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Unstoppable Africa: Igniting Transformation and Bold Collaborations

  Leaders from global business, investment, government, sports, and the arts gathered in New York on Thursday, 21 st September to mark the commencement of “Unstoppable Africa”. The event by the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) seeks to elevate Africa’s prominence in the global economy and position the continent as the premier destination for business, trade, and investment. The two-day event is co-convened by the United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina J. Mohamed and the Chairperson of the African Union H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. GABI, coordinated by the UN Global Compact, serves as a pivotal forum for Heads of State and Government, CEOs, investors, policymakers, industry experts, and U.N. leaders to discuss and strategize the way forward for Africa’s dynamic business landscape. “Unstoppable Africa” is a powerful affirmation of GABI’s unwavering commitment to redefining Africa’s economic narrative. O...

Consolidated Bank signs on to UN Global Compact

  As part of efforts to strengthen its commitment to responsible business practices, Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a voluntary global initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By signing on to the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, CBG aligns itself with a global network of Businesses and Organisations committed to upholding10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption. These principles serve as a guidepost for organisations to integrate sustainability into their strategies and operations, fostering long-term value creation for both the company and society. At the signing ceremony at Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) in Accra, the Managing Director of CBG, Daniel Wilson Addo, said this agreement signifies the bank's unwavering dedication to advancing sustainable devel...