Although Ghana’s housing deficit witnessed a 33 percent reduction from 2.8 million in 2010 to 1.8 million in 2022, partly attributable to the real estate boom and a 72 percent increase in residential structures within the period, a lack of affordable housing solutions still plagues the nation. The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa […] The post Editorial:
By Kwame Asamoah In all my years in the cocoa-chocolate sector, one of the most frustrating observations I’ve made is how reverse psychology is often employed in bad faith. It’s used to justify reactionary moves and political rhetoric, all while exploiting the public’s lack of awareness about our underlying mistakes and ineptitude. This is what […] The post
The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has declared an all-out war on the destructive practice known locally as ‘galamsey’. PRINPAG, in a communiqué signed by its President, Andrew Edwin Arthur, said the initiative aims at exposing and combatting illegal mining activities across the country. PRINPAG’s press release strongly condemned what […] The post
A third commercial port in the Keta municipality remains a major priority on the itinerary of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The board and management of GPHA have expressed commitment to ensuring that due processes are followed to see to the successful construction and operationalisation of the port project. While the project is […] The post GPHA
In a remarkable effort to bridge the educational and health gaps in the Bawjiase enclave, HOPE for little lives with the support of the KGL Foundation and Star Assurance, has successfully conducted a series of impactful educational sessions targeting both primary and senior high schools. These sessions, part of the broader HOPE Train initiative, occurred […] The post The
Thousands of runners filled the streets of Accra this past weekend for the 2024 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon, an event that saw participants from various African countries, including Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The marathon featured two main races: a 5-kilometre fun run and a more competitive 21-kilometre race. Starting at the Accra Sports Stadium […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU &Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced a significant increase in the price of cocoa for the 2024-2025 season, pegging the price at GH¢48,000 per tonne. This translates to GH¢3,000 per 64-kilogram bag of cocoa, marking an unprecedented 129.36 percent increase from the previous season. The announcement […] The post Cocoa price up
Market watchers warn of remaining upside risks By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Consumer inflation dropped to 20.4 percent in August 2024, down from 20.9 percent in July – marking the fifth consecutive month of easing inflation, according to latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). While it is more than […] The post Inflation
By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU As African trade continues to lag behind global averages, financial institutions – compliance and trade facilitating functions are turning to cutting-edge digital solutions to navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance without hampering economic growth and breaching the regulatory sanctions. This shift towards digitization was a […] The post
Access Bank Ghana has received praise from both the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Ghana Education Service (GES) following the official launch of phase two of the bank’s “A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow” initiative. The initiative, which aims to supply 20,000 sandals to schoolchildren across the country, was launched at […] The post
Imperial General Assurance, a leading insurance company in Ghana, has announced the appointment of Harry E. B. Ofori-Attah as its new Managing Director. Prior to his new role, Harry served in two capacities as the Deputy Managing Director and Acting Managing Director of the company. His appointment took effect from August 1, 2024. With 20 […] The post Imperial
Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC at Wasa Akropong in the Wasa Amenfi East District of the Western North Region has been adjudged the ‘CIMG MARKETING-ORIENTED Rural Bank of the Year 2023’ by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG). The Bank won the award after being nominated from among about 144 rural banks in Ghana. The […] The post Amenfiman
Renowned content creator and popular YouTube personality, Kwadwo Sheldon says his experience when he visited Achimota Retail Centre, popularly known as Achimota Mall, was exceptional and would be hard to forget. “The value proposition here (at Achimota Retail Centre) is simply unbelievable……and I can say that it is not matched by any of the shopping […] The post
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