Ghana: At Pre-Launch of World Sight Day 2021 - 227,920 Ghanaians Blind, 329,560 Have Severe Visual Impairment, 579,040 With Moderate Impairment

Ghana: At Pre-Launch of World Sight Day 2021 – 227,920 Ghanaians Blind, 329,560 Have Severe Visual Impairment, 579,040 With Moderate Impairment

A total of 227,920 Ghanaians are blind, a survey conducted this year by Ghana Health Service (GHS) hasdisclosed. According to the statistics, 54.8per cent of the blindness was caused by Cataract, while 19.4per cent was due toGlaucoma with 12.3per cent caused by post segment diseases like diabetes and 11.2per cent from Cornea- related diseases. Speaking […]

A total of 770,000 Ghanaian workers affected by COVID-19 – Research

A total of 770,000 Ghanaian workers affected by COVID-19 – Research

A research conducted by Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the livelihoods of about 770,000 Ghanaian workers, especially, women and vulnerable groups across the country. The research, conducted in April this year, revealed that the pandemic had affected over 80 per cent of small […]

GHANA: Axcon launches construction of a 5 MWp solar power plant in Appolonia City

GHANA: Axcon launches construction of a 5 MWp solar power plant in Appolonia City

GHANA: Axcon launches construction of a 5 MWp solar power plant in Appolonia City©Appolonia City Clean energy solutions provider Axcon Energy has just started work on a project to build a solar photovoltaic power plant in Appolonia City, Ghana. With an expected capacity of 5 MWp, the installation will reinforce the electricity distribution network of […]

Star Assurance partners Total Ghana to deepen insurance penetration

Star Assurance partners Total Ghana to deepen insurance penetration

Indigenous Insurance firm, Star Assurance has partnered with oil marketing firm, Total Ghana to deepen insurance penetration in Ghana This collaboration between the two firms is aimed at selling motor insurance and related products to commercial drivers especially members of the Total Troxi Club. To facilitate this process, Star Assurance will set up point of […]

Ghana: Star Assurance, Total Petroleum Launch 'Troxi Club'

Ghana: Star Assurance, Total Petroleum Launch ‘Troxi Club’

Star Assurance in collaboration with Total Petroleum has launched the Troxi Club, an enhanced loyalty scheme to support commercial drivers in Accra. The Troxi Club would primarily support commercial drivers with reduced fuel and cost on lubricants as well as Group Personal Accident Policy and rewards for their loyalty to the Total petroleum brands. According […]

Mckingtorch Africa opens pop-up shop to create a convenient walk-in shopping experience for customers

Mckingtorch Africa opens pop-up shop to create a convenient walk-in shopping experience for customers

After successfully launching its new line of footwear made from recycled materials, Mckingtorch Africa through the support of Total Petroleum has opened a pop-up shop to create a convenient walk-in shopping experience for customers and supporters. The launch, which took place on Monday, 27 th July 2020, was held at the 37 Total Fuel Service […]

Group Writes To President Akufo-Addo On Effective Enforcement Of COVID-19 Protocols

Group Writes To President Akufo-Addo On Effective Enforcement Of COVID-19 Protocols

LISTEN 4 HOURS AGO The International Human Rights Commission has been monitoring closely, the government’s strategy used in curbing the Covid-19 pandemic in Ghana. We acknowledge the Government’s initial efforts to bring the situation under control. We, however, write to caution that with the upsurge in infection rate and death, especially of some doctors who […]

Companies Resort To Virtual AGMs As 2 Local Firms Drive COVID-19 Response

Companies Resort To Virtual AGMs As 2 Local Firms Drive COVID-19 Response

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two indigenous firms have embarked on an initiative to partner public listed companies in the country to hold their Annual General Meetings (AGMs) electronically. The firms — Npontu Technologies Limited, which is into IT, and Novelty Innovations, a videography firm — have already provided virtual solutions for Access Bank […]