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Building Trust Through Every Interaction: Customer Experience and Communications
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Building Trust Through Every Interaction: Customer Experience and Communications

By Edwina Darfour, Service Management Officer andLinda Segbefia, Corporate Communications Officer One month ago, we set out on what seemed like a straightforward assignment, to identify a vendor capable of delivering a very specific scent. It was a practical task, one tied to brand identity and ambience. However, what unfolded during that process offered a much deeper reflection on the power of customer experience and communication. For anyone familiar with corporate environments, it is clear that Customer Experience (CX) and Communications are not isolated functions. They are deeply interconnected, working together to shape perception in ways that are often underestimated. They influence not just how a brand is seen, but how it is felt. Our journey that day took us from shop to s...
Empowering Women through Autoimmune Awareness: Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation and GRA Unite for International Women’s Day 2026
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Empowering Women through Autoimmune Awareness: Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation and GRA Unite for International Women’s Day 2026

The Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation has partnered with the ladies of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to turn this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) commemoration into a powerful conversation on women’s health, invisible disabilities and workplace inclusion. Hosted under the GRA Ladies’ “Give to Gain” IWD celebrations, the collaboration formed part of Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation’s flagship Lupus Awareness Campaign, which advocates for better understanding and support for people living with autoimmune diseases in Ghana. During the event, Executive Director of Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation, Madam Emma Halm, delivered an engaging session using lupus as a prototype for autoimmune diseases, explaining how symptoms such as brain fog, memory loss and fatigue can quietly erode staff perfo...
February 2026 Allowance Paid to National Service Personnel
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February 2026 Allowance Paid to National Service Personnel

The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the successful payment of allowances for February 2026 to National Service Personnel (NSP) across the country. In an official statement released on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Authority confirmed that all eligible personnel have received their payments. Service personnel have been advised to check their GhanaPay accounts to verify the disbursement. According to the NSA, the payment covers multiple categories of personnel under the 2025/2026 service year. These include general enrolment personnel, continuing nurses, and teachers who have completed their national service. The Authority further disclosed that personnel who had previously been flagged due to various issues—but have since resolved them—have also been duly paid as part ...
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee Concludes Northern Sector Sittings in Tamale
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Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee Concludes Northern Sector Sittings in Tamale

The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has successfully concluded its Northern Sector zonal public sittings, marking a significant step in strengthening financial accountability and oversight across public institutions. Held over several days in Tamale, the sittings brought together Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), as well as key public institutions, to respond to findings outlined in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Reports. The exercise forms part of the constitutional mandate of the Parliament of Ghana to ensure transparency, accountability, and the prudent use of public funds. Key Audit Reports Reviewed During the sittings, the Committee examined critical issues raised in multiple audit reports, including: Auditor-General’s report on the manageme...
Baaba Hammond Recognised Among Ghana’s 100 Most Influential Change Makers
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Baaba Hammond Recognised Among Ghana’s 100 Most Influential Change Makers

Baaba Hammond, Country Manager, Bolt for Business Ghana, has been named among Ghana’s 100 Most Influential Change Makers for 2025 by Humanitarian Awards Global, in recognition of her contributions to advancing innovation, leadership, and impact within Ghana’s mobility and business ecosystem. The recognition celebrates individuals driving meaningful change across sectors, with a focus on tangible impact, innovation, and leadership. Baaba’s inclusion reflects her role in shaping accessible and efficient mobility solutions, while supporting businesses and individuals through Bolt’s platform.Her recognition also comes at a time when conversations around women’s leadership and economic empowerment continue to gain momentum. Through her work, Baaba is contributing to the advancement of women ...
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Honoured Twice at Volta Region Festivals
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Honoured Twice at Volta Region Festivals

Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed profound gratitude after being enstooled twice in a single day during traditional celebrations in the Volta Region. The Vice President received the rare honour during two major cultural festivals, underscoring her growing symbolic recognition within traditional leadership circles and highlighting the enduring relevance of Ghana’s cultural heritage. She was first enstooled as Mama Adjagba I of Kedzi during the 2026 Norvikporgbe Za Festival. Later in the day, she was again honoured as Mama Tortsogbe I of Sokpoe at the 40th edition of the Tortsogbeza Festival. The Vice President described the dual recognition as a reflection of the deep value of Ghana’s cultural traditions and the importance of preserving such heritage...
DUTCH FIRE EXPERT VISITS GHANA TO SUPPORT FIRE SAFETY EFFORTS
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DUTCH FIRE EXPERT VISITS GHANA TO SUPPORT FIRE SAFETY EFFORTS

The Chief Fire Officer of the Netherlands, Mr. Johan Tuitert, is in Ghana to assess the country’s fire outbreak situation, particularly in markets, and explore ways to support Ghana’s fire safety efforts. During a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, led by Ghana’s Chief Fire Officer, Madam Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, the Minister expressed gratitude for Mr. Tuitert’s visit, saying it would open doors for sharing best practices, collaboration, training, and logistics. Hon. Muntaka emphasized the importance of training for security officers, given the fast pace of technological advancement globally, and wished Mr. Tuitert a successful visit, hoping for recommendations to address fire outbreaks in Ghana, especially in markets. Mr. Tuitert, a highly...
Mahama Meets Macron in Paris to Deepen Ghana–France Relations
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Mahama Meets Macron in Paris to Deepen Ghana–France Relations

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, held a high-level bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening Ghana–France relations. The meeting followed their successful co-chairing of the One Health Summit in Lyon, where both leaders emphasized global cooperation on health and sustainable development. During the summit, President Macron commended President Mahama’s leadership and announced Ghana as the first recipient of France’s newly introduced National Health Compact, a major initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare systems and improving public health outcomes. Macron also highlighted Ghana’s Accra Reset Initiative, describing it as a key framework referenced during discussions at the summit. The i...
Mahama Co-Chairs Global One Health Summit with Macron, Highlights Ghana’s Health Leadership
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Mahama Co-Chairs Global One Health Summit with Macron, Highlights Ghana’s Health Leadership

President John Dramani Mahama is co-chairing the High-Level segment of the global One Health Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, positioning Ghana at the forefront of global health leadership. The summit brings together world leaders, health ministers, and international experts to develop coordinated solutions for strengthening health systems, promoting sustainable food production, and addressing pressing global health challenges. President Mahama is scheduled to deliver two key keynote addresses during the summit. His first address will take place during a session on Global Health Architecture, co-chaired by President Macron and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. The session will focus on reforms to global health systems and...
President Mahama Nominates Five Experts to Ghana’s Fiscal Council to Strengthen Public Financial Management
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President Mahama Nominates Five Experts to Ghana’s Fiscal Council to Strengthen Public Financial Management

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated five distinguished professionals for appointment to Ghana’s Fiscal Council, in accordance with Section 11D of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), as amended. The move is aimed at reinforcing fiscal discipline, improving oversight, and promoting prudent public financial management in Ghana. The nominees are Dr. Emmanuel Oteng Kumah (proposed Chairperson), Prof. Patrick Opoku Asuming, Leslie Dwight Mensah, J. Kweku Bedu-Addo, and Dr. Henry Akpenamawu Kofi Wampah. The group brings together extensive expertise spanning academia, economic policy, research, and financial governance. According to the Presidency, the diverse professional backgrounds of the nominees are expected to strengthen the Council’s capacity to provide ind...
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