UMB $100m Support For One-District-One Factory Project Begins In Sept.

One district one factory project to begin in September. That is an assurance from the CEO of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), John Awuah. UMB Bank in March announced a partnership deal with government to inject 100 million US dollars into the One-District-One- Factory project over a period of time. According to the bank, the project … Read more

Stakeholder Engagement, Key To One-District -One Factory Project

By Zuberu Aliu Many pundits argue that no nation develops unless it embraces industrialization. Economic empowerment of all citizens should be at the centre of government policies. There are shining examples within the African continent and beyond in the area of industrialization leading to job creation. Tanzania for instance, is reported to have created 1,423 … Read more

Bawumia Leads Government Delegation To US and UK To Attract Invesstors

Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia is leading a delegation of senior government officials to the United States and UK on a roadshow aimed at encouraging more private sector development into the economy. The delegation which left Accra includes Senior Minister Osarfo-Marfo and Finance Minister Ofori-Atta. The delegation also includes the Chairman of the Finance Committee, the … Read more

Workers Union Calls For Dialogue On ECG Privatisation

The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trade Union Congress, Ghana has called on government to expedite action on the proposed dialogue with key stakeholders on the planned concession arrangement of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The dialogue will solicit ideas that will sufficiently affect the positive decisions that will inure to the benefit … Read more

SIC To Prove Case In Court

MANAGEMENT of SIC Insurance Company Limited has assured its customers and stakeholders to remain calm following a case the company is battling in court against non-bank financial institution, Ivory Finance. The two companies have been in a long standing legal and board room battle over the debt which came up after SIC guaranteed a 14- … Read more

MPs, ‘key Stakeholders’ Cited In Questionable Payments

In the concluding report on Joy News’ investigations into questionable payments at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), it has emerged that the utility regulator paid a total of about GHS54,000 to MPs and groups of people described as “key stakeholders”. Documents sighted by Joy News indicate that the PURC paid GHS20,000 to five lawmakers. … Read more

School Worship Periods Should Be More Inclusive – GES

Heads of schools have been advised against engaging in intense evangelization during worship hours in schools. Most public schools in Ghana participate in an act of collective worship every week which is broadly Christian in nature. However, stakeholders have in recent times raised concerns over the abuse of the worship periods. Issues to do with … Read more

School Worship Periods Should Be Made More Inclusive

Heads of schools have been advised against engaging in intense evangelization during worship hours in schools. Most public schools in Ghana participate in an act of collective worship every week which is broadly Christian in nature. However, stakeholders have in recent times raised concerns over the abuse of the worship periods. Issues to do with … Read more

King Ayisoba Calls On Government To Support Batakari Night

The ‘King of Kologo Music’, King Ayisoba has made a passionate appeal to government and stakeholders to support his initiative for the betterment of the country. The musician and Pidgen Music in their bid to promote the wearing of smock, called ‘Batakari’ have successfully organised the music concert for four consecutive years and have seen … Read more

EC In Debt After 2016 Elections

The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) seems to be courting the anger of temporary staff and stakeholders as it is yet to pay them for services rendered during the December 7 elections. None of the officers recruited purposely for the elections has been paid. Neither have suppliers. But speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise on Tuesday, January 17, … Read more

EC In ‘big’ Debt After 2016 Elections

The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) seems to be courting the anger of temporary staff and stakeholders as it is yet to pay them for services rendered during the December 7 elections. None of the officers recruited purposely for the elections has been paid. Neither have suppliers. But speaking on 3FM on Tuesday, January 17, Head … Read more

EC In ‘big’ Debt After 2016 Elections

The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) seems to be courting the anger of temporary staff and stakeholders as it is yet to pay them for services rendered during the December 7 elections. None of the officers recruited purposely for the elections has been paid. Neither have suppliers. But speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise on Tuesday, January 17, … Read more

A Corporate Strategy Perspective To Nana Addo’s Ministerial Nominees [Article]

I have been listening to the commentary in the media about the President’s ministerial nominees with keen interest and I have decided to explain these appointments from a corporate strategy perspective. In developing a corporate strategy, the key factor that shapes the strategy is the vision of the organisation. This vision is then broken into … Read more

A Corporate Strategy Perspective To Nana Addo’s Ministerial Nominees

I have been listening to the commentary in the media about the President’s ministerial nominees with keen interest and I have decided to explain these appointments from a corporate strategy perspective. In developing a corporate strategy, the key factor that shapes the strategy is the vision of the organisation. This vision is then broken into … Read more

A Corporate Strategy Perspective To The President’s Ministerial Appointments

I have been listening to the commentary in the media about the President’s ministerial nominees with keen interest and I have decided to explain these appointments from a corporate strategy perspective. In developing a corporate strategy, the key factor that shapes the strategy is the vision of the organisation. This vision is then broken into … Read more

PIAC Seeks $9.5 Million To Fund Strategic Plan

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), has launched a comprehensive plan to reform the Committee to better track government’s application of the petroleum revenue for improved living conditions of the citizenry. About $ 9.5 million would be required for the successful implementation of the five-year strategic arrangement, which served as a framework for the … Read more