Some cocoa farmers in the Wassa enclave of the Western Region have resorted to proceeds they realise from trading-off portions of their farms to illegal miners in order to maintain their cocoa farms, the B&FT has gathered.
Sources say the inability of farmers to raise substantial funds during off-seasons to...
Parliament has approved government’s request for a financing agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) for an amount of US$ 125 million as additional financing for the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area Sanitation and and Water Project (GSWP).
The purpose of the funding is to continue with the implementation of earlier...
A Communication Strategist, Mr. Yao Kuwornu, has urged the youth to be conscious and deliberate about building their personal brands.
This, he said, will help make them more prepared for job opportunities and be successful in their careers.
“Whether consciously or not, you are building some kind of brand; so being...
Despite government’s flirtations with other modern-day endeavours, agriculture has retained its role as the undisputed essence of our local economy.
Indeed, agriculture is the pivot around which Ghana’s quest for economic transformation revolves - an assertion that many stakeholders take inspiration from in fashioning products, ideas and initiatives designed to...
“With Visa, you can feel complete card confidence wherever you go. Our multiple layers of security prevent, detect and resolve unauthorised use of your card information” - Visa
This series about the promised Visa safe and secure guarantee started with the background that not many Ghanaians are so convinced about...
… points to high youth unemployment as reason
Calls on government for an upward amendment of the 60-year retirement age is prudent, but data on unemployment and relatively low life-expectancy do not support such a call, Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffoe Awuah, has said.
According to him,...
TymeBank, a leading digital bank in South Africa, looks to empower small and micro businesses to accept card payments, powered by Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East.
Following their successful entry into the South African consumer banking market, TymeBank are now planning...
In the world of work, recognizing what you do best and positioning yourself in that space is your potent primer to excel. Every individual has unique talents and strengths which make them outstanding in particular fields. An experienced and professional chauffeur definitely may not survive at a front desk...
The rapid need for Information Security (IS) in the operations of organizations has led to the formation of Information Security Departments or units (ISDs). ISDs are gradually becoming ubiquitous in organizations due to business requirements, regulations and legislations.
Information Technology (IT) has been an integral part of most organizations due...
In many African countries including Ghana and around the globe, plastics play a very important role in the economic lives of people due to its durability, potability and affordability. Plastics play a significant role in transporting Ghana’s indigenous goods. Indigenous food products like ‘‘waakye’’ and ‘‘kenkey’’ are no exceptions....