UBA Ghana continues to play a pivotal role in fostering seamless trade and driving economic growth through innovative financial solutions and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). By providing tailored services, the bank is empowering businesses to navigate cross-border trade and thrive in competitive markets. Simplifying Trade across Africa with...
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The leadership of the Kumasi City Market Traders Union (KCMTU) has partnered the Ghana Police Service to safeguard markets in Kumasi against destructive fire outbreaks. This initiative underscores the commitment of KCMTU to creating a secure and resilient trading environment for its members and other individuals who...
Olam Agri Ghana, a leader in supply chain management, has celebrated 30 years of business in the country with a grand edition of the company’s Annual Excellence Awards, honouring the exceptional achievements of its most dedicated employees to commemorate three decades of significant contributions to Ghana’s food and agriculture...
The executives of the Jospong Group have announced the establishment of the Joseph Siaw Jospong Foundation, seeded with GHc500,000 to empower young entrepreneurs. This gesture was  made without the knowledge of Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, as a testament to his profound impact on the lives of many Ghanaians. The...
A research done by RiviaCo, a healthcare service provider, has revealed that hypertension (BP) and diabetes rank high as key health issues affecting productivity in the country. The study sought to find out the impact of poor health on businesses and the broader economy, and therefore used findings from blood...
Following an extensive rehabilitation project funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the Akufo-Addo-led administration, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and Mausoleum Park (KNMMP) has recorded a surge in patronage - welcoming about 200,000 visitors every month since its reopening in July 2023. Mr. Edward Quao highlighted this during a...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Finance minister nominee Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that government is targetting a significant boost in tax revenue, aiming to increase its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 13.8 percent to 18 percent in the medium-term. This was...
By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s energy sector debt has surged past US$3billion, rising from the approximately US$2billion recorded under the previous administration of President John Dramani Mahama, according to Minister of Energy-designate, John Abdulai Jinapor. During his vetting before parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Jinapor cited a document titled 'Summary of Energy...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Ghana has officially begun implementing the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). GIAS aim to enhance public financial management (PFM), accountability and governance. The new standards for internal audit practice were released globally on January 9, 2024 and Ghana adopted them on February 22, 2024, making it...
The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has reiterated his company’s unwavering commitment to partnering with the government to create jobs for Ghana’s youth and spearhead national development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC 2025) on Monday, January...