By Ebenezer YALLEY
Cross-border payments have become a convenient form of service for trade facilitation, scaling traditional modes of payment. Data compiled by Statista shows that in 2023, the total value of cross-border payment was US$190.1 trillion. This is predicted to hit US$290.2 trillion by 2030, with the bulk...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
While analysing several reports after the collapse of the Soviet era, the period which opened a new chapter in relations with and the strategic importance for Africa, it is very noticeable to count only on finger tips women who have devoted their energy and enthusiastic...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
The 2024 UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS) has revealed a mixed outlook among some businesses in Ghana regarding their preparedness for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“Businesses have mixed feelings about their preparedness for the AfCFTA. While many respondents...
By Prof. Samuel LARTEY (Prof)
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In a world where emerging economies are reshaping global trade and power dynamics, Nigeria’s recent inclusion as a “partner country” in the BRICS bloc is a milestone.
With its immense economic potential and influence in West Africa, Nigeria’s alignment with this powerful group, comprising Brazil, Russia,...
By Muhammad Dan SULEMAN (Dr.)
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks about African countries’ "ingratitude" for France’s role in counterterrorism have reignited debates over France’s diminishing influence in Africa.
At an ambassadors’ conference in Paris, president Macron claimed that Sahelian nations “had forgotten to thank” France for its interventions, even suggesting...
The synergy between President Mahama’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy and the AfCFTA is quite complementary. According to Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, he believes AfCFTA presents transformative opportunities for local businesses.
By facilitating expanded markets and enhancing industrial output, the 24-hour economy policy will flourish...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement under the Trump administration has drawn widespread reactions from global leaders, environmental experts, and activists, raising concerns over the future of international climate cooperation.
The decision, framed by the White House as part of its “Make America...
By Joshua AMLANU
Government’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy policy stands to gain substantial momentum from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as the landmark agreement begins reshaping intra-African trade and economic cooperation.
According to Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, the policy seeks to promote industrial...
By Dela AGBO
The Ghanaian cedi has faced persistent depreciation pressures over the years, driven by structural economic challenges, high import dependency, and global financial shocks.
In recent developments, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a US$360million disbursement to Ghana after the completion of its third review under the Extended Credit...
By Dr. Bernard TAWIAH
In May 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect its new president, a decision that will have profound implications for Africa's economic trajectory.
Among the contenders, Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a seasoned Vice President at the World Bank with 30 years of development finance experience, stands...