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Akwaaba-UK commends Visa Card for 2024 December in Ghana partnership
The Chief Executive Officer of Akwaaba-UK, Mr. Dennis Tawiah, in a statement, has lauded Visa Card for its support of the Ghanaian entertainment industry over the years.
He further highlighted the importance of the collaboration for “December-In-Ghana 2024” which brought enormous attention to the events by Akwaaba-UK.
He stated that “the collaboration with VISA CARD is very timely, which ensured that the 2024 edition of the annual series of events in Ghana was bigger and better organized. It is important to acknowledge the collaboration with VISA CARD over the years, which has been very progressive and positive.”
“Visa Card has proven beyond reasonable doubt their commitment to grow the space with us. We are particularly excited that we partnered with Visa Card to provide payment solutions for our patrons with up to twenty percent discount on tickets and various items they purchased with their Visa Card,”he added.
Akwaaba-UK is credited with the pioneering of top-tier events for Ghanaians and the visiting diasporas during the Christmas holidays over the years with the “December In Ghana 2024” providing patrons with an amazing and unforgettable experience.
Ghanaian international event company, Akwaaba-UK Group, partnered with the multinational payment card services provider, Visa Card, for the effective execution of the 2024 edition of its list of events in Ghana during the Christmas and New Year festivities dubbed “December In Ghana 2024”.
The Chief Executive Officer of Akwaaba UK, Mr. Dennis Tawiah in a statement has lauded VISA CARD for their support for the Ghanaian entertainment industry over the years. He further highlighted the importance of the collaboration for “December-In-Ghana 2024” which brought enormous attention to the events by AkwaabaUK.
He stated that “the collaboration with Visa Card is very timely which ensured that the 2024 edition of the annual series of events in Ghana were bigger and better organized. It is important to acknowledge the collaboration with Visa Card over the years which has been very progressive and positive. VISA CARD has proven beyond reasonable doubt their commitment to grow the space with us. We are particularly excited that we partnered with VISA CARD to provide payment solutions for our patrons with up to twenty percent discount on tickets and various items they purchased with their VISA CARDS.”
Akwaaba UK is credited with the pioneering of top-tier events for Ghanaians and the visiting diasporas during the Christmas holidays over the years with the “December In Ghana 2024” providing patrons with an amazing and unforgettable experience.
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WASSCE 2025 begins: Asenso Boakye commends students at Bantama for abstaining from exams malpractice
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has praised students in his constituency for showing discipline and avoiding examination malpractice as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.
The MP visited four Senior High Schools in Bantama: Asanteman SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS and Bantama SDA SHS to monitor the start of the exams.
A total of 5,370 students from these schools are taking part in this year’s WASSCE.
Mr. Asenso Boakye expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exams and commended both students and supervisors for their commitment to a smooth process.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused and diligent, stressing that success comes through hard work and not shortcuts.
He wished the students the best of luck and urged them to make their families, schools and the Bantama constituency proud.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Ghana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production – Mintah Akandoh
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed confidence that Ghana is on the right path to becoming one of the leading producers of pharmaceuticals in Africa.
He made the statement at a meeting with local pharmaceutical companies on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Accra.
The meeting brought together key players in the industry to discuss how to increase production capacity, improve quality standards, and expand access to essential medicines.
Mr. Akandoh said the government was committed to supporting local producers with the right policies, infrastructure, and incentives to help them grow.
He explained that building a strong pharmaceutical sector was crucial not only for Ghana’s health security but also for economic development and regional trade.
“Ghana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production. We have the expertise, the capacity, and the political will to make this vision a reality,” he noted.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the government’s initiative, describing it as timely, given the rising demand for affordable and high-quality medicines across the continent.
They said with the right level of support, Ghana could achieve self-sufficiency in drug manufacturing and expand into regional markets.
The discussions focused on strengthening regulations, meeting international standards, and encouraging research and innovation to ensure long-term growth of the industry.
By: Jacob Aggrey
