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Process to monitor agric trade within ECOWAS takes off
A ‘Training of Trainers’ exercise for FSRP National and Regional technical teams on data collection and reporting tools for the ‘ECOWAS Agricultural Trade and Markets’ SCORECARD (EATM-SCORECARD) is ongoing in Abuja, Nigeria. The objective of the EATM-S is to assess and track the performance of agricultural trade by member-countries within the ECOWAS sub-region. This regional […]
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Banking & Finance
The danger of forgetting the 2023 banking crisis
By Raghuram G. Rajan & Viral V. Acharya Almost a year after the mini banking crisis in the United States, it is worth revisiting the episode. Was it just a tempest in a tea-cup? Was there really a systemic threat, or was it just a problem with a few banks? Should the interventions by the […]
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Africa
Foreign Minister participates in 44th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), which was held under the theme ‘‘Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality and Relevant Learning […]
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Business
Assessing your business through integrated audits
Today’s complex and evolving business environment has made integrated auditing increasingly more invaluable than ever. This is premised on the fact that an integrated audit differs from the traditional(non-integrated) in terms of scope and complexity. The traditional audit focusses primarily on reviewing only financial statements or conducting internal controls as a separate activity. Integrated audit […]
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AngloGold Ashanti supports security in Obuasi with GH₵2m police building
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Obuasi AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine (AGA) has constructed a new building for the Obuasi District Police Headquarters, in a bid to enhance security and safety of the communities within the Obuasi catchment area. The building was constructed at a cost of GH₵2.13million. Located at New Bidiem, the land for the building was […]
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OutStandingBrands24: Impact of effective communication on professional growth
By Pearl Annoh I have heard my friend Professor Robert E. Hinson say times without number, there are two things we do from when we are born to when we die: “oral presentation and written presentations”. I agree with him and in today’s dynamic business landscape, the ability to articulate thoughts, convey messages, and foster […]
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OutStandingBrands24: What drives a personal brand? The intricacies of perception and reality
By Mohammed ALI Before reading this article, take a second to ask yourself, who am I and how do I want to be known? Notwithstanding, whether known or unknown, natural or self-made, positive or negative, every human has certain elements or characteristics that define his or her personality and how he or she is perceived. […]
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Business
The Essential Guide to Run Rate Analysis
In the intricate dance of financial management, personal or business, understanding your position and predicting future stability is paramount. The “run rate” concept finds its roots deep within financial analytics but extends its branches far and wide into personal and business finance. At its core, the run rate acts as a beacon, guiding individuals and […]
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General News
Kunsuhene urges newly elected PM to promote unity towards development
Nana Agyemang Badu Duah I, chief of Kunsu, in the Ahafo Ano South West District of Ashanti region has urged Mr. Prince Oppong, the newly elected Presiding Member to ensure unity among the members of the Assembly, irrespective of their political affiliation, to accelerate the total development of the various electoral areas. Speaking to the media […]
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As we celebrate Chocolate Day: A trip to Cocoa Research Institute will be worth it
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […]
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Nigeria
More hardship for Nigerians as prices of rice, beans, garri, others spike by 50%
Prices of staple foods in Nigeria increased to at least 40 percent in the last two months, a market survey by DAILY POST reports. DAILY POST gathered that as of Monday, 11 February 2024, the prices of Rice, beans, garri, groundnut oil, tomatoes, and bread witnessed an astronomical increase of over 40 percent from December […]
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Navigating food inflation: the role of Ghana’s Buffer Stock in ensuring food security
By Sanusi Zankawah (PhD) The surge in food prices has placed significant strain on consumers and has raised concerns about food security. In response to these challenges, Ghana’s government has implemented various measures, including the establishment of a buffer stock system, to mitigate the impact of food inflation and ensure the availability of essential commodities. […]
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Baraka Impact: using shea butter to empower communities
By Rafiq Nungor ADAM The grand opening of the Konjeihi Women’s Enterprise Centre marked a significant milestone in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region. Spearheaded by Baraka Impact, this initiative is transforming the shea butter market while empowering local women and communities. Hundreds of women find hope and support at the Konjeihi Women’s […]
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Companies
CPC targets more domestic consumption of cocoa products
By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Ltd, PLC, Kojo Ofori-Safo, has indicated that the company has produced more than enough chocolate and cocoa based products for the Ghanaian market and beyond. According to him, the company aims to produce about 3,000 metric tonnes of chocolate this year translating into over 40 […]
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Agribusiness
Solidaridad, Department of Cooperatives to empower cocoa farmers
Solidaridad has partnered the Department of Cooperatives in Ghana to facilitate the establishment of a robust regional and national cooperative association to increase cocoa farmers’ participation in decision-making. The partnership was formalised by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a brief ceremony at Solidaridad’s office in Accra. This is against the backdrop that cocoa […]
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Dr. Bawumia’s speech: “turning an impossibility into a possibility?”
The NPP is at a crossroads! In nearly eight years in power, the party has presided over “a boom and bust economy.” The party is fighting for its political life as it seeks to break an eight-year electoral cycle. And the person charged with turning this apparent impossibility into a possibility is its flagbearer, Dr. […]
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General News
Lands ministry constructs new office complex for DVLA
The Greater Accra Regional Office of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) can now conduct its operations in a fully-furnished and magnificent office complex, after Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in Charge of Lands and Forestry, on behalf of the Sector Minister, officially handed over the newly-constructed office to […]
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Asanteman receives £2bn looted golden regalia
Asanteman, led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has received the royal golden artifacts which were looted during the Sagrenti War of 1874 at a grand ‘kuntukuni’ durbar at Manhyia, Kumasi. The seven items, about 400,000 ounces of gold worth £2billion, were presented to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by a five-member delegation from the […]
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Govt’s Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme must be probed – Eric Opoku
The Ranking Member of the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Eric Opoku, is calling for a probe into the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme launched in 2018. The legislator argues that the programme, which identifies diseased farms, cuts down affected trees, and replants them with disease-resistant cocoa varieties, among other measures, has failed, as the country […]
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