Mr. Stephen Osei-kissi, Head of the Greater Accra Regional Secretariat of the National Labour Commission (NLC) has advocated for Ghanaian workers to be paid a living wage during the UKGCC’s latest webinar on ‘Navigating Ghana’s Labour Laws and Regulations’. According to Mr. Osei-Kissi, the living wage considers …
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UBA Partners AfCFTA, invest $6bn to finance Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in Africa
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Monday, signed an agreement with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to invest $6billion as funding for African Small and Medium Enterprises within the next three years. A breakdown of the $6bn investment shows that a …
Read More »Most banks have signed up to use armoured bullion vans starting July 1 – ABOG
Alhaji Iddi Sumaila, President of the Association of Bullion Operators Ghana (ABOG), has disclosed that starting July 1, 2023, only armoured bullion vans will be used. According to him, no soft-skinned vehicle will be utilised to convey cash. He stated that the Association is dedicated to ensuring that all banks …
Read More »Happy Man Bitters Boss Admonishes The Youth…On His Birthday
Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey, the Chief Executive Officer of Charger Limited, a renowned beverage company producing Happy Man Bitters and other beverages, recently shared valuable advice for young individuals facing failure. Speaking at a birthday dinner held in his honor on June 23, 2023, at the La Palm …
Read More »Australian company acquires nearly 15% in Ghanaian lithium projects
Australian exploration company Moab Minerals has purchased an initial 14.64% interest in CAA Mining, a UK-incorporated company focused on lithium and gold exploration in Ghana, Africa. Through the acquisition, Moab Minerals has acquired a stake in three projects that complement its existing assets. It will expand its business as a …
Read More »Happy Man Bitters Boss Marks Milestone
The President and founder of Charger Group Limited, Dr Emmanuel Bortey Borketey has marked his birthday Anniversary. The hardworking 40 plus business man who currently returned from USA on a business errand, has shared his joy and expressed thanks to God and his clients for rallying behind all …
Read More »Puma Energy Ghana Prioritizes Quality and Service as it Opens a New Service Station at NMAI DZORN
Zwelithini Mlotshwa, the General Manager of Puma Energy Ghana serving a customer Puma Energy Ghana, a leader in the fuel industry, has opened a new service station at NMAI DZORN, a suburb of Adentan Municipality in Accra with an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service. With decades …
Read More »Revna Biosciences receives historic FDA approval for NeuMoDx™ 96 from QIAGEN, the first in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr Derrick Akpalu, Ghana-based precision medicine company Revna Biosciences (RevnaBio) has received historic approval from the Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana (FDA) to use the NeuMoDx™ 96 diagnostics platform supplied by the global biotech company QIAGEN. The registration comes in addition to FDA permissions for RevnaBio to …
Read More »Zipline and Cowtribe Join Forces to Support Veterinary Service Department in Combating Anthrax Outbreak in Northern Ghana
Zipline, the global leader in aerial logistics, and Cowtribe, a pioneer in technology, have announced their strategic collaboration to assist the Veterinary Service Department (VSD) of Ghana in responding to the recent anthrax outbreak. In the wake of the anthrax upsurge in the Upper East and Northern …
Read More »Mr. Saeed Adam Banda Opined on Ways to Improve Teacher Licensure Examination in Ghana
Mr. Saeed Adam Banda, the C.E.O and Publisher for SUCCESSLINK PUBLICATIONS, a seasoned educationist has contributed to the debate of the National Teacher Licensure Examination (NTLE) by giving some policy directives to improve the system. The government of Ghana introduced the NTLE in 2018 backed by the Education Act …
Read More »‘China is here to stay; whether we like it or not’ – Ambassador Demuyakor to Ghanaians
Amidst assertions by some Ghanaians that the Chinese have taken over the country and are gradually destroying the natural reserves, the former Ghana Ambassador to China, Anani Okuminyi Demuyakor, has squashed those claims. According to him, Ghanaians need to erase the negative perceptions they have about the Chinese as “China …
Read More »Leasing TOR to Torentco is the only viable option – Senior Staff of TOR back deal
The Senior Staff Union of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has stated that the lease of the refinery to a Group named Torentco Asset Management is the only viable option for the refinery at this point. According to them, successive governments have failed to put up measures to bring the refinery …
Read More »COP28 UAE President-Designate visits award-winning Kenyan fintech leader M-KOPA on the sidelines of Africa Energy Forum
Minister also meets with former Global High Schools category winner and CEO of Mazi Mobility Supported by the UAE’s pioneering award, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, M-KOPA is on track to reach 4 million underbanked consumers in sub-Saharan Africa by this year Nairobi, Kenya, June 21, 2023: During a visit to …
Read More »UBA Ghana Organizes Second Quarter Jogging To Bond
The ‘Summer Body Edition’ of UBA Ghana’s Jogging to Bond event was held on Saturday at the Laboma Beach in Accra. Staff members began the day with a jog along the beach, enjoying the refreshing atmosphere and scenic views. Following the jogging session, there was an intensive …
Read More »Franklin Cudjoe jabs Akufo-Addo for describing credit ratings agencies as ‘reckless’
President and Founder of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has taken a swipe at President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his description of international credit ratings agencies as ‘reckless’. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo criticised the ratings agencies for their “reckless” downgrades of African economies during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He noted that these downgrades …
