The European Union Delegation to Ghana has reignited the fight against gender-based violence, urging women to speak out and seek justice when faced with inhumane treatment.
This call to action was made during the "Women Speak" event, which commemorated the '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence' a UN global...
The 2024 polls to elect Ghana's leaders for the next four years have just begun. The process started on Monday with the special voting exercise. While there were some pockets of confusion, the Electoral Commission described it as smooth.
Ghana, since it embarked on this democratic journey in 1992, is...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku
The economy recorded a trade surplus of GH¢3.9billion in the third quarter of 2024, marking a stark improvement from a deficit of GH¢2.3billion in the same period last year.
This turnaround was driven by a surge in gold exports which constituted...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU
Inflation appears to be firmly back on the ascendancy, with its rate rising to 23 percent in November 2024 - up from 22.1 percent in October, according to fresh data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
The increase reflects persistent price pressures...
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is making significant strides in strengthening Ghana's financial sector through its Financial Institutions Group (FIG).
By focusing on key areas such as financial inclusion, SME development, and sustainable financing, IFC aims to foster economic growth and create opportunities for underserved groups.
According to...
…Aviance ready for the challenge
The first direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi is scheduled to land on Friday, December 6, 2024, at approximately 9 am local time.
Ethiopian Airlines will operate a Boeing 737-800 with a capacity for 154 passengers, comprising 16...
… demands end to media ‘witch-hunt’
Hubtel, a leading payment services provider licensed by the Bank of Ghana, has demanded a retraction and apology from Media General following remarks by Blessed Godsbrain Smart (Captain Smart), a presenter on the broadcaster’s Onua TV platform, which the company describes as false, defamatory,...
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Mamponteng
Sekyere Rural Bank PLC has reiterated its dedication to leveraging innovative strategies and technology to drive growth and sustainability even as it navigates through the economically challenging environment.
The bank’s 2023 operational performance demonstrates its resilience and strategic plans, with significant growth in deposits, loans, and assets...
Coordinator-Sustainable Economic Development Cluster at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Wilhelm Hugo, has said the Piggery for Jobs Project will help address some challenges faced by the piggery industry.
Speaking at the inauguration of a 35,000-pig annual capacity processing facility, he said the industry is faced with many...
It seems like only yesterday when ‘Mensa aka ooo, Mensa aka’ was heard on our radios and televisions. It marked the beginning of a new epoch—the advent of mobile money.
In those 15 years, Ghana's payment landscape has transformed remarkably, moving from a cash-heavy economy to one that is increasingly...