The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) for Ghana’s 2024 presidential and Parliamentary elections has been inaugurated. The EPG comprises of personnel of Ghana’s security agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, and the Clergy. Members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), led by the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, today 4th July 2024,…
Source: UBA Ghana United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd. has launched Braille versions of its account opening, deposit and withdrawal forms to enhance financial inclusion for the visually impaired and enable them to access banking services independently. This industry-first innovation marks a significant step towards improving the inclusivity and accessibility of banking services…
Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh Source: Africa Publicity Following the appointment of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Energy, as running mate to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the December 7, 2024 Presidential election, questions are now being asked about who will be appointed as Ghana’s next minister of Energy. The question on…
Minister of Information of Ghana, Fatimatu Abubakar
John Ngari By John Ngari, Director, Africa MNOs at Onafriq The potential for mobile money and digital payments to drive financial inclusion is immense. We can see this potential being unlocked on the African continent as it accounts for 70% of the world’s $1 trillion mobile money value and registered a 12% growth in mobile money accounts to 1.75…
President of Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association, Ebow Botwe Plastic manufacturers in Ghana have announced their plans to protest this month over a new excise tax introduced by the Ghanaian government. According to the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Associstion, the protest will take place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The Association said the protest is against the…
Over 1,025 cylinders deployed to six local communities Blue Ocean LPG Bottling Plant has partnered with Puma Energy Ghana, a leading oil marketing company to support the government of Ghanas clean cooking initiative and the safe transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by distributing more than 1,025 cylinders to six local communities as part…
Efua Ghartey Efua Ghartey, a distinguished Ghanaian lawyer and wife of former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has officially filed her candidacy for the Presidency of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). Madam Ghartey, a seasoned lawyer with an exemplary career, began her legal career as a Legal Aid Officer at the Legal…
The Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has urged cement manufacturers to join the Trade Ministry’s efforts towards ensuring transparency in the pricing of their products. According to Prof Dodoo who doubles as the Chairman of the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee, a legislative instrument to regulate the pricing will not be out of place….
Florence Wathoni Anyansi Source: Africa Publicity Suspected hackers have allegedly transferred about N500,000 from the Zenith Bank account of Jennifer Anyansi, the mother of popular fashion entrepreneur, Florence Wathoni Anyansi. Wathoni Anyansi made the allegations to her one million followers on Instagram. She wrote with a crying emoji, “Hackers successfully hacked my mom’s Zenith account…
The Chamber for Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected a rise in fuel prices in the first pricing window of July 2024. Indications are that the retail price of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is expected to increase at the pumps across the country. The price increases, according to COPEC, are primarily due to…
Lands Minister, Samuel A. Jinapor The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana has called for calm and restraint amidst escalating tensions involving Adamus Resources Limited, a mining company operating in the Western Region of Ghana. The appeal follows recent disputes over the company’s management, particularly concerning the interim Management Committee (IMC) established by…
The Bolt Accelerator Program Ghana concluded its journey, culminating in a prestigious Award Ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel on 25th June 2024. Launched in collaboration with The Nest Innovation Technology Park, this program empowered a dynamic group of Ghanaian entrepreneurs to transform their bold ideas linked to sustainable transport to life. Launched in…
Nick Imudia A former CEO of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Konga, Nick Imudia, has reportedly committed suicide after instructing his brother on how to distribute his wealth among his family members. Imudia, Africa Publicity understands, committed suicide by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State, Nigeria, on Tuesday evening,…
The report being launched Latest Ghana Human Development Report 2023 (GNHDR) reveals that Ghana’s workforce is grappling with meaningful employment opportunities. Despite high economic growth over the past decade, the informal sector accounts for 75% of the workforce, and youth unemployment and underemployment remain a major challenge. The findings from the report released by the…
Latest Ghana Human Development Report 2023 (GNHDR) reveals that Ghana’s workforce is grappling with meaningful employment opportunities. Despite high economic growth over the past decade, the informal sector accounts for 75% of the workforce, and youth unemployment and underemployment remain a major challenge. The findings from the report released by the United Nations…
