Power privatisation: Ghana case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 9 May 2016 We look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply as a part of our series on privatisation in Africa. In this instalment we feature Ghana.
Improvise with what you have, advises Ghanaian manufacturing entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 26 April 2016 Ivy Appiah shares how she built her manufacturing business without ever taking out a loan.
Economic headwinds cast shadows over Ghana’s retail sector Published by Deloitte team on 27 March 2016 Some 96% of all retail transactions in Ghana are carried out in the informal sector.
On the road to middle class: A look back and a look ahead for Ghana Published by Vasco Molini and Pierella Paci on 25 January 2016 Sustained and inclusive growth in the last twenty years has allowed Ghana to more than halve its poverty rate.
How Hollard is leveraging retailers and telcos to sell insurance in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 14 December 2015 South African-owned insurer, Hollard Insurance Group, has expanded its operations into a number of African markets.
Start-up snapshot: Software for more efficient churches Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 September 2015 ‘Churches buy real estate, they buy equipment, they buy vehicles – so there is nothing strange in churches buying software.’
How mPedigree built a business by combating counterfeit products Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2015 We talk to Bright Simons about mPedigree’s business model, how his service works and where he sees future profits coming from.
SnooCode: A solution to the lack of formal addresses in Ghana and beyond Published by Kate Douglas on 14 August 2015 Sesinam Dagadu has an innovative solution that replaces the need for formal addresses in Africa, and could save lives.
Meet the Ghanaian entrepreneur with a solution to rural farmer struggles Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2015 Alloysius Attah (26) has one solution to many problems faced by rural farmers – and it’s a simple one.
Rent a toilet: A business solution to Ghana’s sewerage woes Published by Kate Douglas on 6 July 2015 One Ghanaian company’s innovative solution to the lack of efficient sewerage and sanitation facilities in Kumasi.
Borrowing responsibly: Africa’s debt challenge Published by Jocelyne Sambira on 2 July 2015 Are African countries borrowing too much, too fast?
Integrating West African stock exchanges could boost liquidity Published by Kate Douglas on 11 May 2015 The common platform for cross-border listing and trading will improve liquidity and trade volumes in West Africa, says NSE executive director.
Ghana: Ensuring business success through skills development Published by Paul Malherbe on 28 April 2015 The importance of having a capable and motivated workforce cannot be overstated.
Côte d’Ivoire vs Ghana: A football-economics tale of two countries Published by Emanuele Santi on 16 February 2015 As an economist and a football fan, I cannot resist drawing a certainly non-linear correlation between soccer and economic growth.
