Buertey Francis BORYOR Volunteerism as a fundamental component of philanthropy, and its potential to support national development has been highlighted at this year’s Ghana Philanthropy Conference in Accra. The two-day conference, spearheaded by Star Ghana Foundation (SGF) aimed at providing a platform for dialogue among and between stakeholders on promoting philanthropy as a strategy for […] The post

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has partnered with the South African Football Association (SAFA) to provide exclusive support to all the South Africa national women’s teams. The vehicle partnership between VWGA and SAFA marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to support the development of girls’ and women’s football in South Africa. All the national […] The post

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The regulator of upstream petroleum sector, the Ghana Petroleum Commission (PC), has emphasized the need for local upstream content firms to bolster their legal capacity to navigate complex international contractual agreements. Given the prevalence of commercial disputes, the PC is concerned over local players being found wanting in legal disputes due […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Economic and Trade Mission of Israel to Ghana, in partnership with the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Ghana (CSEAG) and Checkpoint Software Technologies, has organised a breakfast meeting to foster cyber-security collaboration between the two nations. The collaboration encapsulates Israel’s vision of merging its cutting-edge cyber-security innovations with Ghana’s robust expertise […] The post

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that it is implementing proactive measures to strengthen its foreign reserves in response to the cedi’s ongoing depreciation against major currencies. As this festive season approaches, the central cank is preparing for an anticipated increase in foreign exchange demand. Currently, the cedi is trading at nearly GH¢17 to […] The post Editorial:

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s (MoFA) Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) document for 2024-2027 says government will contribute some GH?2.7billion of GH?3.3billion that is the entire amount for implementing government’s flagship Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II (PFJ 2.0). Indeed, MoFA believes PFJ 2.0 will make the country self-sufficient in all staple commodities […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE and Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is optimistic about changes to the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system under the next government, following discussions with political parties during the preparation of their manifestos. AGI’s Chief Executive Officer, Seth Twum-Akwaboah, said the Association regularly engages with political parties ahead […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) is conducting detailed geological investigations in designated areas across the country to determine mineralised areas of gold deposits to support the Community Mining Scheme, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has said. The initiative is part of the World Bank-supported Ghana Landscape […] The post

… to boost regional export By Kizito Cudjoe Ghana should consider licencing its independent power producers (IPPs) under the Ghana Free Zones Act to strengthen the country’s position in the West African electricity export market, a leading power systems economist has suggested. Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, a power systems economist, maintains that licencing IPPs under […] The post

… says public-private partnerships vital for tech expansion By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Africa’s private sector technology growth is being held back by regulatory constraints, according to CWG Plc Group Chief Executive Officer Adewale Adeyipo – who called for closer collaboration between government and industry to unlock the sector’s potential. Speaking […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has allocated GH¢3.3billion for a complete implementation of government’s flagship Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II (PFJ 2.0). The allotment, as stated in MoFA’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) document for 2024-2027, says government will contribute some      GH¢2.7billion of the amount while the remainder is […] The post

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have harmonised their regulatory and certification activities to expedite approval processes for businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative, approved by the Boards of both authorities, aims to reduce the cost of regulatory approvals and product certifications while also providing significant […] The post

By Rashidatu IBRAHIM The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has observed a gradual increase in business confidence in the economy. This, Dr. Clement Osei-Amoako, the immediate past President of the Chamber has said, is attributable to greater fiscal space resulting from the disbursement of funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as […] The post Business

bags GH¢7million profit offers shareholders 30% returns on investment as dividend By Seth KRAMPAH, Pakyi No2 Atwima Kwanwoma Rural Bank PLC at Pakyi No2 in the Amansie Central District   of Ashanti Region has recorded yet another remarkable operational performance in the 2023 year under review. Profit & Dividend In the Bank’s recognition of solid financial […] The post Atwima