Category: Business
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Pharmaceutical Society charged to utilize AI to transform industry
Ghanaian businessman and Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah is encouraging pharmacists across the country to leverage the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better position the pharmaceutical industry for economic growth. This, he explains can be achieved by deepening collaborations with other technological bodies to offer world class pharmaceutical…
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Bayport Savings and Loans re-enters capital market with Ghc50m bond issuance
In its quest to strengthen customer support, Bayport Savings and Loans PLC has resumed capital market activity with a Ghc50m bond issuance. This was revealed when the company took its turn at the Ghana Stock Exchange’s Facts Behind the Figures session on Wednesday, 6th September, 2023. This also comes on the back of Bayport Savings…
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Shareholders commend Access Bank’s first half performance
Shareholders have commended Access Bank Ghana for its strong return to profitability in the first half of the year, from the effects of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme which had a toll on the entire banking sector last year. The commendation came during an interaction session held by the Ghana Stock Exchange for its listed…
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Oversubscription of govt treasury bills to continue over DDEP gains – Analyst predicts
Financial analyst, Courage Boti is predicting that government’s treasury bills will continue to be oversubscribed in the coming weeks. This, he attributes to gains made by the government in its debts restructuring exercise. The government has recorded an oversubscription of its treasury bill for two weeks in a row, with last week registering roughly 15.10…
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Digital marketing: Event managers urged to explore growth opportunities
Event Managers have been urged to explore the numerous digital tools for the advancement of their businesses. The emergence of digitalization has transformed every facet of event management- from planning to the execution stages; event organizers have the options of creating the best experience for patrons through cutting -edge technology. Speaking at a stakeholder Forum…
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Winners of Republic Bank ‘Tap For Easter And Beyond’ promo receive prizes
Three lucky winners in the Republic Bank ‘Tap for Easter and Beyond’ Credit Card Promotion were presented with their prizes at a brief ceremony held at the Bank’s head office, Ebankese, in Accra. The first prize, a two-day staycation for two at the Aqua Safari Resort was won by Pharmacy Direct, the second prize, dinner…
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Attorney General assures Menzgold customers of Justice
The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has assured customers of the defunct gold trading company, Menzgold Ghana Limited, of justice. This follows the filing of a new charge sheet at the High Court, where the CEO of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah, has been charged with 39 counts of defrauding by false pretense, engaging in gold…
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Adonten SHS triumphs at JA Ghana’s 5th National Business Pitch Competition
The Fiesta Royale Hotel buzzed with excitement as Adonten Senior High School emerged as the overall winner of the 2023 National Business Pitch Competition at an Awards and Dinner Gala organized by Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana. Their groundbreaking startup, PELB Company, secured the prestigious title with its innovative solution: portable electronic lunch bags capable of…
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Treasury bill auction surges; records 15 percent oversubscription
The government surpassed its auction target for last week as market continued to experience sufficient liquidity. Treasury bill sales recorded 15.10 percent oversubscription of its target of GHS 3,064 million. According to figures from the Bank of Ghana, a chunk of the bids came in from the 91 Day Bill. A total of GHS 2,…
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Locked up funds in other institutions affecting operations of micro finance, credit unions
The Swedru Teachers Co-Operative Credit Union is urging government to put up mechanisms to ensure that locked up funds in other financial institutions regulated by the securities and exchange commission are released. According to him some micro finance institutions and credit unions have their funds locked up in these financial institutions thus crippling their very…