Dr. Josephine Akpalu, at the Endocrinology Unit, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has indicated that high blood pressure and kidney failure issues among young ones in the country are on the rise due to lifestyle related issues. Speaking on episode nine of Vodafone Healthline, she explained that putting on extra fats can...
Thoughts of a Nima Boy with Inusah Mohammed When I was growing up, I read haphazardly. No plan, no specialty, no exclusivity. Nothing. Just consuming words from anywhere readily accessible. I began to be selective and specialise after I was introduced to active reading.  The first book that ushered me onto...
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has launched a comprehensive social care plan for its members that seek to offer financial support to members when the unexpected life events happen. The launch of the product took place at the institute’s maiden annual general meeting which is in pursuant to...
Beverage giant, Kasapreko Company Limited, has donated 450 Packs of Awake Mineral Water and assorted drinks produced by the company to doctors and nurses of University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) and Ghana Infectious Disease Centre, Ga East Municipal Hospital. The donations were made in the spirit of Valentine’s Day...
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of the Ministry of Communications has received multiple reports of recruitment-related scams targetting the public, and specifically the youth, through the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) enlistment programme. Several high-ranking officials, including Members of Parliament, are being impersonated on various Internet platforms to perpetrate the...
Analysis done by the B&FT shows that within the last decade (2011-2020) unstable inflation rates have washed a chunk of, if not all, the minimum wage earned by average low-income earners in the country. Data gathered from the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations and Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicate...
The contractor working on the 2nd phase of the Kejetia Market redevelopment project insists it will meet the contractual timelines set for the project; this is on the premise that the remaining part of the site has been secured for work to progress. A source from the company working on...
“The world must not short-change Africa on access to vaccines” The president of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has called for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines for Africans; and said debt relief will help African economies recover faster and better from the pandemic. Speaking on 8 February...
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) recognized Ericsson for its innovative contribution to combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, GBA members have utilized their expertise, resources and dedicated employees to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “What’s amazing about Ericsson’s story is how they mobilized their highly-skilled workforce to share their technical expertise...
(Obviously, you have to read this title with a stammer) The insults we take from the poachers I recently watched a video clip on YouTube. It was one of those American late-night shows. A talented lady was on—a good comedic writer. She was there to promote her sitcom. So naturally, she...