Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and family and friends remain the dominant sources of credit for financing production activities of smallholder farmers in northern parts of the country, says a study. This is despite several years of advocacy and calls for the banking sector to increase funding support for...
The drive to a clean, empowered society and digitised economy does not only depend on technology but also on public policy, political will and less corrupt citizens, Moses Kwesi Baiden, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Margins ID Group, has indicated. Digital integration of the country’s systems...
Country Director, Mastercard-Ghana, Bossman Kwapong, has urged fintech companies and banks to collaborate and form strategic partnerships as part of efforts to expand the reach of financial services and foster innovation in the industry. Mr. Kwapong said such collaborations will spur the development of innovative products and services that will in...
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has advised the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to conduct a thorough risk analysis of its operations and activities in line with the global energy transition process. It said a comprehensive transition approach is needed to address the impact of the energy transition on...
MTN Ghana, as part of its shared value strategy, has organised an enterprise support programme for some Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The event took place in Accra and saw three categories of beneficiaries - youth, women and persons with disability. In all, the programme aims to support 500 enterprises...
The grand opening of the 11th edition of the Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS) comes on at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 30th August 2023 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. Mr Jonas Claes, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of the Political Section of the Delegation of the...
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine (AGA) has partnered the Otumfuo Foundation to distribute 30,000 textbooks worth GH₵1.3million to about 48 public schools in the Obuasi East district and Obuasi municipality. Each pupil received one of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) approved books on literacy and numeracy. The gesture is...
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has extended warm wishes to the Ga Mantse – King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and the Ga Traditional Council. The warm wishes were extended on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Management and staff of Zoomlion as the Ga State celebrates this year’s Homowo Festival. During a short ceremony...
A Deputy Chief Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mrs. Linda Asante, has been adjudged as the most outstanding female in oil and gas. The award was given to her by the Business Executive on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the 9th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards, held at...
The Financial Controller-Environmental & Sanitation Cluster of Jospong Group of Companies, Mrs. Adokarley Okpoti-Paulo, has been honoured at the National Business Honours during a spectacular event in Accra. She received the Excellence in Leadership Award in recognition of her exemplary leadership skills, relentless efforts and contribution to corporate governance growth...