By Kwabena G. Osei-Bonsu & Eugene K. Agbo Over the past three decades, the Ghanaian economy has experienced a skyward trajectory of progressive economic growth and development. Nonetheless, today, it is fraught with a significant number of challenges the severely afflict transformational growth, redistribution, social equality and sustainability. The resilience and sturdy growth of the […] The post
By Charles Ansong DANKYI & Justice Peprah AGYEI Have you considered the potential risks and hazards that could damage your imported goods? Importing goods often involves significant capital investment, and many merchants rely on bank loans to purchase and transport these goods to the country. For instance, let’s discuss the scenario of the cargo ship […] The post All
AstraZeneca has launched the Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Ministry of Health, The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), Axios, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI), and other partners to improve cancer care in Kenya by equitably improving access and outcomes across the patient care pathway, from […] The post
By: Emmanuel Kweku Quansah (Ph.D.), Nathaniel Boso (Ph.D.) & Abdul Samed Muntaka (Ph.D.) Southampton Solent University (Southampton, UK) and CARISCA Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Kumasi, Ghana) and CARISCA The LMI value for Ghana for the fourth quarter of 2023 is 63.3. The LMI for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased by 0.4 […] The post Logistics
Accra, April 26, 2024 – Voltic Natural Mineral Water has been recognised as “Water of the Year” at the 2023 Ghana Beverages Awards. Under the theme “Inspiring Excellence in Ghana’s Beverage Industry”, the event celebrated the beverage industry and its stakeholders for contributing significantly to the Ghanaian economy. The award recognises excellence in Ghana’s beverage […] The post
Yango, an international tech company continues to upgrade security features of its ride hailing service in Ghana and is pleased to announce the implementation of comprehensive safety enhancements aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of both riders and partner drivers in the market. Safety has always been a top priority for Yango, and these […] The post
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ghana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) annual flagship event, December in GH (DiGH), has seen a growing appeal, with first-time visitors increasing from 40 percent in 2022 to 47 percent last year, according to the 2023 Ghana Tourism Report. The report, recently released by the GTA and titled ‘Strong Recovery’, describes DiGH as […] The post ‘December in GH’
by: Nana Yaw Reuben The Ghana Civil-Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) and the Ivorian Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (PICD) says the time has come for action to reflect the will expressed by the European Union in the Brussels Declaration. This 5th edition of the World Cocoa Conference focused on discussing equitable distribution of value along the […] The post
…transitioning for social good In recent times, the attention to advance the concept and principle of a universal adoption by businesses worldwide for a purpose-led, responsible and holistic strategy focused on achieving long-term and sustainable value for all stakeholders, employees, shareholders, the supply chain, society and of course, the environment in addressing climate change challenges present […] The post
Oyster Agribusiness has been recognized as the Promising Company of the Year at the second edition of the Ghana Business League Awards (GBLA) 2024, a scheme that acknowledges industry leaders based on their rating in the 2023 business assessment. This follows the company’s exceptional achievements over the years in agribusiness solutions, farming innovation and technology, […] The post
By Nana Kojo Hagan In our earlier post, “Data – More Valuable than Oil,” we discussed the importance of data in the current digital era and how data analytics can help businesses realize full potential. We declared data to be the new oil, but it needs to be refined, just like any other resource, in […] The post Building
By Korsi DZOKOTO Ghana’s economy is experiencing a significant challenge, as highlighted by a new report from Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO). This challenge is characterized by a historic cost-of-living crisis that particularly affects those in informal employment sectors in Accra, where inflation and economic policy inadequacies have pushed nearly 850,000 Ghanaians […] The post
By Mohammed AWAL Importers have long grappled with the burden of cargo detention, demurrage, and other charges stemming from terminal delays and rent charges. According to them, some of these charges, though they may have begun as cost-center incentives to increase cargo throughput, have now become profit-seeking measures used by many commercial port agencies to […] The post
By Bernard BEMPONG In today’s world economy, many businesses have adopted or integrated one digital element or another into their operations. Indeed, something is said to be digital if it uses a modern technology or application which enables the transfer of data or sharing of information in practically real time. In that regard, any […] The post Digital
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has renovated the Kaleo D/A Primary School in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Upper West Region and provided ancillary facilities to enhance teaching and learning. Prior to the renovation, the Kaleo D/A Primary, which lies in between the Authority’s two solar power plants at Kaleo […] The post VRA
Deloitte Ghana has been recognised as the Africa ESG Company of the Year 2024 at the prestigious World Safety Day 2024 and Africa Resilient ESG and Sustainability Awards Deloitte was rewarded as an outstanding leader in environment, stewardship, social responsibility and governance as well as sustainability at the event organised by the Ghana Institute of […] The post Deloitte
By William Selassy ADJADOGO A pivotal moment has arisen as Africa’s economic trajectory continues its upward ascent, presenting an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration between the continent and a key partner – the Republic of South Korea. The upcoming Korea-Africa Summit represents a critical juncture, poised to unlock new horizons of shared prosperity, sustainability, and solidarity. […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Chairperson and Managing Director for Volkswagen (VW) Group South Africa, Martina Biene, lamented over the sluggish uptake of locally manufactured vehicles. In 2023, a total of 6,000 locally manufactured or assembled cars were sold. Madam Biene, whose outfit operates the VW Assembly plant in Accra, explains that this situation is […] The post Low
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to recruit 10,000 qualified personnel to work in various schools nationwide. These recruits will serve as kitchen assistants, security guards, and teaching assistants in secondary, junior high, and primary schools nationwide. The Deputy CEO in Charge of […] The post YEA
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic trajectory and the continuation of disinflation efforts. He said this in remarks at a gala dinner celebrating the 130th anniversary and official name change of FBNBank Ghana to FirstBank […] The post
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