August 2009

Leda Systems Ltd., an ICT, firm is organizing an ICT Career Fair in Accra, under the theme; “ICT in Socio-economic Development & the way Forward.” The event at the British Council Hall Tuesday September 1, 2009 at 9:00am is designed to…

Farmlands in Ghana are coming under increasing pressure as various interest groups from across the globe are vying for parcels. There are unresolved questions of conflict between multinationals grabbing lands from poor farmers, mostly…

Ghana holds the biggest of Tullow's  oil production in Africa as the continent is cited as the place to watch for the next global oil boom. 60% of Tullow Oil’s production comes from the continent. The CEO of Tullow Oil says therefore,…

The bodies of two boys who stowed away on a container ship but later went missing were recovered from the ship in Durban Harbour on Sunday. Their cousins, two teenage brothers who were found on board the container ship last Wednesday, are…

Mr. Paul Evans Aidoo, Western Regional Minister has urged heads of departments and institutions to handle public funds judiciously in accordance with rules and regulations governing them. “Finances are the lifeblood of any institution and…

Mr Kwasi Boatin, Director-General of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on Friday said its subsidiary Informal Sector Scheme has the potential to facilitate the development efforts of government due to its capacity for…

The Mpohor Wassa East District Assembly (MWEDA) has collected GH¢ 322,152.00 out of the budgeted target of GH¢ 2,268,81.00. He said though the figure was not enough, it was impressive and would motivate revenue collectors and other…

Japanese bonds will decline while stocks rise after Japan’s opposition Democratic Party of Japan swept to power, said Yuuki Sakurai, chief executive officer of Fukoku Capital Management Inc. The DPJ won at least 268 of 480 seats to secure…

With roughly 6.7 million jobs lost since the start of the recession, it's tempting - and often a great idea - to launch your own business. That way, of course, you can take matters into your own hands. No more rolling your eyes at the boss;…

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Citigroup Inc.’s largest individual investor, was ranked the richest Saudi national by Arabian Business, even after losing 4.6 percent of his personal wealth in the past year. Alwaleed’s assets are valued at…