Finance
Illicit trade in marine resources costs West Africa USD26 billion
Mr Samuel A. Jinapor, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has said that the West African Sub-region annually loses USD26 billion to illicit trade in marine, including illegal fishing. ‘On the economic front, Interpol estimates that 38 percent of…
Elect President based on competence and integrity, not on party lines – Alan
The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has called on Ghanaians to choose a President based on his vision and integrity and not on the basis of party partisanship.He said the basis of the
Government committed to putting in place targeted investments to promote tourism sector
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku Mantey, has reiterated the government’s commitment to putting in place targeted investments to promote the sector to take advantage of the economic benefits of the industry.’For instance…
Kumasi Central Market, Kejetia and Race Course NPP groups root for Bawumia
Some group of traders from the central, Kejetia and Race Course markets in Kumasi are rallying support for the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumai to be elected at the flag-bearer of the NPP in the 2024 general elections.The traders,
African Development Bank launches digital platform to drive business linkages
The African Development Bank has launched a digital platform to help drive business linkages in Madagascar, the island country southeast of Africa.The Mada Business Linkage is a B2B digital platform that interconnects registered businesses operating i…
African Development Bank and Google collaborate on digital transformation in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Google have formalized cooperation aimed at advancing digital transformation in Africa.The parties signed a Letter of Intent during the Global Africa Business Initiative at the United Nations General Assembly in…
Panelists encourage youth, women to venture into coconut production
The youth and women in the country have been encouraged to venture into coconut farming as a business alternative to help turn their economic fortunes round. Panelists during a discussion said the destructive nature of cocoa, a major cash
Singaporean firms ready to help unlock Africa’s US$712bn digital growth
Singaporean companies are prepared to partner with their African counterparts in harnessing the US$712 billion growth potential in the Continent’s digital economy. This was disclosed by Mr Tan Soon Kim, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Global Markets, …