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Editorial: US$360m to strengthen macroeconomic stability
A US$360million disbursement from the World Bank,...
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Editorial: Flagship 24-hour economy unveilled
Government intends to raise US$4billion for its 24-hour economy initiative by leveraging blended finance, pension funds and diaspora capital.
With...
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Gov’t to unlock GH₵6bn in concessional loans for MSMEs
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
Government has announced plans to unlock GH₵6billion in concessional lending over the next two years to...
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AGI urges gov’t to account for environmental levies
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on government to provide greater transparency and accountability...
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President Mahama launches 24-hour economy initiative, to spur exports, job creation
By Joshua AMLANU
President John Dramani Mahama has formally unveilled the 24-hour (24H) economy initiative, placing it as the crown jewel of his administration’s strategy...
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Youth, women’s involvement in Africa’s development agenda crucial – Elumelu
By Seth KRAMPAH, back from Abuja, Nigeria
A renowned African entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has underscored the critical role of the youth and women...
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Real Estate ethics in focus as RICS members organize high-level seminar
Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in Ghana are set to host a landmark seminar...
GEA marks first International MSME Day
Ghana marked its first-ever official celebration of International MSME Day with a strong call...
iSmart marks a decade of digital impact
Leading Ghanaian-based value-added services (VAS) and payment solutions provider, iSmart International Ghana Limited is...
SG champions ocean sustainability with ‘move for ocean’ clean-up drive
Societe Generale Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a hands-on beach clean-up...
Ghana’s insurance industry launches 2025 Awareness Month
By Elliot WILLIAMS
The Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) has launched the 2025 edition of its...
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Regulating plastics and plastics use: How well does the Environmental Protection Authority Act measure up?
By Samuel ALESU-DORDZI
Plastics are considered as one of the principal sources of both land-based and marine pollution. On land, plastics are non-degradable.
Their footprints are...
Rikair partners with GIP to make medical grade oxygen accessible
Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced its latest investment in Rikair Company Limited...
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Africa loses US$88.6bn annually to illicit financial flows – FIC
By Samuel SAM
Africa loses an estimated US$88.6billion each year to illicit financial flows, undermining foreign direct investment (FDI), development assistance and national efforts to fund economic transformation, according to a recent report by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC).
The loss, which stems...
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Africa still lags behind global trade volumes; contributes just 3.3% – Trade report
By Seth KRAMPAH, back from Abuja, Nigeria
Africa is still lagging behind in global trade volumes despite its recent impressive growth rate of 12.4%. The continent’s share in global trade remains alarmingly low holding just 3.3%, notwithstanding signs of economic resilience and...
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Developing countries face record-high public debt burdens: Now is the time for reform
Rising debt burdens are threatening the world’s already fragile path to sustainable development, warns the UN ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development.
Global public debt rose to $102 trillion in 2024. Developing countries accounted for nearly one third...
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Ensure Africa economic sovereignty and guard from global geopolitical tension -Wamkele Mene to Africans
The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria with a charge to all Africans to demonstrate commitment to economic integration and resilience by ensuring Africa’s economic sovereignty, whiles protecting the continent from global...