Ghana: New mobile money service could boost agri-processing Published by Femi Adewunmi on 26 June 2011 Many agri-processing firms in Africa are struggling to access financing to buy raw materials from farmers.
Addressing Ghana’s agriculture challenges Published by Tim Gros on 11 February 2011 Adopting a business-as-usual approach to agriculture in Ghana is really not an option if long-term and sustainable food security is to be achieved.
Ghana sees an increase in business travellers Published by Claude Harding on 1 February 2011 Ghana’s hotels and restaurants sector expanded by an estimated 11.3% in 2010, probably because of an increase in business travellers, Renaissance Capital said in a research report.
Google launches free classifieds service in Ghana Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 Google has launched Google Trader in Ghana, a free classifieds service that allows people to buy and sell products and services as well as search for jobs.
Property: Why the town of Takoradi is Africa’s next big opportunity Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Takoradi, a small coastal town on Ghana’s west coast, is emerging as one of the new hotspots for African property developers.
Interview: Financing cocoa in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2010 Stanbic Bank Ghana this week confirmed that a record number of commitments have been secured for Ghana Cocoa Board’s 17th annual pre-export finance facility.
Ghana seeking investment in tourism sector Published by Staff Writer on 7 September 2010 The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is inviting foreign and local investors to invest in the country’s tourism sector.
Ghana looking to sell state-owned enterprises to private sector Published by Staff Writer on 8 August 2010 Ghana’s government has started the process of selling to the private sector some loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Liquidity challenges continue to hamper trading on Ghana bourse Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 1 August 2010 Liquidity constraints remain one of the biggest hindrances to foreign investment on the majority of sub-Saharan Africa’s frontier markets.
Produce cut flowers in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010 Investors have the opportunity to invest in the production of flowers in Ghana. The country’s floriculture industry is at an infant stage of development relative to Africa’s major flower producers.
Main One Cable to revolutionise broadband in West Africa Published by Claude Harding on 8 July 2010 The Main One submarine fibre optic cable system linking West Africa to Europe was last week completed and commissioned.
Transport infrastructure and services opportunities in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 2 June 2010 Investors are invited to invest in Ghana’s transport infrastructure and services. Identified as one of government’s priority areas, the sector offers exciting opportunities.
Is my investment protected under the laws of Ghana? Published by Staff Writer on 1 April 2010 Question: What guarantees are there under the laws of Ghana for protecting my investment?
Zain launches ‘Zap’ in Ghana Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2010 ‘Zap’, Zain’s mobile commerce service, was launched today in Accra, Ghana.