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Management of VLTC calls on NTC
Management members of the two companies after the meeting Photo Seth Osabukle
The leadership of the Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC) has called on the management of New Times Corporation (NTC) to explore partnership strategies for promoting their initiatives.
The move, according to Mrs Rose Appiah Okyere, Managing Director of VLTC, would be crucial in the company’s brand promotion efforts.
She said the company considered the corporation as a strategic partner and would be delighted to have a sustainable relationship with the corporation.
On their capacity, Mrs Okyere said the company has three barges with a capacity of 2,250 tonnes, each dedicated to the transportation of solid bulk cargo, as well as six additional barges with a combined capacity of 4,676 tonnes, adding that the company was capable of transporting bulk cargo across the Volta Lake to various destinations.
She added that VLTC operates two tugboats on the north-south commercial route.
She said using the Volta Lake to transport goods from the South to the North meant that over 2000 trucks would be moved off the roads annually as one voyage accounted for the goods about 140 trucks usually carry.
That, she added, would free the country’s roads, conserve as well as reduce the amounts of money used to rehabilitate same.
She, therefore, called on Ghanaians to tap into the advantages inland water transport presented, adding that if its commercial lines were significantly boosted by increased patronage, the company would be able to recapitalise with enough funds to subsidise its ferry operations.
She was accompanied by Mr Godwin Owiredu Yeboah, Commercial Manager, and Mr Daniel Peprah Agyei, Publicity Officer.
The Managing Director for the NTC, Mr Martin Adu-Owusu, pledged the outfit’s support towards their initiatives and assured the delegation of the corporation’s readiness to work with them.
“Our doors are always open, we are ready for you. Whatever information you want us to put out, it is our mandate to inform the public in a professional manner,” he stated.
According to Mr Adu-Owusu, it would be a solid relationship as the NTC was also committed to the growth of its partners.
The Editor, The Ghanaian Times, Mr David Agbenu, added that the relationship between the company and the Corporation had come to stay as it fell in line with the corporations objectives.
By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley
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NHIA set to boost its cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with a leading private cybersecurity solutions provider in Ghana, CyberHawk Limited, is advancing the Authority’s digital infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.
This is to safeguard the Authority’s digital technologies and maintain the trust of active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
In this context, the NHIA Management Information System (MIS) Directorate in the Head Office, on February 11, 2024, launched a three-day brainstorming session on the organization’s cybersecurity enhancement agenda.
The MIS Directorate Ag. Director, Mr. Daniel Blankson explained that the collaborative meeting aimed to scrutinize the NHIA’s Information Technology architecture, identifying potential risks and gapsto enhance its cybersecurity posture.
“By leveraging CyberHawk Limited’s expertise, the NHIA seeks to fortify its defenses against cyber threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of its members.”
Mr. Blankson applauded the synergy between the two organizations and underscored the Authority’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive its mission forward.
The Head of Information Security and Standards Unit, in the MIS Directorate, Mr. Ebenezer Hooper, highlighted the Authority’s significant milestone on the digital transformation journey.
According to him, the NHIA is actively engaged in fully adopting and implementing modern digital systems to improve its operations.
He said, “The three-day brainstorming meeting will culminate in the development of a robust IT infrastructure, as well as strategic plans to translate security implementations into tangible IT cost savings for the organization.”
“There is the need to form a steering committee or IT advisory committee, operated under the Board, so that they can pay more attention in protecting the huge IT investment while ensuring cyber security-related policies are well protected,” he added.
The Project Manager of CyberHawk Limited, Mr. Chetan Narayana Murthy, lauded the collaboration and anticipated that it would empower the NHIA to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
According to him, “This is a huge project that will greatly benefit the NHIA by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their systems, and ultimately protecting the sensitive information of NHIA members and healthcare providers.”
A Senior Manager of IT infrastructure, Mr. David Asare Addo, and his colleague, a Senior Manager of Applications, Mr. Enock Afanyi, with the MIS Directorate, gave an overview of the NHIA’s current technological landscape.
Present at the meeting were representatives from the Claims, Membership and Regional Operations (MRO), Research, Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RPME), Corporate Affairs, the Audit, Administration, and Human Resource Directorates.
Story By : Vivian Arthur
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Swedru All Blacks back to winning ways, Roshan humble King Faisal
Sekondi Rospak FC made it eight wins in eight successive home games after three second-half goals from John Amoah, Joseph Ntow and Stephen Anthony Kofi. John Amoah opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a barren first half. Joseph Ntow added to the tally in the 56th minute before Stephen Anthony Kofi rounded things up in the 74th minute to give Rospak a 3-0 win over former Premier League side King Faisal.
Elsewhere at Swedru – leaders Swedru All Blacks humbled PAC Academy in an emphatic 2-0 win. Zayat Bubakari scored first for Swedru All Blacks in the 27th minute before Rudolf Junior Nana Kwasi Mensah made it 2-0 in the 34th minute. Swedru All Blacks are top of the table with 36 points – 4 points ahead of second placed Rospak FC.
Meanwhile, Former Premier League side Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs recorded their fourth successive home victory after beaten New Edubiase United 2-1 at the Robert Mensah Park. Enoch Odoom struck first for Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs in the 19th minute but Steven Asante equalized for New Edubiase United before halftime. After the interval, Godfred Eshun scored from distance in the 65th minute to help Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs secure all the points.
Here are the results in Zone Two
