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As part of activities to celebrate a year of possibilities, Absa Bank Ghana is supporting ten selected schools across the country with PPEs and Water tanks to help the students apply the necessary health protocols to help the fight against COVID-19. The anniversary initiative worth GHs120,000 is expected to complement measures taken by the beneficiary schools to curb the spread of the virus. The items included 10,000 litre Polytanks, mechanized veronica buckets, bundles of tissue paper, hand sanitizers and liquid soaps as well as nose masks among others. At a short ceremony held in Accra to kick off the  distribution  of  the items to the selected  schools, Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, Marketing and Corporate Relations Director at Absa Bank said, the bank will continue to be a force for good in society especially in these challenging times and provide support to alleviate the burden the pandemic has placed on many , especially the vulnerable.. “As a bank th...

Young people have been advised to be intentional about their growth in making the right career choices. According to experts, young people should consider current and future employment opportunities available when making a career choice. These were some of the key highlights shared by a two-member panel of human resource experts at a recently held Absa Bank’s ReadytoWork webinar series to educate Ghanaian youth on how to make the right career choices. Speaking on the topic “The power plan for choosing a major and a career”, Rev. Dr. Mrs. Bridget Ben-Naimah, Senior Counsellor and Acting Director at the University of Ghana Careers and Counselling Centre, noted that it is important for young people to identify their interests and abilities while exploring options and opportunities to make the right career decision. “Young people should know their abilities, interests and values when choosing a career path. There are a good number of job opportunities and all you need is an implementing ...

There is an African proverb: “Birds sing not because they have answers but because they have songs”. As we celebrate Africa Day on May 25, we are reminded of this thinking. Samsung believes the African continent is set to go beyond the questions asked of in terms of plans for future growth.  It beats to the drum of its own songs – as it embraces the potential of new technology to solve old problems, and the inherent ingenuity of its diverse people to build on the solutions to create an anthem for success. Samsung, which was last year acknowledged as the number 1 Most Admired Technology brand in Africa*, has first-hand experienced the massive strides forward many African countries have made, as they harnesses the power of technology to fuel the growth of entrepreneurship, education and to connect communities in new ways. The application of new technology to improve processes can very well become a commodity that Africa exports. There are already inspiring examples to be found such a...

The Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku has been named as one of Africa’s 50 Most Influential Female Corporate leaders. The announcement was made by Leading Ladies Africa, a women-focused non-profit organization based in Sub-Saharan Africa, which is committed to promoting leadership and excellence among African women. The top 50 corporate women list, which is in its fifth year, comprises of African women and women of African descent who are making great contribution and impact in the corporate and business sector. Mrs Abena Osei-Poku’s recognition as one of Africa’s leading corporate women, is in honour of her inspiring achievements, exemplary leadership in Ghana’s banking sector and her commitment to upholding good corporate governance as well as supporting people’s dreams and possibilities through the provision of financial services, solutions and opportunities. Commenting on the announcement, Mrs. Osei-Poku said “I am truly humbled and honoured by this recognition....

As a forward-looking, digitally-led financial services group, Absa is showcasing how it seamlessly integrates technology and innovation into the lives of its customers across the Continent, at each stage of their respective life journeys. “Absa firmly believes in creating opportunities for our customers to help bring their possibilities to life, and empowering them to do more,” says Mr. Charles Addo, Retail Banking Director at Absa Bank Ghana Limited. “We are proud to support them by anticipating and satisfying their financial needs through differentiated, innovative propositions and products - from chat banking (powered by artificial intelligence) to contactless payments.  As a demonstration of this, we will be sharing various customer journeys, showing how trusted digital solutions can make getting ahead simpler.” The first story features a man’s journey through the early part of his adult life as he, with both grit and determination as well as with the support of Absa’s digital ...

United Bank for Africa's Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, RED TV is set to premiere a13-episode Ghanaian series on its YouTube channel on the 19th May, 2021. The Public Figure series narrates the story of Wonder, a charming young lady, who quits the corporate life under pressure from a sexual pervert of a boss to pitch herself up to be in the celebrity space. It’s a whirlwind rise to the top for her through the corridors of power, literally, more than she even bargains for.   It unravels a story of love, politics, power play and the celebrity life as we go behind the scenes from hotel meeting rooms to illicit activities in bedrooms and secret presidential villas in a quest to know the mystery behind public figures. In this same discovery, we will see one of our favourite Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker who has been off the movie scene for some years’ now bringing light to the Ghanaian movie industry. Bubbly Actress and Presenter, Naa Ashorkor Mensah Doku also stars in this journey t...

Spreading a streak of sunshine on the faces of Mothers is very beautiful. And on special occasions such as Mother's Day, it is even more paramount. Mother's Day is a day devoted to appreciating mothers, showing them how much they are loved and inspiring them not to rest on their oars but strive to achieve more laurels in their motherhood. Naa Ashorkor, a celebrated media icon, was spotted spreading some of such love and care on Mother’s Day to mothers at the Nkrumah Pediatric Ward of the 37 Military Hospital with the newly launched NutriDay yoghurt. NutriDay is Ghana’s innovative fortified yoghurt developed by FanMilk Limited to meet the growing demand for healthy nutrition that supports the immune system.

