SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, is launching SOLV Ghana, a business-to-business (B2B) online marketplace that offers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), short-term invoicing financing, buy now pay later services, and business loans via a trusted marketplace of verified buyers and sellers. “At SOLV, our mission is to empower MSMEs […] The post
By UK Minister of State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy – it brings countries and people together and can transform our lives for the better. I’m proud that the UK’s trading offer to Ghana and over 90 other countries is amongst the most generous in the […] The post The World Trade Organisation
AgriConnect Ghana, a collaboration between the SOFTtribe and the Mastercard Foundation, began delivering laptop computers to students at the University of Ghana, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on February 5, 2024. Over 1,000 students have received their laptops and connectivity and thousands more are […] The post
By Emmanuel AKOMEA DMT, a leading collateral manager, has announced its collaboration with Veridapt to transform inventory monitoring and verification in Africa. The partnership underscores the digital shift under way in Africa and worldwide in commodities inventory management. Managing Director for DMT West Africa, Paul Minlah, emphasised the importance of transparency in the industry, stating: […] The post
Huawei has successfully hosted the Huawei Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit under the theme of “Leading Digital and Intelligent Infrastructure, Accelerating Industrial Intelligence” during the MWC Barcelona 2024. Huawei invited global customers, partners, and industry leaders to explore and share their innovations and practices in digital and intelligent transformation for industries and small- and […] The post
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Until sustainable food security is established through modernizing agriculture and ensuring adequate support for local farmers, Russia’s grain supply would be a soft geostrategic bait (i) to reinforce the existing time-tested relationships with Africa and (ii) to solicit an endorsement for the unprovoked war in Ukraine. In a speech delivered, 20th […] The post Africa
By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and Nyasha Mpani 2024 isn’t just another year on the calendar for Africa – there’s a democratic whirlwind sweeping across the continent, with 17 nations poised to make history, one ballot at a time. Africa isn’t just counting votes – it’s counting on democracy. With almost a third of the countries on […] The post Ghana’s
By Mohamed A. El-Erian What happens in the United States does not stay in the United States. The global economy depends on America to act as a main engine of growth, and global financial markets depend on US investors’ outsize appetite for risk. This became particularly evident in 2023 when major economies like Japan and […] The post Will the US economy drive
By Mohammed AWAL, Barcelona, Spain MTN Group and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, to strengthen collaboration in technological innovation. The signing ceremony took place at MWC Barcelona, Spain, and was attended by senior delegations from both MTN and Huawei. The partnership will see the creation […] The post
By Effie AMISSAH The banking industry underpins the financial services industry in the country. Regulated by the Bank of Ghana, the industry provides an avenue where cash, credit and other financial transactions for both individuals and businesses are accessed. According to the 2023 Price Water House Coopers Banking Survey Report, the banking industry contributed GHC16.21 […] The post The
RIDA FoodTech LTD, a dynamic woman-led enterprise, embarked on a transformative journey, fueled by a passion for sustainable agribusiness and social impact. Founded with a mission to enhance livelihoods and empower communities, RIDA’s commitment to innovation and excellence has reshaped the agricultural landscape in Northern Ghana. Originally established in 2021 as Northern Foods and Beverages, […] The post
Barbara Okai-Tettey, Senior Compliance Manager at Stanbic Bank Ghana has emphasized the need for collaboration between the financial service industry and regulators to enhance the evolving use of AI in transaction monitoring. She made this statement at ‘The Fintech & Banking Event’ hosted by fintech software company, ThetaRay, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, […] The post
Ghana is emerging as a significant force in mineral development across West Africa, according to the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC). Speaking at a conference in Accra, AMDC Programmes Manager, Mkhululi Ncube highlighted Ghana’s recent progress in “green minerals” as a bright spot for the region. Critical minerals, termed as green minerals in this context, […] The post
By Emmanuel Owusu Agyei AMPEM My friend Charlotte of ENI has always been arguing; and she talks to me about climate change and its effects on modern economies. She has been so passionate about it that she tells me how her application to join the just-ended COP 28 was rejected because she works for ENI […] The post A 24-hour economy policy – celebration of mediocrity?
In the heart of Accra, Ama, a busy working mother, is balancing her career and family life. One day, her son falls ill. Normally, this would require her to take time off work, deal with traffic, and endure long waits at the clinic. But not anymore. Today, she turns to GLICO’s e-Health app. With just […] The post Transforming healthcare with GLICO’s
It is becoming increasingly important in today’s fast-paced world for every Ghanaian to have a fundamental understanding of legal concepts and the laws of the land. The knowledge when acquired will empower people to navigate various situations with confidence and make informed decisions. That will be the focus of the new season of Law Express […] The post New season
Young children are healthier and communities wealthier when there is a well-functioning early childhood development (ECD) centre fully accessible to them, says Dr Mary Okumu, head of ForAfrika’s Technical Unit. ForAfrika, which is Africa’s largest humanitarian and development organisation, recently started building its showcase ECD centre in Rwanda’s Kamonyi district. The organisation began using ECD […] The post
Advans Ghana Savings & Loans Limited has embarked on a pioneering initiative to bolster its clients’ resilience to climate change, demonstrating a commitment to combatting its adverse effects. This effort stems from the company’s proactive stance to evaluate climate change impacts on its clientele and reinforce their ability to withstand environmental challenges through awareness and […] The post
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in his swansong State of the Nation Address (SONA), has offered assurance that recent ministerial reshuffle, particularly at the Ministry of Finance, will not impair the efforts to restore economic stability. Exactly a fortnight ago – on Wednesday, February 14 – President Akufo-Addo instituted a […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Amid heightened corporate demand and persistent foreign exchange (FX) pressure, the cedi continues to grapple against major trading currencies, reflecting mounting concerns over inflationary pressures and liquidity dynamics. This is despite the over US$106.10million injection into the FX market through the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) spot […] The post
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