In a startling revelation at the official launch of the Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention in Geneva, Switzerland, it was disclosed that approximately 1,400 people die from drowning annually in Ghana.
This staggering figure highlights a silent public health crisis that has largely gone unnoticed, despite its devastating impact...
By Theophilus Ayitey Adjin ARYEE
From the rooftop deck on the 9th floor of my office building on 2 Thorpe Road, Accra, the breeze carries the familiar scent of the sea—a smell I grew up with in Ussher Town. My eyes wander over the sprawling community I knew so well,...
It seems like multiple lifetimes ago when the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to clip the wings of our aviation industry, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over what was once a promising sector. In 2020, passenger numbers plummeted by two-thirds - a devastating blow to an industry on the ascendancy...
In a bid to scale-up and strengthen the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) has called for a collaboration between government, private sector and other relevant government agencies.
Elaborating on the call for such a collaboration, a Senior Nutrition and...
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO
The Managing Director (MD) of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, Henry Onwuzurigbo, has noted that his outfit recorded significant growth in its financial performance, with a 56 percent increase in customer deposits and a 62 percent rise in net loans and advances.
He made this statement at the...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Francis Buertey BORYOR
The country’s international air passenger throughput continues to show steady recovery in 2024, with figures as of the third quarter reaching 1.74 million.
Data from the Ghana Airport Company Limited revealed that these numbers surpassed the total throughput recorded in 2022.
Although signalling positive...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
The 2023/2024 National Service Personnel of Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Ltd. have successfully completed the rehabilitation and equipping of key facilities at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre.
The extensive renovation included the refurbishment of washrooms, office spaces and the fashion centre, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life...
By Frank Adu Anim
Many of us operate in leadership roles whether as organizational leaders, team leaders, business owners, coaches for teams or as family heads. Leadership requires us to embody the right values and skills. However, the demands of leadership can exact a high price. The higher the level...
By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE
As the year draws to a close, many of us reflect on the things we intended to accomplish or still hope to achieve during this season, all in preparation for the year ahead.
In this episode, I’d like to share some thoughts on what I call "rollover."...
By Samuel SAM
The Managing Director (MD) of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Alhaji Alhassan Yakubu-Tali, has reaffirmed the bank's commitment to providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and strong partnerships to empower customers and drive growth for both the bank and the nation.
Speaking at the 2024 Customer Service Week themed...