Ghana recorded close to 4 billion dollars in non-traditional exports in the year 2023. This record accounts for an 11% increase over the 3.53 billion dollars recorded in 2022. Despite being USD 21 billion short of the 2029 goal set by the National Export Development Strategy (NEDS), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority remains optimistic about…
The Chief Director at the Ministry of Transport, Mabel Sagoe has challenged women to be innovative to address hurdles confronting them in their entrepreneurial journey. According to her, women need to build capacities to face challenges like limited access to finance and markets as well as entrenched cultural barriers. She was speaking at an event…
In a significant show of confidence, economic operators from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have reaffirmed their loyalty to Ghana’s ports, despite a fiercely competitive transit market in West Africa. This commitment was reinforced during a recent courtesy visit by the Shippers’ Councils of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to the Ghana Ports and Harbours…
National Service Personnel in the Tema Metropolis extended their love to some 50 widows on Mother’s Day, last Sunday. In a small gathering in Tema Community 5, the National Service Personnel in the Tema Metropolis, represented by their elected executives shared words of appreciation and encouragement, sang and danced with the bereaved mothers in addition…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that duties and taxes imposed on imported vehicles are always done in Cedis and not dollars or any other foreign currency, contrary to speculations circulating in some media setups. In an official statement signed by the Communication and Public Affairs directorate urging the public to disregard such claims,…
Young female professionals in the maritime industry are being encouraged to justify their inclusion by being competent, pursuing excellence, and adopting a ready-to-learn attitude toward their jobs. This call comes on the back of increasing advocacy for more opportunities for women to participate in the historically male-dominated maritime industry. Philippa Amanda Armah, the General Manager…
The Executive Chairman of the KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, is the Overall CEO of the Year, Private Sector. He was honoured with the prestigious award during the recent 8th Ghana CEO Summit and Excellence Awards programme held in Accra. He has won the award for the second consecutive time. The win is said to…
The Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has indicated that significant private sector financing was needed to drive the Continent’s transformation. According to him, the imperative to mobilize private sector financing was so clear, particularly at the time when public finances across the continent have been impacted by multiple crises. Speaking on the theme…
House number 2 Osibisa close which belongs to late Legendary Musician Micheal Tontoh of popular Osibisa Fame has been completely demolished by persons believed to be land guards. These land guards are alleged to have carried out the unlawful demolition with the backing of some top officials from the office of His Excellency the President…
A Ghanaian Movie Director and Script Supervisor, Mr. McLord Ice Impraim, has landed a role in one of the Super Bowl’s biggest commercials, The NFL Super Bowl Commercial Titled “Born to Play,” as First Assistant Director (1st AD Gh). “Born to Play” made Ghana to become the heart of one of the Super Bowl’s biggest…
