the Member of Parliament for Techiman North and Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Lawyer Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has donated one month of her salary to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares. Her generous pledge was made during the official launch of the Mahama Cares initiative …
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Investment experts urge Ghanaian start-ups to prioritise the sustainability of their businesses over fundraising
A panel of investment experts comprising Barri Youri, Senior Manager, Financial Advisory at professional service advisory firm, Deloitte Ghana; Saqib Nazir, Chief Executive Officer of Mojo Payments and David Tetteh, Senior Consultant at the Ghana Investment Support Programme (GHISP), have urged start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking …
Read More »Dettol Original Soap Honored as Best Antibacterial Product at GBIA 2025
Dettol Original Soap, Ghana’s trusted antibacterial bar soap, has been recognized as the Best Antibacterial Product at the 2025 Ghana Business and Innovation Awards (GBIA). This accolade distinguishes the brand’s proven commitment to promoting hygiene and well-being across Ghana. Designed for everyday use, Dettol Original Soap is dermatologically tested …
Read More »THREE SUSPECTED GOLD SMUGGLERS ARRESTED BY GOLDBOD SECURITY TASKFORCE, REMANDED INTO CUSTODY BY CIRCUIT COURT
Three (3) suspected gold smugglers have been arrested by the GoldBod security taskforce. The three suspects — Goutam Katriya, 35, Miraj Sarvaych, 22, Manash Damani, 42, are Indian nationals who are in the business of trading gold in Kumasi and Accra for Unique MM, a company allegedly owned by one …
Read More »Mortein Reinforces Commitment to Malaria Elimination on World Malaria Day 2025
In commemoration of World Malaria Day 2025, Mortein, a leading mosquito spray brand from Reckitt Ghana, intensified its commitment to combating malaria in Ghana through a series of initiatives aimed at raising awareness, preventive solutions, and strategic partnerships. The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (2022) reported a significant …
Read More »Ghana International Book Fair: An educationist advocate to cultivate reading habits.
Saeed Adam Banda (PhD), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), an educationist and publisher for SuccessLink publications, has urged Ghanaians, especially learners and facilitators to cultivate the habit of reading to promote literacy in Ghana. He reaffirmed the importance of education as a driving tool for economic growth and social …
Read More »UNUASCO Enterprise Limited donates 30 mattresses to support Bono East Firefighters
The Bono East Regional Fire Command has received a generous donation of 30 mattresses valued at GH₵13,500.00 from UNUASCO Enterprise Limited. The donation aims to ease the burden on firefighting officers who work night shifts across the region. The donation was made on behalf of the Managing Director of UNUASCO …
Read More »Techiman North DCE pledges revival of Krobo ICT center to enhance learners’ opportunities
The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Techiman North, Hon. Adom Kwabena Johnson, has promised to provide equal opportunities to all learners in Krobo and the entire Techiman North district to enhance their Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge. Hon. Adom Johnshon made this assertion during a courtesy visit to the …
Read More »Hon. Adom Johnson strengthens ties with Techiman Traditional Council
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Techiman North, Hon. Adom Kwabena Johnson, has paid a courtesy call on the Techiman Traditional Council. The visit, which took place on Thursday, April 24, 2025, formed part of Hon. Adom Johnson’s familiarization tour to key traditional authorities within the district. The purpose was …
Read More »Strengthening Public Sector Governance: The Case for Embedding Risk Management in Ghana’s State Institutions
By Kenneth Owusu Asante Amponsah, Chief Risk Officer of UBA Ghana Ghana’s public sector is central to national development. It delivers essential services, drives major infrastructure projects, and oversees vast fiscal responsibilities. Yet, year after year, reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee highlight recurring issues: …
Read More »Gomoa East MCE Pledges to Create Jobs for All, Regardless of Certificates
In a resounding declaration, Hon. Naana Ackom Margaret, the trailblazing Municipal Chief Executive of Gomoa East, has assured the youth within her jurisdiction that she will tirelessly work to create employment opportunities for both certificated and uncertificated individuals. This promise was made during her official assumption of office, flanked by …
Read More »Ghana Bar Association President, Efua Ghartey, raises possibility for Public Hearing in hearing on Petition to Remove Chief Justice
Efua Ghartey The President of the Ghana Bar Association, Mrs Efua Ghartey has raised the possibility for a public hearing in the hearing of the Petition to Remove the Chief Justice. She said this at the Mid Year Review Conference of the Ghana Bar Association at Accra on April …
Read More »Efua Ghartey, President of Ghana Bar Association given Standing Ovation by Lawyers
