Gov’t urged to act on rampant soft drink smuggling
with public health at risk
much-needed revenue lost
A news desk report
The beverage industry is facing a severe threat from an influx of smuggled...
EU funds US$5m LEAN Project to plant 600,000 trees and transform local lives
In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability, a US$5...
Smallholder farmers champion the right financing and tech to transform agriculture
…Growers showcase producer-friendly insurance, tractor hire scheme and solar...
Bernard Morrison joins First National Bank as Client Group Head
First National Bank has announced the appointment of Bernard...
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17 agric, aquaculture CSOs want end to galamsey, says 78% destruction of freshwater bodies alarming
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
Some seventeen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries, in a coalition, have through a statement called on the president...
Campaign against hate speech launched
By Emmanuel AKOMEA
As part of efforts to ensure Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace is safeguarded, key stakeholders have joined forces to launch...
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Businesses urged to review and adopt A4A framework for global competitiveness
In a bid to position African businesses for global success, the much-anticipated Ambidexterity for Africa (A4A) Policy Framework...
New Force proposes multi-level approach to dev’t
Hubert Baidoo, Lead Economic Analyst for the New Force, has emphasized that Ghana's challenges...
Editorial: De-risking agricultural lending
The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL), a government-backed initiative aimed...
Sunlodge Hotel drives economic growth with landmark golf tournament
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The IMF must end its destructive surcharges
By Joseph E. STIGLITZ, Kevin P. GALLAGHER, Martín GUZMÁN& Marilou UY
A group of 22...
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The IMF must end its destructive surcharges
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A group of 22 financially distressed countries, including Pakistan and Ukraine, has become the largest source of net revenue to the International Monetary Fund in recent years, with payments exceeding the...
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WAIFEM regional financial course aims to boost West African economic management
A joint regional course on financial programming and policies is underway, bringing together experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) to train participants on diagnosing and addressing macroeconomic imbalances.
The course,...
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Rising soap trade among West African countries
By Anita NKRUMAH& Bridget OPOKU
Intra-African trade (especially in manufactured products) has been touted as a major driver of economic development in Africa as it promotes the scaling of African industries. Though this concept of intra-African trade is not new to African...
Africa
Country to propose innovative financing mechanisms at 2024 SoTF
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO
Ghana is poised to play a significant role in shaping global strategies, as it seeks to propose new financing methods to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the upcoming Summit of the Future (SoTF) in New York.
At...
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The Untapped Potential of a Universal Credit Ratings System in Ghana
Ghana might be going through a rough patch. Yet, it is true that we...
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Editorial: De-risking agricultural lending
The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL), a government-backed initiative aimed...
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Stanbic Bank fuels Fido’s mission to reach the unbanked
By Melvin Akaba
Stanbic Bank Ghana has provided a USD5-million debt financing facility to Fido,...
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The role of marketing and PR in tax administration: The dilemma in the public...
By Christopher K. BEYEREH
Sometime past, tax managers were just implementers of the tax laws...
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Twists & Locs, Santé Initiative collaborate to commemorate 15th anniversary
Twists & Locs Natural Hair Salon, a wholly Ghanaian-owned hair care brand, and Santé...
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Building spiritual capacity for contemporary business leadership
By E. Kingsley LARBI (Rev. Prof.)
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, the focus...
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MTN to invest US$1bn in network expansion over 5 yrs
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU
MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to invest US$1billion in capital...
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Olam Agri breaks ground for construction of new pasta production facility at Kpone
Olam Agri, a global leader in food and agribusiness, has held a groundbreaking ceremony...
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The Untapped Potential of a Universal Credit Ratings System in Ghana
Ghana might be going through a rough patch. Yet, it is true that we...
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Smallholder farmers champion the right financing and tech to transform agriculture
…Growers showcase producer-friendly insurance, tractor hire scheme and solar power project initiatives from Heifer...
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Editorial: De-risking agricultural lending
The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL), a government-backed initiative aimed...
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Adapting to economic rhythms: How banks are managing seasonal financial fluctuations
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Seasonality has a significant impact on the operations, demand, and revenue...