Some importers and manufacturers in the Ashanti Region have expressed worry over the re-examination of cleared imported goods at the Kubease Customs checkpoint. The situation, according to them, causes delays and undue charges; and as such is counterproductive. Additionally, they said, it brings cost differentials in doing businesses outside Accra; thus compelling companies to relocate […] The post

A communiqué from the Maiden Africa Women and Children’s Conference (AFRIWOCC) has highlighted the distinct ways the impact of the climate crisis on women and children in Africa can be mitigated. The communiqué was made at the just-ended conference in Accra. The two-day conference, under the theme “Amplifying the Voices of Women and Children in […] The post Women,

Three lucky winners in the Republic Bank ‘Tap for Easter and Beyond’ Credit Card Promotion were presented with their prizes at a brief ceremony held at the bank’s head office, Ebankese, in Accra. The first prize, a two-day staycation for two at the Aqua Safari Resort, was won by Pharmacy Direct; the second prize, dinner […] The post Republic

…how our refusal to learn from history has condemned us to a perpetual cycle of under-dev’t Several years ago, while studying psychology for my undergraduate degree I learnt about a concept known as ‘operant conditioning’. Essentially, operant conditioning uses rewards and punishments to alter behaviour – on the basic premise that actions which are rewarded […] The post Doomed

The push to attract more youth to engage in agriculture can yield significant benefits, provided that ample opportunities for them to embrace sector-related innovations are made available, said a seasoned Ghanaian geneticist. Prof Eric Danquah, the founding director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement and former director of the Biotechnology Centre at the […] The post African

…An urgent call The recent coup in Niger has led to disruptions in the onion supply chain, particularly affecting Ghana, a major importer of onions from Niger. According to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, about 80 percent of the onions consumed in Ghana are imported, largely from Niger and Burkina Faso. Forty-three percent of […] The post Addressing

Admission World Consult Limited, an Accra-based educational consultancy company with operations in Nigeria as well, has won the category of Educational Consultancy Company of the Year at the 2023 edition of the Ghana Business Standard Awards. The awards ceremony, which was on the theme ‘Celebrating Organizations Committed to Remarkable Business Standards Geared towards Sustainable Growth […] The post

…Buyers’ due diligence … Had I known is always at last! Oh, poor Habibi! During land or property transactions, the due diligence period typically starts as soon as contact is made for the execution of a sale and purchase agreement or a contract of sale to be exchanged and agreed upon. In some instances, the due […] The post Mitigating

Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), an indigenous financial institution, has successfully executed the first-ever transaction through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement Systems platform (PAPSS) to Liberia. The transaction involved the seamless transfer of funds from Ghana to a client in Ecobank Liberia, exemplifying the platform and the bank’s potential to drive cross-border trade and enhance financial […] The post

The West African Monetary Agency has acknowledged the challenges posed by global macroeconomic shocks and the inability of member states to fully meet the criteria for the complete rollout of the ECO as the single currency in the West African sub-region by 2027. In response, a technical committee has been tasked with reassessing the roadmap […] The post ECO

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan couldn’t hide his disappointment after the Black Stars conceded a poor goal against the Central African Republic (CAR).

AgriMercarb, a start-up, has emerged winner of this year’s Israeli Green Innovation Competition (IGIC), after delivering a compelling presentation during the grand finale held in Accra. Production Lead at AgriMercarb, Judith Akwetey – who represented the company at the competition, contested five other indigenous start-ups.  Erica Appiah of Wobil Technologies and John Ardayfio of Husk […] The post

Africa, the second-largest continent and home to 1 billion people, has long captured the world’s imagination. Today, different thinkers, political and business leaders are preoccupied with a single question – how to help Africa’s economy grow so it can trade with the world on better terms? The answer is simple: Africa needs to craft its […] The post Why

The world has demonstrated its ability to overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic through united and decisive actions taken by countries and individuals. However, when it comes to the fight against climate change, the same level of urgency and determination has been noticeably lacking. Anthropogenic climate change remains an ongoing threat, causing irreversible […] The post

Five opposition political parties in Ghana including the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have today, September 7, filed a suit against the Electoral Commission at the Supreme Court, following the electoral management body’s decision to restrict the upcoming limited voter registration exercise to its district offices. The five parties are: the NDC, the Convention People’s Party […] The post NDC,

…How UNCDF and Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission’s equity crowdfunding guidelines aim to unlock access to finance for MSMEs To continue its efforts of knowledge-sharing, UNCDF releases a new blog from the ‘Lessons learned from practitioners: Crowdfunding in Ghana’ series started in 2020 with additional findings from the implementation. After three years of implementing the […] The post

Nana Akomea, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of State Transport Company of Ghana has lashed out at former President John Dramani Mahama for his recent comments on the judiciary.

Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has condemned recent attacks on its field operatives in the Eastern Region. According to the water company, staff who go out to either read meters or disconnect services as mandated by law often receive threatening messages and, in some cases, are attacked by customers’ wild dogs. This […] The post Ghana Water

President of the Private Newspaper and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), Andrew Edwin Arthur, has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for its unwavering dedication to the broader interest of Ghana. Speaking at the Bank of Ghana’s annual financial literacy programme for members of its press corps, Mr. Arthur highlighted the importance of […] The post