… with US$1m support for final 10 innovative solutions The maiden National Innovation Challenge (NIC) has been launched to solicit for innovations that have the potential to solve pertinent societal problems affecting the country and are required to enhance economic development. It also aims at providing the youth with the opportunity...
In a world where trust, reliability, and customer-centricity are the pillars of success in the banking industry, Zenith Bank stands tall as a beacon of excellence. The Bank's recent recognition at the 2023 Global Brand Awards as the Best Corporate Governance Company and the Best Retail Bank for Customer...
The Firsy Sky Group has donated relief items worth GH¢1million to victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. This gesture was part of the company’s contribution to ameliorate the plight of persons affected by the unfortunate incident. The donation took place on October 18, 2023 at Battor in the Volta Region, and...
The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) has advised the general public to be cautious of ongoing gold scam schemes by some dubious individuals. It cited activities of gold scammers who present fake photos and videos of gold available for sale. “Some of these eventually turn out to be gold-plated tungsten. Using...
Wan Heng Ghana Limited, the manufacturer of Sol Cement, has announced that it is actively and promptly taking measures to resolve its tax-related concerns with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) shut down the Chinese cement manufacturing firm due to its failure to fulfil tax obligations...
There can never be a good time to test the resilience and tenacity of the Ghanaian. The level of tolerance exhibited by Ghanaians is truly remarkable. The average Ghanaian today is faced with a barrage of challenges - ranging from increased taxation, increased cost of production for manufacturers and...
The United Nations Resident Coordinator to Ghana, Charles Abani, has accentuated the importance of the private sector in scaling-up efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A few years into its implementation, it is apparent there exists a huge SDG financing gap. For instance, in Ghana’s case the gap...
Finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has emphasised the importance of a successful external debt restructuring in restoring economic stability. Government has presented various scenarios to the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and Paris Club secretariat, aiming to pave the way for an agreement in principle followed by a formal memorandum of understanding...
Experts in medical diagnostics are alarmed by the influx of unstandardised laboratory equipment and test-kits, which they warn pose serious risks to the general public and threaten quality healthcare delivery. The alarm was raised by a cross-section of chief executive officers in both private and public healthcare facilities at a...
George Prah, the Deputy Director of Agriculture at the Directorate of Crop Services of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, believes that if more attention is given to cassava, it can be as economically beneficial as cocoa. He mentioned the high demand for cassava and its derivatives in both...

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