President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched the Online/Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship programme for 3,000 unemployed youth to undergo a 3 month all-expense paid training programme. The training is aimed at equipping the youth with skills to start-up their own businesses thereby reducing the unemployment canker amongst the youth in the...
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation (MESTI) has said sustainable management of plastics and plastic waste is a top priority of government. Sector Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng addressing a stakeholder forum in Accra said: “We are aware of the terrible effects of plastic waste. MESTI has decided to...
As long as fraudsters see an opportunity to scam or "mugu" people, they will always try to. But you can avoid being defrauded by being a little bit vigilant. Below are 8 ways you can stay safe when using MTN mobile money. 1. Never give your MTN mobile money PIN to...
It’s finally here! The much awaited All-in One Mobile App for direct interaction with your bank, telecom, emergency services, religious groupings and other service providers is now in Ghana. You can now access or contact any organisation either via call, messaging, email or any of their social media platforms from...
The way of running business all over the world is fast changing with the integration of many tools or mediums to create jobs, facilitate efficiency and high performance. High-performing nations, are utilizing hybrids of flexible work systems to attract highly skilled human capital in the millennial working population, and to...
The Chief Executive Officer of AirtelTigo, Roshi Motman, has said the mobile operator is committed to providing an inclusive working environment in which everyone is treated fairly. “We have great talents in both Airtel and Tigo, and their passion, commitment, and expertise have made the company what it is today....
  Three years ago, two brothers, Richard and Jerry, decided to quit their jobs in very reputable institutions and combine their synergies to form an IT company. Having no money to rent a shop, they started from their home garage. Today, the ‘garage’ company is making strides in the industry...
The Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Akuffo, has bemoaned the lack of technological knowledge, especially among women and children. The minister said it is unforgivable that in the 21st century the majority of Ghana’s population, made up of women and children, still struggle to take advantage of advancement in technology to...
A new legislative instrument (LI) to give the necessary legal backing for the full-scale implementation of the National Identification Programme is expected to be sent to Parliament for deliberation and passage. “The National ID system has delayed. The law under which the ID system could commence turned out to be...
Small businesses, especially those in the information technology sector, have expressed worry and discontent over what they consider to be the high cost of using the Internet and its associated poor quality of service. In an interview with the B&FT some of the businesses, which are of different sizes, shared...