Social Enterprise Ghana advocates for policies that support business growth

Social Enterprise Ghana advocates for policies that support business growth

Social Enterprise (SE) Ghana, a network for high-impact social entrepreneurs, has called for policies and legislations that specifically recognize and support social enterprises, including tax breaks, access to grants, and favourable business conditions. Such policies, it said, would enable social entrepreneurs to make a greater impact on Ghana’s economy by generating more opportunities for young people. Mr. Edwin Zu-Cudjoe, Executive Director of SE Ghana, made the remarks during a policy […]

September 24, 2024 70

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Lend your knowledge to Ghana’s development: President urges Ghanaians educated abroad

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians who study overseas to lend their knowledge and expertise to the country’s growth. He observed that many Ghanaians who studied abroad were often hesitant to return home and contribute to national progress, while those who did, chose to stay in their zone of ease. President Akufo-Addo made the appeal during the 10th anniversary networking and fundraising dinner of the Universities of Oxford […]

September 2, 2024 42

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Ghana reaches agreement with Eurobond holders on US$13bn debt restructuring

Ghana has reached agreement-in-principle with its Eurobond holders regarding the restructuring of some US$13 billion debt to the creditors. The Committee of holders of Ghana’s Eurobonds, announced this development on Monday, June 24. Implementation of the agreement-in-principle is subject to mutual agreement on deal documentation and other stated conditions. It noted that the proposed agreement on the restructuring of the Eurobonds would resolve Ghana’s default on the Eurobonds to provide […]

June 24, 2024 56

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Ghana gold production rises to 4 million ounces in 2023

Ghana's gold production in 2023 rose by 8.3% to reach 4 million ounces, up from 3.7 million ounces in 2022, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines. The increase was as a result of growth in output from small-scale miners, which compensated for a decline in large-scale mining. The large-scale mining sector saw a decrease in gold production, dropping from 3.1 million ounces in 2022 to 2.9 million ounces in […]

June 7, 2024 40

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Ghanaian youth act without thinking – Social commentator

Social commentator, Ing Charles Akwasi Taylor has said the current political landscape is full of individuals who act without thinking about the effects of their comments. According to him, the youth of Ghana should have a clear understanding of how hate speech has devastated nations, in order to avoid being influenced by war drummers as the country prepares for elections. Charles Taylor in an interaction with DLFM News expressed his […]

April 16, 2024 31

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My administration will be business-centered – Dr Bawumia to GUTA

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, has assured the Ghanaian business community of his plans to implement business-friendly tax reforms to boost transactions under his administration. Interacting with members of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) in Accra, on Friday, Dr Bawumia reiterated his resolve to implement a flat rate tax system after granting tax amnesty to all businesses and individuals in 2025. He […]

April 8, 2024 36

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NDC yet to decide whether to contest Ejisu By-Elections – Ashanti Reg. Sec.

Following the demise of MP Dr. John Kumah, the NDC has yet to finalize its stance on participation in the forthcoming Ejisu by-election in the Ashanti region. Despite expressing confidence in its candidate for the December 7 general elections, the party hesitates over its involvement in the forthcoming by-election, citing concerns about costs alongside other factors. “As I speak to you now, the party is yet to firm up on […]

April 5, 2024 42

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Ghana sees surge in visa applications

The number of visa applications processed in 2023 from Ghana has nearly doubled from 2022, Hariprasad Viswanathan, Head – Sub Saharan Africa, VFS Global, has said. He said applications processed at the Ghana Passport Premium Application Centres run by VFS Global have seen a 30 percent rise during the year, underlining the desire to travel overseas by the residents of Ghana. 2023 was the year of a significant rise in […]

March 26, 2024 62

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Ghana records 2.9% GDP growth in 2023

Ghana’s economy grew 2.9 per cent growth in 2023 lower than to 3.8 per cent recorded in 2022, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday. The Statistical Service indicated that the last quarter of 2023, recorded the highest real GDP growth rate, which was 3.8 per cent, the same growth rate recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022. In terms of nominal values, GSS noted that the country’s GDP, including […]

March 21, 2024 34