…Emphasis on the Ghanaian and global economies By Ebenezer Ashley (PhD.) The purpose of this research was to test the underlying hypotheses. That is, to measure the extent to which annual inflation rate significantly influences annual GDP growth rate within the Ghanaian economy and the global economy. Data in Tables 1, 2 and 8; and […] The post Some
Businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Seidu Agongo has appealed to Ghanaians to show more compassion and generosity to one another during the Eid-ul-Adha festival and beyond. Alhaji Agongo, who is sponsoring thousands of people into school, through skills training and with shelter, food, and funds, said it was only in giving that human beings found true […] The post
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO In the pursuit of gender equality, SHIMEI Solutions is spearheading a revolutionary movement on June 29th, 2024, with the intention of uniting women from diverse backgrounds at Jambo Spaces in Tse Addo. This free, mid-year empowerment event themed, “Resurgence: Strengthening Equity in Women” promises to rejuvenate and equip women with the […] The post
Provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have shown that the economy grew by 4.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, significantly outpacing the 3.8 percent growth recorded for the same period last year. This performance underscored the resilience and dynamism of key sectors, positioning the nation on a firm recovery trajectory. […] The post Editorial:
Ghana’s large informal sector, with its limited access to traditional banking services, can best be assisted through the power of financial technology (FinTech). This has been amply demonstrated by Telecel Ghana’s Director of Mobile Financial Services and Digital Transformation, Philip Amoateng, who shared some insights at the University of Ghana Business School’s 44th Management Week […] The post
Businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Seidu Agongo has appealed to Ghanaians to show more compassion and generosity to one another during the Eid-ul-Adha festival and beyond. Alhaji Agongo, who is sponsoring thousands of people into school, through skills training and with shelter, food, and funds, said it was only in giving that human beings found true […] The post
Stanbic Investment Management Services Ltd. (SIMS) has officially launched its Responsible Investment Initiative at a ceremony held in Accra. This initiative forms part of SIMS’ commitment to sustainability and responsible investing through collaborating with issuers and investors to enhance sustainability efforts, towards driving positive change across the industry. In his welcome address, Kwabena Boamah, Managing […] The post
By Queenly Joy SMITH It is agreeable that five Ghana cedis today will not get you your favourite “gob3” order with its accompanying accoutrements as it would have some months ago, right? How about “333richioo pie” and a chilled sachet of fan ice as a late afternoon snack? Five Ghana cedis is simply not sufficient […] The post Enhancing agric sufficiency
Edward Asare, a seasoned digital marketer, media expert, and PR professional, has been inducted as an associate member of both the Institute of Public Relations Ghana (IPR Ghana) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG). Edward Asare, who currently serves as Digital Marketer at UBA Ghana Ltd, has a passion for helping individuals, brands, […] The post Edward
By Edmund E. TERKPERNOR Married together, the words “financial” and “technology” begets Fintech. Fintech offers a digital and thus convenient means of accessing one’s finances. A currency on the other hand according to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is a system of money that a country uses. Today, this currency could either be electronic or […] The post
…equipping youth with money management skills By Grace QUAYE We were not thought financial literacy in school. It takes a lot of work and time to change your thinking and to become financially literate – Robert Kiyosaki In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s important to teach young people how to manage money well. Knowing about […] The post Financial
By Mohammed AWAL and Emmanuel AKOMEA The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has visited the La General and Weija-Gbawe Hospital sites to assess the ongoing developmental projects’ progress. During his visit, Dr. Okoe Boye provided some context about the previous La General Hospital infrastructure’s poor state – highlighting the dilapidated building structure with […] The post
A delegation of 14 National Best Cocoa Farmers are set to embark on an educational and familiarisation trip to the United Kingdom. The contingent, made up of current and past award winners from 2019 to 2023, is expected to undertake a number of activities aimed at promoting the country’s cocoa sector, and offer them the […] The post National Best
By Samuel Sam Agriculture significantly contributes to climate change through methane emissions from livestock digestion, nitrous oxide emissions from fertiliser use, and alterations in land use like deforestation for agricultural and urban purposes. These activities release stored carbon, further exacerbating global warming. The impact is profound in Ghana, where forest reserves are being depleted due […] The post
Mr. Emmanuel Owusu, the National President of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Global Student Forum (GSF) for the 2024/2025 period. This appointment is historic as Mr. Owusu becomes the first Ghanaian to hold this influential position, representing the interests of African students on a […] The post
FirstBank Ghana has launched the second edition of its Junior Internship Programme (JIP) to provide financial literacy and mentorship to young customers in Upper Primary and Junior High School. The programme, introduced last year, is designed to provide children between the ages of 11 and 14 years the opportunity to participate in 5 working days […] The post FirstBank
Fidelity Bank, the largest privately-owned indigenous bank, recently had the opportunity to host a team of students from Harvard Business School in Accra for one week as part of a required course called the FIELD Global Immersion. The bank was one of 157 FIELD Global Immersion Project Partners spanning 16 cities across 16 countries. Together […] The post Fidelity
A delegation of the board and management of Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to formally introduce the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization, Mr. Kwesi Baffour Sarpong to him. Led by the Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, […] The post Ghana Shippers’
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The cost of government’s short-term borrowing is projected to decrease in the second half of the year, coinciding with an anticipated decline in inflation. Treasury bill (T-bill) yields resumed their decline following a 190 basis points (bps) decrease in the annual inflation rate to 23.1 percent […] The post Gov’t
By Samuel SAM Ghana experiences extremely high rates of contaminated foods annually, leading to widespread food poisoning, hospitalisations and deaths. According to the Environmental Health Management and Sanitation Units (EHS) of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, the country reports over 626,000 cases of food poisoning each year. This results in approximately 298,100 […] The post
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