A report by the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) has shown that 60 percent of honey consumed or for manufacturing purposes in the country is sourced from foreign markets especially West Africa, Europe and Asia. The report further identified that 70 percent of the country’s vegetation supports beekeeping operations but very little is...
…as it inaugurates community-based committees The Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC) is soon expected to conclude the process for selecting new strategic partners for bauxite mining in Kyebi, Awaso and Nyinahin, the Chief Executive of GIADEC, Michael Ansah, has said. This comes as the company has reached the final...
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited, in collaboration with Challenges WorldWide, has launched the ‘Youth to Work’ programme to position, equip and provide young people with relevant skills and economic opportunities for sustainable and measurable impact. Launched virtually in a webinar attended by stakeholders and partners, Youth to Work is the...
In line with its commitment to positively change the narrative about Africa, Access Bank Ghana has launched an online television series to showcase Ghanaian creativity across the continent. Dubbed ‘All Walks of Life’, the new Online TV series will feature renowned actors in the Ghanaian movie industry: such as Adjetey...
Republic Bank Ghana, a subsidiary of Republic Financial Holdings Limited has launched its annual Christmas Loan Campaign for 2020. This year’s Christmas Loan Sale comes as part of the Bank’s COVID-19 reliefs to Ghanaians and offers an interest rate as low as 19% and a same day loan approval for...
Absa Bank Ghana, a lead sponsor of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has congratulated the Presbyterian Boys’ School (PRESEC-Legon) for emerging the ultimate winners of this year’s competition. PRESEC-Legon won with 36 points, beating Adisadel College and Opoku Ware School who came 2nd and 3rd with 31 and...
West Africa Regional Director, Yara International, Danquah Addo-Yobo, has stressed the need for the agricultural value chain actors to rethink and find sustainable approaches to doing business during and post COVID-19 across the value chain, so that the sector will remain resilient in the face of crisis and became...
In less than six months, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate and people live, particularly in the usage of mobile phones. Mobile phones have become a lifeline for many. A significant number of mobile phone users use their phones in new ways - people are choosing to...
Fiscal deficit is tipped to hit double digits Economy still at high risk of debt distress The World Bank has intensified its call for Ghana and other African countries to spend wisely and implement innovative strategies which will broaden the tax net to capture every income-generating activity in order...
As part of efforts to manage waste and turn it into useable products, waste management expert Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) and its partner, Komptech, in collaboration with government on Friday extended its solid waste treatment facility project to the Upper West Region. The Upper West facility, which will be constructed...