OmniBSIC Bank Ghana continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices by partnering with the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At a ceremony to mark the 'Joint Safety and Environment Week', organized by the Ghana Airports Company Limited at...
The delay in releasing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has thrown nearly half a million students into uncertainty, exposing deep-seated problems in our educational sector. When broken scanners and unpaid bills can hold an entire generation's future hostage, we must question the robustness of our...
The ongoing cholera outbreak is a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of systemic failures in public health and sanitation. Multiple lives – already in the double digits – have been lost, and nearly 800 suspected cases have been recorded as of December 7, with daily infections exceeding 60....
…elevating Banking Experience GCB Bank Plc, Ghana’s largest commercial Bank, has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to introduce the exclusive GCB Visa Infinite and Visa Signature cards. This collaboration aims to meet the evolving needs of Ghana’s professionals, business owners, and frequent travellers, offering an unparalleled...
The Asian African Consortium (AAC), a key player in advancing agribusiness across Africa, has officially rebranded as the African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC) Limited This transformation represents a bold step in the organization’s ongoing commitment to fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability in the African agribusiness sector. By aligning its name with its...
In significant efforts to strengthen public health and improve vaccine access in Africa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have jointly announced a US$45 million financing package for VaxSen, a subsidiary of Senegal’s Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD). The financing...
By Sylvester EIJFFINGER and Edin MUJAGIC Back in August, Donald Trump announced that, if elected, he would try to amend the Federal Reserve Act to give the president a larger say in monetary policymaking. Now that he is heading back to the White House, is central-bank independence on the chopping...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Brush of Hope, a non-governmental organization, has painted the Kweikuma STMA JHS to enhance the school’s image and give it a stylish refresh. According to Matilda Youpele, the Co- Founder of the organization, the goal, is to paint 48 schools or more across Ghana by 2028. She said...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in collaboration with its partners and on behalf of the Ministry of Health (MoH), has launched a vaccination campaign against cholera to curb the ongoing outbreak and prevent its further spread. The vaccination exercise, scheduled to run from Thursday, December 19 to...
By Peter Martey AGBEKO (APSU ’80) As St. Augustine’s Past Students Union (APSU) marks its 90th anniversary in December 2024, the union’s legacy reflects the enduring values of perseverance, brotherhood, and service. Originally established as the Amissano Past Students Union, APSU has grown from its roots when St. Augustine’s College transitioned from...