Only 22% of people testing positive for coronavirus reported having symptoms on the day of their test, according to the Office for National Statistics.
This hammers home the role of people who aren't aware they're carrying the virus in spreading it onwards.
Health and social care staff appeared to be more...
President Nana Akufo-Addo has sent a congratulatory message to Ms. Valentina Mintah, founder and former Chief Executive of West Blue Consulting for her appointment as a member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Executive Board, assuring her of government’s full support.
Ms. Valentina Mintah’s appointment makes her the first...
CBOD advocates full utilization of oil resources now
COVID-19 presents the best opportunity to refine the Ghanaian economy by making it less reliant on imports and boosting the opportunities for local entrepreneurs to sustain future growth, two major advocacy groups have noted.
Senyo Kwasi Hosi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana...
Even though it will benefit the economy if the country’s borders are open, it is important to do so cautiously and slowly as the virus continues to pose threat to the health and life of the people, Director of the Institute of Social, Statistical and Economic Research at the...
The most prestigious Ghana Entrepreneurial honours, for the first time, would be held virtually. After nine prestigious editions, Entrepreneur Foundation of Ghana (EFG) will present Ghana’s first ever virtual Award show that recognizes Corporate Entrepreneurship due to the ban on conferences and social activities announced by the President to...
The rural banking concept was introduced in 1976 through the establishment of Nyakrom Rural Bank in the Central Region. This implies that RCBs have been part of Ghana’s financial system for more than four decades. They were licensed by the Bank of Ghana to undertake financial intermediation and to...
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Ing. Charles Kraikue as the new acting Director General for the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to replace Ing. Simon Allotey who will be proceeding on retirement at the end of this month (31st July 2020). Mr. Kraikue is the immediate past Deputy Director-General, and...
…describes current approach as flawed
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) is calling on government to change the implementation model of the One Village, One Dam programme, noting that the current system of constructing small dams in farming villages has failed to deliver on irrigating farms all year round.
Edward Kawere,...
‘Constantly engage issues to resolve them. Don’t breed fungi. Spray them. Don’t keep them.’
A leader must be ready for this. The leader grows, preparing to go through the day with challenges. Without this mindset, leaders would give up along the way. The underpinning point is the internal motivation not...
The Akuapem Education Trust (AET), a higher education fund set up by the religious and traditional leaders of the Okuapemman, has announced the opening of its 2020 applications for qualified candidates.
The AET was launched in 2019 and is anchored in the idea that, society’s primary responsibility should always bend...