Creative Zone by Encor, the United Arab Emirates’ largest business setup advisory firm, together with South Africa’s Azanyah Trade Hub and co-host of the event, the UAE Embassy in South Africa, will convene a high-level business engagement at The Leonardo Hotel in Sandton. The event will bring together senior government officials, investors, corporate leaders, and SME champions to explore how…
Day: October 19, 2025
IMO Delays Global Shipping Carbon Rules, Ghana Braces for Impact
International Maritime Organization The International Maritime Organization has dealt a significant blow to global shipping decarbonization efforts. Member states decided to postpone adoption of the world’s first binding carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping, delaying implementation by twelve months despite substantial agreement on the framework’s substance. The decision emerged during the MEPC’s extraordinary session concluded in London on October 17,…
Fitch Solutions anticipates robust economic growth for remainder of 2025
Fitch Solutions is anticipating robust economic growth for Ghana over the remainder of 2025. In its September 2025 Monthly Outlook, the UK-based firm said easing inflation helped by a stronger exchange rate will support growth over the remainder of the year, although fiscal consolidation, high interest rates, and plateauing oil production will cause the economy to slow from the robust…
Four ‘Pragya’ Operators fined GH¢ 2,400 for obstructing public road at Agbogbloshie
Four tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Pragya’, have been prosecuted and fined GH¢600 each equivalent to 50 penalty units by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court for obstructing public roads at the Agbogbloshie Market. The offenders, who were arrested by Public Health Officers of the AMA during a routine enforcement exercise, pleaded guilty to the offence and were subsequently…
Three arrested for posing as National Security operatives in shooting incident at Celebrity Golf Club
The Sakumono District Police Command in the Tema West Municipality has arrested three men in connection with a shooting and trespassing incident at the Celebrity Golf Club area in Sakumono, Greater Accra. The suspects have been identified as Abubakar Mohammed, aged 28, Eric Asare, aged 23, and Felix Darko, aged 48. They were picked up by police following a reported…
Energy Minister warns ECG staff against corruption as government saves $300 million through contract terminations
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has issued a stern warning to staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) against acts of corruption, unauthorized meter sales, and revenue diversion, stressing that anyone found culpable will be held fully accountable. The Minister made the remarks during an official working visit to the…
Beyond Compliance: Why Data Protection is Your Company's Secret Weapon
We rsquo;ve all seen the headlines: multimillion-dollar fines, devastating data breaches, and the slow, grinding wheels of regulatory action. For many business leaders, the phrase data protection conjures images of legal teams, compliance checklists, and a stifling burden that hinders innovation. Source link
2026 World Cup: Databank CEO Kojo Addae-Mensah calls for Herve Renard’s inclusion in Black Stars technical team
The Chief Executive Officer of Databank Ghana, Kojo Addae-Mensah, has proposed that Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard be added to Ghana rsquo;s Black Stars technical setup ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Source link
When Division Becomes the Greatest Enemy: The Unspoken Truth Behind the NPP Attacks
A Party Losing Its Own Voice As the New Patriotic Party approaches the January 2026 flagbearer elections, the atmosphere inside the party has become tense and unsettling. What should have been a period of renewal and excitement has turned into one of mistrust, hostility, and open confrontation. Source link
The Louvre heist: A look at other famous robberies in museums worldwide
Thieves on Sunday morning reportedly stole nine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress, which were displayed at Galerie d’Apollon at the celebrated Louvre museum in Paris. Here’s a look at some other famous heists worldwide. Source link
