Stakeholders from civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, trade union associations, fisher folks and farmers, in a social dialogue organized by Network for Women’s Right in Ghana (NETRIGHT), has called on government to put in place food systems capable of withstanding future pandemics. According to the stakeholders, the dreadful impact of...
The Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA) will commence its inaugural cohort of the Legatum Foundry Fellows, with the inclusion of some thirteen African entrepreneurs. Hailing from eight countries, these thirteen entrepreneurs have grown ventures operating in nine different markets across Africa. Having...
The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ebenezer Kojo Kum at a beautiful ceremony last Monday inaugurated the Traditional Councils for Sankana – located in the Nadowli Kaleo District, Takpo and Manwe in the Wa Central District. The Minister whose mandate among other things is to promote the utilization of...
A roundtable discussion on the Axel Load Policy Implementation has been held by key players in the transit trade sector in Ghana. Hosted by the Ghana Shippers Authority, the forum brought together representatives from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, the Ghana Highway Authority, National Security, Customs, the Motor Traffic...
The Minister of Communications Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has inaugurated the Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA) at a short ceremony in Accra last Monday The Board is made up of Mr. Isaac Emmil Osei-Bonsu as the Chairman with Mr. Joe Anokye; Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene; Mr. Alexander Bannerman; Mad Ama...
In line with its goal of promoting economic security and social inclusion for disadvantaged persons through cooperation, Pure Trust Social Investors Foundation (PTSIF) - a Tamale-based non-profit organisation - has hosted a forum to highlight the potential gains from community volunteerism under the Ghana Community Foundations Development Project (GCFDP). The...
The Financial Institution Centre (FIC), an institution mandated to combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF), has inaugurated new board members. The new board members are expected to champion the FIC’s mandates, including playing a vital role in the fiscal space of the country’s economy. In a remark, Chairman of the board, COP....
The maiden edition of the Instinct Women Awards (IWA) brought together and honoured women moving and shaking industries across various sectors in Ghana and beyond, with exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial expertise last Friday. Organized by Africa’s premium B2B events management organization, InstinctWave, IWA rewarded exceptional women of value and impact...
The former Minister for Railways Development, Joe Ghartey, is making a strong case for government to look at the reduction of corporate tax, as he believes this will be a means through which the economy can be stimulated. According to him, for businesses during these times when corporations are having difficulties,...
public urged to shred expired identity cards to avoid fraudsters using it as a tool to defraud Krif Ghana limited, a household brand in superior quality European stationery and accessories, has officially launched ultramodern HP shredders & laminators onto local market. The HP Pro 600 Laminators, which comes in two...