Tamale West Hospital in Ghana has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat malaria, thanks to a generous donation of antimalarial medications from Bliss GVS Pharma Ghana. As the world relentlessly keeps fighting the malaria disease, this timely contribution underscores the importance of efforts in addressing one of the most pressing public health challenges in the region. Malaria continues to be a major health concern in Ghana, particularly in areas like Tamale, where transmission rates remain high. The burden of this mosquito-borne disease weighs heavily on communities, affecting ..read more

Ghana’s judiciary plays a vital role in the country’s business terrain, providing the legal framework that governs commercial activities. This article argues that the judiciary plays a crucial role in promoting business in Ghana, and that strengthening the judiciary-business community relationship is essential for economic growth and development. The Judiciary’s Role in Promoting Business Ghana’s judiciary has made significant strides in promoting business in the country. The courts have consistently demonstrated their commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting property rights, and en ..read more

Ghana’s economy has been hit by the exit of several multinational companies (MNCs) in recent years, including Societe Generale, Glovo, Nivea, Jumia Foods, Lipton Tea, Dark and Lovely, Bet 365, Game, and Bic. This trend raises concerns about the country’s economic stability and highlights the need for diversification. The exit of MNCs can have significant impacts on the economy, including job losses, decreased economic activity, reduced competition and innovation, decreased availability of products and services, increased prices for consumers, and struggles for local businesses to fill the gap ..read more

The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) Conference 2024 is set to be a transformative event for the financial sector in Mozambique, bringing together renowned experts and leading organisations in a forum dedicated to innovation, strategic collaboration, and sustainable development. Noteworthy participants include the Commercial and Investment Bank (BCI), Mozambique Community Network (McNet), Financial Sector Deepening Mozambique (FSDMoç), and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), each bringing valuable insights and unique perspectives to the event. BCI is recognized for i ..read more

A political science lecturer and analyst, Dr. Jonathan Asante Otchere, has strongly criticised President Nana Akufo-Addo for saying that he does not want to be succeeded by the NDC’s candidate, John Dramani Mahama, whom he defeated twice. Dr. Otchere said there is an “inherent illogicality” in the comments by the President. This, he said, is because Mr. Mahama also defeated President Akufo-Addo in 2012 but during the 2016 electioneering campaign, the former President did not pass such comments. Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo, while addressing supporters at a mini-rally in Doboro in the Greate ..read more

Dortmund clinched a spot in the Champions League final for the first time since 2013, beating PSG 1-0 in Paris on Tuesday night. Having held a 1-0 lead from the first leg, Dortmund extended their advantage when Mats Hummels capitalised on a defensive lapse to head in from Julian Brandt’s corner. The pivotal goal arrived shortly after PSG’s Warren Zaire-Emery squandered a golden opportunity, volleying against the post from close range early in the second half. Despite PSG’s efforts, hitting the post through Nuno Mendes once again, they failed to breach Dortmund’s resilient defence. A controvers ..read more

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has called on the national leadership of the pre-tertiary teacher unions to call their agitated members to order. According to the Commission, the on-going agitations by the teachers flout the negotiated agreement between government and their leaders. Chief Executive Officer of the FWSC, Ben Arthur made the call in an exclusive interview with our labour correspondent, Daniel Opoku in Accra on May 7, 2024. Mr Ben Arthur, CEO OF Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Mr Arthur said, the Commission has already reached a conclusion on most of the demands o ..read more

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye says Ghanaians will elect former President John Mahama in the upcoming December polls to erase the ‘horrifying’ legacy of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, May 7 urged Ghanaians not to vote for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming December elections. He believes that electing the former President would compromise the progress made during his tenure and put the nation’s path at risk. While addressing supporters at a mini rally in Doboro in the Grea ..read more

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has revealed it returned the docket on former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Friday, May 3, 2024. The Executive Director of EOCO, COP Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, while addressing the media at the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-corruption Agencies in Africa on Monday, said her outfit intends to return the docket to the OSP because there is nothing to investigate. However, the Director of Strategy, Research and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP ..read more

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has pleaded with agitated lecturers of the 46 colleges of education to be patient as government initiates steps to resolve their demands before May 31. Chief Executive Officer of FWSC, Ben Arthur who granted an interview with our labour correspondent, Daniel Opoku, said his outfit has taken note of those who are to be paid. Read also:  ‘We shall take our destinies into our own hands if…’ – CETAG bares teeth at gov’t over arbitration awards “So, we can only appeal to them to be patient. Government agrees totally on the need to implement the ..read more