At exactly 08:08 GMT on Saturday, May 15, 2021, United Airlines flight UA996 touched base at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra, from Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, to complete the first non-stop flight of its new services to the West African city after nine years of absence.
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Humanitarian Agencies pledge to support W/A Food Security storage system
As part of the International Online Conference being held by the ECOWAS Commission from 28th April to 10th May 2021 to share its food security storage experience with its partners and the other regions of the world, humanitarian agencies have pledged to support and work in respect of the West African Food Security Storage System.
Perseus Mining injects $385m into Ivorian, Ghanaian economies
Perseus Mining Limited has released its CY20 Sustainable Development Report detailing the company’s progress over the past 12 months in delivering on its commitment to responsible mining operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Fuel margins reduced to 9 pesewas per litre
The Government of Ghana has announced a reduction in fuel margins from 17 pesewas per litre to 9 pesewas.
NCA Shuts down 49 TV Stations operating without license
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has embarked on an exercise to shut down 49 Television (TV) stations for operating without Authorizations.
Audiomack partners MTN to stream music to over 76 million subscribers
Audiomack has partnered with MTN Nigeria to unveil the Audiomack+MTN Data Bundle program, which offers MTN subscribers tailored data bundles for streaming unlimited music and accessing content on Audiomack free of data charges. The partnership will see MTN subscribers gain free access to Audiomack’s streaming service via their mobile devices on weekly and monthly subscriptions. […]
ETI appoints Tomisin Fashina as Group Executive, Operations & Technology
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced the appointment of Tomisin Fashina as its new Group Executive for Operations & Technology, a position he will now hold to his existing role of Managing Director of eProcess International. Ade Ayeyemi, CEO Ecobank Group said: “The rapidly accelerating digital adoption by Africa’s […]
Free trade bloc can be a game changer for African people and business – Trade Expert
Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021 WTO Aid-for-Trade Stocktaking meeting. The African Development Bank, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Trade Centre (ITC) organized the session held on Wednesday 24 March. […]
Yendi deserves a DVLA Office – Transport & Aviation Minister
The Minister for Transport & Aviation, Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has assured the Overlord and people of Dagbon that President Akufo-Addo’s second term in office will see him bring more developmental projects to their doorsteps, especially, in Yendi.
Tamale Airport phase II project to be further upgraded – Transport & Aviation Minister reveals
Government is considering further upgrade of the Tamale Airport to full international status even though the US$80million phase II project is yet to be completed, the Minister for Transport & Aviation, Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has said.
Let’s collaborate to sustain gains made in aviation industry – Transport Minister
The Minister for Transport and Aviation, Hon. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has tasked players in the aviation industry to work hard to sustain the gains made in the industry over the years.
No increase in transport fares – GPRTU/GRTCC
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged the public to disregard any threat of fare increase by some transport operators.