The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced its commitment to mobilize $10 billion to bolster the development of small and medium-scale enterprises led by youth across Africa. The AfCFTA revealed that it has already allocated $150 million to support the burgeoning businesses of young entrepreneurs in Africa. Additionally, it aims to augment […] The post AfCFTA
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Monday, signed a partnership that ensures that UBA provides US$100million in new loans to small and medium enterprises (SME) and businessowners across the 20 African countries where the bank has presence in Africa. The AGF, under this agreement, will support and guarantee SMEs with US$50million Portfolio […] The post
Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the real economy, as evidenced by a slew of measures geared toward empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, a move which it describes as ‘true banking’. This renewed dedication was announced by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Onwuzurigbo, and comes on […] The post Zenith
The ACP-DIGI Project, designed to drive digitalisation among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has successfully educated and equipped over one thousand participants. Lead Consultant and CEO-Suku Technologies Limited, Tsonam Akpeloo, highlighted the project’s role in addressing challenges faced by SMEs. He recalled tough business situations during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising the need for digital tools to facilitate […] The post
SES HD PLUS Ghana, the country’s premium high-definition (HD) satellite broadcast service provider, and GTV Sports+, the leading indigenous sports broadcasting network, are excited to announce a partnership for the exclusive free-to-air broadcast rights of Africa’s biggest football tournament AFCON 2023. HD+ is set to elevate the viewing experience by being the sole platform to […] The post HD+
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has pledged substantial support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the coming year. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Finance and Operations at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Samuel Dentu, indicated that the Association is committed to driving the continuous development of Made-in-Ghana products and services […] The post GEPA
To establish its unrelenting commitment to development of the country’s economy, FBNBank Ghana Limited has started a series of fairs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The FBNBank SME Fair is in two editions: the first edition takes place from 12th to 16th December 2023 at the Atomic Branch while the second involves simultaneous fairs […] The post FBNBank reiterates
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of economies. They serve as the engines of innovation, economic growth, and job creation. At the end of 2021, there were approximately 332.99 million SMEs worldwide, constituting over 90 percent of businesses and accounting for more than 50 percent of global employment. Recognizing the pivotal role that […] The post Why
The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched one of the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) flagship programmes, the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP), in the capital of the Bono Region, Sunyani. This initiative aims to nurture young entrepreneurs, empowering them to generate employment opportunities for the large pool of unemployed youths in the country. […] The post YEA
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