By Juliet ETEFE The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Ghana has provided skills training and start-up support for 40 young people. The objective of the training is to scale up female participation in male-dominated sectors as well as train and set...
Absa Bank Ghana LTD. has successfully hosted another edition of its ongoing SME Clinic series, designed to bolster small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and enhance business efficiency. The latest session, held at its Nester Square branch, Airport City, attracted over one hundred local business owners, underscoring Absa’s strong commitment...
The West African Regional Director of CUTS International, Appiah Kusi Adomako has urged Ghanaian SMEs to collaborate and build partnerships to reduce the cost of exporting and trading under African Continental Free Trade Area. Speaking at a Public Private Dialogue organized by CUTS International Accra with support from Deutsche Gesellschaft...
In a significant milestone for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana, 140 beneficiaries have completed training under the inaugural edition of the MTN Ghana Foundation's Enterprise support programme. The 140 MSME owners also received a capital injection of up to 10,000 cedis. In total, the MTN Ghana Foundation...
By Juliet ETEFE  In the bustling streets of Ghana, amid the daily hustle and bustle, lies a haven for young minds - Cilla's Daycare Center. Founded by the dynamic and energetic entrepreneur, Priscilla Naa Anyama Attuquaye, this establishment is more than just a business venture; it's a testament to passion,...
KGL Foundation and Done By Us have officially kicked off the 2024 Africa Street MBA (AfSMBA) project, an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering Ghanaian youth through entrepreneurship training and education. With its comprehensive, community-focused approach, the 2024 Africa Street MBA has high goals - to open doors of economic opportunity...
By Andrew MIRACLE I launched a new startup called Ublock pronounced ‘Unblock’ that provided last mile internet service using private tunnels over a 2 week period. It grew to 33 customers specifically through word of mouth with Average Customer Value at US$15 or GH¢200. The most interesting part of this experience...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Duapa Werkspace has supported five start-ups with an investment capital of GH¢31,000.00, following successful pitches of their business concepts. Out of nine aspiring start-ups, innovators, and individuals who presented their innovations and distinctive business models aimed at fostering job creation, Duapa Werkspace selected five to receive...
– Learnings from Absa’s Young Africa Works project By Celestine DUVOR & Prince KAY-TAKRAMA Micro, Small and Medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) play a key role in driving economic development, job creation, environmental sustainability, and financial inclusion. This, according to the World Bank, makes MSME development a foremost priority for many governments around...
By Juliet ETEFE In the realm of hair care, where profit often eclipses innovation, Aretha Forson’s story stands out as a beacon of authenticity and purpose. Her deep passion for hair care led her to discover that certain products on the market contain harmful chemicals that are unsafe and unhealthy for...