Power transmission and distribution companies in the country must deploy technology to address the growing power theft in the country, Senior Presidential Advisor, Yaw Osafo-Marfo, has said.
“Distribution losses through power theft is a…
Allianz continues to be the world’s most valuable insurance brand, according to the 2021 Best Global Brands ranking, released by leading consultancy Interbrand today. Within the top 100 global brands, Allianz has climbed five ranks since 2…
A one-day capacity building and sensitisation programme on the new Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (ACT 1038) has been held in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital.
The programme is to educate members of the Eastern Regional Security Council…
Tesla surpassed a market value of $1 trillion on Monday, making it the fifth such firm to reach the milestone.
Shares in the electric carmaker climbed 12.6% after it struck a deal to sell 100,000 vehicles to the car rental firm Hertz.
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The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has described Micro Pensions Scheme as the best for the informal sector.
Mr. Hayford Attah Krufi, Chief Executive of the Authority, said the African economy, which was basically infor…
Women have been urged to take advantage of technological advancement to play significant roles in the workforce to improve their socio-economic livelihoods.
They should not allow themselves to be affected by the economic repercussions…
The Young Urban Women's Movement (YUWM), a programme under ActionAid Ghana, has called on government to take steps to ratify the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 (C190) on violence and harassment in the world of work.…
Data from the Bank of Ghana has revealed that the top 10 non-traditional commodities exported during the second quarter of 2021 saw a 15 percent increase in value.
According to the Bank of Ghana’s second quarterly bulletin, the change i…
Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans Company Limited, a leading non-banking financial institution in Ghana, has received ISO 27001 certification per the central bank's directive to financial institutions to enhance cyber and information security.
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The Chief Executive of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS), a subsidiary of the Bank of Ghana, Mr. Archie Hesse, has called for increased education and active usage of available cashless payment solutions to help red…
Mr Kofi Adomakoh, the Managing Director of GCB Bank, has called on entrepreneurs to take advantage of sustainable financing mechanisms available locally to grow their businesses.
He said Green Climate Funds, in partnership with local Ba…
Back in the days, graduating from the university came with so much pride and assurance of landing a good job, but in these times, it’s not the case.
A report by the Institute of Statistics, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) states th…
JAPAN Motors Trading Company Ltd (JMTC) has released an improved version of its Nissan Navara Pickup onto the market after halting its production in 2016.
The company launched the all-new Navara Pickup vehicle in October in Accra with a…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged an additional one million Ghana Cedis to some women shea butter producers in the Kumbungu District to acquire more machinery to make their operations easier.
Ms Ahunna Ezi…
A shea nut processing factory (Alkoh Shea) has been commissioned by the McDan Foundation and handed over to Mr. Alhassan Hamza Akoligo, a young entrepreneur at Nasia a community in the West Mamprusi Municipality in the North East Region.
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The Meridian Ports Services (MPS) Terminal Three has commissioned the fourth Berth for business to double its total annual handling capacity to 2.5 million TEUs.
The Land Works covers 4.2 ha right at the terminal's waterfront and stretc…
The SIC Insurance Company PLC has revealed that under the employer's liability for compensation, employees who sustains personal injury by accident arising out of, and in the course of employment, the employer is liable, to pay compensatio…
The Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Limited has appealed to government to give financial institutions confidence in lending to the private sector.
Mr Kenneth Kwamina Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, noted that finan…
Rice farmers in the country are set to benefit from some rice mills expected to arrive in the country from Brazil and India by the end of the year.
A major challenge hampering Ghana’s rice production has been a lack of sufficient mills …
Mr. Archie Hesse, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS), a subsidiary of the Bank of Ghana, is urging businesses and individuals to desist from withdrawing huge sums of money from the bank and ra…
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has re-launched its Caritas Lottery Platform that allows corporate organisations, businesses and individuals to run consumer promotions and related activities through lottery and raffle draws.
All re…
Joe Jackson, the Director of Strategy and Business Operations at Dalex Finance, expects the Finance Ministry to announce an increase in taxes.
Due to Ghana’s precarious debt situation, Mr, Jackson said on ‘The Big Issue on Christmas TV …
The GCB Bank has supported the Dagbon Development Fund (DDF) with GH¢30,000 as part of its contribution to the fund.
The DDF was launched this month by the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, to mobilise resources to rebrand the Dagbo…
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has provided a GH¢30 million funding facility to the Ekumfi Fruits and Juices Limited as part of its outgrower scheme to cultivate adequate pineapples to feed the factory, the Managing Director of th…
Prudential Bank’s (PBL’s) quest to become the country’s leading indigenous bank has been given a boost after the bank was awarded a five-star rating in the recent Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Customer Satisfaction Index re…
Mr Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, Minister of Trade and Industry has inaugurated a seven-member Board of GRATIS Foundation to act as the pivot around, which Ghana's industrialisation agenda will revolve.
