Ghana’s highlife and afrobeats legend, Kwabena Kwabena is collaborating with Blackberry Lounge to bring hours of non-stop live band music to music lovers at the launch of Blackberry Live Saturdays (BLiS).   Blackberry Lounge, the first of its kind at the Spintex-Lashibiarea, is a modern garden-type restaurant, lounge, sports bar and event facility designed for […] The post

…as it unveils latest programme The African Centre for Technical Training (ACTT) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the critical technical skills gap for industries, which it reckons will yield positive economic returns. Seventy-five percent of the curricula of Ghana’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions is outdated, a skills gap analysis between […] The post

In recent times, Ghana is seen as the pharmaceutical hub in West Africa. This is by no coincidence as governments, especially in the Fourth Republic, have made this pathway a reality. The policies implemented, especially flexible tax regime, have resulted in massive influx of foreign direct investments. As Ghana aims to reduce the percentage of […] The post Robustness

Vodafone Ghana has unveilled its ‘Grow Western 2023’ initiative, a comprehensive programme tailored to the Western Region. With this initiative, Vodafone hopes to incentivise customers, improve healthcare, increase tech knowledge and foster community growth. “Grow Western illustrates our commitment to the Western Region’s growth and prosperity,” said David Umoh, Consumer Business Director at Vodafone Ghana. […] The post

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) president, Sena Dake, has said strong public financial management (PFM) is crucial for the development of a robust economy In a recent interaction with the press, Ms. Dake underscored that improving the quality of public services is a complex task that requires better information and tools for the […] The post Strong

The Executive Director-Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network (GHAMFIN), Yaw Gyamfi, has indicated the association is currently working on a comprehensive policy that aims to establish clear directions and guidelines for microfinance players. The initiative comes in response to concerns that many individuals and organisations have been engaging in microfinance activities on their own terms, leading to […] The post

In collaboration with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and with funding support from the World Bank, Africa Skills Hub has launched a programme to develop the capacity of small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The new initiative, dubbed the ‘Agri-Food Enterprise Programme’ (AFEP), is a comprehensive programme designed to […] The post

The total value of secured loans granted and registered by banks and special deposit-taking institutions (SDIs) grew by 15.5 percent year-on-year – reaching GH¢5.9billion at end of second-quarter 2023 (2Q23), fresh data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have shown. The latest figure represents a 12.7 percent improvement over the GH¢5.26billion recorded in first-quarter 2023. The […] The post

Cocoa farmers are demanding a farm-gate price of GH¢1,380 for a 62.5kg bag of cocoa beans, a 72.5 percent increase over the current price of GH¢800. As COCOBOD gets ready to announce new prices for the upcoming 2023/2024 cocoa season in the coming days, a group known as the Ghana Civil Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) […] The post Cocoa farmers

 The Mayor of Houston, Texas, in the United States of America (USA), Sylvester Turner, has implored US firms and businesses to take advantage of the growing trade opportunities in Africa. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) arrangement already taking shape, he said American investors must seize opportunities to pursue more equitable investments. The AfCFTA zone boasts a population […] The post

The African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) success hinges on the continent’s ability to embrace industrialisation and focus on boosting productive capabilities, Global Chair of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Business Council, Busi Mabuza, has reiterated. Equally important, she stressed, is the need for collaboration and cooperation to unlock the economic potential […] The post

This year’s International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) will see a surprise package for senior citizens in Ghana, with the introduction of a Seniors’ Day Out to celebrate the vibrant spirit of older folks, and giving them a fun-filled day. The IDOP (October 1), is observed by the United Nations to change negative stereotypes and […] The post Seniors’

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on African governments to focus on innovation and technology in farming if Africa is to attain its potential as the world’s food basket. He was speaking at the Convention and 30th anniversary of the Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) in Atlanta, Georgia, […] The post Technology

IT stakeholders from diverse industries have come together to explore the future of work at a workshop organised by Enaterprise Computing Ltd. (ECL) and VMWare. The focal points discussed were Digital Workspace, Digital Employee Experience and Zero Trust Security. Sydney Sosoo, VMWare’s Partner Business Manager West and Central Africa, summarised the event’s essence, saying: “This […] The post