Increasing sources of income for Africans are being realised through remittances, which have been observed as an important factor that impacts lives as well as brings about economic growth and development on the continent.
The theme of remittances was discussed by researchers and economists at the 12th African Economic Conference...
Mr. Eli Hini, General Manager for Mobile Financial Services-MTN Ghana, has said the outfit is working with police to thoroughly screen personnel who apply to become agents of mobile money.
Mr. Hini said the agents will be thoroughly scrutinised and well-observed to ensure the safety of customers, agents and credibility...
The Healthcare Federation of Ghana (HFG) has been launched with a call on African governments to move away from ‘donorship to ownership’ in healthcare financing to help deepen access to healthcare services for underserved communities.
“Donor funding is supporting significant operations of the healthcare sector in Africa, including research budgets...
An Incident/Accident Investigation Committee has been instituted to investigate last month’s incident involving Starbow Airline Flight S9 104 bound for Kumsi from Accra.
The five-member Committee is made up of Nana E.R Krakue (Rtd Air Commodore), Group Captain G.S Parker (Airforce Base), Wing Commander Emmanuel Akatue, Squadron Leader C. Gaddah...
Contrary to speculations in the public sphere that the 400MW Bui power plant has been a ‘white elephant’, its management argues that it has been “a very profitable investment,” whilst delivering critical support to power stability.
At a press briefing on Monday, management of the plant said since 2014, a...
UniBank has secured over GH¢600million of fresh capital injection to position itself as one of the earliest banks to meet the central bank's increased stated capital requirement, a source close to the deal has told B&FT.
In a move that is expected to repose some much-needed confidence in local banks,...
Management of Unilever Ghana has made a donation of one of its products ‘Lifebuoy’ to the Kumasi Academy Senior High School to help stop the Swine Flu disease outbreak which has affected teaching and learning in the school.
The donationto ensure the availability of an effective antibacterial soap for use...
Etix Everywhere, in partnership with Ngoya and the Africa Investment Group (AIG), has announced the start of constructing a Tier-4 data centre in the country.
The multi-tenant data centre (MTDC) will be carrier- and vendor-neutral, and will be powered by a solar plant - ensuring clean power independent of the...
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on government to continue to support the growth of local industries, as the country seeks to create indigenous large companies that can rival their foreign counterparts.
“And I believe government from now into the future, should work with the private sector. Government cannot...
The US Ambassador to Ghana Robert P. Jackson has called on government to consider using an online portal in the procurement bidding process in Ghana.
According to him, the online bidding process is one sure way of ensuring transparency and providing a level playing field for all contractors who bid...