...as GTBank champions autism advocacy
Deborah Asantewaah SARFO
A Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Dr. Yvonne NanaAma Brew, has advised parents to limit children’s screen time significantly, warning that prolonged exposure to electronic gadgets increases the risk of developing autism.
Dr. Brew explained that excessive screen time negatively...
The Committee on Mines and Energy and Lands and Forestry having thoroughly considered the submissions from all the stakeholders on the operations of Electrochem Mining has told ElectroChem Ghana Limited to enlarge their social intervention activities
The committee said this after making a number of recommendations.
The committee recommends that Electrochem...
By Ama KUDOM-AGYEMANG
Ghana has made history, with the commercial release of its first-ever biotech crop, 'the Pod Borer Resistant Cowpea' (PBR Cowpea) developed to specifically resist the Pod Borer pest, scientifically known as 'Maruca vitrata', which destroys yields by boring the pods.
The release of PBR Cowpea, which is a...
By Samuel SAM
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is dedicated to restoring all potential tourism sites associated with slavery to recognise the historical context of the slave trade and establish the country as a tourism hub.
This initiative aims to honour those who fought for freedom in Ghana and promote a...
…signs onto United Nations Global Compact
Absa Bank Ghana has affirmed its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices by officially joining the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
Absa Bank’s Managing Director, Edward Nartey Botchway, highlighted the bank’s dedication to integrate the UNGC principles into...
Standard Bank Group - Africa’s largest bank by assets and with operations in 20 markets on the continent, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Union Peace Fund to help the African Union (AU) in its resource mobilization efforts for peace across the continent.
The MoU was signed...
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM
As of June 2024, the Ghana Revenue Authority had collected GH¢56.4billion through the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform.
This represents a 34.6 percent increment compared to payments received through the platform the same period last year.
The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, disclosed this in...
The Republic Wealth Trust Fund demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, navigating through a turbulent financial landscape marked by bond price volatility and interest rate fluctuations.
Despite these challenges, the fund managed to grow its net value by 23.61 percent, reaching GH₵ 8.69 million by year-end, up from GH₵ 7.03 million...
Just as many entrepreneurs, Sesime Ama Lotsu’s story is one of passion, perseverance and profound impact. From her humble beginnings in Hohoe in the Volta Region to founding Binas Prime Enterprise, Sesime has transformed her childhood fascination with cooking into a thriving business.
Her journey is marked by a dedication...
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in Ghana, is at a crossroads. The Social Security and National Insurance Trust in Ghana plays a crucial role in providing retirement benefits and social security to workers. The last major changes in the industry introduced private participation in the investment...