As a consequence of the rapid shift toward more technologically-inclined financial services delivery, as well as a similar move in consumer behaviour, digital and soft skills have emerged as the most in-demand areas of competence banks are seeking. “We have seen an uptick in demand for programmes focusing on digitalisation,...
Exports of yam tubers reached a record-high of US$48million last year, according to data from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) - making the country the world’s largest exporter of yam. The country now controls 24 percent of the US$200million global export market, growing its export value from US$38.5million in...
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has been awarded by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation for spearheading an innovative tourism drive in Ghana and Africa. The award, the first of its kind to be presented to a minister from sub-Saharan Africa, was also in recognition of...
Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong, says Ghana’s ongoing COVID-19 era recovery efforts will only be successful with a skilled informal sector. He, therefore, called for the implementation of sustainable policies and strategies which provide meaningful employment avenues for the teeming youth - describing them as a critical human resource...
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, has reiterated MTN’s commitment to deepening digital and financial inclusion as part of its ‘Ambition 2025’ strategic vision. He stated during the company’s 2022 Media and Stakeholder Forum held on Monday, June 20, 2022 that: “The company is on track to...
Legendary Portuguese footballer to release multiple NFT collections per year Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, today announced that it has kicked off an exclusive, multi-year NFT partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game. Through this partnership, Binance...
Glover App, a digital asset marketplace is poised to redefine the financial ecosystem in Ghana with its range of product and service offerings promoting personal and business goals. With over 129 internationally recognised Gift Cards, Glover App provides seamless financial transactions for users looking to buy and sell Gift Cards...
BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, announced today the kick-off of its flagship art competition, Art Master Africa, in its fifth edition.  The competition invites talent across Africa and the Middle East to express their creativity by producing artwork using the infamous BIC ballpoint pen. This...
Human populations have heavily relied on the oceans for food supply, transportation, security, oil and gas resources, and many other explored and unexplored reasons. The growing prospects of the oceans, such as access to marine genetic resources and seabed minerals, generating renewable energy, are contributing to increased interests to...
GEA, Mastercard Foundation equip 439 beneficiaries of A2E project in Eastern Region The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, Kosi Antwiwaa Yankey-Ayeh, says the recently launched Development Bank Ghana (DBG) will revolutionise the contributions of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to the country’s COVID-19 era economic recovery. The...