Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Veterinary Council of Ghana has introduced the modified Meat Inspection Regulations, 2020 (L.I. 2405), aimed at ensuring meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under strictly regulated sanitary conditions. The regulation is also aimed at properly outlining the duties of various regulators and inspectors, their functions as well...
The umbrella-body for event organisers in Ghana, known as the Events and Meetings Professionals Association of Ghana (EMPAG), has formally been launched with a mission to promote growth and preservation of the events industry through policy advocacy and standardisation of industry practices. EMPAG is made up of private companies operating...
The shortage of maize across the Northern Region and some other parts of the country is affecting business activities of poultry farmers, food vendors and beverage makers, among others. The issue has resulted in an increase of maize prices from GH¢90 to between GH¢120-150, especially in the Tamale Metropolis. Prices are however expected...
The Women’s Leadership Development Programme (WLDP), organized by Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre ( KAIPTC) with sponsorship from the Federal Government of Germany,  held its closing ceremony at the Labadi Beach Hotel last week. WLDP enables women to develop critical skills in self-leadership, be sensitive and aware of...
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has initiated a partnership agreement with the Ghana-India Trade Advisory Chamber (GITAC) to attract Indian investors with expertise in manufacturing and processing to enhance value addition for export. Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, Dr. Afua Asabea Asare, emphasised the need for such a partnership...
Betway Ghana organised a workshop last week in Accra to engage the various stakeholders on how to ensure regulatory compliance in the sports betting industry. Over 20 participants, made up of representatives from the Gaming Commission, Financial Intelligence Centre and Cyber Crime Unit- Ghana Police Service attended the compliance...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Vodafone Ghana and Access Bank, has trained 60 local women in the Upper East Region on strategies of safekeeping their business earnings in their respective communities. The move, according to the implementing bodies, seeks to holistically help women achieve and accelerate...
The ‘new normal’ has brought with it new rules and habits like masking up to protect us. We’re all still getting used to wearing a mask but if you’re experiencing skin irritation, dryness or breakouts from this ‘new normal’ habit, read on. Herbalife Nutrition has put together our top...
Title:                                                    The Wishlist: Thoughts That Can Shape Society Author:                                               Georgina Asare Fiagbenu Publisher(s):                                       Buabeng Books Year of Publication:                           2020                Number of Pages:                               251                  Reviewer:                                            Nana Kwasi Gyan Appenteng The title of this delightful book presents us with a conundrum – one which is deliberate and functionally important for the...
Unless you have been hiding under a rock in the last 3 months, you should know that Election Day in Ghana is next Monday December 7.  I daresay aside the pandemic making news all year, the imminent elections have been a close second.  A quick search online will give...