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By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Mafi Kumikpo Pencils of Promise (POP), an educational Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Ghana in collaboration with the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Central Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region, as well as the chiefs and people of Mafi Kumikpo and Mafi Dekpoe, have performed a grounds-breaking ceremony for the construction of a three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities for the Kindergarten Unit of the Mafi Kumikpo R.C. Basic School. The school, which serves the two twin-communities of Mafi Kumikpo and Mafi Dekpoe, has an enrolment of more than five hundred (500) pupils who have been…

 Emirates has joined forces with Parsys Telemedicine to introduce next generation equipment that will enable customers to receive high-quality, speedy medical care in the air. Emirates has invested more than USD2.4 million in co-designing the new equipment set with Parsys, which will be rolled out to 300 aircraft over the next few years. The groundbreaking ‘telemedicine station’ has advanced features such as high-definition video conferencing, remote passenger assessment, secure data transmission and 12-Leads Telecardia ECG – enabling Emirates’ highly trained cabin crew to save lives in emergency situations. Emirates has always invested in high quality medical equipment, but the new…

Gloria Guevara’s campaign for Secretary General of the UN Tourism Council, has gained significant recognition, following a series of high-level meetings at ITB Berlin with tourism ministers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the globe. Throughout the event, Guevara engaged in discussions with over 15 tourism ministers and representatives from a broad spectrum of member states, reinforcing her commitment to driving a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for global tourism. With the backing of over 200 tourism leaders, including ministers and business executives, her vision for the industry continues to attract widespread support. “ITB Berlin has been an…

Access Bank, has been named ‘Best Bank in Retail Banking (West Africa)’ at the prestigious 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa. The bank was also awarded the Best Digital Bank (West Africa). The awards recognize the bank’s commitment to delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions across the region. The awards, presented by the organizers of the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit on Thursday, February 27, 2025, highlight Access Bank’s leadership in digital transformation, financial inclusion, and retail banking excellence. The bank, has consistently leveraged cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and a robust customer engagement strategy to meet the evolving needs of…

In a special lecture at the University of Cape Town, Binaifer Nowrojee, the President of the Open Society Foundations, issued a rallying call for supporters of human rights and open society to renew their resolve in the face of growing threats from authoritarian forces. “The vision of a democratic and open society is one that we need to hold on to, and defend, through these dangerous times,” Nowrojee said. “This isn’t the time for us to back down, but a time for us to stand by the courage of our convictions.” The lecture, titled Defending Open Society in a Dangerous…

Trump has driven up enquiries by new clients by 20% to a global financial advisory giant in the first 50 days of his second presidency.  First, it was to capitalize on the euphoria of the ‘Trump Trade’. Now, it’s concerns over tariffs and economic growth fears. deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations, has recorded a 30% surge in new client enquiries since Trump was sworn in. It attributes this dramatic increase to heightened market volatility caused by abrupt policy swings—first the post-election rally, and now escalating fears of trade wars that could stall growth. As…

President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), appointing his deputy, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, as the new IGP. The announcement was made in a press statement issued by the presidency on Friday, March 13, and signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. According to the statement, the appointment was made in line with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution, following consultation with the Council of State. This leadership change comes as the government takes steps to restructure key security institutions in…

The Assembly Members of the Greater Accra Region, have expressed their heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, for his consistent dedication to the betterment of local governance in Ghana. In a statement released by the group, the Assembly Members, highlighted Mahama’s promise to pay allowances to local representatives, a commitment made in 2020 and reaffirmed in 2024, as a significant step towards strengthening the role of Assembly Members in community development. The statement emphasized that Mahama’s promise, now included in the 2025 national budget, underscores his understanding of the challenges facing local government structures and his commitment to…

Cimpor Global announces a new collaboration with FIZIX to detect malfunctions in cement production facilities before they occur. Cimpor Global, one of Portugal’s leading and most long-established brands in the building sector and operating under the world’s third largest cement producer TCC Group Holdings will commission the deployment of Fizix’s technology at 25 facilities in ten different countries on three continents, while continuing its investments in Africa, where the pace of economic growth and urbanization is high, in order to further strengthen its position in the global market. Cimpor Global, a subsidiary of the TCC Group Holdings, continues to strengthen…

….But Afenyo-Markin calls it ‘Uninspiring’ A trade union, two civil society organisations, and a state agency, have praised the Mahama government’s 2025 budget statement, which Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, delivered yesterday. One of them described it, as a breath of fresh air. However, the Minority group in Parliament, led by Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has rejected it, criticising it, as uninspiring and devoid of hope. Firstly, the President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng, welcomed the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy and the abolition of several taxes, including the COVID-19 levy, Betting Tax,…