Dr Nick Danso Adjei, the Executive Chairman of Trade Facilitation Company, Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, has been named the Best Maritime and Trade CEO of the Year at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit. The award recognizes his pivotal role in enhancing trade facilitation through the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), which has significantly improved […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has paid a courtesy call on the management of Ghana’s leading business and finance newspaper, Business and Financial Times (B&FT), in Accra. Accompanied by Deputy Minister Sylvester Tetteh, and other key Ministry officials, Abubakar met with the B&FT management team to discuss developments within the information […] The post
U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Ann Ganzer announced new civil nuclear cooperation to further support Ghana’s safe and secure use of nuclear power, including establishing Ghana as a small modular reactor (SMR) regional hub. The announcements were made at the Africa Nuclear Business Platform meeting in Accra, Ghana […] The post
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO and Christabel DANSO ABEAM VistaJet, a leading global business aviation company boasting a fleet of over 300 jets, is set to expand its operations in the country. The company aims to offer tailored private jet services for West African organisations and businesses as a means of connecting global decision-makers domestically and […] The post VistaJet
UBA Ghana has commemorated this year’s Africa Union (AU) Day with a vibrant ceremony held at its head office and other Business Offices across the country. As the bank marks its 20th anniversary of the Bank in Ghana and 75th anniversary of the UBA Group, it continues to leverage Africa Day to celebrate the continent’s […] The post UBA
By Frederick Gurah SAMPSON ESQ. “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffet The need for people to save money or invest for use for future eventualities has its own consequences. There is the possibility that people may either forget that they have some funds in […] The post Treatment
By Korsi DZOKOTO Ghana’s economy is experiencing significant challenges, characterized by a historic cost-of-living crisis that particularly affects those in informal employment sectors in Accra. This crisis has roots in a variety of economic pressures and policy failures, and its effects are being felt acutely by the nation’s workers. Inflation has soared to unprecedented levels, […] The post
By Samuel SAM Women and young entrepreneurs have been advised to enrol in the Social Security and National Insurance Trust- Self-Employed Enrolment Drive (SSNIT SEED) programme to ensure securing their retirement from active service with dignity and comfort. Enrolling onto the programme will offer you an opportunity to replace income when unable to work due […] The post SSNIT
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The MTN Ghana Foundation has refurbished the Accident and Emergency Centre and an administrative block at the Bawjiase Polyclinic at a cost of GH¢5.47million, enhancing the existing facilities and benefitting the people of Bawjiase and surrounding communities. This gesture underscores the MTN Foundation’s commitment to achieving World Health Organization (WHO) Universal […] The post
By Kingsley MOGHALU Despite aspirational narratives about “Africa Rising,” the continent has yet to achieve the prosperity increasingly found across large swaths of Asia and many other parts of the world. To attain genuine, inclusive prosperity (beyond aggregate GDP growth), Africa needs stronger trade performance, without which no country or continent has lifted its people […] The post
By Austin OKERE Congratulations to Air Peace on its inaugural flight to London and for achieving full bookings for the upcoming months, thanks to attractive ticket prices. Over the past fortnight, Air Peace has been making waves on social media for various reasons. On a positive note, the airline shared a LinkedIn post featuring a […] The post Air
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Chief Executive Officer-Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, has underscored the need for players in the telecommunications industry to deploy AI in their operations to maximise productivity. Delivering a keynote speech on the topic ‘Driving Economic Diversification: The Role of Al in Telecommunications’ at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, Mrs. Obo-Nai indicated […] The post
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Canada extends its financial support for the AU-Canada development partnership. It has doubled its grants, and provided an additional $20 million to empower the African Union to pursue its goals and drive progress across the continent. It will, in addition, strengthen the existing partnership between Canada and the AU in paving […] The post African
…As we mark Africa Day, people and organisations commit themselves to making a positive difference for the continent. Building a business model that improves lives is the most effective way to achieve this. By Fhulu BADUGELA As the continent celebrates Africa Day on 25 May, two business priorities come into sharp relief; Businesses must remain […] The post Africa
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister for Finance, is leading Ghana’s delegation to the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings in Nairobi, Kenya. The 2024 Annual Meetings is under theme, “Africa’s Transformation, the African Development Bank Group, and the Reforms of the Global Financial Architecture”. It is expected to bring together Ministers of Finance, Governors […] The post
During a recent Thought Leadership Seminar organized by Absa Bank’s Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) unit, leading financial experts and CIB clients put a specific focus on navigating economic challenges through robust risk management strategies. The event featured detailed discussions on the macroeconomic outlook and the application of derivative strategies to manage and mitigate economic risks. […] The post
injects EUR33.5M into TVET skills and GTEC initiatives The Erasmus+ Programme and the European Union (EU) member-states scholarship initiatives have over 1,000 fully-funded opportunities for Ghanaian students in 2024/2025 academic year for higher learning abroad. Speaking at the 2024 ‘Study in Europe’ networking event, EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, mentioned that the EU has […] The post
A 21st-century education is about giving students the skills they need to succeed in this new world, and helping them grow the confidence to practise those skills. This requires a curriculum that emphasises team-based projects in which groups draw on each individual’s strengths to solve problems. In a quest to reform the current teaching and […] The post New
By Jabesh Amissah-Arthur Africa stands at a critical juncture. Its population is booming, its aspirations for economic development are soaring, and its electricity demand is skyrocketing. This presents a complex challenge: how can the continent achieve economic development and deliver quality electricity services for its population while simultaneously mitigating the effects of climate change? Traditional solutions […] The post
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] Banks appear more willing to keep a decent portion of their deposits as reserves with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) than lend to businesses and households, latest data from the regulator suggest. According to the new figures, private sector credit growth has significantly slowed down. Year-on-year growth dropped from […] The post
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