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Visa (NYSE: V) has announced the appointment of Aminata Kane as Senior Vice President and Head of Western and Central Africa, effective September 4, 2025. Based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Aminata will lead Visa’s newly established sub-regional team, covering 23 markets across four key offices in Abidjan, Accra, Kinshasa, and Lagos. Kane is a recognized leader in digital financial services and telecommunications, bringing over a decade of executive experience from Orange’s operations in the Middle East and Africa. Most recently, she served as Regional Chief Executive Officer for Orange Money Group, where she oversaw Orange Money and Orange Bank Africa…

Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, a Supreme Court nominee, say there is a constitutional gap regarding the issue of “marriage and sex” in the country and must be addressed.He observed that the country’s laws stipulated that a person can have sex at age 16, but can only marry at age 18, describing this scenario as a gap that must be resolved.Justice Dennis Adjei made the remarks when answering a question about child marriage in Ghana during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday.“So, if you’re of 16, that means the person is 16 and the person voluntarily have sex, you…

The Ministry of Health has inaugurated the Pandemic Fund National Chairing Committee, a landmark initiative to bolster Ghana’s defences against future health crises. Dubbed “Strengthening Systems for Pandemic Preparedness and Response in Ghana,” the program represents a proactive approach to mitigating the impact of national medical emergencies. Representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) outlined the fund’s objectives, emphasising collaboration, workforce resilience, and early threat detection. Speaking to the panel on June 13, the FAO representative pressed the need for collective effort, stating, “Synergy, coordination, and collective action are key to achieving our shared…

The world’s most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate change mitigation scientists Sven Teske and Saori Miyake analysed the potential for renewable energy in each of the G20 countries. They concluded that the G20 is in a position to generate enough renewable energy to supply the world. For African countries to benefit, they must adopt long term renewable energy plans and policies and secure finance from G20 countries to set…

Member of Parliament for Krachi East, Nelson Kofi Djabab The Member of Parliament for Krachi East, Nelson Kofi Djabab, has called for immediate action to address the impact of recent rainstorms that have devastated his constituency and others.Following a similar statement by the MP for Nandom, Richard Kuuire, Djabab, speaking during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, emphasized the urgent need for assistance amid ongoing school sessions and widespread power outages.He noted that rainstorms on April 27 and May 27 destroyed the roof of the only E-block school in his constituency, leaving students in a precarious situation.He added that…

The Bank of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to supporting digital transformation and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across key sectors of the economy. Speaking on behalf of the Governor at the launch of BlueNODE AI Cloud by BlueSPACE Ghana, Owuraku Asare, Deputy Director at the Fintech and Innovation Office, said the central bank is fully aligned with innovative technology that strengthens financial services and economic development. “We are committed to supporting the digital innovation landscape and encouraging the use of artificial intelligence to transform financial services, trade, and public service delivery,” Mr. Asare said. “The Bank of Ghana…

Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei,Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, a nominee to the Supreme Court, says the country’s laws must grant discretion to judges to impose alternative sentences in capital punishment cases, instead of the mandatory death penalty prescribed by law.He mentioned offences such as treason, high treason, and certain provisions of the Armed Forces Act (Act 105), which currently prescribe the death penalty upon conviction.“I agree that the mandatory imposition of the death sentence is wrong. If a person goes to court and is to be convicted for capital penalty, first and foremost, we must respect life. The judge who…

President Mahama expressed admiration for the architectural quality of the Ministry’s building President John Dramani Mahama has applauded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for its impressive new office complex, describing it as one of the most well-appointed government facilities in the country.The President made the remarks during his first official visit to the Ministry since its reconstruction. Addressing attendees at the Ghana European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra on Monday, June 17, 2025, he expressed admiration for the architectural quality and interior finishing of the building, humorously suggesting it might be superior to the seat of government…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is urgently appealing for logistical assistance to support the ongoing emergency evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from Iran in the wake of escalating tensions and conflict between Iran and Israel. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the appeal during the Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue held in Accra on Tuesday, June 17. He stressed the critical need for coordinated international support to ensure the safety of Ghanaian citizens caught in the growing hostilities between the two Middle Eastern nations. “We also appeal for your support in terms of logistics as we currently continue with our evacuation…

When Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs at the “home of cricket” (Lord’s Cricket Ground in London) on 14 June, South Africa erupted in celebration. The Proteas had just claimed their first major cricket cup in history. And nothing less than the International Cricket Council World Test Championship at that, the premier international competition for five-day (test) cricket that’s played over two years. Branded as “chokers” for 26 years for underperforming or spoiling their advantage in crunch situations in major tournaments, the national men’s cricket team has transformed to become world champions. I’m a sport scientist with a focus on…