Seth Twum Akwaboah

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has commended the government for the proactive stance in introducing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses in secondary schools across the nation. CEO of AGI, Seth Twum Akwaboah, extended this commendation during the second STEM Promotion Roadshow, held at Abomosu Senior High School in the Eastern Region on Monday, October 2, 2023. “Government needs to be commended for its forward-thinking approach in introducing STEM courses in secondary schools. This initiative not only equips our youth with essential skills but also positions Ghana to compete in the global landscape of innovation and technology. AGI…

Domestic manufacturers are hopeful that the current relative stability being experienced will remain throughout this year, following close to three years of a dire economic downturn. Inflation, after ending 2022 at 54.1 percent – a 22 year high, consistently declined from January to April but went up in May, June and July on account of higher food prices, implementation of new tax measures and utility tariff adjustments. Overall, it rose from 41.2 percent in April to 42.2 percent in May, 42.5 percent in June and further to 43.1 percent in July. Despite the uptick in inflation over the last three…