By: Kwaku APPIAH-ADU (PhD) & Derrydean DADZIE Starting from approximately 5 am on Thursday, 14th March 2024, West African nations, Ghana included, received a stark reminder that internet connectivity is not just a convenience but a necessity. It is the bedrock of our modern society and a foundation for the digital economy we are […] The post Digital
By Peter DADZIE The price of cocoa increased to an all-time high of $10,000 per metric ton towards the end of March 2024. This unprecedented hike is attributable to supply shortfalls in the two leading cocoa-producing countries, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, which together account for 60% of the world’s total cocoa production. At the time, […] The post It
By Edward Worlanyo Bankas In a world where digital advertising is increasingly crucial for businesses, Ghana’s 21% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Facebook and Instagram ads poses a significant challenge. This draconian policy not only threatens to cripple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but also undermines Ghana’s aspirations to become a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. […] The post
By Hippolyte FOFACK “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others,” George Orwell famously wrote in Animal Farm, his allegory of Stalinism. But Orwell’s maxim could just as easily apply to the sovereign-debt crisis in Africa. Low-income African countries have the smallest share of global public debt but are more likely […] The post The way out
By Eddie POKU Growing up, any time I talk of getting a motorcycle, my lovely mum will quib “I will kill and bury you myself first” or blurt out “let me go buy your coffin first”. Sharing this with my biker friends started a conversation where everyone shared similar experience. Why is this so and […] The post Understanding and mitigating the
..for Burkinabe refugees and host communities in Northern Ghana The private sector, including Ghanaian businesses, foundations, philanthropists, and individuals have responded to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s call to support Burkinabe refugees and their host communities in northern Ghana, by raising over GH?1 million in less than two weeks. The inaugural UNHCR Ramadan Iftar raised […] The post
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mansa Holdings, George Yaw Owusu has advised budding entrepreneurs to prioritise ethical behavior to ensure long-term success in their ventures. Addressing students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Entrepreneurship Clinic organised by the Centre of Business Development (CBD), Mr. Owusu […] The post
Stanbic Bank Ghana in the quest to continually help customers make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being, has held a financial literacy seminar for Executive and Private clients dubbed Money Makeover Series. The two-day event took place at the SB Incubator, Silver Star Tower, Accra. The Money Makeover Series according to the […] The post Stanbic
Infections acquired in healthcare facilities are costing Ghana US$1.57bn each year, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. At least half of these infections could be prevented by improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in these facilities, WaterAid unveiled yesterday in brand new research. The new data, using World Bank methodology, highlights that if healthcare-acquired infections […] The post
The recent approval of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Ghana has raised concerns among peasant farmers, who fear it will harm the country’s agricultural sector. They argue that depending on GMO seeds from multinational corporations will erode their independence and threaten their livelihoods. They also warned that GMOs could lead to the country being denied […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The government plans to introduce an Individual Credit Scoring System by May 2024 in a bid to streamline credit accessibility for both businesses and individuals. The pioneering initiative, which was announced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is anticipated to address long-standing challenges faced by both lenders and borrowers by enabling a […] The post
Enterprise Computing Ltd. (ECL) has put a foot forward in advancing medical research in Ghana. The IT firm has made a significant donation of equipment to the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) to support research and education. The firm’s initiative was in direct response to the university’s mandate of establishing and furnishing the largest […] The post ECL
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has underscored the indispensability of digitalisation in the advancement of Ghana’s justice system. Dr. Bawumia spoke at the launch of ‘LEADing Justice’, which stands for the Chief Justice’s vision framework, presented by Her Ladyship Justice Margaret Torkonoo in Accra. He mentioned that digitalisation, which is a crucial component of […] The post
The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has supported the Insurance Awareness Coordinators Group (IACG) Secretariat with crucial office infrastructure, valued at GH¢130,000. For the past eight years, GIZ Ghana has been the host for the IACG. The recent handover, held at the newly established offices of the IACG in Accra, signifies a substantial leap forward in […] The post German
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