as GCEA holds the 2023 Sustainability Conference Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfoh, a professional in housing and urban development, has emphasized that the role of consulting engineers will become increasingly valuable with the mainstream adoption of environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Speaking at the 2023 Sustainability Conference organized by the...
Deputy Minister of Health, Mahama Asei Seini, has called on the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and development partners to focus on developing a regional Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) workforce to enhance efficient pandemic preparedness and response. This proactive approach, according to him, will ensure efficient communication, education...
President-Forest Industries Association (FIAG), Richard Nsenkyire, has sounded an alarm over the perilous state of the nation’s forest resources - attributing the looming crisis to escalating operations of unscrupulous mining activities. Mr. Nsenkyire expressed fear that the country’s forests, including wildlife, are at stake due to the relentless and uncontrolled...
Deputy Director of Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Prudence Attipoe, has underscored the National Electronic Traceability System and Early Warning Mechanism’s relevance. Following a ban on the EU importation of chilli pepper, bottle gourd, luffa gourd, bitter gourd and eggplant...
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has urged government to consider introducing urgent incentives to address what it described as shortfalls in the 2024 budget. Although government has introduced a number of tax reliefs for selected sectors, such as local automobile assembly and textiles, the Chamber stressed...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, delivered an optimistic outlook on the nation's economic recovery - stating that barring any unanticipated shocks, the signs of a gradual and consistent rebound in the economy will take shape from next year. According to him, recent macroeconomic indicators have provided...
…says women have key role under PFJ II The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has lauded Charity Akortia for emerging winner of the 2023 National Best Farmer awards. Ms. Akortia, a 57-year-old woman from Agona West municipality in the Central Region, was crowned National Best Farmer for 2023 during the awards night’s...
Wins Bank of the Year Africa 2023  Subsidiaries come top in Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Tanzania. Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again demonstrated its prowess on the international stage as it clinched nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards...
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, a leading financial institution in Ghana and the premier home loan provider, has been adjudged Best in Mortgage Finance in Ghana at an Awards and Dinner Dance event held in Accra to climax the 35th anniversary of Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA). Republic Bank has...
The discussions started by former President John D. Mahama about his intention to implement a 24-hour economy has sparked scepticism, with some questioning its legitimacy while also claiming to be implementing it already. It is important to look beyond the doubts and examine the immediate past record of the...