As government plans to repeal certain taxes as part of its reforms, a development finance and economics expert, Dr. Eric Boakye Yiadom, maintains there is a need to broaden the tax net as a key strategy for driving economic growth.
He believes that broadening the tax net by ensuring everyone...
A Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS) by UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) for 2024 revealed a mixed outlook among some businesses in Ghana regarding their preparedness for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
According to the survey, which engaged 725 respondents from diverse sectors, 21 percent of businesses...
By Ebenezer YALLEY
Cross-border payments have become a convenient form of service for trade facilitation, scaling traditional modes of payment. Data compiled by Statista shows that in 2023, the total value of cross-border payment was US$190.1 trillion. This is predicted to hit US$290.2 trillion by 2030, with the bulk...
By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE
Can brands be silent? Some think they must be loud and everywhere to make an impact. Today, let's explore "The Rise of the Silent Brands" — brands that are quiet yet impactful and profitable.
A few months ago, I traveled to Kumasi, Ghana, for a project. While...
The widespread adoption of digital technologies and increased internet access has given rise to innovative forms of economic activity commonly referred to as a ‘gig’ economy or ‘digital work’, ‘online outsourcing’ and ‘virtual work’.
It is based on this development that ‘gig’ is known as a one-off job for which...
Samuel Fletcher, a stalwart member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the party’s ideals. With a rich history of service, Fletcher has played a pivotal role in promoting the NDC’s vision and contributing to its growth.
A journey of service
Fletcher’s journey with the...
By Dr. Paul HERZUAH
In this highly globalised world, competition from foreigners within respective national economies are not only inevitable, but they can also be very beneficial for the host economy.
They have their own benefits of, among others, increased skill and knowledge transfer. But for nations which strategically put their...
By Allen OLAYIWOLA
As cyber threats continue to grow and evolve, IT teams in Ghana are under increasing pressure to keep businesses safe from attacks.
The global rise in cybersecurity threats, fuelled by factors such as political instability, economic downturns, and ongoing conflicts like the war in Ukraine, has created a...
By Daniel KONTIE
Will the affordable housing dream ever going to materialize in Ghana where several attempts to build affordable housing units for the citizenry have failed for several decades?.
The evidence is as glaring as we keep recording huge housing and infrastructure deficits at every population census since independence.
The Ghana...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
While analysing several reports after the collapse of the Soviet era, the period which opened a new chapter in relations with and the strategic importance for Africa, it is very noticeable to count only on finger tips women who have devoted their energy and enthusiastic...