Mr. Michael Addotey Addo, the Deputy Director General, Finance & Administration, of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has called on employers to pay the pension contributions of their workers in line with Act 766, the National Pensions Act, 2008 to enhance industrial harmony in Ghana. According to him “we have realised…
Rema on stage with Selena Gomez to receive his MTV Video Music Award Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Rema, has become the second African Artiste in history to win an MTV Video Music Award (VMA). Previously in 2021, Nigerian singer, Wizkid also won an MTV VMA. Rema’s chart-topping song, ‘Calm Down’ featuring Selena Gomez, was announced…
Hantec, the trailblazing leader in the trading world, is expanding its global footprint through active participation in prominent trading events worldwide. Operating through three distinct brands – Hantec Financial, Hantec Markets, and Gaitame Finest – the company’s involvement in these events is set to create vital connections between traders, investors, and other industry professionals, showcasing…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has been named as the Best SME Bank 2023 by the Ghana Credit Excellence Awards. The Awards aim to recognize and celebrate the top-performing banks, non-bank financial institutions, and individuals across various categories within Ghana’s banking and non-banking financial industry. Chris Ofikulu, the Managing Director of UBA Ghana…
By Ololade Odunsi, Talent Acquisition Lead at Founders Factory Africa After years of growth, the global technology sector entered a downturn in the second half of 2022, thanks to a combination of inflation, rising interest rates, and faltering supply chains. As a result, companies that just months before hadn’t been able to hire…
GCB Bank PLC, one of Ghana’s largest and leading banks, partnered UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce for the organisation of a golf tournament at the Achimota Golf Club, as part of its 70th Anniversary celebrations. Established in 1953 as the Bank of Gold Coast to provide banking services to Ghanaians, GCB Bank PLC, at 70…
Abu Zein The Deputy Commissioner for the African Region of International Human Rights Commission Africa (IHRC) Amb. Dr. Abu Zein, the Director General- Dr Chief Nathaniel Nsarko, Deputy Director General and the entire leadership of IHRC Africa extends our heartfelt condolences to the entire people of Morocco in the wake of the devastating earthquake that…
Some Ghana’s finest celebrities and media personalities converged under one roof on Monday, 11 September 2023, to celebrate the official outdooring of Charger Company Limited’s latest product, Black Legend. Veteran actor, Akrobeto, actress Nikki Samonas, comedian DKB, ace sports journalist and president of the Africa Armwrestling Federation were but a few of many celebrities…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, describing where the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and where innovation and investment can fuel progress, particularly in the fight against the global epidemic of maternal and child mortality. Co-authored by…
The Senior Dance Company of Vivies Dance and Theatre Academy (VDTA) will be holding “Addiction”, an electrifying dance theatre show this September. Addiction is thought-provoking performance which seeks to shed light on the entangling lifestyles that have a negative impact on individuals in the Ghanaian society, both physically and mentally. The dance theatre piece…
Empowerment Care Foundation, the Social Responsibility Wing of Empowerment Worship Centre (EWC) under the leadership of its Global lead Pastor Gideon Danso has extended invaluable free medical and educational supplies to over 12,000 members of various communities in Accra at LIFE CHECK 2023. LIFE CHECK aligns seamlessly with the Empowerment Worship Centers mission to create…
Ghanaian singer, Amerado, has released his viral TikTok song, ‘Kwaku Ananse’. The full song, which was released a few days ago after so much anticipation from music fans, is set to infectious rhythm of Afrobeat. In ‘Kwaku Ananse’, Amerado tells the story of overcoming adversity, echoing the unpredictable nature of humans and the everyday…
Sly Collins Obiba Sly Collins, a seasoned Ghanaian highlife musician who has worked with a lot of artistes, has officially released a new song titled: “Let’s Come Together” to please his fans on both the domestic and foreign markets. A possible chart-topper and exhilarating song, “Let’s Come Together” was produced by Obiba and Abochi, and…
Africa possesses tremendous economic potential, but industrialization remains at incipient stages across much of the continent. The new development program launched aims to catalyze Africa’s industrial sector through coordinated strategies focused on expanding manufacturing capabilities, improving competitiveness, deepening regional integration and fostering advanced skills development. A priority is building out agro-industrial value chains to…
Abu Zein In a momentous event held during the 15th Holy Convocation Honorary Doctorate Award ceremony, His Excellency Abu Zein, Deputy Chairman of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), was honored with two prestigious honorary doctorate degrees. The international community, deeply moved by Ambassador Zein’s remarkable contributions to society, bestowed these accolades upon him in…
Africa faces numerous healthcare challenges including high maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, infectious diseases, and rising non-communicable diseases. While quality clinical services are crucial, a broader approach focused on health education and awareness is imperative to enable sustainable, equitable progress. Implementing comprehensive health education programs integrated across a new proactive healthcare system would empower…
