The rebound of the real estate development and construction sectors has been pivotal to the recovery of the country's economy following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The construction sector experienced a 9% growth in the first three quarters of 2024, contributing to an overall 6.3% growth in the non-oil sector. This sector...
The International Perspective for Policy and Governance (IPPG), in a new policy brief, is calling on President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider the proposed scrapping of the emissions levy.
While the intent to scrap various taxes aims to alleviate economic burdens on citizens, IPPG...
The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC (GCB), Mr. Kofi Adomakoh, has highlighted the contribution of his Bank and that of other private sector players to Ghana’s efforts to attain the 5-Ps of Sustainable Development, indicating that there must be closer collaboration to deliver benefits to all Ghanaians.
Mr. Adomakoh...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
President John Dramani Mahama has named Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South Haruna Iddrisu as Education Minister-designate, in his second batch of ministerial appointments.
When vetted and approved, Huruna Iddrisu will hold the singular honour of leading the education sector's transformation, based on government’s 30-point policy...
The John Mahama-led administration has demonstrated its strong conviction about not only resetting the economy but also the integrity of the nation at large.
Its decision to recall all diplomatic and service passports issued by the Akufo-Addo administration is demonstrative of the seriousness of that agenda.
President John Mahama, through his...
The outbreak of fire in some of the country’s designated markets is a concern to not only the authorities but also every decent Ghanaian. The scale of material and physical loss is not only tremendous but frightening, given that the economy is wobbly and it takes a lot of...
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE
The Cashew Traders and Exporters Association of Ghana has expressed concern over unlawful practices by some unauthorised foreign traders in the market.
The association has claimed that its livelihood is under threat, alleging that foreign traders are manipulating the market by purchasing commodities at inflated prices; thereby disrupting...
By Kizito CUDJOE
Energy experts have expressed support for the energy minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor's proposal to introduce private sector participation (PSP) in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The minister-designate, during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, outlined plans to implement this initiative within six months of...
By Elizabeth Punsu, Kumasi
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has allayed the concerns of traders in well-built market structures, such as the Kejetia Market, regarding the insurability of their goods and products even if the market edifice itself is not insured.
The NIC’s assurance aims to dispel misconceptions and encourage traders...
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO
GCB Bank PLC has commenced the construction of a modern Paediatric Unit at the University of Ghana (UG) Hospital.
This forms part of its agenda to improve healthcare outcomes for children and communities across Ghana.
Speaking to the B&FT, the Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Kofi Adomakoh,...