By Buertey Francis BORYOR  The Bissa Development Association (BDA) in collaboration with the Greater Accra Council of Bissa chiefs, held its maiden- Greater Accra Bissa Sukuma 2024 durbar, with a commitment to unity, and a pledge to promoting peaceful coexistence with the ethnic group's neighbours before, during and after the...
Recovery efforts for the economy have been cemented, with the country reaching a staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme’s third review. Announced on October 4, this year (2024), the agreement is expected to unlock US$360million in financing -...
By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) [email protected]  Cocoa has long been the backbone of Ghana’s agricultural sector, providing jobs for millions and serving as a significant source of foreign exchange. However, recent developments threaten the stability of this vital industry. Ivory Coast’s recent decision to increase its farmgate price for cocoa by 20%, a...
By Ernestina MENSAH The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is introducing the Ghana Gold Coin, an innovative initiative aimed at providing Ghanaians with a secure investment option backed by locally mined Gold. The move comes at a critical time when many citizens are converting their cedis into U.S. dollars to preserve...
“Risk management is a more realistic term than safety. It implies that hazards are ever-present, that they must be identified, analyzed, evaluated and controlled or rationally accepted.”……Jerome F. Lederer This is the third in my series of fraud prevention, following the usual BoG’s fraud report of banks, specialized deposit institutions...
A major breakthrough has been achieved with the successful restructuring of a US$13billion Eurobond debt, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced. Emphasising the importance of this achievement, Dr. Adam stated: “We are poised to turn the page on our restructuring journey and embark on a new chapter of...
By Kweku Attakora DWOMOH & Kelvin HANSEN Africa has long grappled with the challenge of poverty, despite various efforts to alleviate it. In the year 2000, the continent's poverty rate stood at 50 percent, impacting around 360 million people. By 2019, this number had risen to 478 million people living in...
By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR  “.…served churches as the people moved west, supporting themselves as farmers, store owners, schoolteachers, and many other occupations while also providing pastoral care to their congregations and leading worship on Sunday mornings.” ~Dennis Bickers, Author, "The Bivocational Pastor: Two Jobs, One Ministry". “Bi-vocational...
Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced its 2024 Most Influential Projects, honouring 20 projects across industries and regions. These projects have achieved significant milestones in alignment with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the last 18 months—all addressing clear outcomes that drive project success beyond budget, scope, and schedule....
By Dela Herman AGBO Ghana’s Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) bond has drawn significant attention from fixed-income investors seeking stable, high-yielding assets. Specifically, the ESLA-BD-09/09/33-A5718-1764-20.00 bond, issued under the ESLA program, offers a compelling 20 percent coupon rate with government backing, positioning it as a potential safe haven for long-term...