Expected credit losses Keeping employees safe Cybersecurity issues, etc. Banks should brace for substantial credit losses, increased cybersecurity challenges and increased cost in keeping employees safe as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc on all sectors of the economy, a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has said. The report,...
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Exim Bank, Lawrence Agyinsam, has said all efforts must be put into ensuring that consumption of locally manufactured goods becomes the norm post COVID-19. According to him, local producers have guaranteed the survival of Ghanaians as the world has partially closed its borders -...
The Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB), as part of its GH¢10million COVID-19 interventions support programme committed toward emergency relief for the fight against the novel Coronavirus pandemic, has donated some food items and PPE to the vulnerable and some healthcare institutions in the country. The Association, which is made up...
…Minority pushes for temporary suspension Freight Forwarders in the Western Region capital of Takoradi have expressed their displeasure about lingering challenges with the new Integrated Customs UNIPASS Management Systems (ICUMS), otherwise known as UNIPASS, at the Takoradi Port. The Freighters on Thursday May 7 picketed at the Customs Office of the...
This Africa Month, DStv and GOtv have announced the launch of The Africa We See campaign, a heart-warming celebration of the excellence and power of Africa, its people and the rich stories that come from the continent. Now more than ever, Africans are shaping and owning their own narrative through...
Ghana’s number one urban radio station YFM, has introduced a new segment called the Y Leaderboard Series to the ‘Myd Morning Radio Show’. The ‘Y Leaderboard Series’ is a segment with the objective to develop the youth and provide inspiration to listeners by hosting leaders and achievers in various industries...
MSM Inc., publishers of My Story Magazine, Africa’s one stop platform for entrepreneurial resource has released its sixth edition. The magazine features relevant resources on business and entrepreneurship for entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders among others. This edition aims at providing entrepreneurs with tips on dealing with the challenges of running...
The Ghana Standards Authority has granted certification to another innovative movable handwashing machine produced by Magnifico Limited in a bid to ease the washing of hands mid the outbreak of COVID-19. The solar powered machine, named Sun Sink, offer users the opportunity to get soap and wash their hands under...
The Bosomtwe Rural Bank Limited at Kuntanase in the Bosomtwe district of Ashanti Region has presented Personal Protective Equipment, PPE and disinfectants to four institutions in its operational territories. The beneficiary institutions include Kuntanase District Hospital, Bosomtwe District Police Command, Asokwa Police Divisional Command and Suame Police Divisional Command. The donated items...
The Amantin and Kasei Community Bank Limited, headquartered at Amantin in the Bono East Region, has supported the national fight against spread of coronavirus in the country by donating assorted items to deprived health facilities in its catchment area. The items donated by the bank are ten Veronica buckets, ten...