Members of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) have been urged to reposition themselves to partner the government to bring the much anticipated “One District, One Factory” policy to fruition. The Director of Finance and Administration of AGI, Mr Nathaniel Quarcoopome, urged members of the association to hold themselves in readiness to take advantage of … Read more
MainOne, Ghana’s leading communications solutions provider, has reiterated its commitment to enabling Ghana’s enterprises with premium connectivity, data center and value added services solutions. This position was emphasized at its Business Breakfast Session, focused on Empowering Enterprises and themed, “Driving Business Productivity through Communications Solutions”. At the event, MainOne urged businesses to continually seek improvement … Read more
MainOne, Ghana’s leading communications solutions provider, has reiterated its commitment to enabling Ghana’s enterprises with premium connectivity, data center and value added services solutions. This position was emphasized at its Business Breakfast Session, focused on Empowering Enterprises and themed, “Driving Business Productivity through Communications Solutions”. At the event, MainOne urged businesses to continually seek improvement … Read more
Government has met with executives of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) to seek the association’s counsel on a number of issues regarding the “One district one factory” policy initiative. The meeting was also used to discuss the progress of work so far and to seek further input from the association in the development of … Read more
Jacob K. Ganye I could not hide my joy on the day the Ministry of Business Development was announced. Some Colleagues in my office began calling me Minister for Business Development, obviously because I lead the business development function of my company. For me, the absence of this ministry over the years created a vital … Read more
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to consider enhancing its yuan trading capacities in order to provide an alternative to the dollar to importers who do business in China. Humphery Ayim-Darke, Vice President of the AGI, in an interview with the B&FT, said the increased introduction of … Read more
The African Business Center for Developing Education (ABCDE), on Thursday 30th March 2017, demonstrated its commitment to mentorship and the development of the education and growth of the continent, as it held its first Annual Forum on Government, Industry and Academia Collaboration. The event, which focused on ways to champion and forge collaborative efforts between … Read more
Industry players are upbeat about a possible reduction in the policy rate to be announced by the Bank of Ghana later today. Their hopes are largely built on the declining inflation as well as drop in interest rates on the Treasury bill market. Already, some Economists say the pro-business agenda of the NPP government should … Read more
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), has urged government to take steps to reduce cost arising from the pre-production stage under the One District One Factory policy. “Reduction in corporate taxes have never been our priority. Corporate tax is paid on the profit you make, so if you make a profit then you get taxed, … Read more
The University of Cambridge, United Kingdom’s Judge Business School has acknowledged the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), West Africa, in its new model for CSR. The Centre for CSR, one of the sub-region’s leading sustainability and corporate social responsibility, events and advocacy organisations contributed to an extensive CSR research conducted by Professor Peter Williamson, … Read more
Government has begun engaging industry players in fulfillment of its one district one factory policy which it intends to begin soon. This also follows government’s intention to involve the private sector in the implementation of the policy. As part of the consultations, the National Coordinator of the one district, one factory policy; Gifty Ohene Konadu … Read more
Telecommunication network, Tigo, has announced partnership with the 2017 Ghana Economic Outlook and Strategy (EOBS) conference. Tigo, through its the enterprise arm of mobile network operator, Tigo Business, offers world-class digital solutions for large corporate, government agencies and SMEs to connect better with their customers and improve efficiency. The annual thought leadership conference has over … Read more
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation on Tuesday called on Ghanaians to segregate waste to aid easy recycling that would ensure a green economy. He said when waste was properly segregated; it would enable the private organisations and non-governmental organisations who were into recycling and processing of waste in the country … Read more
Tigo Business has announced its partnership with the 2017 Ghana Economic Outlook and Strategy Conference (EOBS). Tigo Business, the enterprise arm of Mobile Network Operator, Tigo, offers world-class digital solutions for large corporate, government agencies and SMEs to connect better with their customers and improve efficiency The annual thought leadership conference has over the years … Read more
A local exercise book producer, Vista 2000 Limited, has called on the government to implement policies that will deal with unfair competition in the manufacturing sector. According to the company, the persistence of unbridled competition, especially from foreigners in the retail market and some key manufacturers, was gradually affecting the capacity of local industries. The … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 11 member governing board for the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) and tasked the members to find practical solutions for the country’s energy crisis. The new board is to oversee the successful implementation of the Energy Compact which focuses on expansion and stabilisation of power supply in the country. The inauguration … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated an 11-member governing board for the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA). The new board is to oversee the successful implementation of the Energy Compact, which focuses on expansion and stabilisation of power supply in the country. The inauguration comes after the worsening power crisis which bedevilled the country for four years. Inaugurating … Read more
Head of the Finance Department of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Alufar Bokpin, says the proposed construction of a railway line from Accra to Paga will, among others, reduce the cost of doing business in the country. “Networking the country by rail will come with numerous benefits; for instance, one will … Read more
The theme for this years’s Ghana Economic Outlook and Business Strategy Conference(EOB) is : “Unlocking Ghana Ghana’s Economic Potential with Mobile Money and Payment System”. This conference slated for 22nd March , 2017 will take place at Tang Palace Hotel , Roman Ridge , Accra will host the Vice-President , His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia … Read more
Businesses in the country are calling on the government to focus attention on stabilising the cedi to complement recent interventions in the 2017 budget and create the enabling environment for business and industry to thrive. The new government in its first budget statement abolished some nuisance taxes, a move that has widely been welcomed by … Read more