PETROSOL, an ISO certified Ghanaian Oil Marketing Company (OMC) was at the 2021 Ghana Energy Awards, adjudged the Brand of the Year 2021. Nominated in a category that included other industry giants, PETROSOL emerged victorious and was among the over 23 award winners on the night. Receiving the award on behalf of the company, the […] The post PETROSOL named 2021 Energy Brand of the

His Royal Majesty, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has paid glowing commendation to medical drone delivery service, Zipline for its innovation in addressing the perennial issue of wastage and expired drugs in the National Medical Stores. The Asantehene revealed this when a 9-member delegation from Zipline Ghana, led by Country Manager, Naa Yawson paid […] The post Otumfuo

Deloitte Ghana, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services, believes the need for enhanced revenue mobilization efforts by the government and control of expenditure cannot be overemphasized. “However, in raising the much-needed revenue, it is imperative that the actions taken by the government do not […] The post 2022

At least five persons have been arrested in Bawku in the Upper East Region over recent disturbances in the area. Government on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, imposed a curfew and a ban on smock wearing in Bawku following concerns of insecurity. However, there were sporadic gunshots in Bawku on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Speaking to […] The post Five arrested over recent disturbances

Television personality and poetess, Apiorkor Seyiram Ashong-Abbey, believes there is a huge market for poetry in Ghana which can be harnessed to boost the craft and attract corporate sponsorships. Speaking to ghanaweekend.com, Apiorkor, who is headlining her own poetry concert, dubbed, Matriarch’s Verse, said poetry shows must be held often to encourage lovers of the […] The post The

Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform in Ghana, has announced that its services are now available in Sunyani as it continues its steady expansion to various cities across the country. Bolt recently expanded to Koforidua in addition to being available in Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi and Takoradi, underscoring its commitment and long-term plans to provide safe, […] The post Bolt

As part of efforts to bridge the digital gender gap in Ghana especially in rural communities, Bluetown, in partnership with USAID, GIFEC, and DAI, have launched an ICT training project to impact over 6,000 women and also provide internet access to over 16,000 people in rural communities in the Eastern Region. The Women’s Meaningful Access […] The post Eastern

Deloitte Ghana,  a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services,  is urging the government of Ghana to come up with more innovative means of roping in the informal sector into the tax net other than resorting to the 1.75% Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy). In a 27-page […] The post Explore

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah has commissioned the Obuasi Enterprise and Skills Development Centre. The Center, which was jointly established by Anglogold Ashanti Ghana, and the AGA Community Trust Fund, is expected to be a one-stop hub to provide solutions to local businesses and to support skills development and capacity building. Speaking at […] The post Anglogold

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is scheduled to organise a town hall meeting on the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. National Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, made the announcement in a statement released on Friday, November 26, 2021. The town hall meeting will be held at […] The post NDC to

Scores of Ghanaians are protesting in Accra as part of the #FixTheCountry demonstration to reject the 2022 budget. According to the protestors, aspects of the 2022 budget on taxation are a hindrance to the progress of Ghanaians. Some of them cited the Electronic Transaction Levy as an example of taxes that will hurt the economy […] The post #FixTheCountry

Ten illegal small scale miners have lost their lives after a mining pit collapsed on them on Wednesday 24th November at Wassa Esikuma in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region. With the help of officials from NADMO, police and other security agencies, four severely injured illegal miners were rescued from the collapsed […] The post 10-die after

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and its partners, including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), have launched this year’s edition of the 16 days of activism campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign was launched in Accra. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the caretaker Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, […] The post ’16

As smartphones are constantly evolving, consumers are taking more factors into consideration when choosing a smartphone. In addition to powerful performance and a captivating design, consumers are also looking for a great camera to capture memories in high clarity. Among a wide variety of products, smartphones offer more comprehensive functions, which are naturally more attractive […] The post A

Gambia’s truth commission on Thursday recommended the government prosecute a list of officials responsible for crimes committed under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, with victims adamant the ex-leader himself is included. Rights groups have long called for Jammeh to be prosecuted for alleged abuses — including murder, torture and rape — during his 22 years in […] The post Gambia

The Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly has defended a demolition exercise it carried out at Glefe on Thursday, saying it was to avert an environmental catastrophe. The Municipal Chief Executive, George Cyril Bray, in a Citi News interview said the approach is one of the measures taken to make the water body regenerate. According to him, […] The post Glefe demolition

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Central Region has expressed worry over the huge debt owed it by individuals and state institutions. According to the company, the debt owed by its customers as of October 2021, was GH¢134,702,042, with GHS 42 million alone being owned by private individuals. The water distribution company laments […] The post Consumers

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Central Region has expressed worry over the huge debt owed it by individuals and state institutions. According to the company, the debt owed by its customers as of October 2021, was GH¢134,702,042, with GHS 42 million alone being owned by private individuals. The water distribution company lamented […] The post Consumers

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed its optimism that Ghanaians will embrace the E-Levy and other taxes introduced in the 2022 budget when they get a full understanding of these policies. The party however says government will avail itself for accountability from tax-payers on the usage of revenues generated from the E-Levy. The […] The post Support

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command says it has made adequate security arrangements for the #FixTheCountry demonstration expected to come off later today, Friday, November 26, 2021. According to a statement from the Accra Regional Police Command, the demonstrators will assemble at the Tema station and end the exercise in Parliament House. “The Accra Regional […] The post Adequate