The United States and Germany, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, have launched a significant regional initiative aimed at enhancing security and preventing conflict in northern Ghana. The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM), a US$40 million program, was lunched on October 10th with the goal of fostering stability in communities vulnerable to violent extremism […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is set to introduce a dividend payout policy aimed at strengthening its financial independence and enhancing investor confidence, according to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng. The policy is expected to govern how dividends are paid to […] The post

The latest edition of Africa Pulse, the World Bank’s biannual regional economic update, has indicated two factors critical to jumpstarting inclusive growth: stabilising economies and transforming education to equip the region’s growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market-relevant expertise. Africa’s working-age population is expanding faster than any other region, driven by progress in child […] The post

Visa Ghana is intensifying efforts to increase the adoption of contactless payments by recently organising a one-day industry workshop focused on raising awareness and addressing challenges in the country’s digital payments ecosystem. The workshop, themed “Securing the Future of Payments through Acceptance,” brought together key players in the sector to explore ways to advance financial […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Shoes manufacturers and  other local small medium enterprises (SMEs) have been sensitised on the importance of incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in their line of work. ESG systems have become essential for small and medium enterprises due to the growing recognition of their importance in risk management, compliance, access […] The post