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Mahama Appoints Trade Minister As Head Of Delegation For Gec 2025
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President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, who serves as the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, to represent him and head Ghana’s high-level delegation at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) 2025. This event will be held in Indiana, USA, from June 2nd to 5th, 2025. The 2025 GEC is hosted by…
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How Export-Ready Smes Can Drive Africa’S Trade Growth Under Afcfta
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When people envision African exports, they frequently imagine crude oil tankers, crates of cocoa beans, or bales of raw cotton. However, one crucial element is absent from these images—the lifeblood of a robust economy: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Approximately 80% of jobs on the continent are provided by SMEs (Afreximbank, 2025), but these…
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Tatu Food Science Dept. Hosts Bazaar: Empowering Student Entrepreneurs Worldwide
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By Samuel SAM The Department of Food Science and Technology (DFST) at Tamale Technical University (TaTU) organized a food fair exhibit as part of an Entrepreneurship Fair designed to display students’ hands-on abilities and foster entrepreneurial spirit. The event overseen by Mrs. Barbara Konadu was an integral component of the hands-on training provided through…
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What’S Inside The New Us-Uk Trade Deal?
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The “landmark” US-UK trade deal revealed on Thursday by President Donald Trump marks the initial accord to be disclosed since he imposed significant tariffs on both friends and foes starting from April 2. This is what we understand regarding the fresh trade agreement for products: ‘Increased market access’ The initial “base” tariff of 10…
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Gip And Maagrace Join Forces To Supercharge The Garment Industry
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…this investment will create more than 1,000 new jobs. Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd., a venture initiated by British International Investment (BII), has declared an investment in Maagrace Garments Industries Limited (MGIL), which is a prominent player in Ghana’s garment production sector. This funding will support the establishment of a new manufacturing plant…
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Grab Targets Q2 Deal For Indonesia’S Goto Acquisition
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The U.S.-based company Grab, which operates in ride-sharing and food delivery sectors, plans to acquire its smaller competitor GoTo from Indonesia in the second quarter, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The Singapore-based company Grab has enlisted advisers for the potential transaction, according to two sources who also mentioned that the agreement…
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Uk Firms Can Bid On Govt Tenders Over Rs 200 Cr Post-Fta, Says Piyush Goyal
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In New Delhi [India], on May 8 (ANI), the Union Commerce and Industry Minister provided additional information regarding the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK. Piyush Goyal mentioned that UK-based suppliers will qualify to bid for government contracts only if the order exceeds Rs 200 crore. The Union Minister also mentioned that…
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Aussie Mom Triumphs In Epic Legal Clash Against $429 Billion Fashion Giant
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Gold Coast mum won against LVMH She faced competition from the $4329 billion luxury behemoth. EXPLORE FURTHER: Australian Mother Challenges the World’s Richest Man An Australian mother achieved a significant victory in an extended legal dispute with Louis Vuitton, which attempted to rename her brand. The luxury company worth $429 billion was involved in…
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Uk-Us Trade Deal Could Save Jobs, Jlr Asserts
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A major car manufacturer has welcomed a trade deal struck between the UK and US, saying it will help protect jobs. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a new deal that reduces tariffs on most UK car exports to 10% from the previous rate of 27.5%, which was imposed by former U.S. President Donald…
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Catl Paves The Way For Mainland Firms To Tap Hong Kong’S Share Sales Market
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According to exchange data, 30 A-share companies have sought permission to list in Hong Kong this year, which exceeds the 16 applications from last year. Chinese mainland companies are increasingly turning to Hong Kong for fresh equity listings, spurred by favorable valuations, robust liquidity, and supportive regulatory measures. Contemporary Amperex Technology is set to…