The World Bank Deputy Chief Economist, Ayhan Kose, has said the global economy has been remarkably resilient, especially in the last year. Growth last year, he said, surprised on the upside, thanks to the US economy, the strength of the US economy. But, he further noted, some large emerging markets like India, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, […] The post There is global economic resilience
There was almost no growth in terms of global trade last year, the World Bank Deputy Chief Economist, Ayhan Kose, has said. The situation remains fragile going into this year, he added. In June 2023, he highlighted an ongoing global growth slowdown as a major concern to the Bank. Asked for the latest analysis of […] The post Global trade remains fragile – World Bank Deputy Chief
Building contractors have been urged to embrace innovation and resilience in order to navigate the challenges of the business environment. Mr Prosper Yao Ledi, President of the Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG), emphasised the need for innovative approaches to sustain operations amid ongoing economic constraints. Mr Ledi, who stated this …
Global Media Alliance (GMA), a leading integrated marketing and communications company, has launched the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) to celebrate and recognise players in the beverage industry. The launch paved way for nominations scheduled from January 11, 2024 to February 26, 2024 to be received via the official website, www.ghanabeverageawards.com. Speaking during the launch, Mr …
Quick Credit and Investment Micro Limited, a leading microcredit firm in the country, has reiterated its commitment to continue to serve its customers better this year for them to achieve their business goals. Quick Credit and Investment Micro Limited last year disbursed a sum of GH¢1.7 billion to its customers, compared to GH¢980 million in …
The government hasannounced that it has reached an agreement with its Official Creditors under the G20 Common Framework on a comprehensive Debt Treatment under Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The agreement with the Official Creditors paves way for the IMF Executive Board to approve the first review of the …
Ernest Boateng Global Media Alliance, (GMA) a leading integrated marketing and communications giant, recently launched the much-anticipated Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA), setting the stage for a year of celebration Read More... The post GMA Launches GBA 2023 appeared first on DailyGuide
Samuel Adotevi The Ghana 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES) has officially been launched in Takoradi, in the Western Region. The survey is being implemented by the Ghana Statistical Read More... The post Integrated Business Establishment
Access Bank Plc has announced the completion of its acquisition of African Banking Corporation Zambia Limited, trading as Atlas Mara Zambia (Atlas Mara), after obtaining all requisite regulatory approvals. Atlas Mara is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Access Bank Zambia. Following this regulatory milestone, the two banks will continue to operate separately until all integration […] The post
Reverend Kennedy Okosun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Krif Ghana Limited says in order for the country’s workforce to become productive, there is a need to redefine what work is. He said redefining what work is will make the country’s workforce more productive and same would reflect in the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Speaking […] The post Redefine work to improve
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has welcomed Ghana on reaching the Debt Treatment Agreement with its Official Creditors, under the G20 Common Framework. In a statement sighted on IMF official website, Madam Kristalina Georgieva said: “I welcome Minister of Finance Ofori Atta’s announcement that the Ghanaian authorities have reached […] The post IMF
The Doli Bridge collapse at Bole township is affecting business activities within the Bole district of Savannah Region. It has incurred much cost for shippers who ply diverted routes. Indeed, truck drivers who used to pass through Bole to Sawla have been banned due to collapse of the bridge as a result of a heavy […] The post Editorial:
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has today, January 15, 2024, commenced the field data collection for the 2024 Ghana Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase I (IBES I). In a statement issued on January 15, 2024, the GSS mentioned that about fourteen thousand (14,000) Field Officers have been trained and deployed by the Service across the […] The post GSS
…as GPHA partners 1st Battalion of Infantry to train security staff Worldwide, maritime trade and cargoes are increasingly being targetted by organised criminal conspiracies and individuals involved in smuggling, cargo-theft and terrorism. This has made the safety and security of port property and workers even more crucial. Which is why the Ghana Ports and Harbours […] The post
…safeguards financial system integrity Old Mutual Ghana, a leading insurance company, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to reinforce their commitment to ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s financial system. The visit’s purpose was, among other things, to address key issues regarding Old Mutual’s collaboration with the FIC and shed light […] The post
…plead with Asantehene to intervene Members of the Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Association have taken a swipe at government over the abandonment of Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment Project phase II a year ago. They describe as “lies” information given to them when the project stalled last year – that the project has gotten to […] The post Kumasi
An all-inclusive women’s network, Women in Insurance Network of Ghana (WING), has been duly launched to improve participation of women in the insurance ecosystem. The presence of such a network is critical as the latest Future One Agency Universe Study postulates that globally, while women drive the insurance industry – forming over 60 percent of the workforce […] The post WING
Fiscal space, in its simplest form, is the capacity of governments to adjust their revenue and expenditure policies to overcome economic shocks and foster growth. It is a precarious balance between short-term responsiveness and long-term prudence. It is essential to realise that fiscal space is not an abstract concept. It is tangible and can be created through […] The post
Aggrieved customers of the now-defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Limited are expressing concern about the delay in the commencement of work by the parliamentary ad hoc committee tasked with investigating issues related to their frozen funds. The committee, established by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin on December 6, 2023, with a 3-month timeframe for the […] The post Gold
A few days ago, I participated in the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China. The conference pointed out the direction for China’s futural diplomatic work and the development of China-Africa relations. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to my Ghanaian friends the guiding principles of the conference […] The post Toward
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