Ghana remains the safest destination for investors seeking to explore opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Mr Anthony Nyame-Baafi, a Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) has said. Speaking at the Intra-African Trade Conference, Mr Nyame-Baafi said the country’s stable economic outlook, competitive business environment and political stability … The post Ghana
Dr Mohammed Awal, the Minister-designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, says if given the nod, he will establish a $20 million ultramodern national film, music and creative arts studio to build the capacity of Ghanaians to produce series of movies and music with quality local content. That would make the country the hub of film … The post $20 million
The World Bank says it has not provided any financing or guarantees to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to cover Power Purchase Agreements with the Government of Ghana. It also said it had not made financing or guarantees to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to cover Power Purchase Agreements with the Electricity Company of Ghana during … The post We
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) in collaboration with Oxford Economics, UK developed a Ghana Microeconomic model, an economic policy document for decision making. The model serves as a blueprint to assist the country in economic forecasting, policy analysis and choices. The model was developed through an inclusive process with inputs from the Bank of … The post NDPC
A two-day exchange programme between the Ghana and Nigeria Immigration Services is underway in Accra to deliberate on progress made, so far, in developing a gender policy strategy. The exchange programme would provide opportunity for both the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to share experiences on the process, scope and focus … The post Ghana,
The European Union’s 27 leaders are debating their shared COVID-19 strategy on Thursday, with several member states vying to break rank and offer privileges to vaccinated foreign visitors. The bloc is split between member states like France and Germany, which are reluctant to start linking shots to travel rights, while another camp, led by tourism-minded … The post EU
The Bank of Ghana has launched a regulatory and innovation sandbox pilot in collaboration with EMTECH Service LLC. The launch is in line with its commitment to evolving an enabling and inclusive regulatory environment that promotes FinTechs and supports innovation. A statement issued in Accra by Madam Sandra Thompson, Secretary of the Central Bank, said … The post Bank
The Government of Ghana is undertaking feasibility studies on Integrated Light Railway system, Mr John Peter Amewu, Minister Designate for Railways Development announced on Wednesday, in Accra. Light rail or light rail transit (LRT) is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and … The post Government
Mr Gerald Nyarko-Mensah, a Consultant on Export Trade, says the manufacturing sector offers Ghana the best hope in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). He said the country had a manufacturing capacity in several areas that could be expanded to give Ghana a comparative advantage in the regional trade market, adding that the support … The post AfCFTA:
Mr Bartholomew Armah, Director of Macroeconomics and Governance at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has said a vibrant construction ecosystem is an indispensable driver of growth in a country. “Construction is a key lever in infrastructure development and plays a crucial role in an economy, providing essential structures including public and private infrastructure, and … The post ECA
Mr David Apasera, the Flagbearer of the People’s National Convention for the 2020 election, on Thursday said the overthrow of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, left the country’s economic development in the wilderness. He said Ghana had retrogressed greatly as a result of Nkrumah’s overthrow and that unless a party with his vision was … The post Nkrumah’s
Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, has advised the public to disregard misconceptions about the Covid-19 vaccination on social media. He said the misconceptions, negative messages and videos in circulation were the creation of anti-vaccine campaigners, seeking to confuse the public for “their own selfish interests.” “It is never true that the COVID-19 … The post COVID-19
The Supreme Court on Thursday discharged Dr Dominic A. Anyine, a member of the Petitioner’s communication team, of contempt charge. Dr Ayine admitted making scandalous statements about the Supreme Court panel hearing the Election Petition after the Court had delivered it’s ruling on February 16. He was said to have stated that the Supreme Court … The post Contempt
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