Revenue mobilization is the venue through which governments of nation raise fund to address the social-economic needs of their citizenry. Ghana is not left out, as one of the preconditions by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before advancing any loan facility to Ghana was for the Government of Ghana to work its revenue mobilization drive. […] The post

It’s 3:34 am. As has become common practice, I’m intent on using the quiet solitude of this hour to plan my day. I perform my breathing exercises and clear my mind; however, my thoughts keep centring on one main idea. Unable to shake it off, I acquiesce. My last few months have been spent working […] The post The

The Topdog journey started in 2003 as Topdog Communications. The big idea was to provide in-depth research and “off the wall” solutions to our clients’ challenges. In 2013, the business was rebranded Topdog Africa Limited, symbolizing the next epoch of the journey, a foray into Africa bringing our expertise in marketing communications and MICE spaces […] The post

SEC outlines strategies for market stability Bankers upbeat about long-term growth outlook Key players in the financial sector are upbeat about the recovery of the broader economy in general, and the sector in particular, with a raft of initiatives outlined to ensure a successful return to the path of growth. The Director-General of the Securities […] The post Financial

Manufacturers, especially those in the agriculture and food processing industry, have been urged to shift to the use of solar energy. The recommendation comes on the back of upward adjustments in electricity tariffs in the first and second quarters of this year. Similarly since the fourth quarter of 2022, the cost of electricity has seen a […] The post Food

The World Bank Group is offering US$27.7million to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to increase the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) annual active membership, and facilitate claims processing and payments for primary healthcare providers comprising CHPS, health centres and maternity homes under the Primary Health Care Improvement Program for Results (PforR). The monumental programme […] The post

Newmont Africa has announced that in the first half of 2023, its operations in Ghana (Ahafo South and Akyem mines) paid a total of GH¢2.046billion in taxes, royalties, and carried interest to the government through the Ghana Revenue Authority, Forestry Commission, and Ministry of Finance. By the close of June 2023, Newmont Africa had paid […] The post Newmont

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana has once again chalked a major milestone on the African continent. At the just-ended 9th African Medicines Regulators Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, the FDA was designated a Regional Center of Regulatory Excellence (RCORE) in Vaccines Regulatory Oversight in Africa by the Africa Union Development Agency – New Partnership […] The post

Entrepreneurs in SC Women in Technology Incubator Programme receive GH¢550,000 to scale up their businesses Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has celebrated the graduation of 20 entrepreneurs of its Women in Technology Incubator programme. The women entrepreneurs who make up the 3rd cohort participated in the 4-month long incubator aimed at empowering women-led start-ups and […] The post

Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General of the International Standards Organisation (ISO), has urged the country to lead the way in encouraging fair trade by adhering to global standards. He made the remarks during his visit to the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Accra, in the company the Secretary-General of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), Dr. […] The post

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has collaborated with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), to organise a business forum focused on Ghana’s investment and regulatory landscape. The event availed an opportunity to orient the Japanese business community on the investment trends and opportunities within multiple sectors in Ghana to guide their expansion and investment […] The post