Ghana: Service export strategy launched
A programme dubbed: ‘National Services Export Strategy', has been launched with the aim of exporting consultancy services, medical tourism, travel and leisure, education and other non-tangible and invisible services provided by Ghanaians abroad. 18 Nov 2008 11:23

Government expands cash handouts
The Ghanaian government, backed by the World Bank, is expanding a cash handout programme to help families hit hardest by global food price hikes. But some local development experts question whether the approach has lasting benefits. 30 Oct 2008 06:01

Ghanaian banks risk extinction, warns analyst
Olu Sawyerr, partner and leader, financial services industry, Deloitte West and Central Africa, has told Ghanaian banks that they risk possible extinction if they do not transform themselves into big players in the industry. 13 Oct 2008 11:05

Ghana to diversify exports to EU
The Ghana Export Promotion Council (GEPC) and the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) of the Netherlands have signed a pact to boost non-traditional exports to countries in the European Union. 12 Feb 2008 06:29

US, Ghana co-operate in trade, education
The United States government plans to boost its trade links with Ghana and help the nation improve its education system, under the US President's Special Initiative on Educational Programmes. 22 Jan 2008 14:01

Banking in a futuristic United Africa
African leaders met recently in Accra for a three-day summit where they promoted the idea of a “Unitary Government for Africa”. 4 Dec 2007 11:39

Rural banks urged to employ efficient, effective management personnel
The Managing Director of ARP Apex bank, Mr Emmanuel Kwapong has urged rural banks to employ persons with the requisite academic and moral back ground to management positions to meet the challenges of the banking industry. 28 Nov 2007 11:58

Nigeria: New hope for old 'master plan' on Niger Delta
The government of President Umaru Yar'Adua says it is serious about tackling the root causes of violence and poverty in Nigeria's troubled Niger Delta with a ‘master plan' to develop the region and provide basic services. 20 Nov 2007 10:50

First credit card introduced in Ghana
[Emily Nyarko] Ghanaians to have a taste of an electronic Visa credit card to carry out transactions. 10 Aug 2007 13:40

UNECA supports e-trade in Ghana
[Emily Nyarko] Ghana and the rest of Africa can make significant progress in developing high-tech export products' industry to boost trade if attention is given to the development of scientific and industrial research base. 10 Aug 2007 13:37

Kenya retail supermarket among the best
[Carole Kimutai] Only one African retailer other than those out of South Africa has achieved a world ranking - and that retailer is in Kenya. 20 Jun 2007 11:47