The Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber (GATAC) has reiterated the need to position Ghana as a competitive player in the global agribusiness market by leveraging new technologies and innovations to enhance the local economy. Speaking at a networking event titled “Business Safari” in Accra, UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Charles Abani, emphasised that achieving Agenda […] The post
Twenty-five (25) brilliant but needy students of customers of ASA has received educational support totalling GHS 25,000 Under the support, beneficiaries received an amount of GHS 1,000.00 to support their education. The students who were carefully selected were drawn from communities such as Mamprobi, Chorkor, Korle Bu, Jamestown, Sukura, Banana Inn, Dansoman. Kaneshie. Others came […] The post
Accra’s premier shopping destination, Accra Mall has announced its top five finalists for the Accra Mall Fashion Fund (AMFF) challenge 2024 at the Empowerment Summit Event held at Silverbird Cinema. These designers celebrated for their creativity and potential, are set to compete for the ultimate prize in a competition that aims to launch the next […] The post
By Korsi DZOKOTO As Ghana prepares for the 2024 elections, the contrasting economic landscapes of the past and present reveal a stark difference in governance. The National Democratic Congress (NDC), under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, left the New Patriotic Party (NPP) with a nation on a path toward economic transformation and sustainable development. […] The post What
The CEO of Sly Farms, Longue Sylvester Abdul Razak, of Sly Farms has encouraged his fellow youth to embrace careers in the agricultural vale chain. Mr. Razak, who cultivates 50 acres of maize, groundnuts, soybeans and yam in the Wa East and West districts said this after becoming one of three grand recipients of the […] The post Embrace
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Chamber of Agribusiness (CAG) has called on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to review its approach to addressing food security and implement long-term solutions to solve the root-causes of food insecurity and promote productivity and resilience. Referencing the ministry’s approach to distributing food grants to over 800,000 farmers affected […] The post
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, as part of its two-year corporate strategy, embarked on an aggressive recovery exercise, leading to the successful recovery of over GH?500 million Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in just nine months. The actual total amount recovered from January to September 2024 stands at GH?514.99 million. The Bank’s NPLs portfolio is largely […] The post ADB
The United States and Germany, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, have launched a significant regional initiative aimed at enhancing security and preventing conflict in northern Ghana. The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM), a US$40 million program, was lunched on October 10th with the goal of fostering stability in communities vulnerable to violent extremism […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is set to introduce a dividend payout policy aimed at strengthening its financial independence and enhancing investor confidence, according to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng. The policy is expected to govern how dividends are paid to […] The post
The latest edition of Africa Pulse, the World Bank’s biannual regional economic update, has indicated two factors critical to jumpstarting inclusive growth: stabilising economies and transforming education to equip the region’s growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market-relevant expertise. Africa’s working-age population is expanding faster than any other region, driven by progress in child […] The post
Visa Ghana is intensifying efforts to increase the adoption of contactless payments by recently organising a one-day industry workshop focused on raising awareness and addressing challenges in the country’s digital payments ecosystem. The workshop, themed “Securing the Future of Payments through Acceptance,” brought together key players in the sector to explore ways to advance financial […] The post
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Shoes manufacturers and other local small medium enterprises (SMEs) have been sensitised on the importance of incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in their line of work. ESG systems have become essential for small and medium enterprises due to the growing recognition of their importance in risk management, compliance, access […] The post
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