By Kizito CUDJOE The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is investing over US$28,000 in a programme to support a total of 120 farmers, in a bid to ramp up cocoa production in host communities. The investment is in line with the Foundation’s commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment, aiming to increase...
In celebrating the World Safety Day 2024, Mrs. Gloria Opoku Anti, the Managing Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, delivered a speech at the durbar of management and staff; addressing the pressing issue of the impact of climate change on occupational health and safety. She emphasized the historical significance of climate...
In line with its Corporate Social responsibility activities, the National Insurance Commission in collaboration with the Insurance Industry, has donated 2,203 units of blood to help restock the National Blood Bank. The blood was donated by staff of insurance companies regionally including head offices and NIC. Statistics shows that Kumasi...
The former CEO of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) and the Chairman of Enterprise Insurance Company Limited, Mr. Martin Eson-Benjamin, has called on Engineering Practitioners in Ghana to have the capacity to influence public policies and commit to Singapore’s success story. He said, our governments, supported by the Ghana Institution...
Ahaspora Professionals Network (Ahaspora) is has announced its upcoming Diaspora Round Table Series (3rd Edition), set to take place on April 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm. This event marks a significant milestone as it commemorates the 13th anniversary of Ahaspora, underscoring the organization's ongoing mission to facilitate brain gain by...
By Juliet ETEFE Country Managing Partner at Deloitte Ghana, Daniel Kwadwo Owusu, has called for increased efforts to sustain long-term macroeconomic stability. He stressed that stability is vital for planning and forecasting crucial elements in constructing a robust and dynamic economy. This endeavour aims to create jobs and accelerate...
By Kizito CUDJOE The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has vehemently opposed the government’s proposal to appoint the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company (BEST) as the exclusive off-taker of Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited’s output under the gold for oil programme (G4O). The proposal, government claims, is aimed at controlling...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has allayed fears regarding its long-term financial viability, responding to claims that the pension fund's reserves could be depleted by 2036. "The scheme presently receives contributions and has enough funds to pay accruing benefits due members,” SSNIT...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Experts have raised grave concerns about the significant financing gap undermining Ghana's efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Globally, the SDG financing gap is substantial. After the outbreak of COVID-19, the gap to reach the SDGs in developing countries increased by...
By Kizito CUDJOE The Lead of Financial Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering at e-Crime Bureau, Eric Kwaku Mensah, has underscored the need for individuals and the general public to stay vigilant and informed about emerging fraud trends. As technological advancements continue to reshape the cyber threat landscape, staying abreast of evolving fraud...