With more than 30% of the world’s mineral reserve, mining on the African continent dates back to the 15th century – currently, mining industries in Africa produce more than 60 different metals: copper, diamond, gold, gemstones, platinum, aluminium, bauxite, manganese, coal, iron ore, nickel, lead and zinc are a...
Plans to deploy security to enforce compliance The fight to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the country has been a daunting task with Ghana’s case count now around 27, 060 with about 145 persons losing their lives though some 23,044 has recovered. Government through the Ghana Health Service,...
“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” ~ Bill Gates Dear reader, welcome to a new series involving painful customer losses. The bank and customer relationship or the contract terminates by the closure of the account at the request of either party.  This can be by mutual agreement,...
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) is cautioning the staking public not to fall victim to the operations and activities of lotto fraudsters who are using different platforms and communication strategies to defraud unsuspecting Ghanaians. According to the NLA, it has come to its notice that fraudsters are using digital and...
An acrimonious relationship between mining companies and members of host communities, especially farmers over compensation for acquisition of land for mining purposes is a common feature in the country. The absence of a clearly defined legislation covering compensation for the acquisition of land for mining has created a vacuum for...
As part of its efforts to drive the digitization agenda, improve financial inclusion and customer relations, Stanbic Ghana has launched its ‘Safe and On Top’ digital campaign to further enhance customers’ experience by simplifying its processes. Citing the bank’s prior commitment to the implementation of a digital transforming program as...
I began my career at Tropical Cable and Conductor Ltd. 20 years ago, in June 2000. I had just turned 37 that year. That year was the beginning of a new millennium, and the age of technological advancements that would change our daily lives as we knew it (high...
The way we start our day tends to influence the way it turns out. Many of us may now have more time in the mornings and can create a routine that helps to keep us healthier and happier. Wake up on the right side of your bed with some...
absa Bank Ghana has rolled out a free banking service for any Ghanaian start-up business that is less than three years old. It is an industry first and a game changer expected to support young start-ups in the country to scale up. The free banking service forms part of the...
Isaac Osei, Board Chairman of Intravenous Infusion Limited (IIL), a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, has appealed to government to consider using bonds or other financial instruments to settle the National Health Insurance Scheme’s (NHIS) arrears to pharmaceutical suppliers. According to Mr. Osei, the Ghana Chamber of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers...