Views: 618The chief of the Igbo community in Ghana HRM, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Ihenetu, has joined many prominent personalities across the World to Eulogize the Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on his 74th birthday. He commended Otumfuo for his prudent leadership of the Ashanti kingdom in particular and Ghana in general. He […]
Some major causes of death in Ghana
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Barcamp Tema 2024
Views: 643Barcamp Tema 2024 is a free networking forum bringing people together for a day of learning, sharing, networking and mentoring. The theme is “Culture | Finance | Quality“. The event is on Saturday, May 18 at venue TBD, Tema. Barcamp Tema is organized primarily by the GhanaThink Foundation, an organization based both in Ghana and the USA, which has […]
Black Star Marathon
Views: 646The Runathon Ghana Foundation organizes the 2024 Black Star Marathon. It is positioned as Ghana’s Premier Marathon event, taking place at the Independence Square / the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, July 27, 2024. This event will be an absolute festival of running designed to appeal to both competitive and recreational runners from the four corners […]
CRUISEFEST HOUSE PARTY 2024
Views: 620Join us for the second edition of CruiseFest 2024 – a fun-filled exhilarating cruise. 2 days of non-stop Afro-tainment—afro-music, foods, art, culture, socialization, and more made exclusively for you. INVITE your friends and family and turn up at the event! Eat and drink for free as much as you like. Meet new people, take […]
WHO approves new cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases
Views: 645As the world faces a shortage of cholera vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a new oral version of the inoculation. It is hoped that the easier-to-make vaccine will help address a surge in cases of the bacterial disease that is usually spread through contaminated food or water. The depletion of the […]
Covid-19: nearly 10,000 deaths in December 2023, according to the WHO
Views: 623The head of the United Nations health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the largest variant globally have led to an increase in Covid-19 transmission on last month. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 10,000 deaths were reported in December, while hospitalizations during the month jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries – mainly […]
See the countries with the highest gold reserves in 2024 (LIST)
Views: 617The World Gold Council, a prominent international trade association for the gold industry headquartered in the United Kingdom, has published a comprehensive list of countries with the highest gold reserves as of the first quarter of 2024. According to the latest estimates by the World Gold Council, here are the rankings of gold reserves […]
Post DDEP: Banks rebound
Views: 650Banks in the country have made a remarkable comeback in 2023 after a difficult 2022 which saw 16 out of the 23 banks recording significant losses. The 2023 financial results released by 20 out of the 23 banks show a return to profitability of the sector, largely driven by increased income from banks’ investment […]
Goldstar Air Working To Build Tamale Cargo Village
Views: 616Indigenous wholly owned Ghanaian airline Goldstar Air is working on aframework to build Tamale Cargo Village (Phase 4 Project) at the TamaleInternational Airport (TML). According to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the airline EricBannerman, the building of the cargo village will allow direct exports fromthe region to international markets. The cargo project […]
Climate and health vulnerability assessment for Ghana
Views: 630New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana’s Health System in Response to Climate Change A new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report, titled Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana, […]
Ghana Airports collaborates with ITA Airways for direct flights from Rome to Accra
Views: 616ITA Airways, an European carrier is set to commence commercial flight operations to the capital of Ghana, Accra. This follows approvals from the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, the regulator of the aviation industry. The airline is expected to operate a four times weekly direct flight from Rome, Italy to […]
Coca-Cola gears up for IPO of $8bn Billion bottling arm
Views: 577Coca-Cola is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its African bottling business as soon as next year after previously putting the plans on hold, people with knowledge of the matter said. The drinks company is considering a dual listing for Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Johannesburg and Amsterdam, according to the […]
Atlantic Lithium approved for listing on Ghana Stock Exchange
Views: 644Atlantic Lithium Limited has received approval from the Ghana Stock Exchange’s (GSE) Listing Committee and Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission to list the company’s ordinary shares on the Main Market of the GSE. This approval marks a significant step forward for Atlantic Lithium as Ghana’s first near-term lithium producer to be listed on the […]
The role and risks of AI in medical decision-making
Views: 593…While AI offers transformative potential in healthcare, its integration into medical decision-making necessitates a nuanced understanding of its capabilities and pitfalls. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal player, offering unprecedented capabilities in enhancing medical decision-making. Its ability to distil insights from vast datasets presents a […]
Russia Scrambles for Influence in French-speaking West Africa
Views: 579By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH In this insightful interview, Professor Sergiu Mișcoiu at the Faculty of European Studies, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), where he serves as a Director of the Centre for International Cooperation and as Director of the Centre for African Studies, discusses the political situation in the French-speaking West African countries, the […]
Arise Concert
Views: 588 Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, inspiration, and worship at the Arise Concert and Album Release: Echoes of Freedom. Presented by IJM Ghana, in support of the fight against human trafficking, we invite you to stand with us in solidarity and ARISE FOR FREEDOM. Featuring a lineup of talented musicians, this concert […]
Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs leads stakeholder dialogues to maximize AfCFTA benefits
Views: 597The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE), with support from the German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) through its AfCFTA support programme, has initiated a series of stakeholder dialogues aimed at leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol for the benefit of women and youth. Spearheaded by Bizgrotec, a renowned consultancy […]
review: Ghana to host 6th Consultative International Cashew Council Conference
Views: 605Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), will host the sixth Council of Ministers’ Conference of the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) from April 16th to April 20th, 2024. The conference aims to bolster the development of the cashew sector and foster economic and social growth among member […]
FBNBank Ghana changes to FirstBank Ghana to align with Group identity
Views: 630FBNBank Ghana has announced its name change to FirstBank Ghana, effective Thursday, May 2, 2024, as part of a strategic alignment with the FirstBank Group’s identity, vision, and values. This name change reflects the Bank’s commitment to its customers, stakeholders, and the communities it serves. The decision to rebrand to FirstBank Ghana underscores the […]