By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Deputy Executive Director-Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development, Wilberforce Laate has expressed concern over lack of policy continuity in key sectors, which he believes is undermining the country’s development efforts. According to him, the constant shift in agricultural policies driven by changing political party agendas...
By Kizito CUDJOE The UK-funded Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) programme has announced a £12million investment in Cresta Paints through its partnership with Uhuru Investment Partners, a growth-focused firm specialising in West African markets. The funding aims to enhance Cresta’s production capacity and expand its presence in the automotive refinish market...
…Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to become first female Vice President  Bawumia concedes defeat Economy triumphs digitalisaion By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat in the 2024 general elections, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama on what he described as a well-fought victory. Last Saturday’s elections...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Investor confidence in the fixed-income market is expected to strengthen further in 2025, driven by declining Treasury bill (T-bill) yields and improving macroeconomic conditions. This follows a year of gradual recovery in 2024, with government making significant strides in stabilising its fiscal position and rebuilding trust...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has criticised mismanagement of the Energy Sector Recovery Levy (ESLA), warning that its collateralisation has left the energy sector burdened with over US$2billion in debt after eight years. This, according to IES, raises questions about accountability and justification for the collateralisation, since...
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The management of B&FT, Africa’s leading provider of business information, has paid a courtesy call on the leadership of Access Bank in Accra. The visit aimed to explore collaborations with the bank on key initiatives that could positively impact the financial landscape in 2025. The Chief Executive Officer...
Asokore Mampong Rural Bank (AMRB) has recorded impressive operational performance for the year ending December 31 2023, achieving significant growth across key financial indicators. Speaking at the Bank's 3rd Annual General Meeting, the Board Chairman, Nana Boakye-Ansah Debrah I, attributed the success to strategic decision-making, enhanced operational efficiency, and strong...
By Prof. Douglas BOATENG The thumb has spoken, and with it, a new chapter in Ghana’s democratic story begins. Elections are the people’s ultimate voice, a reminder that power is not seized but granted by the collective will. Gracefully congratulating the victor is not merely a gesture of civility; it...
In a stunning turn of events, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has conceded defeat in the 2024 general election, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama on what he described as a well-fought victory. This announcement came even before the Electoral Commission (EC) officially declared the winner, signaling a major political...
By Edward DEBRAH Ghana goes to the polls on Saturday December 7, 2024, to elect a new President and 276 Parliamentarians to steer the affairs of the country for a four-year term. This process plays a key role in deepening the enviable democratic credentials of the West African Country. From 1992...