Ghanaians are voicing their worries about the high operational expenses for businesses in Ghana following the announcement of Glovo, a popular delivery service, to halt its operations in the country.
Glovo recently declared its decision to cease operations in Ghana starting from May 10th.
This decision was communicated to one of its clients, indicating that the Glovo customer app will no longer be available for orders after this date.
The announcement has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, with many Ghanaians expressing concerns about the challenging business environment in the country.
The prevailing sentiment in these discussions is the growing difficulty faced by businesses in Ghana. Critics cite factors like high taxes, operational challenges, and insufficient government support as contributing to the struggles experienced by companies operating in the nation.
Glovo is shutting down its Ghana operations.
Customers will no longer be able to place orders with the app on May 10th at 10pm. pic.twitter.com/asK2WG4XP5
— CediRates (@CediRates) April 29, 2024
I will bet my life that unnecessary taxes this government introduced caused them to shut down here https://t.co/zOLexArqpD
— reader (@ReaderUmar) April 29, 2024
Every single business owner in Ghana has the same plight. This morning I called my operations supervisor, for us to try one last month, after that, we just fold for later. https://t.co/ceAUwyGj94
— KojoWills (@wills_kojo) April 29, 2024
Glovo is shutting down its Ghana operations.
Customers will no longer be able to place orders with the app on May 10th at 10pm. pic.twitter.com/asK2WG4XP5
— CediRates (@CediRates) April 29, 2024
Dumauch also mentioned, “Managing such a business model’s logistics is quite tough in a country like Ghana.”
Glovo’s exit from the Ghanaian market highlights these challenges, leading to frustration among users who feel the government hasn’t done enough to foster a favorable business environment.
The online conversation is urging authorities to take action in response to citizens’ concerns about the business landscape.
There’s a collective hope that this situation will spur efforts to tackle these issues and cultivate a more conducive ecosystem for businesses in the country.
