Having insight into what constitutes a vibrant economy is important for every entrepreneur, especially start-ups that have interest in the service delivery sector. In any economy, one cannot venture into an industry without drawing inspiration from well-established firms or tapping into the knowledge of starters who defy the odds. The Service sector in Ghana is […] The post Technology,
… offering a one-stop shop for early to mid-stage startups In a move aimed at deepening the innovation and accelerator ecosystem for startups in the country, Enterprise Village (EV) has been formally launched in Accra. The soft-launch, which was held in-person and virtually at the Dzorwulu-based head office, brought together key stakeholders in technology, finance, […] The post Enterprise
An assault on the rules governing enforceability of insurance contracts in Ghanaian Law? BACKGROUND The Supreme Court decision in SIC Insurance Company vs Ken Asamoah1 deserves scrutiny in light of its dire consequences or implications; striking as it does, at the heart of two important pillars of the Common Law – the utmost good […] The post SIC Insurance Company Ltd
The opportunities for investors to play a part in Africa’s social and economic development by providing more of its rapidly growing population with clean, reliable power are highlighted in a new Growth & Recovery video, produced by Oxford Business Group in partnership with the world-class solutions provider JESA. Titled ‘Powering Africa: Green Opportunities’ and available […] The post New
All over the world, countries are confronting population stagnation and a fertility bust, a dizzying reversal unmatched in recorded history that will make first-birthday parties a rarer sight than funerals, and empty homes a common eyesore. Maternity wards are already shutting down in Italy. Ghost cities are appearing in northeastern China. Universities in South Korea […] The post Long
The pace of Africa’s economic growth is insufficient to produce the one million new jobs a month to match the labour demands of young people. This was going to be a struggle even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the economies of all countries simultaneously. But what if, in the focus to find jobs for young […] The post Is creativity the
The current economic environment coupled with further challenges of income instability, fuel and petrol price increases require consumers to have a good handle on how to manage their expenses effectively, focus on their essentials and curb unnecessary spending. Hannah Annobil-Acquah, First National Bank’s Head of Retail Banking says “In a household budget, expenses can be […] The post Five
Emirates Airline has won the ‘Outstanding Airline Company of the Year’ award at Ghana’s West Africa Business Excellence Awards, held in Accra. The award was in recognition of the airline’s focus on customer health and safety as a top priority amid the pandemic, in addition to meeting and exceeding expectations through innovative products and services. […] The post Emirates
ENHANCING EFFECTIVE TRADE Although available data suggest that trade finance accounts for 3% of global trade, worth some $3 trillion annually, the subject of trade finance within the global financial ecosystem remains inexplicable to the financially uninitiated. Trade finance basically helps deal with some of the challenges with trading; both domestic and international. Trade finance […] The post The
Ghana is set to convene top executives, visionaries, thought-leaders and innovators who are leading the charge in healthcare transformation for a deep-thinking and critical conversation on the future of healthcare trends at the first annual ‘Future of Healthcare Summit’. Themed ‘Building a Sustainable Healthcare Systems: A Shared Vision for the Future’, the summit is slated […] The post First
…celebrating 4 decades of rural economic impact Akuapem Rural Bank Limited at Mamfe in the in the Akuapem North District of Eastern Region has officially announced the celebration of its fortieth anniversary celebration at a brief but colorful ceremony to kick start the activities to mark the bank’s forty years of existence and its rural […] The post Akuapem
We learned from the previous episode the rate of consumption of 5 primary energy sources over a period of 50 years (1965 to 2015). It was crystal clear that the rate of consumption of three of them, oil, coal and natural gas, which were fossil fuels, grew steadily significantly, and 2015, were they generated about […] The post The reliable pathway to carbon-free economy (2)
Despite recent efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in the mining industry, female representation remains a challenge. To bridge this gap, Newmont Ghana signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2018 with Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana to promote the pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects and careers among young girls through the New […] The post Newmont
… after being out for the past 15 years Ghana has officially presented itself as a candidate to get a seat at the 2022-2023 United Nations Security Council. It would be facing competition from Central Africa’s Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to clinch one of the two seats reserved for Africa by the […] The post Ghana makes case to be on UN’s Security Council
This research article was put together by Dr. Abdul Samed Muntaka, Dr. (Mrs.) Matilda Owusu-Bio, Dr. John Manso Frimpong, Ms. Patience Bruce, Miss Christa Agyemang & Prof. Nathaniel Boso “Empowering women is key to building a future we want.” – Amartya Sen, Economist, Philosopher and Nobel Prize Winner. The newly established Centre for Applied Research […] The post Challenges
Despite the negative impact of COVID-19 on global economies, some investment analysts in Ghana have disclosed that the situation helped bring back confidence in the investment market as more players switched to digital channels to invest their funds. According to data from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), investment in the Ghana Fixed Income Market almost […] The post Confidence
Ing. Justice Ohene-Akoto, a multiple award-winning Ghanaian professional engineer and postgraduate researcher, has been appointed to the global Future Energy Leaders (FEL-100) community by the World Energy Council. He joins 99 other leading energy experts from across the world to tackle climate change and other energy challenges facing modern society. The FEL-100 consists of 100 […] The post Ing.
In March 2020, COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic that put the world on lockdown, during which most businesses had to close their doors – some of them for good. Brianna LaTorre, The Lip Bunny Beauty Med Spa founder, was among the millions who had to shut her business down to help flatten the COVID-19 curve. […] The post The Lip Bunny:
Fame comes with a price. Many celebrities lament their loss of autonomy and privacy once they go into the public eye, but real estate magician Chris Naghibi can help alleviate some of this. Believing in having a safe and secure home, the founder of Black Crown, Inc. offers sought-after solutions for A-list clients. Naghibi is […] The post 5 Success Tips by Chris
…despite channeling huge resources into gov’t bills Although data show banks have developed a high taste for lending to government, industry players say the sector is ready to support businesses get back on their feet despite the risk in doing so. According to the banking sector report (March 2021) published by the Bank of Ghana, […] The post Banks declare readiness to support
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