Heirs Energies MD/CEO, Osa Igiehon (left) and Chairman of Heirs Energies Limited, Tony O. Elumelu Significant Milestones in Production Growth, Transformational Community Engagement, and a Sound Safety Record Heirs Energies, Africa’s foremost indigenous-owned integrated energy company, commemorated its three-year anniversary. In a short timescale, Heirs Energy has …
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UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce releases “2023 Ghana Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey Report”
Anthony Pile The UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, has released the 5th edition of its annual Ghana Business Environment and Competitive Survey Report for the year 2023. Over 690 businesses, including UKGCC member and non-member …
Read More »Traders at Keta Market lament excessive cost of eggs
Traders at the Keta market in the Volta region have lamented the excessive cost of egg prices due to the lack of poultry farms in the area. This, they said, was affecting their businesses due to the inadequate availability of eggs in the area, compelling them to buy from other …
Read More »Oil palm products-smuggling on the rise
The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has said incidents of oil palm products-smuggling into the country is intensifying despite several complaints made to designated authorities. President-OPDAG, Samuel Avaala, told B&FT that smugglers have been using unapproved routes while others take advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme to …
Read More »IMF approves second tranche of $600 million for Ghana as economic support
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has granted its approval for Ghana to receive an additional $600 million in the second tranche of a $3 billion, 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement. The announcement, made in a statement on Friday, January 19, 2024, signifies the successful completion of the First review, …
Read More »UCC shuts down hospital over senior staff strike
The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely shut down its hospital effective Today, January 19, 2024, over the strike by senior staff. The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide …
Read More »Central Regional House Of Chiefs Okays Ewoyaa Lithium Project After Engagement With Deputy Lands Minister
The Central Regional House of Chiefs has declared its overwhelming endorsement and support for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, describing it as a major milestone in the harnessing of Ghana’s mineral resources and an opportunity for unprecedented development in the region. The resounding approval of the revered …
Read More »Brakwa Breman Rural Bank to pursue digital innovation
The Brakwa-Breman Rural Bank PLC, located in Brakwa in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region, has indicated its readiness to intensify adoption and integration of modern technologies, in a bid to deliver innovative financial services to customers. According to the Board Chairman of the bank, Alexander Koomson, Brakwa-Breman Rural …
Read More »Govt charging VAT on electricity since January 1; finance minister letter shows
A letter from the Ministry of Finance has showed that the government has been changing Value Added Tax (VAT) on a section of electricity consumers in the country. The letter, which was signed by the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, and addressed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and …
Read More »PRESS RELEASE : Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation
Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation The Hon. Hawa Koomson Team strongly denies any involvement in the incident reported on January 4, 2024, concerning the assault on Mr. David Kobbina, a journalist from Cape FM. We categorically reject the claim that …
Read More »UBA Ghana’s Festive Season Food Bank Initiative: Sharing Love through Giving
In its annual tradition of extending goodwill to the community, UBA Ghana through the UBA Foundation once again demonstrated its commitment to humanity through the Food Bank Initiative, distributing Christmas goodie bags to the residents of Madina. The Bank shared hundreds of the goodie bags as well …
Read More »Bolt hosts a driver-led Safety Summit in Ghana in commitment to safety and community engagement
Bolt, the leading on-demand platform in Africa, has hosted a Driver-Led Safety Summit in Accra, Ghana. This event culminates the series of discussions that Bolt has had with key industry stakeholders and underscores Bolt’s commitment to foster a culture of safety, responsibility, and community engagement within the transportation …
Read More »The Bible needs amendment – Boris Kodjoe
The International actor Boris Kodjo has stated that the Bible needs amendment. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray the International actor stated that he believes in the word of God but there should be some changes. “I prescribe to a lot of things in the good Book and I think that …
Read More »Bank of Ghana releases Monetary Policy Committee 2024 timetable
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published its timetable for the 2024 year to provide certainty to the markets. The MPC meetings are to assess current economic conditions and the inflation outlook. After deliberations, the monetary policy rate decision is finalized by a vote …
Read More »Abronye goes after Mahama for accusing WASSCE students of cheating
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent allegations of widespread cheating among the recent West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) graduates. In a live video shared on social media, Abronye asserted that …
Read More »Ghana’s economy has not turned any corner – Economist sharply disagrees with Akufo-Addo
