Challenges remain in the country’s fruit sector that hinder fresh fruit export to the international market in volume, something the country should have a comparative advantage in due to its favaourable climatic conditions. This was noted by the Acting Missions Director of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Ghana, Grace Lang, who said the […] The post Editorial:
By Emmanuel AKOMEA Executive Director of Bora Capital Advisors, William Mensah, has emphasized the need for long-term fiscal consolidation and local investment as critical strategies to enhance economic stability. The Executive Director maintains that addressing fundamental fiscal issues is essential for sustainable growth and prosperity while ensuring stable returns for contributors. “If we do not […] The post
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has taken its Self-Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) initiative to Techiman in the Bono East Region. The initiative focuses on extending pension coverage to all workers, particularly the self-employed, and sensitise them on the benefits and value the Scheme offers its Members. This follows a similar exercise held […] The post SSNIT
Youth in Madina, within the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, have been urged to take a proactive role in ensuring a peaceful and credible electoral process for the upcoming 2024 elections. This call to action emphasises the importance of combating misinformation and disinformation, which can undermine the democratic process and fuel unrest. […] The post
By Enoch K. AKUFFU-DJOBI In contrast to other sectors, the banking sector can be regarded as a pillar of Ghana’s economy, driving financial inclusion, assisting businesses, and promoting overall economic growth. Ghana’s banking industry, like that of many developing economies, faces a number of challenges, including economic volatility, regulatory changes, and global financial uncertainty. Navigating […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Association of Ghanaian Industries (AGI) has vehemently criticised the Bank of Ghana’s Price Stabilisation policy modalities, citing the devastating impact of bi-weekly port charge increments on businesses. The Association stressed that in an economy where the majority of raw materials are imported for productivity, the increase in tariffs at the […] The post
By Mohammed ALI “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru Indeed, the above words of Jawaharial are a direct expression of our motherland, Ghana. It is […] The post Amplifying tourism potential: The
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Campaign Against Privatisation and Commercialisation of Education (CAPCOE) and its partners have expressed worry over the Ghana Education Service’s (GES) denial of promotion to Principal Superintendent (PS) rank for teachers who completed the three-semester degree top-up programme at the University of Cape Coast. The CAPCOE explained that prior to the […] The post
By Ben Ackah-Mensah …Marshallans call for urgent action against environmental degradation and impending doom About a fortnight ago, at the end of the first week in September 2024, what would have looked like just an unusual gathering of some curious-looking old men or event to the uninitiated observer but which was actually an important meeting […] The post Can
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU A recent study by the Environment and Natural Resource Research Initiative (ENRRI-EfD Ghana) has revealed that 91 percent of fishers in the country support removing the long-standing premix fuel subsidy, a policy originally intended to make fuel more affordable for artisanal fishers. Of the nine percent […] The post 91%
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ongoing fiscal and monetary stabilisation measures, following recent years of economic shocks that exposed the country’s structural vulnerabilities, are yielding positive results, Dr. Ernest Addison has said. This recovery comes amid broader efforts in sub-Saharan Africa to stabilise after a period of turbulence, according to a keynote address delivered on behalf […] The post
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Ghana Knowledge and Skills Bank (GKSB), a comprehensive digital portal containing over 5 million online library archives, educational resources and tools, has been launched to transform digital learning nationwide. Funded by the World Bank and supported by MTN, the portal is designed to be a repository of educational materials for all […] The post
interest rates reduced by up to 6% 67,000-plus farmers impacted 2,990-plus jobs created over US$25m in exports By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected]) The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) has guaranteed more than GH¢1.2billion since its inception in 2019. This came to light during the launch of its fifth anniversary under […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s newly introduced carbon market framework is positioning it as a key player in global carbon credit trade, with strong demand from both sovereign buyers and corporate investors. According to Acting Director-Climate Change Unit, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Daniel Tutu Benefoh, Ghana’s framework – approved by the Cabinet – allows […] The post
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, recently hosted a workshop themed “Securing the Future of Payments through Acceptance” to advance financial inclusion and map the future of digital commerce in Ghana. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Bank of Ghana (BOG), the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), fintechs, commercial banks […] The post
OmniBSIC Bank, in collaboration with GIZ Ghana, has successfully hosted Financial Literacy Trainings for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Accra and Koforidua. The events, which attracted participants from diverse industries including trade, production and services, aimed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential business skills as well as financial […] The post
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