Tag: Economy
Cutting Gov’t Expenditure Without Tackling SOE Waste is Meaningless – Prof. Bokpin
Prof. Godfred Bokpin warns that cutting government expenditure without addressing waste in…
Cocoa Smuggling Threatens Ghana’s Economy as Authorities Intensify Crackdown
Authorities intercepted a truck smuggling cocoa bean to Togo. The latest arrest…
Race for African Development Bank Presidency: Five Candidates Shortlisted for May 2025 Election
Five candidates from Senegal, Zambia, Mauritania, Chad, and South Africa have been…
Workers Can’t Tighten Belts They Don’t Have – Prof Bokpin Slams 10% Wage Increase
Prof. Godfred Bokpin criticizes Ghana’s 10% wage increase, arguing it’s insufficient amid…
AGI Pushes for Resetting of Ghana’s Manufacturing Industries
AGI urges policy reforms to reset Ghana’s manufacturing sector, tackling forex volatility,…
Ghana’s Power Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb for Businesses and Economy
Ghana’s power crisis threatens businesses as gas shortages loom. Experts urge long-term…
Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) Urges BoG to Lift Restrictions on International Transactions
Ghanaian banks urge the Bank of Ghana to ease restrictions on Nostro…
GIPC Commits to 24-Hour Business Permit Processing to Foster Investment Growth
GIPC pledges 24-hour business permit processing to attract investment, reduce bureaucracy, and…
‘Feed the Industry’ Initiative: A Game Changer or Another Attempt at Linking Agriculture to Industry?
The ‘Feed the Industry’ initiative seeks to strengthen agriculture-industry linkages through contract…
SIC Insurance Leads GSE Gainers as Market Sees Mixed Performance
GSE sees mixed performance: SIC Insurance leads gains, MTN Ghana dips, while…
10% Base Pay & Minimum Wage Raise Just A Honeymoon Pay Increase – Prof. Bokpin
Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin supports the 10% wage increase, acknowledging its insignificance…
Prof. Bokpin Dispels Fears that Gov’t’s Massive Expenditure Cut Will Hamper Economic Growth
Renowned economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin supports President Mahama's expenditure cuts, emphasizing reduced…