Business

Standard Chartered Bank and Access Bank Plc Enter Sale Agreements for African Subsidiaries in 5 Countries

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Hong Kong, China- December 18, 2018: Standard Chartered in Hong Kong. Standard Chartered is a British company that operates more than 1,200 branches and outlets in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Standard Chartered Bank and Access Bank Plc have recently reached an agreement regarding the sale of Standard Chartered’s subsidiaries in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone, as well as its Consumer, Private & Business Banking business in Tanzania. The completion of these transactions is contingent upon approval from local regulators and Nigeria’s banking regulator. … Read more

Jospong Group of Companies Showcases 360 Integrated Waste Management Services at IFAT 2023

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The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) recently participated in the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste, and raw material management (IFAT 2023) in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-day exhibition and conference, which took place from July 5-7, 2023, attracted over 100 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors from around the world. The JGC delegation, which … Read more

Ban on Vape Sales and Advertisement: FDA Takes Firm Stance on Electronic Cigarettes

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The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a press release, drawing attention to the illegal status of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, within the country. In the release, the FDA made it clear that the sale, advertisement, and recreational use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, including vapes and other non-nicotine tobacco products, … Read more

CEO of Ghana Gas Highlights Importance of Embracing New Gas Markets in Energy Transition Discourse

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During a stakeholder round table discussion held on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Ben K.D. Asante, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Gas, emphasized the significance of embracing new gas markets in the discourse surrounding the energy transition. Under the theme “Embracing New Gas Markets in the Energy Transition Discourse, the Role of Stakeholders,” the … Read more

Unlicensed Sachet Water Companies in Accra Pose Health Risks

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The Fourth Estate has discovered that 144 sachet water companies in Accra are producing water without a license from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). This revelation came to light after a journalist tested positive for typhoid and was advised by a physician to avoid drinking sachet water due to concerns about its purification process. … Read more

HerbalGH: Empowering Health and Wellness through Ghana’s Rich Herbal Tradition

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In a world where modern medicine dominates, a Ghanaian startup called HerbalGH is on a mission to celebrate and preserve the ancient wisdom of herbal remedies. With their online marketplace, HerbalGH is revolutionizing access to high-quality, FDA-approved herbal medicines, connecting consumers directly with trusted producers and empowering individuals to take control of their health and … Read more