Economist, Prof John Gatsi, has disagreed with President Akufo-Addo’s assertion that the nation’s economy has turned the corner and on its way to growth. According to the Dean of the School of Business of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana’s economy has not turned any corner. “Definitely, not so,” …
Read More »We’ve a duty to ensure 2024 election is free, fair and transparent – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to ensure that the nation holds a free, fair and transparent 2024 general election. In his Christmas message to the nation, President Akufo-Addo indicated that it is incumbent on the Ghanaian people that the nation choses a new leader for the next four years. …
Read More »NDC, Suame Constituency builds capacity of youth on 24-hour economy policy
NDC, Suame Constituency builds capacity of youth on 24-hour economy policy The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Suame Constituency of Ashanti Region has held a training and sensitization workshop for the young people of the party and non-party members at Kronom in the Suame Municipality, to equip …
Read More »Priests can’t bless same-sex marriage, says Ghana’s Catholic bishops
Pope Francis has not permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex marriages, the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has said. It follows a widespread misconceptions arising from the publication of the document “Fiducia Supplicans” by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on 18 December 2023 which states that priest …
Read More »Puma Energy Ghana Make a Difference Day initiative reaches Dzorwulu Special School
Puma Energy, a leading global energy company, celebrated Make a Difference Day by making a generous donation to the Dzorwulu Special School in Accra. This initiative is part of Puma Energy’s ongoing commitment to ‘energizing communities by making a positive impact in the lives of the communities they operate. …
Read More »UBA Ghana Breaks Ground for New Head Office Building
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana on Friday, December 15, 2023 cut sod for its new state-of-the-art head office building project located at West Cantonments in Accra. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including government officials, customers of the bank, project consultants, architects, engineers, religious leaders and …
Read More »Akufo-Addo to BoG: You’ve distinguished yourself in efficiently stabilising cedi
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has distinguished itself in stablising the cedi despite the recent economic challenge, President Akufo-Addo has said. Speaking at an end of year cocktail in Accra on Thursday (14 December), Akufo-Addo commended the bank for ensuring a sound financial system in Ghana. “The Bank of Ghana has …
Read More »Resolve funding challenges with the training of postgraduate doctors – Akufo-Addo directs Health Minister
President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to as a matter of priority, liaise with stakeholders in the healthcare sector to find a lasting solution to the funding challenges associated with the training of post-graduate doctors in the country. He gave this directive in his address …
Read More »Qualcomm completes first year of Africa Innovation Platform and announces additional benefits
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the completion of the first year of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. The platform has provided resources and support for local universities, ten small-to-medium sized startups, and grant …
Read More »Protest erupts as traders ‘fight’ Kejetia Market managers, Sam Pyne
Protest erupts as traders ‘fight’ Kejetia Market managers, Sam Pyne A group of aggrieved petty traders and store owners at Kumasi City Market has today attacked the Management and KMA Mayor, Hon. Sam Pyne for denying them a space at the market. According to Mr. Richmond Addae the P.R.O for …
Read More »My vision is to help make Ghana the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030 – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that he envisions making the country the centre of excellence for medical care in West Africa by 2030. He, however, said the vision is beyond the construction of more hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 Project. “My vision is to help make Ghana the centre of …
Read More »Yellow Card launches the first Participating Financial Institution (PFI) on tbDEX to offer liquidity across 20 African countries
TBD, a business from Block focused on open source decentralized technologies, today unveiled a technical preview of tbDEX: an open source liquidity and trust protocol to unlock frictionless commerce and financial access globally. At its core, the tbDEX protocol facilitates the formation of mutual trust between counterparties on …
Read More »Kumawu MP supports best-grade BECE candidates
The member of parliament for Kumawu constituency Hon Ernest Yaw Anim has admonished parents to pay much attention to their school-going children to enable them to benefit from the NPP government’s free senior high school policy. He said since parents and guidance are the key stakeholders of their children …
Read More »Puma Energy Ghana Reaffirms its commitment to Road Safety at the 2023 edition of the Puma Energy Ghana Transporters Quiz
Picture: Third from the left: Zwelithini Mlotshwa, General Manager at Puma Energy Ghana, Second from the right: Mr. Godwin Tamakloe the Managing Director of RIET Transport and RIET transport contestants As a company dedicated to road safety education and awareness promoting safe driving practices, and recognizing the efforts …
Read More »FULL TEXT: John Mahama outlines detailed plans for 24-hour economy
THE MAHAMA 24-HOUR ECONOMY POLICY FOR GHANA’ SPEECH BY HE JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AT THE 9TH GHANA CEO NETWORK BUSINESS COCKTAIL Thank you, and good evening, my dear brothers and sisters, Captains of our industries, Chief Executives, Ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to have a second opportunity to join …
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