Author: Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie
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Appiah Kusi Adomako writes: Why NCA should tread cautiously in regulating MTN’s dominance
The decision by the government through the Ministry of Communications and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take measures to enforce the provisions of the Electronic Communications (EC) Act 2008 and the National Telecommunications Policy to address glaring disparities in market and revenue share in the sector should be done based on evidence and best…
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Beyond COVID-19: Accra Chamber of Commerce launches website to promote businesses
As part of measures to counter the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business activities in Ghana, the Greater Accra Regional branch of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has launched a new website to showcase and promote the businesses of its members. Speaking to Citi Business News, the Chairman of the…
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Impact investor, I&P to support more SMEs in Ghana
International impact investor, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), says it is looking forward to supporting more Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) that are vital to Ghana’s long-term economic growth. The firm has invested 3 million euros in a leading private healthcare provider, New Crystal Health Services (NCHS), to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to…
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Businesses at Alabar in Kumasi lament impact of COVID-19
Traders at one of Ashanti Region’s popular Retail Markets, Alabar, say the continuous closure of borders is taking a toll on businesses in the enclave. Motor bikes, tricycles and spare parts are largely traded at the market with many traders relying heavily on import and foreigners to boost sales. Some of the traders told Citi…
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COVID-19: Border closure takes a toll on SMEs in export in Northern Region
The continuous closure of Ghana’s borders as part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19; is taking its toll on small scale enterprises in the Northern Region. Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs (SMEs) that largely engage in export are bearing the brunt, as they are unable to export their products to neighbouring countries and…
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A/Region: Poultry farmers lament impact of COVID-19 on ‘declining’ poultry industry
The Ashanti Regional Poultry Farmers Association has asked government to institute measures to help players in the sector have easy access to funds to sustain the local industry and reduce importation. The Association says several poultry farms risk folding up without the right support, as some have been forced to lay off a number of…
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Egg sellers in Bono Region incur losses as COVID-19 slows down patronage
Egg sellers in Sunyani and other parts of the Bono Region say they’re incurring losses as they’re unable to sell much of the eggs due to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The sellers, who usually supply a chunk of the eggs to Senior High Schools and export some to neighbouring countries, say they’re not…
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Jerry Afolabi writes: The politicization of the Ghanaian economy amidst a pandemic
In so many ways, Ghanaians have played politics with the economy of Ghana especially the politicians. This is terrible for the growth of the economy. A country’s politics can seriously affect its economy which would impact the living conditions of her people. Most countries have had their economies destroyed as a result of politics that…
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Farmer wins GHS63,000 in Fanyogo Cool Chop Promo
Samuel Kwame Agyei, a farmer from Nkoranza in the Bono East Region, has emerged the winner of the Fanyogo Cool Chop Promo taking home the ultimate cash prize of 63,000 cedis. Receiving his prize from officials of Fanmilk Limited, Mr. Agyei lauded the company for the initiative, and called on Ghanaians to keep supporting the…
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Event Vendors Assoc. of Ghana urges members to adhere to Gov’t directives on events
The leadership of the Event Vendors Association of Ghana, EVAG, has called on its members to fully adhere to the government’s directives that come with the easing of the ban on social gatherings which subsequently affects social events. President Akufo-Addo in a televised address on Sunday night, May 31, 2020, announced some changes to ease…