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Local businesses recovering but challenged with low revenue – Business Tracker reveal

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Findings from a second-round COVID-19 Business Tracker Survey conducted between August and September 2020 has revealed that Ghanaian businesses are recovering, with many firms now fully reopened, following the lifting of the country’s partial lockdown. However, the results show that firms continue to report a decline in sales, difficulties in sourcing inputs, and challenges …

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Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own M1 chip

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

Apple has revealed its first Mac computers powered by chips of its own design. In June, the company announced it would transition away from the Intel processors it had used since 2006. Apple said the advantages of using the M1 chip included better battery life, instant wake from sleep mode, and the ability to run …

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ECG to go as govt says processes to release company underway

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

The government has begun exploring new avenues in a fresh bid to release the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to a private concessionaire for management. This is after a similar move in the past failed amidst controversies and allegations of fraud. The Deputy Minister of Energy in charge of petroleum, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, said …

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Kofi Adomakoh appointed as MD for GCB

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

The Board of GCB Bank Limited has announced the appointment of John Kofi Adomakoh as the new Managing Director (MD) of the Bank effective November 9, 2020. Mr. Adomakoh, an astute banker, replaces Anselm Ray Sowah, who ended his tenure of office as the MD of GCB Bank in September this year after more than …

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Amazing end of year offer from Step Up Business School

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Project managers are pivotal to modern business. Fortunately for aspiring candidates, they make high-income helping teams stay on track and on budget. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification signifies that you’re serious about your project management career and your professional development. Step Up Business School is therefore making it easy for you to …

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How to prevent some common lifestyle diseases

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

It is estimated that 34 percent of deaths and 31 percent of the disease burden in the country are due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). An estimated 86,200 persons die annually with nearly 55.5 percent of the dead being less than 70 years and 58 percent being males. According to statistics available to the Ghana Health …

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Educate customers to make informed investment decisions – Economic Analyst to Financial institutions

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

The Senior Economic Analyst with DataBank, Courage Martey, has said there is the need for a concerted effort towards boosting financial literacy for Ghanaian workers, to enable them to process simple economic information and make informed decisions about their finances. His comment comes on the back of a ‘2020 Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey published …

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Government’s 2-yr note rollover opens today

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

The government will from today begin the process to roll over maturing two-year cedi-denominated treasury notes with the opening of the order book to resident and non-resident investors, according to a notice published by the Bank of Ghana. This follows the release of the initial pricing guidance on Tuesday for the issuance of the notes, …

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Telecoms analyst questions government’s rationale for takeover of AirtelTigo

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

A telecoms expert, Fouad Chalabi has questioned the government’s move to take over the shares of AirtelTigo. Government confirmed the take over last week stating that the deal has reached advanced stages. The proposed deal would result in the government of Ghana acquiring 100 percent shares of AirtelTigo, along with all its customers, assets and agreed …

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Bolt launches Web App to make ride-hailing services more accessible

Latest Updates / By Step Up Business School

Bolt, a leading ride-hailing platform in Ghana, has launched the Bolt Web App, a cost-effective alternative for riders to request a trip on a web browser. The Bolt Web App is a great option for riders using mobile phones with limited capabilities in terms of high-performance user experience, internal phone storage, or even those who …

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