George Asamoah

501 Articles

GSA Suspends Pre-Shipment Inspection Of Used Vehicles

GSA puts mandatory pre-shipment checks for used vehicles on hold, with a new implementation date yet to be announced. 

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Workplace Culture Can Make or Break Business Productivity

The culture businesses create can determine how effectively employees work, collaborate and contribute to the organisation’s performance.

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Government Plans Permanent Contraflow for Accra, But Is It a Lasting Solution to Congestion? 

Government should use the contraflow pilot to address the structural causes of congestion rather than turn a temporary traffic measure…

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Ghana’s New Waste System Could Create 20,000 Jobs, Unlock Circular Economy – Mahama Ayariga

New waste infrastructure plan targets 20,000 jobs and expands opportunities in recycling, waste collection and waste-to-energy.

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Pre-financing Barriers Could Cloud Government’s Local Procurement Plan

A procurement law alone may not be enough to make school feeding a dependable market for Ghanaian farmers if financing,…

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Why Ghana’s Private Sector Still Struggles to Turn Finance Into Investment 

Ghana’s investment gap goes beyond finance, with infrastructure and productivity constraints limiting private-sector growth.

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Mahama Pitches Health Manufacturing As Africa’s Next Investment Frontier

Ghana’s President says pharmaceutical production can help Africa retain foreign exchange, create jobs and reduce its dependence on imported medicines.

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IFC, SMBC Launch $500m Facility to Expand Supply Chain Finance for SMEs

IFC and SMBC are targeting the financing gap facing SMEs by expanding access to faster and more affordable working capital.

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UNCTAD Calls For Practical Support To Close Digital And Investment Gaps

UNCTAD urges stronger financing, digital infrastructure and partnerships to help developing economies capture opportunities from AI and green industries.

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Informal Workers Left Out of Africa’s Trade Policy, ILO Warns

ILO says informal workers drive much of Africa’s trade-linked employment but remain underrepresented in decisions shaping trade and labour policy.

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Accra International Airport Introduces New Pre-Screening for Departing Passengers

New checks tighten passenger screening as Ghana steps up its response to airport drug trafficking.

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NLA Resumes Dividend Payments to State with GH¢10m Contribution

Finance Minister says the National Lottery Authority must deliver stronger returns to government as reforms target revenue leakages.

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AI Pushes Ghana’s Financial Sector Towards Collective Cyber Defence

AI is making cyber fraud more convincing, increasing pressure on banks, fintechs, telcos and regulators to share intelligence and strengthen…

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BoG Warns of Growing Cyber Risks as Digital Finance Expands 

The rapid growth of mobile money and digital payments is expanding the financial sector’s exposure to cyber fraud and other…

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Ghana’s Digital Economy Faces Growing Cybersecurity Risks

Digital finance growth is increasing the need for stronger cybersecurity, coordinated protection and public trust.

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