The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Monday, signed a partnership that ensures that UBA provides US$100million in new loans to small and medium enterprises (SME) and businessowners across the 20 African countries where the bank has presence in Africa. The AGF, under this agreement, will support and guarantee SMEs with US$50million Portfolio […] The post
In line with its commitment towards female diversity and inclusion, Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell Licensee in partnership with HR Focus Universe has joined the call to inspire inclusion and diversity through the launch of its ShePower project geared towards promoting female diversity and empowering women and girls to own their growth. Under the theme, […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed confidence that the integration of the National Identification Card (GhanaCard) at birth will help to address the existing registration gap. So far, some 17.7 million adults above the age of 15 have been registered but citizens below 15 years are without the national identification card. […] The post GhanaCard
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader” ~ Dolly Parton. Context The era of old students from public and private schools in Ghana, contributing to the development of their alma mater,has dawned on us. Recent discussions have […] The post POJOBA
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Parliament has held a workshop to familiarise members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) with the updated Standing Orders of the House. The two-day workshop, held over the weekend in Ada, aimed to acquaint the press with the new orders and equip them with the necessary knowledge to accurately convey information to […] The post Parliament
The Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce Maria Fernandez Garza has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Trade & Industry, K.T. Hammond as part of her official visit to Ghana and to thank him for his support of the maiden ICC African Sustainable Supply Chain Summit in 2023. She said the importance […] The post ICC to work with
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), formerly known as National Board for Small Scale Industries, under the Ministry of Trade and Industry have commenced the Phase 2 of their capacity-building training programme focused on Women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (WMSMEs). GEA, which is one of the key partners of DBG in […] The post DBG
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Consumer inflation rate eased back to 23.2 percent in February 2024, down from 23.5 percent in January, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS), defying market expectations of an increase. Despite the drop, analysts warn that inflationary pressures remain elevated and March figures could see a spike. The […] The post Inflation
The Women’s Forum of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Blue Fusion, has donated reading and learning materials worth GH¢30,000 to Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS in Kumasi. This forms part of their mission to inspire, educate and uplift young girls and women on International Women’s Day and beyond. Speaking at a brief presentation ceremony, Margaret Obimpeh, Head of […] The post 2024
FBNBank Ghana has hosted a special International Women’s Day event to celebrate and empower women, reaffirm its mission to champion gender equality, and eliminate the biases that undermine the progress of women. This event was undertaken by the bank as part of its celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD 2024) under the theme […] The post FBNBank
BDAC Ghana Limited, an indigenous strategic consulting and advisory company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Africa Trade Council (IATC) to strengthen business relations between the two entities and to develop reciprocal cooperation between India and Ghana through BDAC Ghana Limited. The new partnership between IATC and BDAC aims to identify […] The post
The Engineering Council has urged all engineering practitioners in the country to comply with licensing regulations, launching an awareness campaign to highlight the critical importance of proper licensing. At the inaugural CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting organised by the council under the theme ‘Engineering Excellence for National Development: A Collective Responsibility’, Registrar ING. Isaac Bedu emphasised the […] The post
In a significant development for the African Lotteries Association (ALA), Mr. Samuel Awuku, the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana, has been elected as the Vice President at the ALA’s General Meeting held in Casablanca, Morocco, on March 8, 2024. This historic election marks the first time a Director-General from an Anglophone […] The post
By Yao Afra Yao Opening An Elephant, Umbrella, and Butterfly walked into a bar But before they could say jack The whole darn place was on fire… On Cynicism The temptation to be cynical is high. When your heart has been broken so many times, the temptation to be cynical is indeed always very high. […] The post Attempted
By Buertey Francis BORYOR In the recent semifinal of The Young Debaters (TYD) 2024 public speaking competition held in Accra, seven out of 10 students from Chemu and Accra Senior High schools qualified for the final stage. They delivered captivating speeches on various thought-provoking topics such as “The Time travel ride,” “Embracing the new you,” […] The post
eTranzact Ghana Limited, a leading provider of innovative payment technology solutions, has been awarded the prestigious honour of “Leading Payments Technologies Service Provider of the Year,” at the Ghana Fintech Awards (GFA 2023). The laurels recognized the company’s excellence in innovation, its commitment to delivering cutting-edge payment solutions and dedication to customer satisfaction. According to […] The post
By Sophia Kafui TEYE Are you feeling hesitant or worried about engaging in a potentially life-transforming transaction due to the associated risks? Do you fear that these risks might crystalized, resulting in potential losses, thus causing you to hold back? Are you aware that this fear might be preventing you from realizing the benefits that […] The post Escrow
Ghanaian Pension Funds and other Fund Managers have been urged to consider investing in the mining value chain to increase and retain profits that accrue to local companies from mining activity. The Ghana Stock Exchange and the Minerals income Investment Fund held a day’s workshop for Fund Managers in Accra in a bid to demystify […] The post MIIF
Gokals Ani Ltd has partnered with Zeiss Vision to introduce cutting-edge lenses to Ghana. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the optics industry in the region, heralding a new era of unparalleled vision solutions. Gokals Ani was registered in 2020 and is the first lab in Ghana to commence Digital Freeform Lens production in […] The post Gokals
By Kizito CUDJOE The country is actively pursuing advanced carbon capture technology to reduce emissions in power generation, in line with its goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. Dr. Robert Sogbadji, Deputy Director of Power (Nuclear and Alternative Energy) at the Ministry of Energy, stressed the importance of this transition, underlining the incorporation […] The post
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