The third edition of the AFRICA CEO FORUM, which is the foremost international event focusing on African private sector development strategies, will take place in Geneva on 16 and 17 March.
Category: Economy
Global Shapers To Connect Ghana To Historic Davos Event
The Global Shapers Accra Hub is organizing an event in that will connect the influential World Economic Forum and put Ghana on the map.
World Bank: Global Economic Prospects Brighter
The World Bank Group’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report says developing countries should see an uptick in growth this year, boosted in part by soft oil prices, a stronger U.S. economy, continued low global interest rates, and receding domestic headwinds in several large emerging markets.
Commercial Drivers To Be Sanctioned For Refusing To reduce Fares
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it would sanction commercial drivers who have refused to reduce transport fares by the agreed 5 percent.
Brisk Business Activities Yet To Pick Up In Accra
Business activities at the Central Business Districts in Accra are yet to pick up days after a break from the Christmas festivities.
Domestic Airlines Suspend Operations In Ghana
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has directed all domestic airlines to halt flight operations to Tamale, the Northern regional capital.
Helios Raises Africa’s First $1 Billion +Private Equity Fund
Helios Investment Partners, a London-based group founded almost a decade ago by Nigerian born deal makers has raised Africa’s first $1 billion plus private equity fund.
Revenue Authority Targets GH¢ 21.98 billion in 2015
The Ghana Revenue Authority has said it is focused on meeting its tax revenue target of GH¢21.98 billion in 2015.
Actis Prepares For $1 Billion Sale of Actom
Actis LLP, a U.K.-based private-equity firm, is preparing to sell its stake in South Africa’s Actom Pty Ltd. in a deal that could value the business at more than $1 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Metro Mass Workers Call Off Strike
Staff of Metro Mass Transport Limited (MMT), a government-run transportation company, have suspended their indefinite strike across the country.