By Bernard L. TETTEH-DUMANYA (Dr) An economist Amartya Sen, said, “Development can be seen as a process of expanding the real freedoms that people enjoy.” This perspective highlights that development is not merely about economic growth but also encompasses broader aspects such as political freedoms, social opportunities, and access to essential services. When a country […] The post
Ghana’s insurance industry hosted top officials of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). The visitors included the institute President Tracy Adedeji and the Senior Director Rajesh Narayan at the National Insurance Commission (NIC) recently, 5th – 11th May,2024. The CPCU Society is a global association of risk management and insurance professionals, committed to promoting excellence […] The post
Fenice Metal Technology Limited Company, a Ghanaian cable manufacturer, says it would help the country to significantly cut down the importation of finished cable products through a vibrant import substitution strategy. The Founder and CEO of Fenice, Mr Lu Changshou, said the company has developed an innovative technology that permits it to obtain refined copper […] The post We
An expected US$1 billion injection from development partners by year-end is expected to bolster the economy , Finance minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated. It comes amidst glimmers of broader economic recovery with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) surpassing its 2023 growth target, achieving a 2.9 percent appreciation. Albeit, the cedi continues to face depreciation pressures with […] The post
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) held the U.S.-Africa business summit in Dallas, Texas, on May 6-9 with the theme “U.S.-Africa Business: Partnering for Sustainable Success” that gathered a number of African leaders, senior U.S. and African government officials, and corporate business executives to review performance, discuss existing challenges and chart […] The post
Ghana’s exceptional and outstanding contributions to aviation training within the sub-region was, recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with the UN specialized agency honoring the West African nation with its prestigious TRAINAIR PLUS Silver membership award. The award was jointly presented to the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, by the President of […] The post
By Festus William AMOYAW The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) downstream sub sector is similar to the other petroleum products downstream with the same regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The LPG subsector unlike the others is solely controlled by Ghanaians and is the only sector of the economy of Ghana with such a distinct feature. […] The post Navigating
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The country has successfully executed its first cross-border trade transaction using digital credentials, the eCedi central bank digital currency (CBDC), and a Singaporean stablecoin. The landmark pilot was part of Project DESFT (Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Token), a collaborative initiative between the Bank of Ghana (BOG) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore […] The post
Yara Ghana Limited has unveiled its newest foliar fertilizer called YaraVita CropLift Bio, as part of its commitment to broadening its suite of crop nutrition solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of local farmers. With a focus on continuously boosting agricultural productivity and sustainability in Ghana, Yara remains committed to providing innovative solutions to […] The post Yara
….ahead of 2024 elections – study By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU A recent survey conducted by the Data Insight Group | JOB Group Limited and Chartered Media Consult has revealed a significant shift in voter priorities leading up to the December 2024 General Elections. The study, which polled voter sentiments and preferences of 134 participants, […] The post
Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has outlined plans to address the financial challenges hindering the growth and expansion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The Minister made this known when he visited some SMEs at a special edition of the Tuesday Market hosted by Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) on Wednesday, […] The post Amin
… set to benefit from synergy Absa Bank Ghana is seeking to deepen its partnership and collaboration with the Business & Financial Times (B&FT) to better reach its key client segments through thought leadership events and related initiatives. This will see both institutions leverage their combined expertise to deliver high-impact, industry-authority content and events for […] The post Absa
Producer price inflation rate accelerated to 16.8 percent year-over-year in April 2024, according to the latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service. This marked a notable 1.5 percentage point increase from the 15.3 percent recorded in March 2024. On a month-over-month basis, it rose 4.1 percent between March and April. The increase in producer inflation […] The post Producer
By Kizito CUDJOE The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has called for collective action to tackle Africa’s socio-economic challenges. Speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra themed ‘Delivering Africa’s Prosperity through Infrastructure: Invest. Integrate. Connect’, Dr. Adam noted the plight of an estimated 546 million […] The post
The CEO of Pan African Payment and Settlement Systems, PAPSS, Mr Mike Ogbalu III has announced that the System is fully operational and making rapid progress. According to him, about thirteen African Central Banks have so far signed on and connected over 115 commercial banks as well as ten payment switches across Africa with another […] The post
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has implemented strategies to eliminate huge jump in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) due to the implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM). One of the strategies is the introduction of a tender programme for the importation of LPG, which has significantly reduced the premium on the purchase […] The post NPA
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has launched its 20th Anniversary to promote the sustainable and legacy projects for the communities in its operational area at Tarkwa and Damang Mines. These projects, are in areas such as Education, Infrastructure development, Health, Agriculture as well as Water and Sanitation. Investment for these Foundation […] The post
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 100,000 doses of Anthrax vaccine in support of the government and the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Anthrax Vaccination Campaign. The vaccination project, which is expected to cover about one million animals across the five regions of the north, is aimed at safeguarding […] The post
Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The Ghana Port and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Takoradi, has presented a cheque for GH¢15,000 and six swivel chairs to the Western Region Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). The donation aims to aid the association in refurbishing its office and conference hall and to facilitate GJA activities in the region. […] The post Port
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Investing in digital infrastructure will be a key requirement for individuals starting a pharmacy business in Ghana to qualify for a licence to operate in 2025. Additionally, it will be mandatory for all facilities providing pharmacy services in the country to operate on the National Electronic Pharmacy Platform (NEPP) from that […] The post Pharmacy
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