The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) is making great strides in promoting the National Girls-In-ICT (GIICT) Programme in the Ashanti Region. Led by Naa Korkoi Essah, the Ministry’s Head of Public Relations, they’ve been engaging with various media outlets in Kumasi to raise awareness about the program’s benefits. The Girls-In-ICT Programme, themed “Leadership,”…
Eighteen women farmers participating in various CARE International Ghana projects, including the Cargill funded “Promoting a Sustainable and Food Secured World Project III” (PROSPER III), the “Cocoa Sustainability Initiative” project (CSI) and the USAID “Agricultural Governance, Resilience and Economic Empowerment” (AGREE) activity were honored during this year’s Farmers’ Day celebrations. The women, drawn from…
A GIZ staff presenting one of the tablets to GCYE By Desmond Tinana The German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) has made a generous donation of tablets to the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) as part of its support programme for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The donation aims to enhance digital…
Together with the Government of Ghana, Africa Oil Week (“AOW”) and the Africa Prosperity Network are thrilled to announce that the 2025 event will be held in Accra from September 15th to 18th at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel. This momentous relocation from South Africa to Ghana highlights Ghana’s central role in the global energy…
A United State of America-based university teacher, Dr. Olatunde Olusesi, has launched a zero-interest loan scheme for petty business owners. The scheme, which was launched on Monday at Itoku Market in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is part of Dr. Olusesi’s Ferefayo Empowerment Programme. The initiator, who turned 60 on the launch date, explained that…
On Friday, November 8, Kotoka International Airport in Accra welcomed Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, operated by Ethiopian Airlines. The arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft was celebrated with a traditional water salute, underscoring the airline’s continued dedication to the Ghanaian market. Flying in from Addis Ababa, the A350-1000 touched down at 11:45 a.m. local time, carrying…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all financial institutions in the country, including commercial banks and All Enhanced Payment Service Providers to halt Remittance Termination Partnership with global remittance giant Taptap Send. This was captured in letter to all banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers and Enhanced Payment Service Providers, as well as the Ghana…
According to WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, the council owes invigilators, supervisors, and script checkers over GH₵4 million. Speaking to JoyNews, Mr Kapi stated that the government has only paid one-third of WAEC’s 2024 budget of GH₵186 million, leaving unpaid arrears of GH₵40.4 million from previous years. He expressed concern that if these…
This Halloween, Ghana experienced a thrilling blend of elegance and mystique as Tequila Don Julio 1942 made its grand debut through Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, with an unforgettable Halloween Ball hosted at the Ace Nightclub. https://youtu.be/5vz1JomymIQ?si=t1cz6rVXsrGzYBpr The event was more than just a launch; it was a fully immersive experience that highlighted the spirit and…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, CME, Mr. Wale Edun, has said that Nigeria’s economy is now at a new threshold to attract investments. Speaking yesterday while welcoming the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who assumed office at the ministry, in Abuja, Edun said that the two reforms (removal…
Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced its unaudited interim result for the nine months period ended 30th September 2024, Q3’24 recording turnover of N103.8 billion, up by 46% from N71.2 billion recorded in the corresponding period in 2023, Q3’23. The company recorded a gross profit of N42.9 billion for Q3’24, which is 88% increase over N22.8 billion…
Bernard Owusu-Ansah Bernard Owusu-Ansah, a Manager with KPMG Ghana’s Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) unit, has urged Ghanaian businesses to first align their organisational vision with their strategy to effectively mitigate Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) risks in their businesses. Mr. Owusu-Ansah made this call while speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) webinar…
Sherif Ghali By Desmond Tinana CEO and founder of the Ghana’s Youth Entrepreneurship, Sherif Ghali, has revealed plans to expand its reach and reach across through an inspiring message he shared for all young visionaries, innovators, and change-makers across the continent on Africa youth day which is often celebrated on the 1st of October…
In line with its overarching transformative Extrapreneurship model, the Sahara Group Foundation, the social impact vehicle of energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, has officially flagged off its Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiative aimed at giving wings to the aspirations of African entrepreneurs. Speaking at the unveiling of MADAA, which attracted stakeholders from corporate businesses,…
Ene Susan Ajonye is Assistant Chief Research Scientist at the Nigeria Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and Graduate Research Assistant, Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC), North Dakota, USA. Ajonye, in this interview with DANIEL ADELEYE shares interesting insights on how commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education can change the socioeconomic…
The former Group Chief Executive Officer Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who died alongside his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizi on February 9 this year in a helicopter accident in the United States of America is being honoured at the ongoing Art X Lagos. Founder ART X, Lagos, Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, said the fair dedicated…
