Government has declared this year as the ‘Year of Roads’; and though some of the urban road network is impressive, a closer look reveals deep inequalities as rural communities - particularly farming communities - lack motorable roads.
Therefore, we are using this space to appeal for duty-bearers to not only...
Empirical studies show that SMEs contribute over 55 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and over 65 percent of total employment in high-income countries. In the developed economies, small businesses are recognised as the main engines for growth and development because of their significant contributions to economic growth and...
There is every reason why Ghanaians are eagerly awaiting a return to normalcy so that they can engage in fruitful economic activity.
Figures published by the Bank of Ghana show a drastic decline in import duty during in the first quarter of the year, as a result of the outbreak...
Business Development Minister, Dr Mohammed Awal, during the launch of Young Women in Entrepreneurship this week also used the occasion to appeal to businesses not to sit aloof without partaking in the free trade which kicks off in January 2021.
“Ghana should not be a spectator in AfCFTA. Ghana should...
The Ministry of Communication has commenced the roll out of a comprehensive digital system to support the nation’s quest to open its economy up to the world.
The move, according to Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Communication Minister, is to ensure that the country has utmost control over travellers and keeps track...
The Rotary Club of Tema Meridian and the Rotary Club of Tema have donated 600 pieces of Rotary-branded nose masks to the Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf, located at Adjei Kojo near Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
The Rotary-branded nose masks were sponsored by the...
In Ghana, it is arguable to highlight that opportunities for engaging in governance are somewhat dependent on the political, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts of the society with social norms playing a considerable role. Notably, both formal and informal engagement of the youth in our political landscape, is beneficial for...
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is urging the private sector to be proactive in their post COVID-19 recovery processes or risk possible extinction. This comes in view of imminent implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
A larger market will mean businesses will have to step up...
Even as Nigeria plans to reopen its airports for international flights from August, 29, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s recent 15th COVID-19 update to the nation gave the strongest indication that Ghana is also contemplating the same, but will be guided by how the pandemic behaves.
The tentative date for...