By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU
Jean-Eric Matunga, Head of Specialised Finance, Rawbank, a leading financial institution in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reiterated calls a continent-wide synchronization of banking regulations to foster greater economic integration and compliance with global financial standards.
This recommendation was made...
Professor Douglas Boateng, Board Chairman of Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) has stressed on more action and less talk if the continent wants to see rapid progress.
At the recent Boardroom Summit, which he convened alongside other partners, Professor Boateng, delivered a clear message to C-suite executives. “Africa’s potential...
By Grace QUAYE
In a significant development for both its financial and cultural sectors, Ghana has introduced the Ghana Gold Coin, a new currency that represents more than just an economic tool—it is a symbol of the country's rich heritage, unity, and a tribute to the economic value of gold.
During...
Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital economy is set to drive future economic growth, according to business and trade experts who gathered for a roundtable discussion in Accra on October 8.
The event, organized by the International Perspective for Policy and Governance (IPPG), was held under the theme, 'Navigating the Current Business...
By Angela KYEREMATEN-JIMOH
On 30 October 2024, I will address policymakers, business leaders and international investors at the annual FT Africa Summit in London on strategies for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in Africa.
Consequently, I’ve been exploring the transformative potential of AI in key African markets, and Ghana stands...
Roselyn Spencer, Former Chief Investment Officer of the $3billion Baltimore City Employees & Elected Official’s Retirement Pension Fund will be the second keynote for the highly anticipated 11th Angel Fair Africa from 7th to 8th of November 2024.
During her tenure, she successfully diversified the fund’s portfolio across major asset...
By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY
The government, it seems, has greenlit the sale of Newmont's assets to Chinese investors for a staggering US$1billion. This decision, ostensibly made for an additional US$150 million above what indigenous investors, backed by local funds offered, raises profound questions about the nation's economic strategy and its...
Heifer International’s Senior Vice President of Africa Programmes, Adesuwa Ifedi, has urged global leaders, innovators and the private sector to strengthen innovation, funding and collaborations that advance the development of resilient and equitable food systems, particularly in Africa.
Speaking during a panel discussion titled ‘From Start-Up to Scale: Pathways to...
The African Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB) has announced its sponsorship of six ultra-luxury cruise ships, valued at AKL LUMI 560 million (US$9 billion), for Nigeria’s ambitious IPADA project.
This groundbreaking initiative is set to reshape the tourism and investment landscape of Nigeria and the African continent, with the ADCB taking...
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) hosted the highly successful second MIIF Stakeholder Conference at the Marriott Bonvoy Hotel on 15th October 2024.
The event, themed “Minerals Value Addition and Value Chain Development – Essential Tools for Ghana’s Development,” provided a crucial platform for discussions on enhancing Ghana’s mining sector...