By Evelyn ARTHUR
Members of the Council of the Freight Forwarder Association (CoFFA) are the latest to benefit from the European Union-World Customs Organization Rules of Origin Africa Program.
This initiative aims to support the African continent to improve its capacity to deal with rules of origin and ultimately to support...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
A Chief Revenue Officer and Acting Head of Tariff and Trade Unit at the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Jonathan Dabrah, has acknowledged that while Customs has a pivotal responsibility in enforcing trade regulations, its effectiveness depends largely on working hand-in-hand with private sector...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
As Africa progresses towards full implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), key industry experts continue to emphasize the importance of understanding and complying with the agreement’s core principles.
One of such is Mette Werdellin Azzam, Lead Origin Expert for the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) EU-WCO...
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO
The Hungary Embassy in Ghana has introduced a Hungarian flooring company - Graboplast and Surviot, a manufacturer and provider of structural health monitoring systems - as part of the Hungarian Business Forum.
The forum aims to encourage business opportunities and promote business-to-business relations between Hungary and Ghana.
Hungarian...
By Samuel Lartey (Prof.), [email protected]
The Makola Market in Accra is not merely a marketplace, it is an institution. For generations, it has been a central hub of commerce and livelihoods for Ghana’s ca pital city and beyond. At its heart lie the Ga Makola Queens, a group of influential...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY
GRO Oilfield Alliance Ghana Limited has organised its annual breast-screening campaign for traders and students at Apremdo Market near Takoradi.
The screening is to look for signs of diseases such as breast cancer at an early age before a person has symptoms.
Esther Sarfoaa Eshun, Human Resource Coordinator-GRO...
By Richmond Kwame Frimpong
Unlike traditional Special Economic Zones, which prioritizes manufacturing, Innovation Zones(IZs) emphasize knowledge transfer, technological advancement and the creation of a robust innovation ecosystem.
These zones are designed to foster collaboration between businesses, research institutions, and government entities, ultimately driving technological advancements and productivity.
One of the primary catalysts...
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has attributed the high cost of goods in Ghanaian markets to the actions of shipping lines operating within the country.
According to GIFF, the arbitrary and excessive charges imposed by these shipping lines over the years have significantly contributed to the increased cost...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has made an alarming revelations made on the sheer scale of foreign exchange lost due to excessive charges levied by shipping lines.
According to him, Ghana’s dependence on imported goods makes the country vulnerable...
The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, has commended the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) for prioritizing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) over the years. The Minister further lauded the bank for providing various forms of support to Ghanaian businesses over the years, including loans, capacity building and...