The Ghana-Mexico Business and Cultural Chamber (GHAMEXCO) has officially been launched in Accra, to identify and explore business opportunities in Ghana and Mexico that will bring both countries together culturally and business-wise. The key objectives are to identify and shepherd opportunities for the benefit of members, promote the business trade...
Auburn University (AU) - in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) with support from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) and Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Lawyer Andrew Aygapa Mercer - has organised a free medical screening for the people of Sekondi. The two-day general health screening was attended...
The magnitude of the impact may differ, but one thing is for sure: the war on drugs is present on all continents. This is a personal philosophy I have coined ever since my interest in drug policies were ignited in the months I have actively been involved in Students...
Vodafone Ghana and Zenith Bank have entered into a mutually-beneficial partnership to bring unmatched benefits to their customers. The collaboration is to harness significant synergies from both institutions – with Vodafone offering its exclusive Vodafone Black proposition with all its amazing benefits to Zenith Bank’s high-end platinum customers. Vodafone’s customers will...
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has lifted the suspension of trading in the shares of agric-focused bank, ADB, which allows the bank’s shares to be traded. The exchange, on Wednesday, 7th March, suspended the trading of shares of the bank to seek clarity on the purported takeover of ADB by...
Managing Director of CalBank, Frank Adu Jnr., has won the prestigious African Banker of the Year at an award ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. In addition to this recognition, Frank Adu Jnr. was also inducted into Africa’s CEOs Hall of Fame for 2018 for his...
The reduction in electricity tariffs for both residential and commercial establishments, will bring a huge relief to private businesses, the Private Enterprises Federation (PEF) has said. “The Governing Council of PEF, together with its member associations and chambers, is very elated and would like to express its profound appreciation to...
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has outlined plans to sell bills and notes to fund a nationwide cocoa-replanting programme, in an effort to boost yields following an outbreak of disease. In late December, international media reported that COCOBOD - the industry regulator - was considering a plan to sell 182-day...
GHL Bank, formerly Ghana Home Loans Limited, has introduced its new flagship ‘Save-to-Own’ mortgage product to the local market. The product, which is uniquely designed to enable applicants acquire a personal home, will also demonstrate the prospective homeowner’s commitment and ability to make scheduled payments to service a mortgage. GHL Bank,...
The United States Congress has acknowledged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as an exceptional African leader, and commended his greater push for trade and investment for Ghana and the African Continent. A Congressional Record of the US’ House of Representatives presented to President Akufo-Addo by Karen Bass, Member of Congress,...