FanMilk Plc, the leading producer of nutritious and refreshing milk-based and dairy-based food products, has today launched NutriDay zinc fortified yoghurt, for whole family consumption. NutriDay becomes Ghana’s innovative fortified yoghurt and has been developed by FanMilk to meet the growing demand for healthy nutrition that supports the immune system. Apart from Zinc, NutriDay contains Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin which is crucial for energy, Vitamin A which contributes to good eyesight, and Calcium, which is essential  for healthy muscles and strong bones. Following the global COVID pandemic, there has been increased interest in healthy living globally and in Ghana. More people have adopted healthy eating measures to avoid diseases by keeping their immune systems strong. With this background, NutriDay, has been introduced to help keep families healthy and strong every day, as they enjoy a zinc fortified yoghurt that comes with a delicious taste and helps support the immune system. ...

Bolt, the leading European mobility platform, launches its car-sharing service, Bolt Drive. The new service allows customers to rent a car for short periods of time using the Bolt app. Bolt will invest €20 million in launching Bolt Drive in Europe this year, starting with a pilot in its home market, Estonia. Bolt is the first mobility platform in Europe to offer car-sharing, ride-hailing and micromobility with scooters and electric bikes in one app. By enabling customers to quickly and conveniently rent a car at the tap of a button, Bolt allows them to be less dependent on personal cars and encourages the use of alternative modes of transport for short-distance trips. Markus Villig, CEO at Bolt, said : “Personal cars are the primary cause of problems in urban transport. They are responsible for traffic, environmental emissions and taking up city space. Bolt’s mission is to help people give up their personal cars by providing a better alternative. For people to switch from ownership to ...

The Head of Banking Supervision Department at the Bank of Ghana, Mr. Osei Gyasi has commended United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited for being a compliant bank over the years. Speaking at the launch of the UBA Bancassurance partnership with Allianz Insurance, he said over the last 16 years, UBA has seen significant growth in its balance sheet and has deployed several ATMs over the country to meet customer needs. He further said the bank is in compliance with the minimum paid up capital requirement with its Capital Adequacy Ratio above the minimum regulatory requirement of 11.5%, adding that the bank is a profitable bank. Through the Bancassurance partnership, over 20 branches of UBA spread across the country will offer customers personal insurance products which include Motor Insurance, Home Insurance and Travel Insurance, along with other financial services in a convenient manner. According to Mr. Gyasi, the partnership is an answer to how UBA can meet the increasing and constantly ch...

The heat is on! 8 unsung acts seeking to win the coveted performance slot on music’s biggest night at the 8th edition of the VGMA Unsung. Having emerged as nominees from 11,000+ nominations on social media, these talented artistes are yet to cross the last hurdle of live performance, to justify why they deserve the winning spot. Who will be the 2021 Unsung winner? Let’s meet the 8 nominees - Queen Yurglee Kpodo known on stage as Queendalyn Yurglee is a 35-year-old Accra based Gospel Musician who started music in church at age 13. She has released 2 singles namely ‘You Are God’ and ‘Jesus’. Queendalyn has worked as a backing vocalist for Dr Tim Godfrey, Sammie Okposo, and Sonnie Badu, and has also served as a frontline worshipper for Hillsong London. Naana Blu, born Abigail Mensah, is a Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer based in Takoradi. She sings in Fante, Twi, English, and French. Her five tracked EP ‘This Is Highlife’ includes songs like ‘Ohia’, ‘You Dey Do Yourself’, Odo Asem’...

On the 23rd of April, 2013, Tonaton.com made its entry into the Ghanaian online marketplace space. Before its entry, the Ghanaian online marketplace industry could be described to be under-served. Saltside which is on a mission to create leading marketplaces in under-served markets made a bold decision to bring online buying and selling to the Ghanaian people through Tonaton.com . Starting with 0 ads and 0 users, the platform has grown into one of the top sites in the country. Tonaton.com has been one of the most visited websites in Ghana receiving more than a million monthly unique visitors. These users spend an average of 10.54 minutes daily buying and/or selling on the platform. Over its 8 years of existence, Tonaton has been recognized through several awards including Winner of 2015 Excellence in E-commerce Award – Maiden Ghana Auto Awards.

Following the Early Access auditions in March, plans have now been concluded for an open audition call for Big Brother Naija season 6 from Monday, May 3 till Sunday, May 16, 2021. Interested participants are expected to record a two-minute video of themselves stating why they should be picked to be a housemate in season 6 of BBNaija. Following this, they are to log on to www.africamagic.tv/BBAudition to fill out the online registration form and upload their videos. The online audition is free and open to Interested male and female participants, who are of Nigerian nationality with a valid identity document, and must be 21 years of age by June 1, 2021. On the start of the auditions for this new season, Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said: “We are strengthening our investment in quality content with another season of BBNaija. BBNaija has become one of the most anticipated TV events across Africa and this season promises to be even bigger and more en...