Accra: President John Dramani Mahama announced that the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) will play a pivotal role in financing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) under the Government’s 24-Hour Economy Policy. The policy aims to stimulate econo…
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Sidi Ould Tah Elected Ninth AfDB President
Abidjan: Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings in Abidjan, C´te d’Ivoire. He emerged victorious after three rounds of voting, defeating four other candidates t…
IEA Calls for Stronger Intra-African Trade and Self-Reliance Amid Global Trade Tensions
Accra: The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has urged African governments to enhance sustainable growth by prioritising economic independence through efficient resource use, value addition, and stronger intra-African trade. The call follows recent …
Trade Minister Urges Ghana Enterprises Agency Board to Boost Donor Support for MSMEs
Accra: Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has urged the newly inaugurated Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) Board to secure increased donor support for Ghanaian enterprises. She called on members to demonstrate pr…
Ghana Free Zones Authority Welcomes New Board Led by Minister
Accra: Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has inaugurated the new board of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA). The Minister, who chairs the Board in accordance with the Free Zone Act, 1995 (Act 504), admini…