The current peak in cocoa futures has prompted President Nana Akufo-Addo to call on regulators of the cocoa sector in Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast to "devise new strategies" to cope with volatile global prices.
Due to limited supplies, global cocoa grinders are paying up in the cash market to...
At the recently-held World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam charged central bank governors to integrate climate risks and opportunities into monetary policies and financial regulation practices.
According to him, this has become necessary to fortify economies against climate-induced vulnerabilities and catalyse a transition to a...
By Abubakari Saddiq Adams
Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology are causing a paradigm shift in the healthcare sector in Ghana and many other regions of the world.
AI can drastically transform healthcare in Ghana by offering better patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Notwithstanding the exhilaration of novelty, it is imperative...
By Richmond Kwame Frimpong
The Spring Meetings are annual events jointly organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), bringing together central bankers, ministers of finance parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss global economic and financial issues. During...
The housing situation
In Ghana, the housing deficit is significant. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), it stood at 2 million units in 2022. This suggests a need for 200,000 units annually over the next ten years, assuming steady population growth and constant supply at prevailing rates.
Home Pricing
Increasing permanent...
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...
…tips and best practices for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
By Alvin MINGLE
The procurement space remains one of the most dynamic, especially in the dealing with suppliers to ensure they deliver products and services that are essential to business development and revenue generation. In our area of...
By Godwin GADUGA
“Managing change is not an easy task. It requires commitment, effective communication, strong leadership, and a willingness to work through resistance. It also helps to have a sense of humour and a game plan” – Godwin Gaduga
To stay ahead of new technological advancements and economic developments, companies...