner, having faced serious crises over the past two years. Presenting the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review of the 2023 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to parliament in Accra, Mr. Ofori-Atta expressed confidence that the economy is on its way to full recover […] The post We

Real GDP halved to 1.5%, inflation to stay above 30% Key macroeconomic indicators have seen significant downward revisions, finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced, with overall real gross domestic growth and inflation rates for the end of the 2023 fiscal year now pegged at 1.5 percent – down from 2.8 percent and 31.3 percent versus […] The post MID-YEAR

Ghana has been elected to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council after polling 17 votes out of the 20 valid votes cast at the UNWTO Commission for Africa meeting in Mauritius on Thursday. Five other countries were also elected to the Council, but with less votes. Those countries are Nigeria, Rwanda, Namibia, […] The post Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) hosted a stakeholder meeting, the first of its kind, to update stakeholders on the Authority’s regulatory activities and 2022 achievements. The meeting, which was held at the Authority’s Head Office in Shiashie on July 27, 2023, forms part of FDA’s performance monitoring indicators and targets instituted with the support […] The post

Zipline Ghana has been recognized as the “Most Digitized Logistics Provider of the Year” at the Africa Procurement & Supply Chain Awards ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria. The gala event held in a dazzling display of recognition for outstanding achievements in the logistics industry, saw Zipline rise above its peers to clinch the coveted award for […] The post

Dr. Daniel McKorley, founder and chairman of McDan Group of Companies, has hosted Mayor Sylvester Turner and his trade delegation at his residence in Accra, Ghana. The meeting brought together leading business owners, CEOs and captains of industry to explore and discuss various opportunities for business collaboration between Ghana and Houston, Texas. The meeting was […] The post