All is set for the third edition of the Blue Economy Conference (BEC2024) to be held on July 4-5 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Center in Tanzania. Themed, ‘Navigating the Future: Integrating Maritime Safety and Security, Climate Change Actions and Technological Advancements for Blue Economy’, the conference organised by the Dar es Salaam Maritime […] The post
Buertey Francis BORYOR The Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation has held its AgriTech Challenge Pro final pitch event for 2024, aiming to support young entrepreneurs launch and grow commercially viable, scalable solutions to key problems in Ghana’s agricultural sector. The 2-day accelerator programme, held at the Hillview Guest Centre in […] The post
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Khadijah Care Foundation has raised over GH¢380,000 through a golf tournament and a fundraising event to provide sanitary wear, such as reuseable pads and menstrual cups, to under privilege girls who are not able to afford sanity wears. The fund raised is estimated to provide sanitary wear to over a thousand […] The post Khadijah
–Valentine Obi eTranzact Global CEO, shares career journey The Chief Executive Officer, of eTranzact Global, Valentine Obi, has shared his entrepreneurial journey with the youth of Africa to encourage and guide them to avoid pitfalls but hold onto their dreams irrespective of the challenges. According to him, in Africa, the entrepreneurial journey often begins […] The post Entrepreneurship
…reflecting continent’s ascendant role in global business Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project management, committed to advancing the profession to positively impact project success, today announced the evolution of its flagship PMI Africa Conference into PMI Global Summit Series | Africa. The refresh will better align the continent’s biggest gathering of project […] The post
In September, Equatorial Guinea will host the maiden edition of the Intra Africa Coffee and Cocoa Trade Week (IACCTW). At a time that AFCFTA is all the rage, this event will seek to showcase the vast potential of intra-African trade, exemplified by the specific commodities of coffee and cocoa, as two pivotal commodities. Positioning itself […] The post Intra
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Financial Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana and the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), has launched phase two of the Global Financial Infrastructure Program (GFIP 2.0) to promote access to finance for smaller enterprises, women-owned businesses and under-served individuals. The programme aims to support […] The post
The Western Regional House of Chiefs says it is pleased with the numerous capital projects the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) executed for them. The Vice President of the House, Awulae Angama Tu Agyan in a meeting between them and management of GNPC led by the new Chief Executive, numerated several projects the Corporation has […] The post W/R
The Western Regional Minister Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko has given the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation his fullest assurance that his office will ensure he succeeds. The Minister said this when GNPC boss Mr. Joseph Dadzie and some of his management members paid a courtesy call on him in […] The post Western
Ecozoil Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has organised a clean up exercise along the Volta Lake at Dzemeni located in the South Dayi District of the Volta region. The company also engaged boat owners and community members on safe usage of the Volta Lake including the use of life jackets. […] The post Ecozoil
…One of the greatest concentrations of cultural institutions is on track for 2025 completion, showcasing Abu Dhabi’s commitment to culture The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has today reaffirmed that Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, is on track for completion in 2025. Saadiyat Cultural District is […] The post Saadiyat
By Samuel SAM Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Mr. Angelo Dogbe, has stressed the need to create an enabling environment that will attract both domestic and foreign investors by fostering innovations that drive job creation. The region is rich in cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes and abundant natural resources, but some challenges […] The post
… with over 40% operating without licences By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO A survey conducted by the AGI Energy Service Centre has highlighted the cost and fees of licencing among a plethora of factors as the main challenge renewable energy (RE) companies face in their quest to obtain a requisite licence for operation in the country. While […] The post Study
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The University of Ghana (UG) has announced plans to commercialise its plastic-to-fuel conversion project. Since the project aims to address the plastic waste menace, contribute to sustainable energy solutions and make fuel affordable, the university is optimistic about capitalising on the clean fuel it generates. Director-Institute of Applied Science and Technology […] The post
Three years after becoming Ghana’s Ambassador at Large for African Integration, Michael Ofori-Atta has been decorated as Côte d’Ivoire’s Officer of the National Order for an exceptional diplomatic career by President Alassane Ouattarra It was 7pm on Friday evening and a small gathering of a select group of top diplomats and family members waited expectantly […] The post
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Gertrude Oheme-Asienim, President-Women in International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Ghana, has lamented that the unstable exchange rate in the country continues to undermine the operations and financial stability of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). She pointed out that the diminishing of capital, low patronage, unsaleable goods and loss of income […] The post
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has charged the newly constituted Ghana Revenue Authority Board to work closely with relevant institutions and stakeholders to reduce tax non-compliance and block revenue leakages. According to the Minister, it was critical for the revenue generating institution to achieve its medium-term revenue targets of 18%-20% tax/GDP ratio […] The post
Deputy Managing Director of Operations at GCB Bank PLC, Mr. Emmanuel Odartey Lamptey, at the recent 3i Africa Summit has outlined the Bank’s strategic vision aimed at transforming Ghana’s cashew sector through innovative financial solutions and technology. This initiative by GCB underscores the Bank’s commitment to fortifying one of the nation’s pivotal agricultural industries, […] The post
Ecobank Ghana, part of the leading pan-African Banking Group (Ecobank Transnational Incorporated), has won the Sustainable Finance Award 2024 at the Global Finance annual Sustainable Finance Awards. The award ceremony took place on April 30, 2024, at Searcy’s, the Gherkin in London, UK. The win reflects Ecobank Ghana’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of […] The post
Unilever Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chris Wulf-Caesar, has reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to the country, citing substantial investments in branding and marketing over the past 18 months as evidence of their belief in the market’s potential. The company’s financial results in 2023 reveal a marked increase in brand and marketing investment expenses, which […] The post
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