Finance
EIF 2024: Experts support African leaders with solutions to boost investment
The Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) Investment Forum (EIF) 2024, has opened up diverse discussions on the critical areas African leaders can focus on to boost investment on the continent.
According to experts at the forum, African…
Today in History: ‘Dumsor is collapsing our business’ – Cold Store owners cry to government
On April 8, 2021, cold store operators at the Asafo market in the Ashanti region bemoaned the impact of power outages on their businesses.
They called on government to publish a load-shedding timetable to enable them to plan for their
Wheat imports projected to reach 900,000 metric tonnes
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in its annual grain and feed forecast report, has projected a nearly six percent increase in wheat imports into the country. It estimates imports to reach 900,000 metric tonnes, compared to the 850,0…
GhIPSS GhanaPay introduces savings wallet with competitive interest rate
Users of the GhanaPay mobile money service can now enjoy the benefits of a savings wallet, which offers attractive monthly interest rates.
This development follows the successful implementation of the GhanaPay savings wallet, as disclosed by the offi…
It’s an insult! – Cocoa farmers association on 58% increment in farmgate prices
The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association has described the Ghana Cocoa Board’s announcement of an increment in the farmgate prices of cocoa beans as inadequate.
According to the President of the association, Stephenson Anane Boateng, the 58.26 pe…
Do not permit others to utilize your bank accounts for transactions – BoG to Ghanaians
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a stern warning against individuals allowing third parties to handle funds through their bank accounts, emphasizing the risks of unwitting involvements in money laundering or terrorist financing, both of which are il…
2024 ECOWAS Investment Forum urges resource mobilization to bridge Africa’s infrastructure gap
The 2024 ECOWAS Investment Forum (EIF) has called for the pooling of resources to deal with Africa’s infrastructure deficit for sustainable development across the continent.
Participants at this year’s forum, organised by the ECOWAS Bank for Investme…
ECOWAS Investment Forum: WTO Director General champions AfCFTA to boost regional integration
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Director General, World Trade Organization (WTO), has urged African countries to strengthen regional integration through the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
She said with evolving…