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...
By Harold Kwabena FEARON Imagine walking into a store, casually picking up what you need, and simply walking out without ever reaching for your wallet or smartphone. No lines, no fumbling for cash or cards—just a smooth, effortless transaction that feels completely natural. In today’s commercial space, this scenario is not...
The country is again faced with a heightened risk of cocoa smuggling following Ivory Coast’s recent decision to raise its farm-gate price for cocoa, surpassing our rate. While the move by the world's largest cocoa producer aims to discourage illicit export of beans, it poses significant challenges for Ghana's cocoa...
By Alain GBEASOR As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ushers in a new era of economic integration, the role of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions in fostering sustainable development has never been more crucial. Africa, a continent brimming with immense potential, is poised to harness the transformative...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The economy recorded a trade surplus of GHȼ5.4billion in the second quarter (Q2) 2024, marking the third consecutive excess since the last quarter of 2023, the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) has said. The country, however, experienced a 53.04 percent decline in the surplus for Q2, compared...
The world’s largest business association – the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – has issued a call for advertisers and marketers to step up as champions of robust ethical standards in the face of multiple industry disruptions and potential challenges to industry self-regulation. The call comes as ICC today releases...