The ability of the Central Bank to monitor in real time forex transactions, could potentially slow down black market activity, if the directive is enforced properly. The Bank of Ghana’s new directive requiring forex bureaux to use a centralized foreign exchange platform begins today, sparking mixed reactions from the public. CLICK TO
Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, the previous evening. Al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack. Police spokesperson Maj. Abdifatah Adan Hassan told
Priority Insurance Company Ltd has been honored with the prestigious Motor Insurance Brand of the Year award at the Ghana Corporate Brands Awards 2024. The award was based on a rigorous evaluation process that considered factors such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), brand consistency, innovation and technology adoption, brand appeal
The statement, issued by the President of the New Ghana Social Justice Forum, Yahaya Al hassan, asserts that Sarkodie is misogynistic and has repeatedly violated women’s rights throughout his career. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum, a human rights organization, has addressed a statement to the French National Olympic and
Two-thirds of citizens say their government is doing a poor job of fighting corruption. A recent survey by Afrobarometer and sighted by SKB Journal in 39 Africa countries revealed that 67% of Africans feel their governments are ineffective in fighting corruption. The 2023 report added that 71% of those who
Youth unemployment is a challenge in Ghana, affecting many young people’s ability to secure decent work and achieve economic stability though The Telehire and SKB Journal has being giving FREE JOBS. Click HERE to find out A recent study shows that about 1.9 million youths, aged 15-35, are disconnected from
The dispute arose in 2022 when the UAE accused Nigeria of improper conduct and attempts by its citizens to circumvent visa rules. The United Arab Emirates has lifted an almost two-year ban on Nigerian travelers, a statement from Nigerian officials said on Monday. Nigeria’s Information Minister Mohammed Idris said that
In the statement on Thursday, the police said the autopsy read in front of her family showed the cause of death was asphyxia (a condition that arises when the body is deprived of oxygen), and drowning, but that investigations into the case will still continue. Prompted by calls for justice,
Ruto said the decision was taken after “reflection, listening to Kenyans, and after holistic appraisal of my cabinet.” Kenya’s President William Ruto has dissolved his entire cabinet, save for the Deputy President and Prime Cabinet Secretary, after weeks of protests by the country’s youth against a controversial finance bill. Ruto
According to Surf Shark, Ghana has had over 4 million data breaches this year alone Data breaches are entering surging levels as African countries are quickly digitizing. In Ghana, 12 data breaches are recorded per every 100 Ghanaians, according to new data from Netherland-based virtual private network (VPN) firm Surf Shark.
