Accra: Absa has been named ‘Top Employer’ for the year 2025 by the Top Employer Institute (TEI), marking the fourth consecutive year the bank has received this recognition. The certification spans six African markets, including Ghana, South Africa, Za…
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Two Pals Jailed 16 Months for Stealing Gold Bearing Stones
Tarkwa: Two friends, who stole gold bearing stones valued at GHS15,000 from a grinding machine shop in Kaniankor Top, a suburb of Nsuaem, have been sentenced to a total of 16 months’ imprisonment in hard labour by the Tarkwa District Court One. Ibrahi…
New Hajj Fare Pegged at GHS62,000, Marking 17.3% Reduction
Accra: The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has announced a new Hajj fare of GHS62,000, which is equivalent to $4,130 at an exchange rate of 15 Cedis to a dollar. This marks a significant reduction of 17.3% from the previous year’s fare of GHS75,000.
According…
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy: Are the Ports Ready for Non-Stop Trade?
Accra: Few developments capture Ghana’s economic aspirations more than its bustling ports, the gateways to West Africa’s booming trade. Ghana’s ports-Tema and Takoradi-handle over 85% of the nation’s trade, with Tema Port alone processing more than 1,…
Unemployed Man Sentenced to Six Years for Motorbike Theft
Kwamekrom: Wisdom Amewuame, an unemployed individual, has been sentenced to six years of hard labor for stealing a motorbike belonging to a farmer in Kwamekrom, located in the Oti Region. Amewuame pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft,…