The first in a series of two Focus Group Discussions on raising consumers’ awareness on sustainable consumption and using various digital technology and innovation to reduce waste in Ghana has taken place in Accra. The Discussions, which are being organised by CUTS Ghana - a research, advocacy and consumer protection...
A report by the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) has shown that 60 percent of honey consumed or for manufacturing purposes in the country is sourced from foreign markets especially West Africa, Europe and Asia. The report further identified that 70 percent of the country’s vegetation supports beekeeping operations but very little is...
As part of its continuous line of measures to revitalise businesses affected by the ongoing pandemic, the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), is set to launch another initiative for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in October, its Executive Director, Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, has disclosed. The initiative, which is...
This month marks the 110 anniversary of William Ofori Atta (Paa Willie), a member of the ‘Big Six’. Impassioned by Ghana’s political and economic emergence, Paa Willie pushed for a number of economic policy guidelines with a singular aim: ensuring the development of a strong nation and a modern...
Sai Wine Café, with support from the Ghana Nigeria Business Council, celebrated 60 years of Nigeria’s independence at their new location in Osu, Accra. Patrons including CEOs and Senior Executives of some of Ghana’s leading Nigerian and Ghanaian-owned banks and insurance companies, as well as government officials and executive members...
Republic Bank Ghana, a subsidiary of Republic Financial Holdings Limited has launched its annual Christmas Loan Campaign for 2020. This year’s Christmas Loan Sale comes as part of the Bank’s COVID-19 reliefs to Ghanaians and offers an interest rate as low as 19% and a same day loan approval for...
Absa Bank Ghana, a lead sponsor of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has congratulated the Presbyterian Boys’ School (PRESEC-Legon) for emerging the ultimate winners of this year’s competition. PRESEC-Legon won with 36 points, beating Adisadel College and Opoku Ware School who came 2nd and 3rd with 31 and...
West Africa Regional Director, Yara International, Danquah Addo-Yobo, has stressed the need for the agricultural value chain actors to rethink and find sustainable approaches to doing business during and post COVID-19 across the value chain, so that the sector will remain resilient in the face of crisis and became...
In less than six months, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate and people live, particularly in the usage of mobile phones. Mobile phones have become a lifeline for many. A significant number of mobile phone users use their phones in new ways - people are choosing to...
Fiscal deficit is tipped to hit double digits Economy still at high risk of debt distress The World Bank has intensified its call for Ghana and other African countries to spend wisely and implement innovative strategies which will broaden the tax net to capture every income-generating activity in order...