The old student association and some concerned staff members of Mount Mary Demonstration Roman Catholic (R/C) Junior High School in the Lower Manya Krobo municipality, Eastern Region, have called for reinstatement of some nine reposted teachers of the school. This call is based on a decision that has been described as the use of influence-peddling […] The post Mount

– evolve, dominate, or die in our New World Digital footprints are highly popular today due to the valuable information churned from technology-enabled touchpoints. Customers’ online activities are well understood by businesses as they mine the myriad of information generated from interactions. Knowing your customers well allows you to design targeted services thus meeting the […] The post

Africa’s crop yields are only about 40% of the world average. This is despite more than half of Africa’s workforce being in agriculture, twice  as high as the world average. This means the productivity in Africa’s agricultural sector is only about a fifth of the world average, an enormous economic loss to the continent. The […] The post African farmers

Managing money can be tricky when you earn a different amount every month. If you work as a freelancer or run a business, you might find it hard to keep your finances in order. That is why it is crucial to have a budget to guide you to manage money smartly and control your finances. […] The post Effective budgeting strategies for non-salaried workers

Splenda Ghana, an importer of Splenda Zero Calories and Splenda Stevia Sweeteners has donated its products (Splenda Sweeteners) worth thousands of Ghana cedis to eleven (11) diabetic health facilities in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions. The facilities include the Mamprobi Hospital, Lapaz Community Hospital, Kaneshie Polyclinic, Achimota Hospital, Maamobi General Hospital, Madina Polyclinic, Tema […] The post

Internet at your fingertips. A camera in your pocket. And then, artificial intelligence improving your everyday life. Samsung Galaxy helped democratise Internet access and turned cameras into a communication tool we can’t live without. Even as all eyes are on AI, some of its best benefits haven’t come to mobile technology yet. Galaxy is about […] The post A

… highlights innovation and financial excellence in Africa The Africa Financial Industry Summit, AFIS, has unveiled the winners of the 2nd edition of the AFIS Awards. Since 2022, this prestigious award has been honoring five companies, leaders, and governors for their remarkable impact on financial growth in Africa. An eminent jury, composed of professionals and […] The post

Africa is one of the fastest growing FinTech markets with revenue forecasted to grow 13 fold to US$65-billion by 2030. In addition to the revenue opportunity, FinTechs play an important role in developing the region’s economy and improving the lives of African people by revolutionising the financial sector. Two new reports from Boston Consulting Group […] The post

Ramatoulaye Goudiaby, Director of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS), emphasized the pivotal role of the organization in bolstering the continent’s financial sector. Speaking at the AFIS 2023 inauguration in Lome, Goudiaby highlighted that AFIS serves as more than just a transient event; it stands as an enduring platform fostering year-round public-private dialogue. “AFIS isn’t […] The post

IFC and the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has announced a program to support the growth of the country’s domestic capital markets and increase access to local currency finance. Under the four-year Ethiopia Capital Market Development Project, IFC will work with ECMA and other key stakeholders to develop capital market regulations, increase the efficiency of […] The post

The Executive Chairman of Sentuo Group, Xu Ningquan, has expressed shock at the level of devastation caused by spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams. He commiserated with communities and families severely affected by the spillage. “I am truly saddened by the situation the people of Mepe find themselves in, and as a company we cannot […] The post

As economic stability and purchasing power deteriorate, inflation has emerged as a critical challenge for emerging economies, necessitating a delicate balancing act between government spending cuts and supply-side reforms. Reducing government expenditures can contribute to inflation mitigation through a simultaneous decrease in aggregate demand within the economy. Inflation can be mitigated, however, through supply-side reforms […] The post

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship and fostering meaningful dialogue with Latin America. The partnership between the two nations is highlighted as a beacon of cooperation and mutual support, serving as a means to rectify historical wrongs and pave the way towards reconciliation, healing, and a more […] The post

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Yaw Frimpong Addo, who doubles as the Chairman of the 39th National Farmers’ Day Planning Committee, has revealed that this year’s celebration will be held indoor unlike the usual outdoor durbar. The day is observed every first Friday of December. Prior to the main event, activities will […] The post 39th National

Tema Regional Chairman-Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Edward Akwetey, has expressed concern over dumping of goods, a situation he described as worrying. He said the influx of goods such as beverages, textiles, ice cream, sanitary pads and others are rendering local businesses uncompetitive. Dr. Akwertey brought this to light during the association’s Tema regional […] The post AGI

… as Samira Bawumia and UMaT VC Prof Amankwah to grace 2023 SSI Awards With the goal of recognizing and celebrating exceptional accomplishments in environmental sustainability, the highly anticipated Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards 2023 will witness the distinguished presence of the Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines […] The post ESG

…to continue building carrier neutral broadband networks and digitally connect Africa CSquared Link Holdings (Mauritius) Limited, a pan-African technology company committed to digitally connecting Africa by making impactful investments in telecommunications infrastructure throughout the region, has successfully raised US$25million in new equity investment from both new and existing shareholders to finance its ambitious growth objectives. […] The post

Retail banking, also known as consumer banking or personal banking, refers to the provision of banking services directly to individual customers and small businesses. In retail banking, financial institutions offer a wide range of banking products and services tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of individuals and small businesses. These services are typically designed […] The post

The value of all final goods and services produced in the country is set to surpass the GH¢1trillion (US$85billion) mark in nominal terms for the first time ever in 2024, Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Attah has announced. If realised, the GH¢1.047trillion – which is summed up as the gross domestic product (GDP) – will be […] The post GDP set to

Government has allocated GH¢220million to support the relief phase for communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage, finance minister Ken Ofori has announced. Speaking during his presentation of the 2024 budget in Accra, he said a visit by officials from the Ministry of Finance, which included the minister himself, in collaboration with the Volta River […] The post Gov’t