By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The President of the Development Action Association (DAA), Grace Quaye, has called on the government to deal with the long-standing gender disparities in the agriculture and fisheries industries. Addressing stakeholders, international partners and members of DAA at the 2024 International Day of Rural Women (IDRW), she noted that addressing the gender […] The post

GH¢2.5billion in bonds owed to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has been paid by government. Director-General Kofi Osafo-Maafo made this known during a speech at a stakeholder engagement with pensioners in Kumasi. He further mentioned that as of August this year, SSNIT had paid well over GH?3.7billion in pensions to over 250,000 […] The post SSNIT

By Rashidatu IBRAHIM An all-women-owned investment consortium that incorporates Rumbi and Zithezava has concluded a transaction acquiring a 28 percent stake in Big Five Duty Free (Big Five), one of Africa’s foremost duty-free retailers. This transaction marks a significant increase in the company’s transformation, which will see Big Five’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) ownership […] The post

…as it intensifies public education By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Volta/Oti Regional Office, has intensified its public education activities, engaging about 5,482 stakeholders and the general consuming public, In the third quarter of 2024. The initiative aims to create awareness and educate utility service consumers on best practices to reduce […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE A power systems economist, Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has proposed a bold new strategy for the country to explore in tackling its mounting energy sector debts by leveraging natural mineral resources for debt-swaps. The proposal aims to address over US$2.3billion of arrears owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and reduce government’s annual […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Despite a 59 percent decline of attempted fraud cases within the banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDI) sector in 2023, the total loss value surged to approximately GH¢72 million – indicating a 29 percent increase over the GH¢56million recorded in 2022. Across the two sectors, total value of fraud cases reported […] The post

…Kpong Irrigation Scheme, others to benefit The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has launched a major initiative to rehabilitate and modernise the Kpong Irrigation Scheme (KIS). The initiative, supported by the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) and backed by a US$22.6million investment from the World Bank, aims to significantly boost agricultural productivity […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington DC Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr. Ernest Addison has engaged in a series of crucial meetings at the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, DC. His engagements aim to strengthen strategic partnerships that could influence the future of Ghana’s economic and financial development. […] The post Governor

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Commissioner-Customs Division, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo has stated that Customs will continue to inspect already-cleared goods in transit when necessary. Over the years, some importers and manufacturers – including members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in Ashanti Region – have expressed concern about the […] The post

The Ghana Business Awards has shortlisted a total of 126 individuals and businesses for honours for the seventh edition of the prestigious event. The shortlisted nominees who have made significant contributions towards driving a sustainable and innovative climate era, will be recognized for their exemplified qualities of leadership, sustained business performance, integrity, corporate vision, and innovation. […] The post

To amplify the need for the global community to foster collaboration with Ghana and Africa at large to harness the potential of financial technology (fintech), the Bank of Ghana in collaboration with the organisers of the DC Fintech Week 2024, hosted a high-level leaders networking event on Monday, 24thOctober 2024 at the Hay-Adams, Washington DC. The DC Fintech Week 2024 coincides with the […] The post

To amplify the need for the global community to foster collaboration with Ghana and Africa at large to harness the potential of financial technology (fintech), the Bank of Ghana in collaboration with the organisers of the DC Fintech Week 2024, hosted a high-level leaders networking event on Monday, 24thOctober 2024 at the Hay-Adams, Washington DC. The DC Fintech Week 2024 coincides with the […] The post

The Trust Hospital Company Limited has launched an innovative initiative – the Breast Cancer Survivors Support Community – as part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against breast cancer and advocacy for early screening. This event took place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 and marks a significant addition to the hospital’s Pink October campaign […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Real estate market leader, IndigoHomes Ghana Limited, has announced its newest project, the GreenwichPark, to offer quality home solutions to residents in Ghana, October, 23, 2024. Being the company’s largest and most sustainable development, the 19-acre community project will include- 270 townhomes, with a distinct focus on green living. Located adjacent […] The post

By Korsi DZOKOTO John Dramani Mahama’s 2024 manifesto presents a visionary and transformative roadmap for addressing the Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) most pressing needs. With a clear focus on improving welfare, operational readiness, professionalism, and infrastructure, the proposed policies promise to make significant strides in enhancing the quality of life for both active and retired […] The post

By Bogolo KENEWENDO & Patrick NJOROGE Many countries have experienced extreme weather in one form or another this year: the summer, marked by intense wildfires, was the hottest on record, while the return of El Niño has led to catastrophic flooding and other disasters. Such shocks underscore the urgent need for multilateral efforts to address […] The post Africa’s

By Frank Adu Anim & Ransford De-Graft Asante  In today’s competitive business environment, where SMEs face challenges in strategic orientation, resource allocation, and adapting to market changes, the sector is hindered by access to crucial data and insights, affecting decision-making and growth opportunities. If these dynamic changes of the business environment persist, SMEs will need continuous […] The post

For the last four years, Bank of Ghana, Deputy Governor, Elsie Addo Awadzi has chaired AFI’s Gender Inclusive Finance Committee. As her term comes to an end, she reflects on how the landscape for women’s financial inclusion is changing How would you sum up the state of gender inclusive finance in 2024? The gender gap […] The post Looking beyond access appeared first on

By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) [email protected] The foreign currency black market has long been an economic challenge in many African countries, including Ghana. This shadow economy not only disrupts legitimate banking systems but also undermines the authority of central banks, leading to currency instability and speculative pressure on national currencies. Ghana, in particular, has seen a […] The post

The Network of Administrative Professionals of Ghana has highlighted the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology in ensuring job security and competitiveness in the profession. The group stressed that Personal Assistants (PAs), Executive Assistants (EAs), and Administrative Professionals must embrace AI to stay efficient and relevant in their roles as the nature of […] The post