By Samuel Adadi AKAPULE, Bolgatanga Business Development Advisor, Hillary Adongo, has expressed worry over the increasing skepticism by financial institutions regarding the authenticity of business renewal receipts issued by the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC). “Financial institutions are increasingly questioning the validity of receipts generated through the ORC’s online platform, primarily due to […] The post ‘Lack
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO CalBank has marked its 35th anniversary with a special week-long internal event called the ‘Red Values Week’, aimed at reflecting on the bank’s core values and preparing for future growth. Under the theme ‘Rooted in Values. Built to Last. Proudly Indigenous’, the celebration also seeks to reflect the bank’s foundational principles […] The post CalBank
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) has handed over a newly constructed two-bedroom semi-detached apartment to the Akyem Breman CHPS compound in the Upper West Akyem District of the Eastern Region. Valued at GH¢700,000, the facility is expected to ease the long-standing accommodation challenges faced by nurses stationed in the area, ultimately […] The post GREL
The Institute of Directors-Ghana (IoD-Gh) has inducted 143 new professionals comprising 17 Fellows, 112 members, and 14 Associates into Membership, reaffirming its commitment to advancing ethical leadership, sound corporate governance, and sustainable development across both public and private sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The ceremony, held in Accra, brought together accomplished professionals, corporate executives, and […] The post IoD-Gh
Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurer with its subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, has awarded GHC40,000 in seed funding to Vette Multiple Test Kits, winners of the just-ended Hollard Streetwise Finance Entrepreneurship Business Challenge, held last week at the University of Ghana, Legon. The exciting grant-based competition brought together 10 brilliant student entrepreneurs from the University of Ghana […] The post Hollard
The Berekum Market erupted into joy as Lot Donkor, a steel bender from Sunyani, stepped forward with his parents to receive the first GH¢20,000 cash prize in Telecel Ghana’s 2Moorch Money Promo. Surrounded by excited traders and teary-eyed onlookers, Lot received the giant cheque and Telecel Cash notification of the GH¢20,000 prize deposit in his […] The post Telecel 2Moorch
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Managing Director, Research and Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has underscored the importance of quality and swift information flow as a critical tool for effective intra-African trade. He argued that not only physical trade barriers and tariffs but also access to information remain a major hurdle for intra-African trade, […] The post Access
WeComm Agri-Media & Consultancy has held the first edition (cohort) of its flagship programme, ‘INSPIRE by WeComm’, drawing participation from several professionals including bankers. The patrons – who were participants of GIRSAL’s Agriculture and Agribusiness Lending Course for Staff of Financial Institutions – were hosted at the factory of Evivi Foods, producers of Evivi Rice […] The post First
Infinity970, a non-profit organization, has underscored the need for a collective effort in the battle against air pollution in the country, as air-related diseases and death toll keep rising. Director of Infinity970, Rev. Emmanuel Lamptey, emphasised that with World Health Organization (WHO) statistics indicating about 28,000 air-pollution deaths annually in the country, both citizens, the […] The post Collective
Inlaks, a leading ICT infrastructure and systems integrator in Africa, was named Banking Technology Solutions Provider of the Year at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA) held in Accra. The company also received individual recognition for its Ghana Country Manager, Yacoba Amuah, who was awarded Outstanding Woman in Tech for her contributions to the sector. […] The post Inlaks
….unveils industrial model blueprint By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Nuts for Growth (N4G) has unveiled a viable, sustainable, and inclusive industrial model blueprint for the Ghana’s shea industry – seizing the opportunity for increased productivity under the 24-hour economy and the forthcoming ban on the export of raw shea nuts – to gnaw a chunk of […] The post N4G to lead shea
By Ibn Kailan ABDUL-HAMID (Dr) In today’s highly competitive business environment, it is no longer sufficient for firms (particularly small and medium-sized enterprises) to merely offer a product. The ability to build and maintain a strong brand has become essential for differentiation, cultivating customer loyalty, and achieving long-term profitability. This article draws a clear distinction […] The post From
By Edward Adjei FRIMPONG Business loans and targeted credit schemes are essential tools for unlocking potential in underserved communities. With the right financial support, small enterprises can expand operations, invest in new technology, create jobs, and build resilience against unexpected costs. For individuals, access to credit can be the key to transitioning from informal to […] The post The
By Kwame ASANTE The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a landmark U.S. trade initiative launched in 2000, now faces an uncertain future as renewal discussions stall in Washington. If allowed to expire, it would mark the end of a two-decade-long preferential trade relationship that has shaped Africa–U.S. economic engagement, particularly in sectors such as […] The post AGOA
After the controversial banking sector clean-up undertaken a couple of years ago, it is refreshing to learn that the country’s savings and loans sector is experiencing renewed public confidence – with deposit mobilisation rising by 39.4% year-on-year (YoY) to reach GH¢6,104.29million in 2024. This strong performance underscores the sector’s growing role in financial intermediation and […] The post Editorial:
The long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the country’s oil palm industry is being questioned. This is because the industry is grappling with significant production shortfalls. Despite an annual output of approximately 350,000 metric tonnes, domestic demand has surged to around 400,000 metric tonnes – creating a deficit of about 50,000 metric tonnes each year. Experts […] The post Editorial:
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The 26 savings and loans companies operating under the Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies (GHASALC), have experienced explosive growth, with total assets reaching GH¢10.2 billion, as of March 2025, representing a 30 percent year-on-year growth. Despite the fact that the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of these institutions declined to […] The post Savings
By Kizito CUDJOE The government is considering revisions to Act 865, the law that established the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s investment framework and attract more foreign direct investment, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has said. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the GIPC governing […] The post Gov’t to
…GSA, EPA, others to blame By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), have expressed worry over the escalating cost of demurrage paid by importers and businesses on weekly basis to shipping lines. Data from the Institute, indicates that every week, importers pay an estimated GH¢30 million in demurrage to shipping lines at […] The post Regulatory
Highlights capital preservation, innovation and sustainability as pillars for growth Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has held its 55th Annual General meeting (AGM) to present its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 to its shareholders. The Bank declared a dividend payout of GH¢1.67 per ordinary share culminating in a total […] The post Standard
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