Category: Invest In Ghana
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New Legon Botanical Gardens opens [Photos]
Patrons of the University of Ghana’s Botanical gardens will henceforth access other services with the launch of the new phase of the facility. The garden, until the coming on board of the new investors, only served as a habitat for some flora and fauna species. It had also served as event centres for some recreational…
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Industries urge sustainable policies to aid planning
The Association of Ghana Industries, AGI, is demanding sustainable macro-economic policies to favour the growth of businesses. According to the AGI, policies that transcend into the long term will help its members and investors alike, plan and strategize for growth. “AGI thinks that it’s a welcoming development and we are looking forward to the sustainability…
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France downplays low investments to Ghana over 2016 elections
The expectations of foreign organisations operating in Ghana, ahead of the elections, continue to tilt towards a positive outlook. This also comes about a month to Ghana’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections on December 7, 2016. Some of the foreign businesses who have been speaking to Citi Business News say they are confident this year’s general…
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Data and analytics to attract investments into African economies – PwC
A partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Femi Osinubi, has stressed the need for businesses across Africa to place much emphasis on data and analytics in order to attract more investments into their respective countries. He contends, though businesses have demonstrated the relevance of data to their business growth, their seeming inability to scrutinize the information for further…
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Lack of capacity still constrains local content in Ghana – AGI
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has cited the lack of capacity building as one major constraint to local content in Ghana. After almost three years since the passage of the Petroleum Local content law, Ghanaian companies are yet to actively participate in the oil and gas sector. “There are certain areas that due to…
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Bankers debunk claims of possible deposit slowdown
Some banks have debunked claims of a possible slowdown in deposits from customers due to the upcoming general elections. According to them, although they are threatened by the upcoming elections as businesses in the industry may slow down, they are hopeful of a good 4th quarter. “We don’t expect deposits to slow down; the level…
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BoG courts investor confidence with fiscal discipline
The Bank of Ghana has assured investors of its resolve to contain fiscal pressures that may arise as the country prepares for this year’s general elections. According to the central bank, its commitment is to attract investments and propel economic growth. Commenting on the central bank’s resolve, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of…
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Access Bank to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange
Appeals by the Securities and Exchange Commission for multinationals to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange may be making inroads as Nigerian owned bank, Access, advances processes to list on the domestic bourse. Information available to Citi Business News indicates that the bank is likely to complete its process by the end of this year…
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Trade Fair to get new owner by 2016 ending
Management of the Ghana Trade Fair Centre says it is confident government will settle on an investor to revamp the facility by the end of this year. Citi Business News understands ten shortlisted companies; both local and foreign, are now being engaged by the transactional advisor [PwC] on site visits after which the final decision…
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Strategize to attract investments – Lisa Opoku to govt
The Chief Operating Officer and Global Strategist for Goldman Sachs, Lisa Opoku is advocating policies that will attract investments to Ghana. The investment banker has also advised investors to consider the long term benefits accruing to them and invest in viable business ventures despite declining global market performances. “You will have to encourage investment in…