The Tema-based B5 Plus Limited, a leading steel company in Ghana, has emerged as the winner of the Manufacturing Steel Company of the Year award at this year’s Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards 2024 ceremony. The Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards, endorsed by the West Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Strategic Accountancy Africa, provides a platform to recognize individuals and companies that contribute significantly to the development of various sectors. The awards recognize the industry’s merits and set a benchmark for excellence while rewarding innovative ideas that have pushed the boundaries of what is possible. The awards recognize…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
The Parliament of Ghana, this afternoon, passed a bill establishing the National Roads Authority. This was after the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye had moved a motion in the house during the third reading of the National Roads Authority Bill. “The primary objective of this Bill is to establish the National Roads Authority, an autonomous body responsible for planning, developing, maintaining, and managing Ghana’s national road network,” the Minister stated. According to Hon. Asenso-Boakye, “this new entity will streamline the management of Ghana’s national roads by bringing together the three key agencies currently under the Ministry —…
The bells of freedom ring across the United States, and Goldstar Air, a registered company in Ghana and the United States, joins in celebrating America’s independence. On this 4th of July, we salute our President, Vice, and citizens and the sacrifices made by our heroes past. Remember that without the freedom received on the 4th of July 1776, America would not be the financial powerhouse we are today. The United States Independence Day holds a special place in the hearts of Americans around the world as we come together to celebrate the country with the ideals and principles that…
Ghanaian defender Abdul Jalilu, formerly of Dreams FC, has signed a two-year contract with Rwandan powerhouse Mukura Victory Sports. Jalilu, who played a key role in Dreams FC’s historic run to the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals, has passed his medical and is set to join the Rwandan side for the upcoming season. Despite some criticism regarding his move, Jalilu has stated that his primary focus is on providing for his family, not chasing individual accolades. The 24-year-old amassed an impressive 133 appearances for Dreams FC, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists during his time with the club.
DPS International on Sunday the 23rd of June held a yoga session in the school’s auditorium where people of different ages ranging from kids to adults showed up to participate in yoga to commemorate the 10th edition of the International day of yoga. This year marks the 10th International Day of Yoga with the theme “Yoga for Self and Society.” Yoga, a transformative practice, represents the harmony of mind and body, the balance between thought and action, and the unity of restraint and fulfillment. It integrates the body, mind, spirit, and soul, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being…
Businessman and President of Rugby Africa Herbert Mensah, with support from Sunda International, has donated several products and bulls to the Muslim community in Kumasi to coincide with the celebration of Eid Al – Adha, the holiest festival of feast on the Islamic calendar. Eid Al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice is celebrated to commemorate the obedience of Abraham to Allah across the globe in every Islamic community. The Festival of Sacrifice also marks the end of the yearly Hajj pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca. The yearly sacrificial ritual is considered a time for Muslims to think of…
On Thursday, 13th June, 2024, the minister of Roads and Highways Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye took his tour to the Northern Region and was warmly welcomed in Yendi by the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II, at the historic Gbewa Palace. The Minister was accompanied by the MP for Yendi, Hon. Farouk Aliu Mahama. During my visit, he also inspected the Daka bridge, part of the ongoing World Bank-funded Tamale-Yendi-Zabzugu-Tatale Road (172km) project under the Transport Sector Improvement Project (TSIP), with sections due for completion this year. Prior to that, the Minister was led by the Regional…
The wholly owned Ghanaian airline, Goldstar Air, with an issued Licence from Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to operate international flights, is awaiting aircraft inspection to start operations to North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and West Africa. The airline has set its sights on becoming a leading contributor to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The airline seeks to stimulate increased trade volume, investment, and business activities in the country. Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana, will enhance the quality of the country’s economic transformation. This sustainable innovation is in line with massive job creation, poverty reduction, and a…
Multiple award-winning wholly-owned Ghanaian airline Goldstar Air is to set up the Tamale Aviation Catering Services (Phase 6) of the Tamale City Project to meet the needs of its passengers and serve other airlines using the Tamale International Airport. Airline catering is the business of providing food and beverage services on commercial flights. These services are indispensable in enhancing the overall passenger experience during air travel. Overall, airline catering services play a crucial role in ensuring that passengers have a positive and satisfying culinary experience while traveling by air. The industry continually evolves to meet changing passenger preferences, dietary trends,…
On May 11, 2024, the historic city of Kumasi came to a halt as former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah led a memorial march through its streets. The multitudes gathered to mark 23 years since the Accra stadium disaster – one of the darkest tragedies in African football history. As crowds converged from all corners, young and old, able and disabled, men and women, they moved as one unified force gripped by purpose. Inspired by Mensah’s continued efforts to honor the 126 lives horrifically lost on May 9, 2001, Kumasi’s residents streamed forth in solidarity. The solemn yet resolute procession…