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Prudential Bank clears bills for children at Tema General Hospital

 Prudential Bank LTD turned Mother’ Day celebration into a lasting act of kindness, by clearing the bills of patients at the Children’s Ward of the Tema General Hospital.   Speaking to the press, Head of Human Resources, Lilian Antwiwaa Asante, said the visit was inspired by the nurturing spirit associated with motherhood as well as the need to celebrate women. As a Bank, this initiative resonates deeply with us. Beyond the donation itself, we intentionally involved several staff in the presentation to demonstrate a platform where they could connect personally with the experience, interact with the children and find their own meaning in giving back,” she said. Asante noted that Mother’s Day often highlights the quiet sacrifices of mothers whose children are hospitalized. “On the hearts of every woman is the longing for the child. We chose this hospital, this ward, because we wanted to ease that burden. From this visit, we have all seen that giving back is not a nice thing...
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Top International Engineering Pledges Cooperation to Accelerate Enchi–Elubo Road Project

  Top International Engineering (GH) Limited has pledged to work closely with government authorities to address concerns over delays in the Enchi–Elubo Road project following concerns raised by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza. In a statement, the company acknowledged the Minister’s concerns regarding the pace of work on the project and reaffirmed its commitment to cooperating fully with the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority to improve progress on site. The company described the Enchi–Elubo Road corridor as a strategically important route that supports economic activity, regional trade, and the movement of people and goods within the Western Region and neighbouring areas. Top International Engineering stated that it remains committed to delivering quality infrastructure in line with contractual obligations and national expectations. The contractor also highlighted its track record in road construction, citing the successful com...

EduWatch: 400 teachers can be recruited yearly if allowance is scrapped

  Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has criticised the continued payment of teacher trainee allowances, describing the policy as wasteful and financially unsustainable. According to him, the resources being used to fund the allowances could be redirected into more productive areas within the education sector, particularly the recruitment and payment of additional teachers. Speaking in an interview with TV3 Ghana on Tuesday, May 12, Kofi Asare argued that Ghana must begin re-evaluating long-standing education policies that consume significant public funds without necessarily delivering the best outcomes for the country’s education system. He maintained that teacher trainee allowances no longer serve their original purpose and should be scrapped in favour of investments that directly strengthen teaching and learning in schools. The allowance is wasteful. We won’t discuss it again. It is wasteful. Everybody knows it is wasteful. That amount can hire about 400 t...

Fuel prices set to rise from May 16 despite possible extension of gov’t intervention

  Prices of petroleum products are expected to rise from May 16, 2026, even if the government extends its current programme aimed at cushioning consumers against rising crude oil prices. This is according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong. Speaking to JOYBUSINESS in an interview, he outlined two possible scenarios depending on whether the policy is extended beyond its May 16 expiration date. Under the first scenario, where government extends the policy, petrol prices are expected to increase by about 2.5% to 3% per litre, potentially pushing a litre of petrol to around GH¢14.50. Diesel is also projected to rise by about 1.8% per litre, which could take the price to about GH¢16.50. According to him, “extending the policy will only lower the expected margin of increase at the pumps.” Under the second scenario, if government fails to extend the intervention, petrol prices could climb to about GH¢15.80 per litre, while diesel c...

WAMPEX 2026 to Convene Over 6,000 Mining Professionals for 19th Edition

  West Africa’s mining and power community has a new gathering point as the West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX) will open its doors on 3 June 2026 at its new home - the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana . The move reflects the growth of the event that, now in its 19th and biggest edition yet, has expanded alongside West Africa’s mining industry for over 32 years. Organized by dmg events in partnership with the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Events & Projects International Ltd (EPI) and endorsed by Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, WAMPEX will bring together over 6,000 mining professionals, including procurement specialists, engineers, operations managers and business leaders, alongside more than 250 exhibitors from 20 countries across three days of sourcing, networking and high-level conference sessions. Speaking ahead of the event, Ing. Ken Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines said, WAMPEX represents a critical platform fo...

IEAG Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on New Tema Customs Sector Commander

  The leadership of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), led by its Executive Secretary, Samson Asaki Awingobit, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, paid a formal courtesy call on the newly appointed Tema Sector Commander of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Assistant Commissioner Michael Nelson, at the Long Room of the Tema Port. The visit formed part of efforts by the association to officially congratulate and welcome Assistant Commissioner Nelson following his appointment and assumption of office as Tema Sector Commander. Speaking during the engagement, Executive Secretary of the IEAG, Samson Asaki Awingobit, assured the new sector commander of the association’s continuous support and cooperation in helping him achieve his mandate of improving operations and enhancing efficiency at the country’s premier port. Awingobit emphasized the importance of strong collaboration between Customs authorities and stakeholders within the import and export sec...

Ibrahim Mahama gifts Xenophobia victim GH¢200,000, pledges to set him up as a distributor in construction supplies

 Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has extended GH¢200,000 in financial support to xenophobia victim Emmanuel Asamoah to help him rebuild his life, while also offering to set up a cement distribution and construction hardware depot to support his new business direction. The financial assistance will enable Asamoah to take a one-month break to reunite with his family before returning to Ghana fully to begin preparations for a new business venture. The initiative followed days after Mahama assured the Minister for Foreign Affairs of his commitment to supporting Ghanaians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa. During a meeting at his office with Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Mahama urged Ghanaians living in South Africa to return home and contribute to national development through employment opportunities within his company, in line with their skills and expertise. He also encouraged Ghanaians facing difficulties abroad to return to Ghana to either establish business...