By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Among other factors essential to enable small businesses access venture capital funds are having good business models and being honest in disclosing information about the business, Percival Ofori Ampomah, General Manager of the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has noted. He disclosed that start-ups often miss out on...
 The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is intensifying its efforts to promote financial literacy and sustainable investing, with the goal of positioning Ghana as a leader in green finance. These plans were outlined by Ms. Abena Amoah, Managing Director of the GSE, during the ‘Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2024’...
 By Phoebe PAPPOE As we celebrate Customer Service Week, it is an opportune time for businesses to reflect on how far they have come in meeting—and exceeding—customer expectations. In a world of rapidly evolving consumer behaviour and unpredictable crises, businesses that prioritize customer experience (CX) are not only better...
Kanini Mutooni – Regional Managing Director at DRK Foundation has convened Mobola da-Silva - Partner at Capria Ventures, Amma Lartey - Chief Executive Office of Impact Investing Ghana, Laura Davis – Managing Partner at Renew Capital and Polo Leteka - Founder and CEO of IDF Capital to constitute the...
Painfully, political interference and poor transparency have emerged as the most significant roadblocks to oil exploration, as cited by 45 percent of respondents in Deloitte’s ‘Oil and Gas Survey Analysis Report’. They are seen as major barriers to the sector’s growth, affecting decision-making and project implementation. This echoes concerns prevalent...
Chief executive of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai joined a pivotal panel on tackling connectivity barriers, addressing the internet usage gap and developing a more inclusive digital future during Climate Week 2024 in New York. Hosted by policy and media think tank, Economist Impact and the Global System for Mobile...
In a significant move towards enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai. The signing ceremony took place at the World Green Economy Summit 2024 in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed...
The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), at its 89th Ordinary Session, approved investments totalling €61 million and $100 USD million to stimulate the infrastructure, trade and sustainable development sectors in West Africa. The session was held at the Bank’s headquarters in Lomé, Togo, under...
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...
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...