By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU President John Dramani Mahama has advocated increased indigenous participation in exploitating the country’s natural resources, as part of a broader strategy to revive the economy and reduce reliance on foreign entities. Multinational companies dominate Ghana’s gold and oil industries, accounting for nearly 70 percent of  total merchandise exports. This means that […] The post Take

…as market beckons By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Local fragrance manufacturing businesses are advocating investment and pushing for governmental support into Ghana’s promising fragrance industry in a venture touted as highly profitable. The domestic fragrance market is nascent with many untapped opportunities for local producers, as Ghanaian perfume consumers rely on almost 100 percent imported brands. The […] The post SMEs

…to boost cross-border trade across Africa’s frontier economies First partnership between GHIB and BII, two UK institutions to address trade finance needs on the continent. Target economies include Sierra Leone, Liberia, The Gambia, Benin, DRC, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Ghana International Bank plc (GHIB), a leading UK-based African financial institution, and British International Investment (BII), the […] The post GHIB

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam has been appointed Vice President of the African Lotteries Association (ALA). Mr. Abdul-Salam’s appointment as Vice President of ALA follows the resignation of the immediate past Director-General of NLA, Hon. Samuel Awuku, who was elected Vice President of ALA on March 8, 2024. On the […] The post NLA

…. maximum threshold now set at GH?1m By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi In its submission to support the growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME of the Ghanaian economy, Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC, Ghana’s premium rural bank at Wasa Akropong in the Amenfi East Municipality in the Western North Region has upgraded its collateral-free loan’s […] The post Amenfiman Rural Bank

… secures back-to-back win as Leading Payments Technology Service Provider eTranzact Ghana Limited, a leading innovator in digital payments and fintech solutions, has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the fourth Ghana Fintech Awards (GFA) for its immense contribution to the Fintech industry in the country as a pioneer. eTranzact was crowned ‘Fintech Company […] The post eTranzact