He said unlike the GRATIS of old, …
The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a corporate and investment banking arm of the First Rand Bank Limited, has ranked Ghana sixth on this year’s ‘Where to Invest in Africa 2021’ rankings.
A statement jointly signed by Mr Delali Dzidzienyo of …
Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has called on Ghanaians to unite to back government for industrialization purposes.
Industrialization according to the Minister will help build Ghana Beyond Aid as prop…
Artisans must to develop core values to propel their businesses, Ms Constance Swaniker, Chief Executive Officer, Design and Technology Institute (DTI) has said.
She said they needed to be disciplined, have integrity and standards couple…
The Ghana-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce is working towards the construction of the Chamber's state-of-the-art landmark headquarters in Accra.
Dr Susan H.E. Alfred, President of the Chamber, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, sa…
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid sayshis outfit is poised to ensure that bitumen used in the construction of roads in the country is of high quality and streamlined.
He said the draf…
Hollard Ghana, with subsidiaries, Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance has joined its retail partner, Melcom Limited to announce it is running an insurance awareness week from 18th to 24th October to increase access to insurance.
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Mr Stanley Ogoe, Western Regional Director of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), says the Authority was taking steps to educate workers in the informal sector workers on the benefits of a retirement plan and becoming member…
Dr Steve Manteaw, Co-Chair of Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), has underscored the need for the Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) to increase its equity participation in the oil and gas industry.
This…
The Deputy Director/UNFCCC Focal Point at the Climate Change Unit of the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Daniel Tutu Benefoh has called on industrialized countries to fulfil their $100 billion financial pledge to support developing co…
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Wednesday said the prices of a litre of petroleum products have increased by about 33 per cent this year.
The Centre said these increments introduced significant cost burden on the productive s…
Oil hit a three-year high above $86 a barrel yesterday driven by tight supply and a global energy crunch, although prices eased as some investors took profits on signs the rally is looking overstretched.
Helping to drive the latest gain…
Ghanaian travel and tour operator, Riali Consult Limited, has won the best travel company in Ghana for 2021 at this year's International Travel Awards.
The awards ceremony, held virtually, was organised by Golden Tree Event Tourism Mark…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has extended hearty congratulations to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Yofi Grant for his reelection as the Director for Sub-Saharan Africa on the Steering Committee for the World Association…
Mr Stanley Ogoe, Western Regional Director of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), says the Authority was taking steps to educate workers in the informal sector workers on the benefits of a retirement plan and becoming member…
Oxfam in Ghana has launched a project to train 270 women in nine communities across the country in soap, butter and organic fertilizer production.
Under the Systems Innovation for Women Economic Empowerment (SIWEE), the initiative will …
THE Director General of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Prof. Victor Agyemang, has said that all countries should join in the efforts to deal with climate change as it is the common challenge facing mankind.
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Electric car maker Tesla has brushed off supply chain issues and the global microchip shortage to report record quarterly sales and profits.
Revenues rose to $13.76bn in the third quarter of the year, up from $8.77bn 12 months earlier.
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Shangri-La Hotel in Paris, France, has been adjudged the Global Hotel of The Year at the 2021 World Luxury Awards.
The awards gala hosted by the Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa in Mauritius, recognised establishmen…
Nii Adjei Tawiah, Municipal Chief Executive, Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KOKMA), has disclosed that Ministries, Departments and all government agencies within the Municipality will pay property rate from 2022.
Almost all Ministrie…
Dr Eric Oduro Osae, Director-General, Internal Audit Agency (IAA), has lauded the Audit Unit of the Ministry of Education for its outstanding performance in good financial management practices and the protection of the public purse.
He…
As part of their consultative meetings to find-tune their arrangements for sub-regional dialogues, Management of Ghana International Trade and Finance conference (GITFIC)has called on Vice President Dr Bawumia in Accra.
The meeting als…
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has called for cooperation of Member States in the implementation of the Court's decisions.
He said the credibility of the Court would be adversely affected i…
Mr Ignatius Baffour- Awuah, the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, has charged the newly constituted Board of Trustees for Cocoa farmers Pension Scheme to use their experience to ensure a smooth running of the scheme.
He said …
Alpha TND Limited, a player in Ghana’s power sector and in the sub-region providing an array of energy solutions, has inaugurated two new manufacturing facilities at Prampram near Tema.
The addition of the new facilities consisting of L…
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