Author: citibusinessnews

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in General

The second edition of the Diaspora Ghana Property Awards and Housing Exhibition was held in London over the weekend, bringing together real estate developers from Ghana to showcase their exceptional properties and investments. The prestigious event took place at the iconic Wembley Stadium, Brent Civic Center, and attracted an audience of industry professionals, investors, and…

Ghana needs innovative solutions to unlock agricultural potential – GIRSAL CEO

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in Agribusiness, Featured, Local Economy, Top Stories

Ghana’s agribusiness sector still faces significant challenges, according to Kwesi Korboe, the Chief Executive Officer of GIRSAL. Contributing to a panel discussion on the Citi Business Festival on Tuesday, June 27, Mr. Korboe said while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go to fully unlock the potential of agriculture in…

Ghana must adopt clear agrarian policy to increase agricultural production – Prof. Kanton

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A former Research Scientist at the Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Professor Roger Kanton, is advocating for the implementation of a comprehensive agrarian policy in Ghana. This policy, he says is crucial for enhancing and expanding agricultural production in the country. Professor Kanton expressed concern about…

Ghana faces imminent power crisis as IPPs threaten shutdown over $1.73bn debt

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in Energy, Featured, Top Stories

Ghana is on the verge of a severe power crisis in the coming days if immediate measures are not taken to address an outstanding debt of $1.73 billion owed to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The IPPs have issued a renewed ultimatum, threatening to shut down their plants starting July 1, 2023, unless the government…

Ashanti Region: Tanker drivers declare sit-down strike

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Tanker drivers belonging to the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union in the Ashanti Region have initiated a nationwide sit-down strike to draw attention to the deteriorating condition of roads leading to the Kumasi depot of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST). According to the drivers, the recent onset of heavy rains has further…

MASLOC, Association of Small Industries sign MoU to strengthen collaboration

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The Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) and the Association of Small Industries (ASSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration. The MoU will serve as the foundation for MASLOC’s support of ASSI. Under the arrangement, ASSI will have access to digital credit facilities for its members, which will be provided…

President Akufo-Addo to open African Energy Technology Conference

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in News

The highly anticipated African Energy Technology Conference is set to welcome the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the special guest speaker for this year’s AETC Conference. As a strong voice in Africa’s energy landscape, the President’s participation in the conference signifies his unwavering commitment to advancing the energy conversation and driving positive…

Citi Business Festival enters final week; focuses on agribusiness ecosystem

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in Citi Business Festival

The programmes lined-up for the 2023 edition of the Citi Business Festival being organized by Citi TV/Citi FM will be wrapped up later this week. The four and final week will commence today, Monday, June 26, 2023 delving into the ‘Agribusiness Ecosystem’. It will begin with the radio on-air series with the Chief Operating Officer…

Inflation targeting framework is still effective – BoG

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