The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed in its 2023 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) that 1.9 million youth, aged 15 to 35, were not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET) as of the third quarter of 2023. This alarming statistic was highlighted in a press release […]

The SME Programme is set to host a summit under the theme “Breaking Barriers to SME Growth” to enhance partnerships, mobilize financial resources, and advocate for inclusive policies to foster SME growth in Ghana. The event will bring together 150 selected participants from various sectors, including the private sector, academia, […]

In a dramatic turn of events, the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers’ Association (GPMA) and its partners have called off their planned demonstration and shutdown of production, scheduled for July 10, 2024. This decision comes after a fruitful discussion with the Ministry of Trade and Industry on July 5, 2024. The meeting, […]

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has joined the chorus of voices calling on the government to suspend the imposition of a 5% Excise tax on finished plastics. The association believes that this tax will have a devastating impact on the final consumer, who is already […]

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emphasized the importance of intra-Africa continental mobile money interoperability at the Africa Prosperity Network Conference in Accra. As the keynote speaker, he highlighted Ghana’s pioneering role in achieving triangular mobile money interoperability, allowing seamless transactions across telcos, bank accounts, and e-zwich platforms. Dr. Bawumia stressed […]