Farouk Khailann, Global Chamber of Business Leaders’ Secretary-General has been appointed as International Partner by the World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), a global platform that provides funding opportunities to entrepreneurs and businesses. The appointment means Mr. Khailann will now represent Ghana at the Grand Assembly of the World Business...
Ghana is set to commence payment of the new US$400 cocoa Living Income Differential tariff in October when the 2020/2021 crop season begins. The LID tariff agreed in 2019 between the governments of Ghana and Ivory Coast and international cocoa traders and manufacturers is a measure hoped to help alleviate...
  Cofundie has launched its first ever real estate crowdfunding campaign, offering anyone in the world the opportunity to invest in new homes at Appolonia City, the popular new city development in Accra, Ghana. For as little as US$250 or GH¢1,500, investors can own shares in the homes, which are expected...
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has assured Ghana’s Police Service of the Authority’s full commitment in ensuring the security of the ports to facilitate trade and secure revenues for the state. Welcoming a new Deputy Tema Regional Police Commander who paid a working visit to GPHA, the Director General...
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to roll back gains in women’s economic opportunities, widening gender gaps that persist despite 30 years of progress. Well-designed policies to foster recovery can mitigate the negative effects of the crisis on women and prevent further setbacks for gender equality. What is good for women is...
British Chargé d'affaires to Ghana Thomas Hartley joined President Nana Akufo-Addo in the Eastern Region as the first sods were cut to begin the construction of the new Koforidua Hospital. The UK Government, through UK Export Finance (UKEF), has provided £54 million worth of support to the new hospital that...
  The recent disruptions in the global economy as a result of COVID-19 has made calls for integrating technology in every aspect of our business and social life most prominent than ever. The 2008 financial crisis led to the introduction of Financial Technology (FinTech), which has gradually penetrated the financial...
Can your personal finances survive your country’s lockdown for six months with no productive activities? The locking-down of countries, even in the EU, and the strict measures put in place for other countries to be able to contain the spread, among other things, has led to the shutting down...
In an era noticeable by swift developments in automation and artificial intelligence, new research evaluates the jobs lost and jobs gained under different scenarios through 2030. The work of some human will be replaced in this technology –driven world we find ourselves. We are privy to a world now where...
The novel Coronavirus pandemic has caused many disruptions which have sent shivers down the spine of many across the world. This has negatively affected economic activities and the education sector is no exception. Schools were shut down since Ghana recorded its first case of the pandemic in March and the...