Author: Benjamin Aklama
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Access bank holds 14th annual general meeting
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has recorded an impressive growth performance across key indicators of its operations for the year ended 31st December 2021. This was revealed during the Bank’s 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at its head office, and streamed virtually to shareholders via a dedicated link. Delivering his address, Mr. Frank Beecham, Board…
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NPA boss named outstanding public sector leader of the year
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid continued in his streak of silverware collection as he emerged the ‘Outstanding Public Sector Leader’ for the year 2021 at the Ghana CEO Excellence Awards held at the plush Kempinski Hotel in Accra. He was awarded for his Sterling Leadership, Achievement, Business Excellence…
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6th Ghana CEO Summit to focus on digital leadership for the digital economy
Its is Monday the 30th of May, 2022. All roads lead to Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra for the 6th edition of the Ghana CEO Summit, the foremost business conference for CEOs, heads of state, entrepreneurs, business leaders, board members, investors, directors-general, ambassadors, ministers of state, consultants and policy makers who are committed…
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Government partners private companies to mine abandoned iron ore in Oti Region
Ghana’s iron ore and steel industries are set to receive significant boosts following the initiative by the government, and some potential investors to mine an abandoned ore reserve in the Oti Region. The reserve, which holds about 500 million tonnes of iron ore, will boost steel production in the country and also provide several direct…
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Telcos pledge ‘handsome reward’ for information on persons stealing cell site equipment
Ghana’s Mobile Industry is offering a very handsome reward to anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of culprits responsible for the recurrent telecommunication equipment thefts at cell sites throughout the country. Additional amounts would be given to whistle-blowers when the culprit is prosecuted and jailed. The telecommunications industry has been experiencing theft…
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Ghana Statistical Service inaugurates new board
The Honourable Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John Kumah, today inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Statistical Service and charged the members to provide the needed guidance and assistance to the Management of Service. He further asked the Board to among others: (i) Work towards expanding the Establishment Post of the Service by ensuring…
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Ho Node Hub rebrands as Node Eight
Node Hub Foundation (Ho Node Hub), a digital innovation hub located in Ho, Ghana, announced today it has rebranded as Node Eight to reflect its new vision and growth strategy. Node Eight’s announcement goes beyond a new name, logo, and identity. It underscores the organization’s commitment to build a pipeline of ethical digital talents and…
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Farmerline, a Ghanaian agri-tech startup led by Alloysius Attah, secures $12.9 million pre-Series A funding
Farmerline Group has secured a US$6.4 million Pre-Series A investment and $6.5 million debt to strengthen its supply chain for agribusinesses; reduce the cost of farming, and increase yield for farmers on the continent through the deployment of AI technology and local infrastructure. The US$6.4 million Pre-Series A investment, led by Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund(ARAF)…
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Indonesia’s planned cooking oil export ban sends global prices of edible oils soaring
The world’s top palm-oil producer announced that it would ban exports of the commodity starting on Thursday, sending the prices of edible oils soaring. Indonesia accounts for about half of the world’s supply of palm oil, the world’s most widely used vegetable oil. Palm oil is used for cooking and for the production of thousands…
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Akufo-Addo to hold Presidential Business Dialogue at 6th Ghana CEO Summit
Every year, the President of Ghana participates in the Ghana CEO Summit as a special guest of honour and keynote speaker. He also holds a presidential business dialogue to engage directly with topmost CEOs and business leaders on matters that are critical to the business climate in Ghana. On occasions when he is unable to…