BUSINESS

FLASHBACK: How Ghana’s central bank was formed in the 1950s

Across the world, central banks play key roles in developing policies, regulation, and the management of a country’s finances, assets and other related securities. For Ghana, what many know as the Bank of Ghana did not only start from the idea of being a Central Bank in the 1950s. According to a …

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UPSA student videoed whipping two others mercilessly dismissed

The female student of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), who was captured in viral videos bullying two other students with canes, has been dismissed from the school. The dismissed student, Mabel Teye-Nomo, is said to have gone on the rampage over claims that the other students had gossiped …

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MoH denies reports of plans to halt Zipline delivery service

The Ministry of Health has denied claims that it has plans to halt Zipline drone delivery services. The denial comes on the back of reports in some sections of the media that the Helth Minister, Kweku Agyemang-Manu during a meeting with management of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Tuesday, …

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Twitter removes ‘legacy’ verified blue ticks

Twitter on Thursday said goodbye to its ‘legacy’ blue ticks following Elon Musk‘s controversial decision to switch up the platform’s verification system. As of Thursday evening, our correspondent observed that ‘legacy’ verified accounts had their blue tick removed by Twitter. The development has affected several individuals including journalists as Twitter …

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WATCH: Was Mahama booed at Dome-Kwabenya?

Social media users are saying that former President John Dramani Mahama was hooted at during his campaign tour for the presidential primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Dome-Kwabenya. The claims were made after a video of Mahama at a meeting with NDC members in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency went viral. The said video, …

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$2.5 million for TOR gone missing – NAPO

The Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has revealed that crude condensation of about $2.5m allocated to the Tema Oil Refinery is reportedly missing. The minister, widely known as NAPO, is reported by the Graphic on April 20, 2023, to have said that the fund was part of a business opportunity …

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GPRTU Slated 11th May, As Regional Elections

The Greater Accra Ghana Private Road Transport Union, has slated 11th May, as their regional election to elect their new executive into office. Speaking with the communications director of the GPRTU, Alhaji Abass Imoro, said all is set to conduct the regional election on May this year has been slated. …

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See list of 95 suspected stolen luxury cars frozen by EOCO

  The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has announced that some ninety-five (95) luxury cars have been frozen by its Executive Director. These cars which are in the possession of some individuals and car dealerships are to be brought to the offices of EOCO no later than May 3, …

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University senior staff to declare nationwide strike

The Senior Staff Association of the Universities of Ghana has hinted it will declare a nationwide strike on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in support of the local chapter of the Senior Staff Association of the Universities of Ghana at the University of Cape Coast over their condition of service. National …

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GES interdicts Fijai SHS headmaster over illegal fees

The Ghana Education Service(GES) has interdicted Mr. Kenneth Agbomodze, Headmaster of Fijai Senior High School with immediate effect over alleged illegal fees collection in the school. This was contained in a statement issued by the GES on Tuesday, April 18. He has been asked to hand over the administration of …

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NCA to deactivate unregistered SIM cards today

All unregistered SIM cards would be deleted from the database of telecommunication operators today April 17. This action follows a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA). The NCA ordered the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications to ensure that all SIM cards, which have not been re-registered with Ghana cards, in …

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PHOTOS: Okuapeman SHS begs for support after thieves break into ICT lab

Management of the Okuapeman Senior High School located in the Akuapem North Municipality is appealing to the government, corporate organizations, NGOs and philanthropists to assist the school to replace stolen computers of visually impaired students of the school. About 10 desktop computers, 4 laptop computers and a sound system which …

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Natural Ways To Care For Mouth Odour

Mouth odor, also known as halitosis, can be caused by various factors, including poor oral hygiene, certain foods, and underlying health conditions. Here are some natural ways to care for mouth odor as revealed by Healthline. Clean Your Tongue Bacteria can also accumulate on the tongue and contribute to mouth …

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Watch the detailed processes through which money is printed

The processes through which money is printed may be knowledge to only a selected few, such as the actual printers of money themselves, and perhaps, other curious minds who have taken the pain to find out about it. Otherwise, it is said that people with criminal intentions may be the …

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Over 100 Buruli ulcer recorded in Upper Manya Krobo, patients dying

One hundred and ten (110) Buruli ulcer and 40 yaws cases have been recorded in the Upper Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region since 2017 to 2022, according to the District Health Directorate. Buruli ulcer Lymphatic Filariases, Onchocerciasis, trachoma, Leprosi, Yaws among others are Neglected Tropical diseases (NTDs) that …

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Foods men should reduce in order to promote prostate health

Prostate health is crucial for men’s overall well-being, and diet plays an essential role in maintaining prostate health. Here are some foods that men may need to reduce or avoid in order to promote prostate health, according to Healthline. Red Meat Consumption of red meat, particularly processed and charred meats, has …

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NPA increases Fuel Marking Margin from 4 to 9 pesewas on all products

John Abdulai Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu has revealed that Fuel Marking Margin (FMM) has been increased as at April 14, 2023. In an April 14 post on his official Facebook timeline, he wrote: “The National Petroleum Authority has just increaesd the Fuel Marking Margin by a whopping 125%. “Expect …

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