Ghana’s cocoa farmers are trapped by the chocolate industry Published by Michael E Odijie on 23 October 2019 It is time for Ghana to consider the future of its cocoa farmers rather than multinational chocolate producers.
Investment trip to Ghana: A lot has improved but the cost has been high Published by Cavan Osborne on 15 October 2019 Ghana’s economy has been boosted by the doubling of offshore oil production and of course the government’s willingness to spend.
The journey so far: Leticia Osafo Addo, managing director, Samba Foods Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 October 2019 ‘I’m proud of starting a micro-initiative from my kitchen, with less than $10, that became a medium-scale agribusiness listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange.’
Why don’t Africa’s resource exporters collaborate? Published by Nurmara Daily Brief on 19 September 2019 Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are looking to introduce a production ceiling for cocoa to avoid oversupply and support price stability.
Profit-making idea: Converting street hawkers into powerful marketing activators Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 August 2019 “Someone has to build a solution that turns hawkers into a far more productive activation force for businesses.”
Raising Ghana’s land productivity can transform national economy Published by International Food Policy Research Institute on 26 August 2019 Although Ghana has done well with its minerals and cocoa exports, it has been less effective at producing more manufactured and nontraditional agricultural exports.
The journey so far: Bright Simons, founder, mPedigree Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 August 2019 ‘Constant iteration is not merely a norm of innovative thinking, it has become the barrier across plain survival and instant obsolescence.’
The journey so far: Mawuli Tse, director, Solar Light Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 19 August 2019 ‘After more than 20 years in the entrepreneurial space, and seeing all the companies that have fallen away, I can say that staying alive is in itself a big achievement.’
Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2019 Designing a profitable business model.
Profit-making idea: Human capital development. That’s the big one. Published by Nelly Murungi on 30 July 2019 ‘If we can localise training and knowledge, learn to share it within the walls of Africa, we can have a breakthrough.’
The journey so far: Samuel Amanor, CEO, BlueSPACE Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 July 2019 ‘If you don’t disconnect, business can consume everything, even your friends and family.’
Meet the Boss: Frank Horton, chief executive officer, Mercton Resources Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 June 2019 ‘In the mining industry, you either run or be overrun. There is no time to slow down; absolutely no time to relax.’
The journey so far: John Armah, CEO, Orios Group Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 June 2019 ‘Not all passions become business opportunities.’
Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why Published by Charlotte Edmond on 28 May 2019 The West African nation has staged a remarkable comeback.
