Deserving young business leaders and entrepreneurs braving the odds in a challenging economy have been honoured at the annual 40under40 Awards Ghana fifth edition, which came off in a glitzy ceremony at Kempinski Hotel, Accra.
Business leaders and entrepreneurs who are under the age 40 across 40 unique economic sectors...
Following Fitch’s latest downgrade of the country’s credit rating to a 'CC', Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Annan Capital Partners, Roberta Annan, says private businesses will have to brace for more turbulence and tighten their belts as the rating agency’s action compounds the already-existing credit crunch on the market.
Fitch...
…EU facilitates dialogue between CSOs and state security agencies
The Strengthening Border Security in Ghana (SBS Ghana) project, funded by the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) in collaboration with the Ghana Integrity Initiative, has held a two-day roundtable discussion and workshop on ‘The Role of CSOs...
Kosmos Innovation Centre Ghana, Glovo and Open Value Foundation are organising an Impact Entrepreneurship Competition for innovative and successful Ghanaian-owned businesses making a positive impact on society, with a view to strengthening the impact ecosystem in the country and contributing to bridge the gap between impact and profit.
The Impact...
Radiant Creative Studio (RCS) has been officially launched to shift the advertising paradigm in the country and beyond.
RCS was established by Suzanne Adjei Mensah who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ransford Alexander Slater with a team of young talented creatives from all facets including Public Relations professionals...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has called on financial service providers to revise and develop new financial solutions and models that particularly serve women-led businesses to engender greater financial inclusion.
This is against the understanding that prioritising SME development, especially among women, is critical for promoting inclusive economic growth.
According to...
SWIFT has announced the successful pilot of SWIFT Securities View, a new capability that significantly increases transparency in post-trade processing and helps prevent costly settlement fails. The new service, which will be available for broad adoption in 2023, addresses one of the biggest challenges in the securities industry.
The lack...
…shareholders to receive returns
Anidaso Mutual Fund PLC has recorded impressive growth in its investment income by 26 percent and Net Asset Value per share increased to 18.66 percent in 2021, based on the country’s strong recovery from the COVID-related economic challenges.
This stride will enable shareholders to enjoy returns on...
To actualise the dreams of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and keep it afloat, the Ghana International Trade and Finance (GITFiC) has taken a step further to launch a handbook to enable the business community of Africa understand the practicalities.
The book: ‘Actualising the African Economic Vision; A...
top-25 iconic local brands unveilled
Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah Adjei, says government is relentless in its quest to industrialise the country by leveraging the nation’s abundant natural resources to create sustainable jobs and wealth.
Addressing local manufacturers and producers at the ninth Made...