George Asamoah

343 Articles

Online Reviews Become a Make-or-Break Factor for SME Survival in the Digital Economy 

SMEs that actively manage and respond to reviews are more likely to build trust and remain competitive.

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Ghana Targets $360 Million in Annual Seafarer Remittances as It Intensifies Global Cadet Placement Drive

Ghana is ramping up its global cadet placement drive, aiming to grow its seafarer workforce to 20,000 and generate US$360…

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Behind Kasapreko’s IPO Is a Quiet Policy Story About How Ghana Removes Barriers for Its Manufacturers

Kasapreko’s IPO shows that Ghana’s manufacturing investment success is being shaped not just by market demand, but by policy reforms…

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Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Push Joint Strategy to Protect Cocoa Farmers from Global Shocks

Ghana’s Finance Minister has called for stronger Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire cooperation to stabilise cocoa revenues, protect farmer incomes, and improve resilience…

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Ghana Courts Investors with $10m Blue Food Initiative to Expand Aquaculture and Food Production

Ghana has committed a US$10 million framework to advance blue food innovation, positioning fisheries and aquaculture at the centre of…

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Kasapreko’s Listing Confirms Ghana’s Capital Market Renaissance Is Not a One-Off

Kasapreko’s oversubscribed Ghana Stock Exchange listing, which recorded a 9.8 million share buy volume on debut alongside strong retail and…

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AI Improves SME Decision-Making in Ghana, but Cost and Skills Gaps Slow Adoption 

A new study finds that AI is improving decision-making and operational efficiency among Ghanaian SMEs, but high costs, skills shortages,…

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The Breadwinner’s Burden: The Mental Health Cost of Carrying Everyone Else 

Men in Ghana are experiencing rising mental health challenges driven by financial pressure and cultural expectations to be providers, with…

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Inside Ghana’s WhatsApp-Powered Informal Commerce Economy 

WhatsApp has become Ghana’s main informal commerce platform, enabling small businesses to sell through messages, voice notes, and mobile money…

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How Urban Infrastructure Deficits Are Eroding Business Competitiveness 

Poor roads, unreliable electricity, and weak logistics infrastructure are increasing business costs in Ghana, reducing efficiency and competitiveness. Accelerated infrastructure…

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How MMDAs Can Issue Municipal Bonds to Fund Infrastructure Independent of the Central Government

Ghana’s MMDAs are being encouraged to raise infrastructure funds by issuing municipal bonds backed by improved internally generated revenues, audited…

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Automation Emerging as Key Defence Against Internal Fraud in Ghanaian SMEs 

Automation is being seen as a key solution to internal fraud risks in Ghana’s SME sector, where weak manual systems…

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Ghana Left Short as Canada Denies Visa to Black Stars Midfielder Partey; Foreign Affairs Moves In 

Ghana has expressed concern after Canadian authorities refused a visa for Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey over pending legal proceedings…

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The Invisible Tax: How Ghana’s Pothole-Riddled Roads are Quietly Killing the Delivery Business

Ghana’s deteriorating, pothole-riddled roads cause severe delivery delays and costly vehicle damage, while public resistance prevents operators from raising service…

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SpaceX IPO Makes Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire

Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s public debut reportedly valued the company at approximately $1.77 trillion,…

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