The Policy for Economic Development (PIED Africa) has joined the chorus of congratulations pouring in for President-elect John Dramani Mahama, following his victory in Ghana's recent presidential election.
The Executive Director of PIED Africa, Dr. Daniel A. Anim-Prempeh, in a letter signed on behalf of the Governing Council, stated: "Congratulations...
In a startling revelation at the official launch of the Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention in Geneva, Switzerland, it was disclosed that approximately 1,400 people die from drowning annually in Ghana.
This staggering figure highlights a silent public health crisis that has largely gone unnoticed, despite its devastating impact...
It seems like multiple lifetimes ago when the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to clip the wings of our aviation industry, casting a long shadow of uncertainty over what was once a promising sector. In 2020, passenger numbers plummeted by two-thirds - a devastating blow to an industry on the ascendancy...
In a bid to scale-up and strengthen the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) has called for a collaboration between government, private sector and other relevant government agencies.
Elaborating on the call for such a collaboration, a Senior Nutrition and...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU
Investors have aggressively pursued Treasury bills (T-bills), driving an oversubscription in the latest auction, as market participants anticipate potential policy changes that could reshape borrowing costs in the coming months.
Last week's Treasury bill auction saw total bids reaching GH¢8.2billion against a...
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO
In a bid to scale-up and strengthen the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) has called for a collaboration between government, private sector and other relevant government agencies.
Elaborating the call for such a collaboration, a Senior...
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO
The Managing Director (MD) of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, Henry Onwuzurigbo, has noted that his outfit recorded significant growth in its financial performance, with a 56 percent increase in customer deposits and a 62 percent rise in net loans and advances.
He made this statement at the...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Francis Buertey BORYOR
The country’s international air passenger throughput continues to show steady recovery in 2024, with figures as of the third quarter reaching 1.74 million.
Data from the Ghana Airport Company Limited revealed that these numbers surpassed the total throughput recorded in 2022.
Although signalling positive...
As Ghana's economy demonstrates resilience and consistent growth, the real estate market is transforming, particularly in the vicinity of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra.
This area is emerging as a prime location for both local and international investors looking to capitalize on off-plan properties such as the Prestige project,...
ACTIVA International Insurance Company Ltd, a subsidiary of group ACTIVA (Activa Finances), has become the first general insurance company in Ghana to achieve ISO 27001:2022 certification in Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to international standards in information security.
The ISO 27001 is a globally recognized...