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eTranzact Ghana, a leading provider of payments technology, was awarded the title of ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ at the 4th Ghana Fintech Awards, held on March 1, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. The Ghana Fintech Awards, organized by the Ghana FinTech and Payments Association in partnership with Arkel Limited, aim to celebrate and recognize excellence within Ghana’s rapidly growing fintech sector. This year’s event featured 25 award categories, highlighting the industry’s continuous innovation and growth. Under the theme “Building Trust in Ghana’s Digital Economy: The Essential Role of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy,” the ceremony highlighted the…

Illegal mining has destroyed water bodies and farm lands The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised concerns over alleged illegal mining activities involving some key figures of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), just weeks after their electoral victory.Addressing the press while presenting their alternative State of the Nation Address, the Minority acknowledged the long-standing challenges in the fight against illegal mining (galamsey), stating that successive governments have struggled to curb the menace.“The fight against galamsey has been difficult, no doubt. President Mills struggled with it, President Mahama struggled with it in his first term, and despite the best of…

Whoopro, powered by Global Media Alliance, launched a landmark series of events for industry professionals, brands, and digital practitioners to engage in thought-provoking discussions on the evolving digital ecosystem. The initiative, dubbed ‘Let’s Talk Digital’ addressed conversations about the increasing reliance on digital platforms for brand visibility and audience engagement, the role of AI and data in shaping marketing strategies, and how brands can integrate new digital tools to stay ahead of competition. Read the full report here Achievements and Impact The 2024 edition of ‘Let’s Talk Digital’ left a significant mark on the industry. According to the Impact Report,…

Dear critical reader, one of the key factors that have led to some regimes in Ghana’s 4th Republic unraveling is that criticism-averse appointees with brittle egos suddenly become obsessed with genuinely patriotic individuals who criticize them. Yet, such thin-skinned appointees are only critiqued because our passionate love for Mother Ghana prevents us from remaining silent and turning a blind eye to pernicious actions and nation-wrecking inactions by said appointees. That’s the only reason why we opt to speak truth to power publicly, criticizing errant appointees – nothing more, nothing less. Full stop. Yoooooooooo…Unfortunately, this ineptitude was manifested during the Mahama…

When your child feels unwell, the worry can be overwhelming. Among the common illnesses young children encounter is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Although it’s often mild, understanding this illness, its symptoms, and how to care for your child can help make the experience less stressful. What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Infection with HFMD is caused primarily by a virus called coxsackie. It commonly affects children under seven years of age, especially toddlers, and is most prevalent during the summer and fall. HFMD should not be confused with foot-and-mouth disease, which affects animals. The name originates from…

(From left) Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer of GHIB and Kwabena Asante-Poku, Country Director for Ghana at BII Ghana International Bank plc (GHIB), a leading UK-based African financial institution, and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, today announced a $50m trade finance facility covering Sierra Leone, Liberia, The Gambia, Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania. Under a Master Risk Participation Agreement (MPRA), the $50 million facility will enable GHIB to support more businesses and facilitate trade flows in the target countries. This addresses the general lack of credit appetite for frontier markets…

A 14-year-old Form Two student of Twifo Praso DA Basic School tragically lost his life when he drowned in the Pra River in the Twifo Atti Morkwa District of the Central Region.Eyewitnesses reported that Nana Asamoah AKA “Yesu Papa,” had visited the river with three friends to catch fish, but during their expedition, he allegedly boasted that he could swim across the river’s deepest point, despite warnings from his friends.Ignoring their advice, Asamoah jumped into the river but failed to resurface and all attempts by his friends to search for him proved futile. They therefore reported the incident to the…

The suspect in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) murder case, Daniel Tuffuor, was on Friday remanded into police custody by the Prempeh Assembly Hall District Court in Kumasi.  He was arrested on Thursday in connection with the tragic death of a final year biological sciences student at the university on February 27, 2025.  His plea was not taken after the fact sheet was read; he will reappear before the court on Friday, March 24, 2025.  The police prosecutor requested the court to keep him in custody for two weeks to enable the police to continue with…

– Source:The State of South Africa’s Fathers 2024 report is published by the new Tataokhona project at Stellenbosch University. The project focuses on research and interventions related to fathers and fatherhood. This is the third edition of this report, and offers valuable insights into the evolving realities of fatherhood in South Africa. Co-authors Wessel van den Berg, Mandisa Malinga, Kopano Ratele and Tawanda Makusha explain why it’s critical to examine the changing role of men in families. What were some of the key findings of the report? The report presents data from the General Household Survey 2023 and a survey…

Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has said none of the three Agenda III hospital projects inaugurated by former President Nana Akufo-Addo before leaving office were fully completed or operational.The former President inaugurated the facilities on December 5, 2025, at Trede in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality, Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains District—both in the Ashanti Region—and Bokro in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region.During an inspection of the Trede hospital today, Mr. Akandoh stated that while civil works were about 95% complete, critical aspects such as medical equipment delivery, installation, and operationalization remained outstanding.Additionally, he pointed out…