Read More »Tema Oil Refinery top trends as citizens fume over ‘shady’ sale
The Tema Oil Refinery has been reported to be leased to a group called Torentco Asset Management (TAM) for 6 years at $22 million. The group is allowed to refine up to 8 million barrels of oil a year by paying $1 million every year as rent. However, social media users have …
Read More »6 things about the SA billionaire who has overtaken Dangote as Africa’s richest man
For over a decade, Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has maintained the top spot as Africa’s richest man. However, the Nigerian business mogul has lost the top spot to South Africa’s Johann Rupert, according to Forbes’ real-time estimates of their net worth. With a current real-time net worth of $10.8 billion, …
Read More »Star Beer recognized globally as the Best Quality Beer for 5th time
Source: Guinness Ghana Guinness Ghana’s great-tasting, quality beer – Star Beer, has marked yet another remarkable milestone by securing the prestigious Gold Award at the renowned Monde Selection Quality Awards for the fifth time. This is the first Ghanaian Beer to have ever achieved such a feat and …
Read More »Edern Security Becomes First Ghanaian Security Company To Receive ISO Certifications
A leading private security firm, Edern Security Services Limited, has made history by becoming the first Ghanaian security firm to attain two of the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Management System for Private Security Operations Certifications. Edern Security Services Limited attained both the ISO 9001 and ISO …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Ofori-Atta updates Ghanaians on IMF deal, economy
The Minter of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, would be updating Ghanaians on the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme. The Executive Board of the IMF unanimously approved the $3 billion bailout for Ghana at a meeting on Wednesday [May 17, 2023] in Washington. $600 million out of the $3 billion loan was …
Read More »Hepatitis B: Traditional herbal medicines are not an alternative for a cure
Being diagnosed with Hepatitis B is like a death sentence, says Anthony Holmes, a 30-year-old businessman. Anthony had to leave his business when he fell seriously ill and was diagnosed initially with an autoimmune disease. A few months passed and Anthony still did not feel well. One day, he decided …
Read More »V/R: Two girls’ dormitories, kitchen of KETABUSCO hit by floods
The headmistress of the Keta Business College (KETABUSCO), Matilda Dzotefe, has appealed to government to do a proper assessment of the school and put in place measures to avoid future incidents of flooding. The appeal by the headmistress comes on the back of the recent floods that have hit the …
Read More »Vegetables that are good for people with heart problems
Disease prevention and cardiovascular health are two difficulties that affect a sizable percentage of the world’s population, and both can be helped by eating more vegetables. It has been reported that certain vegetables can help in the fight against heart disease, and I will inform you about these veggies according …
Read More »How to take care of the vagina
The female organ is a remarkable part of the female reproductive system, designed to be self-cleansing and self-regulating. However, like any other part of the body, it requires some care to maintain optimal health. Understanding how to take care of the female organ can help promote a balanced and comfortable …
Read More »List Of Deadly Diseases Around The World
The term “deadly diseases” typically refers to illnesses or conditions that have the potential to cause severe harm or death. These diseases often have high mortality rates or can lead to serious complications if left untreated or if treatment is unsuccessful. According to medicalnewstoday, we discovered some of those diseases …
Read More »Puma Energy Partners with the University of Ghana to Roll out Graduate Trainee Programme
Tenth from the left, Ing. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann,Dean of the School of Engineering Sciences and Founding Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana with members of the faculty of the School of Engineering Sciences and Seventh from the right, Mr Zwelithini Mlotshwa, General Manager, …
Read More »Bank of Ghana releases list of unlicensed loan entities in Ghana
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released a list of 97 unlicensed financial entities offering loan services through mobile apps to Ghanaians. In a release sighted by GhanaWeb, the BoG warned Ghanaians not to engage in business with these entities because of the risk of their information being stolen and used for criminal …
Read More »DJ Mensah Drops 3 Top Mixes On Apple Music (listen)
Award-winning Ghanaian disc jockey, DJ Mensah, has released three new mixes – containly perfectly selected songs – on Apple Music. DJ Mensah whose real name is Michael Mensah Ayenu, dropped his Afro Beats Hitz Volume 1, Afro Beats Hitz Volume 2, and Afro Beats Hitz Volume 3 on …
Read More »Stolen cars worth $650,000 en route to Ghana recovered by Canadian Police
Police in the Canadian city of Mississauga have recovered eight stolen vehicles intended to be shipped to Ghana. According to a report by Insauga.com, detectives from the Regional Municipality of Peel executed a search warrant on Friday, June 9, 2023, leading to the recovery of the eight vehicles at a …
Read More »NSS releases postings of 12,295 nurses
Management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has released postings of a total of 12,295 nurses. The NSS released the postings on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The postings cover personnel who enrolled to undertake their one-year mandatory national service at various accredited health facilities across the country for the 2023/2024 …
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