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Moses B. Arthur – Ghanaian Real Estate Developer & Public Speaker Named 26th Most Influential Black Person of African Descent
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Moses B. Arthur – Ghanaian Real Estate Developer & Public Speaker Named 26th Most Influential Black Person of African Descent

Moses Brentu Arthur, Co-founder & CEO of Afrimart Atlantic Limited, has been recognised as the 26th Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) for the 2025 Global Top 50 list. The recognition aligns with the objectives of the newly declared Second International Decade for People of African Descent, as announced by the United Nations, aiming to celebrate and advance the significant contributions made by people of African descent globally. Reacting to the news, the young visionary expressed deep gratitude for being named among the Global Top 50 in Philanthropy & Social Impact, reinforcing his belief that impact-driven efforts always gain visibility with time. The renowned conference speaker who recently hosted more than 3,000 youths at Trailblazers Unite at the Universi...
COCOBOD urged to deal with difficulties in the cocoa sector  
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COCOBOD urged to deal with difficulties in the cocoa sector  

Togbega Gabusu VII, Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area in the Volta Region, has called on the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to deal with difficulties associated with the cocoa sector of Ghana.  He said human activities such as illegal mining (galamsey) and smuggling of cocoa beans were affecting the sector which was one of the flourishing sectors in Ghana and West Africa at large.   Togbega Gabusu made the remarks when the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, Dr Ransford Anertey Abbey,  and other staff paid a courtesy call on him adding that the sector was a heavy task for the CEO, but the traditional authorities were solidly behind him to succeed to bring the cocoa sector back to life.  He said the rule of law should be applied to any citizen caught in the smugg...
President Mahama appoints Matilda Asante-Asiedu as Deputy BoG Governor 
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President Mahama appoints Matilda Asante-Asiedu as Deputy BoG Governor 

President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Section 17 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended, appointed Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).   A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and Minister of State in-charge of Government Communications, copied to the Ghana News Agency said Mrs Asante-Asiedu is a Chartered Banker and seasoned corporate leader who has served as Group Head, Retail Banking at Access Bank Ghana PLC.   She holds an MBA in Marketing from GIMPA Business School (2021), an MA in Journalism Studies from Cardiff University (2005), and diploma in Journalism (Ghana Institute of Journalism, 1997) and Politics and Public Affairs Reporting (International Institute o...
Appolonia City Begins Work on Oyibi to Appolonia Road to Improve Accessibility
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Appolonia City Begins Work on Oyibi to Appolonia Road to Improve Accessibility

Appolonia City has officially commenced rehabilitation works on the Oyibi Junction to Appolonia Road, a major step towards enhancing accessibility and connectivity for residents of Appolonia City and surrounding communities. The 6.5-kilometre road passes in front of Appolonia City to the Appolonia Town. The ongoing road works is a response to long-standing concerns about the state of the route, which serves as a key connecting route to Appolonia City and the neighbouring towns of Oyibi, Appolonia, Bonaparte, and other adjoining areas. Once completed, the improved road will provide a smoother and safer travel experience for thousands of residents, commuters, and businesses, and importantly cut down commute time from Oyibi Junction to Appolonia City to about 3-minutes. According ...
Anthony Dzamefe Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit at Entrepreneurship Hub Africa Summit
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Anthony Dzamefe Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit at Entrepreneurship Hub Africa Summit

Anthony Dzamefe, founder and CEO of Caveman Watches, has inspired hundreds of aspiring business leaders at the 2025 edition of the Entrepreneurship Hub Africa Summit held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium. Hosted by global speaker and real estate mogul Moses B. Arthur, the event was powered by Entrepreneurship Hub Africa in collaboration with the rising food brand Pizzaman-Chickenman. Under the theme “Trailblazers Unite: Shaping Tomorrow’s Ghana Today,” the summit attracted a high-profile roster of speakers and a packed audience of young entrepreneurs eager to learn from industry leaders. Addressing the audience, Mr. Dzamefe recounted his entrepreneurial journey, from selling watches with minimal capital to building Caveman Watches into Africa’s le...
Kwahu Business Forum is a call to action – Mahama
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Kwahu Business Forum is a call to action – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that the Kwahu Business Forum is more than an event; stating that it is a call to action. He said the Forum was opened to all Ghanaian businessmen and women, as well as foreigners; declaring that anybody who wants to come and attend and network was invited to attend the Forum. "The world is changing, and new opportunities are being thrown up, and we as a country must take advantage of those opportunities," President Mahama stated in his opening remarks at the Second Edition of the Kwahu Business Forum at Mpraeso in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region. The Kwahu Business Forum, which is the brain child of President Mahama, is a major initiative to foster entrepreneurship and support the growth of Ghana’s small and medium enter...
Jobs, trade tensions take spotlight at 2025 IMF/WBG spring meetings
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Jobs, trade tensions take spotlight at 2025 IMF/WBG spring meetings

As the world grapples with economic uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) are set to convene for their highly anticipated Spring Meetings in 2025. The meetings will take place from April 21-26, in Washington, D.C. on the theme: “Jobs – The Path to Prosperity,” aimed at exploring international cooperation on future of job creation. This comes as the two Bretton Woods institutions estimate that the about 1.2 billion young people in emerging economies, reaching working age over the next decade, would only have access to some 420 million jobs. The gathering of global leaders, finance ministers and central bank governors, policymakers, and experts would focus on exploring solutions to the recent trade tariff tensions and shape the future of inter...
Kwahu Forum Urges Banks to Lower Interest Rates for Businesses
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Kwahu Forum Urges Banks to Lower Interest Rates for Businesses

Participants at the second Kwahu Business Forum have called on financial institutions to lower interest rates and ease collateral demands on loans. The majority, comprising entrepreneurs and business owners, argued that high interest rates and excessive collateral requirements prevent access to financial assistance and hindered business growth. The remarks were shared during a Q&A session at the Business Forum, which focused on the theme “The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector.” They raised the concerns during a question-and-answer session at the forum, which focused on the theme “The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector,” held at the Mpraeso Social Centre in the Kwahu South Municipality. President John Dramani Mahama, together with Mr. Jul...
Government to Create Indigenous Business Advisory Council Following Kwahu Forum
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Government to Create Indigenous Business Advisory Council Following Kwahu Forum

Mr. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, announced that the Government will establish an Indigenous Business Advisory Council to implement ideas from the Kwahu Business Forum. He stated that indigenous business leaders would be selected to ensure the continuous growth of the local business sector. Mr. Debrah disclosed this while delivering closing remarks on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the second Kwahu Business Forum. The two-day forum, themed "The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector," is ongoing at the Mpraeso Social Centre in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region. Mr. Debrah stated that the initiative demonstrated the President's dedication to enhancing Ghana's indigenous business environment and establishing the country as a leading exporte...
Ayariga commends President Mahama for Kwahu Business Forum
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Ayariga commends President Mahama for Kwahu Business Forum

Mr Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for establishing the Kwahu Business Forum. Mr Mahama Ayariga said this would serve as a platform to acknowledge the entrepreneurial spirit of the people and as a rallying point for entrepreneurship across the country. Mr Ayariga gave the commendation in his address at the Second Edition of the Kwahu Business Forum at the Mpraeso Social Centre in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region. He said a 24-hour economy became the rallying cry of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the Election 2024 campaign, leading to its resounding victory because it represented enterprise, business, and most importantly jobs for the teaming youth, and that...