The current peak in cocoa futures has prompted President Nana Akufo-Addo to call on regulators of the cocoa sector in Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast to “devise new strategies” to cope with volatile global prices. Due to limited supplies, global cocoa grinders are paying up in the cash market to secure cocoa supplies this year, […] The post Editorial:
At the recently-held World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam charged central bank governors to integrate climate risks and opportunities into monetary policies and financial regulation practices. According to him, this has become necessary to fortify economies against climate-induced vulnerabilities and catalyse a transition to a green and climate resilient economy. […] The post
By J. N. Halm I badly needed to know the balance on that particular bank account. It was getting late in the afternoon and I needed to urgently authorise a transaction. In times past, I would have just picked up the phone and called the bank to make that enquiry. However, it had been years […] The post Quite a bot!…the positives and negatives
By Abubakari Saddiq Adams Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology are causing a paradigm shift in the healthcare sector in Ghana and many other regions of the world. AI can drastically transform healthcare in Ghana by offering better patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Notwithstanding the exhilaration of novelty, it is imperative to guarantee the conscientious […] The post
By Richmond Kwame Frimpong The Spring Meetings are annual events jointly organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), bringing together central bankers, ministers of finance parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss global economic and financial issues. During these meetings, stakeholders explore ways […] The post
The housing situation In Ghana, the housing deficit is significant. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), it stood at 2 million units in 2022. This suggests a need for 200,000 units annually over the next ten years, assuming steady population growth and constant supply at prevailing rates. Home Pricing Increasing permanent income, graduate education, […] The post
KGL Foundation and Done By Us have officially kicked off the 2024 Africa Street MBA (AfSMBA) project, an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering Ghanaian youth through entrepreneurship training and education. With its comprehensive, community-focused approach, the 2024 Africa Street MBA has high goals – to open doors of economic opportunity for underserved Ghanaian youth and […] The post
It was a typical day behind the wheel, the sun casting its warm glow over the city as I weaved through the maze of traffic. That’s when he appeared, an elderly man in his 50s, his demeanour carrying an air of mystery. As he settled into the backseat of my car, I couldn’t shake the […] The post Dede Drives the Discourse: Episode
The Chief Executive Officer of JIK Management Advisory Africa Ltd Mr. Ishmael Kodzokpo MBA, CMC, was elected and sworn in for his second term as Executive Council Member of the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce during the AGM held on the 18th of April 2024. Mr. Ishmael Kodzokpo who is the CEO for JIK Management Advisory […] The post Ishmael Kodzokpo
By Andrew MIRACLE I launched a new startup called Ublock pronounced ‘Unblock’ that provided last mile internet service using private tunnels over a 2 week period. It grew to 33 customers specifically through word of mouth with Average Customer Value at US$15 or GH¢200. The most interesting part of this experience is that I didn’t […] The post I
SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading HR and payroll technology company, has reiterated its commitment to empowering Nigerian financial institutions to optimise their workforce productivity and performance in challenging economic times through cutting-edge technology solutions. The African SaaS giant made this statement on Monday, April 24th during an engagement session with industry leaders across the banking and […] The post
Under special circumstances, this year’s Ashanti Business Excellence Awards, Ashanti Financial Services Excellence Awards and Ashanti Business Leaders Excellence Awards Ceremonies have been scheduled to be organized simultaneously on Friday 3rd May 2024 at the Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of both the Ashanti Business Excellence Awards and the Ashanti […] The post
As the good book says, “Anyone who wants to build should first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it”. The budget is one of the most important aspects of any project as it essentially lays the foundation for managing costs and timelines throughout the project. Dreams […] The post Charting your course – building a budget
By Bernard BEMPONG A strategic approach to tax planning is fundamental for a business aiming at substantial returns on its investments. Tax planning involves controlling or minimizing tax liabilities while remaining compliant with the relevant legislation. It involves analyzing a business’s financial situation, income, expenses and other relevant factors to formulate a strategy to control […] The post
UBA Bank Ghana chalked up a year of remarkable improvement in its financial performance in 2023 compared to 2022 as its profitability, total assets, and customer deposits all witnessed marked increases. This, its Board Chair, Kweku Andoh Awotwi said, reflects a strong business model, efficient operations and a focus on customer care. “In the past […] The post UBA’s
By Korsi DZOKOTO In 2017, a newly elected government embarked on a sweeping reform of the financial sector, with the primary goal of purging it of instability and systemic risk. This reform agenda included the aggressive closure of financial institutions that were judged to be unviable due to poor financial health or non-compliance with new […] The post Financial
By Jeffrey SACHS (Prof) The latest campaign of the United States against China is the charge that China has excess capacity in a range of manufactured goods and so should restrain its exports. The truth is simpler. China and other countries of East Asia are the world’s low-cost producers of a range of high-quality industrial […] The post China’s competitiveness
International memorialisation company Remembers Group has launched Ghana’s first memorialisation platform called GhanaRemembers to preserve the memories of Ghanaian people, organisations, events and places while offering a convenient platform for visitors to explore the rich cultural heritage of the country. GhanaRemembers is data-driven with various features including interactive memorials; articles and videos commemorating important historical events; […] The post
Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE An analysis of heavy metals and pathogen levels in vegetables grown using water from selected urban areas of the Greater Accra Metropolis has revealed that consumers face health risks linked to mercury (a heavy metal) and faecal coliforms. The study, titled ‘Analysis of Heavy Metals and Pathogen Levels in Vegetables Cultivated Using Selected […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) President Nana Akufo-Addo called regulators of the cocoa sector in Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast to “devise new strategies” to cope with volatile global prices. Cocoa prices have seen a major rally this year to all-time highs on supply concerns. Due to limited supplies, global cocoa grinders are paying up […] The post
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