It is a known fact that Africa’s industrialisation is a long journey. There is a huge execution gap between the design thinking behind the entire ecosystem and implementation of same. It’s a very challenging continent with many hurdles. The Pan African Industrial Policy constructs across the regional blocs have...
The Black Unity Bike Ride (BUBR) has presented a cheque for £10,000 and cycling gears to the Vida Cycling Programme at Apegusu in the Asuogyaman District in the Eastern Region.
The money is to support the programme which is an NGO for aspiring female cyclists, a grassroots programme dedicated to...
The recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Report from the Bank of Ghana highlighted challenges in the real sector. The monetary policy rate was increased to 29.5 percent - the highest since establishment of the MPC, even though market players expected the rate to remain unchanged at 28 percent.
The cost...
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In today's digital age, data is a goldmine that businesses can harness to gain insights and make informed decisions. One area where data plays a pivotal role is in digital marketing, and web analytics is the key to unlocking its power. It...
…Convergence Partners, 14 leading global DFIs take part
42Markets Group, the financial and capital markets fintech investment group, has secured US$10 million in growth funding from Convergence Partners, a leading private equity investor dedicated to the technology sector across sub-Saharan Africa, after it recently closed its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure...
Recent digitisation efforts by government will go a long way in supporting Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) to be more resilient and sustainable, banking and corporate governance consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene has noted.
According to him, introduction of the digital address system coupled with the Ghana Card can help do away with issues of...
With over six years of experience in the field of digital marketing specialising in influencer marketing, I - a student of marketing (UGBS MBA 23’ candidate) - have honed my skills and expertise in managing and recruiting influencers on behalf of renowned brands such as Samsung Ghana, GLICO General,...
The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIBG) has taken a giant leap toward the promotion and education of financial sector players in sustainable finance. Management of the Institute undertook a 10-week intensive programme on ‘Introduction to Sustainable Finance’ designed by the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group from the University of Oxford.
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About three out of four shops at the revamped Kejetia Market do not have any form of insurance, anecdotal evidence gathered by the B&FT has revealed.
This discovery was made weeks after an inferno destroyed several shops and their wares on the market’s second floor, popularly referred to as ‘Kejetia...