Efua Ghartey At the La Beach Hotel, Accra, members of the Ghana Bar Association attending the Mid Year Conference on April 26th 2025, have given the President of the Association, Mrs Efua Ghartey a standing ovation. This was after she delivered her speech which touched on members of the …
Read More »Klicks Africa Foundation Builds A House For Orphaned Girls With Special Needs
Klicks Africa Foundation, a center for children with autism builds a house for 3 orphaned girls with special needs at Esiam in the Central Region. “The House That Love Built: Three Special Needs Girls, One Mother’s Spirit, and a Nation’s Heart” Beyond the noise of daily survival …
Read More »Fintech adoption in Africa and why Africa is a focal point for Crypto Payment APIs
By Isaac Mensah Africa is rapidly becoming a global hub for fintech innovation, with an increasing number of businesses adopting digital payment solutions that go beyond traditional banking systems. Central to this transformation are Payment APIs, particularly those focused on cryptocurrencies, which have emerged as a powerful tool for …
Read More »How Payment APIs are Transforming Business Expansion in Africa and Beyond
By Solomon Nkansah A new wave of digital infrastructure is reshaping commerce across Africa and other emerging markets. Payment Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), are software tools that automate and secure online transactions, enabling businesses of all sizes to overcome fragmented banking systems, offering faster, cost-effective, and borderless transaction experiences. …
Read More »Hollard Ghana partners Porials Pitch to insure young entrepreneurs
Hollard Ghana, a leading insurance company, has partnered with Porials Pitch to provide insurance cover for over 150 vendors and organisers at a youth vendor fair held over the weekend. The collaboration, which took place at the second edition of the Porials Pitch Fair, was aimed at empowering …
Read More »Gomoa East Set to Become Tourism Hub Under MCE Margaret Naana Ackom’s Leadership
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Gomoa East, Hon. Naana Ackom Margaret, has boldly declared her vision to transform the district into a major tourism destination. Speaking to awakenewsroom.com on her first official day at work, Hon. Ackom expressed her determination to make Gomoa East a hub for tourism, drawing …
Read More »Trailblazing Women Unite: BH Foundation Co-hosting Inaugural LinkedIn Women’s Connect Conference
A number of trailblazing Ghanaian women from different professional backgrounds are set to unite in Accra. BH Foundation is partnering with the Alliance for Women Economic Development (AWED) International and multiple award-winning Ghanaian digital marketer and humanitarian expert, Jannice Tagoe, in organizing the maiden edition of the LinkedIn …
Read More »FIC freezes bank accounts of Chairman Wontumi, Akonta Mining
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen the accounts of Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi, the owner of Akonta Mining and Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), GhanaWeb has learnt. Information available to GhanaWeb indicates that all bank accounts associated with the embattled mining firm, Akonta Mining, have …
Read More »Vinícius Jr. faces up to 2-year suspension over ownership of multiple clubs
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Jr. could face a suspension of up to two years as FIFA investigates allegations of his involvement in the ownership of multiple football clubs. The investigation centers on a potential breach of FIFA’s rules regarding conflicts of interest, and, according to reports from Marca, …
Read More »The late Pope was a nightclub bouncer – Manasseh Azure expresses shock
Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has shared details of one of the most unassuming things the late Pope Francis did before becoming the head of the Catholic Church. According to him, Pope Francis had an unexpected past as a nightclub bouncer. On April 21, 2025, in a Facebook post, Manasseh explained …
Read More »Ghanaian Teacher Portia Dzifa Dzilah Wins Prestigious 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award
Portia Dzifa Dzilah Ghanaian teacher Portia Dzifa Dzilah from Pakro Anglican Basic School, has made history as the first-ever Ghanaian regional winner of the 2025 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards organised by Cambridge University Press and Assessment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Selected by the judges for her incredible dedication to the young …
Read More »Offinso North MP Fulfils Promise to Constituents
The 2025 edition of the annual Anidaso Easter Gala for the people of Offinso North Constituency in the Ashanti region was classic and historic. Unlike last year when the event took place on the rough Lions Park at Akumadan,this year’s Easter soccer festival happened on the Akumadan Lions …
Read More »ECG Under Fire: NDC’s Commander 1 Demands Swift Action on Power Outages In The Country
The Central Regional Deputy Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Mensah Abakah, also known as Commander 1, has expressed deep concern over the recent persistent power outages plaguing the country. Commander make the pronouncement during a recent community clean-up exercise led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Ms. Margaret …
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