The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has introduced a new employment framework to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities among the Ghanaian workforce.
The advocacy tool has an objective of, among other things, rem…
The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) has concluded its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tamale, an event that marked a pivotal milestone as the association transitions under a new leadership.
The AGM held from 18 to …
Opportunity International Savings and Loans Ltd. (OISL), a leading provider of financial services in the country, has held financial literacy forums for its SME and microloan clients.
The forums formed part of activities to mark the 20t…
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has received the Business Leader of the Year (Customer Service) award at the Ghana Business League Awards 2024 held in Accra.
The award, per the organizers, is a testament of the relentless effo…
Minister of Agriculture Dr. Bryan Acheampong has announced the approval of $20 million to expand the left bank of the Kpong Irrigation Scheme, which will be implemented by the Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP).
This comes after t…
Kasapreko Plc, the producers of Awake Purified Drinking Water, has donated GH¢150,000 to the Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital in Accra.
The gesture, which took place on Wednesday, April 24, marks the first-quarter…
In a significant development for Ghana’s telecommunications landscape, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved Space X Starlink GH LTD, the operator of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to provide Satellite Broadband Services …
The National Insurance Commission (NIC), as part of its corporate social responsibility, has donated 2,203 units of blood to help restock the National Blood Bank.
The blood was donated by staff of insurance companies and organisations a…
The share price of CalBank Plc, one of the listed financial equities on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), exhibited volatility throughout the year 2023.
Starting at GH¢0.60 per share in January 2023, the bank’s share price dropped margin…
Mastercard West Africa is targeting about one billion people and 50 million micro and small merchants to the digital economy by 2025.
This is part of the organisation’s effort to prioritise digital inclusion, aimed at bringing more indi…
Over 2000 CEOs, heads of institutions, business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors as well as politicians from across West Africa will converge on the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra for the 8th edition of the prestigious Ghana CEO Summ…
Olam Agri’s Grain Business has recognised top Ghanaian bakeries for exemplary management of hygiene standards in their respective operations at the maiden edition of the Grains Hygiene Standards Management (GHSM) Awards.
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahene Aidoo, has stated that the recent spike in cocoa prices at the international level was as a result of a decline in production in the main producer countries - Cote d’Ivoire and G…
The Executive Director of FYNNexhibits and World-acclaimed Ghanaian Photographer, Thomas Fynn, has urged the citizens of the country to use photography as a tool to promote the tourism and culture of the country.
"If we want to promote …
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified its decision to tax the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians.
GRA in a statement on Monday, April 22, defended the decision, saying it is backed by the Tax Act 2015 (Act 896).
It also …
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $999,000 grant to support an initiative aimed at fostering green jobs for women, youth and people with disabilities in Ghana and Senegal.
Approved through its Youth Entrepreneurship and…
Krif Ghana Limited has launched its new security solution products in Accra.
The products, manufactured by Fitchet Security Solutions included safes, vaults, bulletproof doors, windows, multi-resistant facades among others.
Launchin…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Akwasi Agyeman, has advocated the need for Ghanaians to patronage locally- made foods and beverages to promote Ghana’s economic growth and culture.
According to him, G…
Olam Agri’s Grain Business has recognised top Ghanaian bakeries for exemplary management of hygiene standards in their respective operations at the maiden edition of the Grains Hygiene Standards Management (GHSM) Awards – a scheme designed…
Ghana’s textile industry, renowned for its rich history and cultural significance, is currently facing challenges due to a surge in counterfeit products flooding the market, particularly those originating from China.
The influx of these…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Dr Patrick Kwaku Ofori, has said amidst the global energy transition, government must prioritise investments to help protect the petroleum sector while transitioni…
Businesses in Ghana are often at the mercy of external variables such as fluctuating currency rates, and global market trends.
Resilience in business is the ability to adapt to change, recover from failures, and eventually grow stronger…
Over the past three years, we have conducted the Ready2Accelerate survey at the beginning of every year.
We have been asking CEOs, “What percentage of your staff can you confidently say are fully engaged- happy, understand the vision a…
The Danquah Institute says its analysis has proven that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has "prudently" channelled borrowed funds into all sectors of development.
It further stated that despite misconceptions, the funds had been…
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is long overdue.
There have been numerous calls for the ECG to be privatised…
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that the energy sector is currently lacking effective leadership.
Consequently, he is advocating for the appointment of a new leader to addre…
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, says the implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) policy will improve safety in the distribution of LPG and bring it closer to the peo…
Ghana’s tourism industry received a boost when a passenger cruise vessel docked at the Elmina Fishing Harbour in the Central Region last Thursday, with 115 tourists from across the world.
A statement from the Takoradi Port said through …
The government has committed to invest $60 million in the cashew sector, including processing, the Chief Executive of Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), William Agyapong Quaittoo, has revealed.
He explained that government had app…
John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has affirmed that a future NDC government will give top priority to resolving the issues surrounding the implementation of the Free Senior High School (S…
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has disclosed that the bilateral creditors, through the Official Creditor Committee, have distributed the draft document outlining Ghana’s debt restructuring to its members for review and deliberation…
Zenith Bank Ghana capped off a stellar year in 2023, with total assets surging by nearly 44 percent to reach GH¢13.86 billion, as profit before tax moved to GHc1.02 billion.
This represented a 284.35 percent reversal from the GH¢554.6…
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pleased and optimistic about Ghana’s economic performance.
He reassured Ghanaians that the government will continue to strive fo…
Ghana Auto Distributors Association (GADA) says it is on course to strengthen its partnership with second hand auto dealers’ in the country to grow and nurture a vibrant auto industry.
It maintained that the importers of vehicle compone…
A legal practitioner with expertise in industrial operations, Kobbyna Acquah, has called on the government to pay more attention to the pineapple sub-sector as the cash crop holds the potential to rake in large revenue.
He said if the c…
The government has announced plans to publish audit findings of the cash waterfall mechanism to enhance transparency and accountability within the country’s energy sector.
This move comes amidst significant financial challenges the sect…
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has stated that Ghana’s economy is heading towards stabilisation.
He attributes this to the country’s robust economic progress and strong recovery.
He made these remarks at a press conf…
The Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) governing board has strongly objected to fines imposed by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over the company's failure to provide a load-shedding timetable.
In a letter sent to PU…
Two-day international seminar for market information on maize and rice in Asia Pacific and Africa has been held at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) at Somanya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality.
The seminar, …
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has called for stronger support from development partners, as African central banks and governments continue to pursue domestic adjustment policies.
He said the domestic adjust…
Madam Charity Akortia, Ghana's 2023 national best farmer, has observed that there is the need for a targeted strategy aimed at supporting women farmers to strengthen their role in agriculture.
"There is the need to give women in farming…
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for reforms to the composition and appointment processes of Board Members of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
This according to the committee will allow …
The Ghana Revenue Authority has begun a series of sensitisation programmes of individuals and institutions on the need for them to file their annual income tax returns not later than the end of April.
The Ghana Revenue Authority sets as…
Mr Samuel Boakye Pobee, the Managing Director of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, has appealed to the government to regulate the small scale and community mining well to absorb more graduates into the business.
That, he said, was one o…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has encouraged small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs in Ghana to welcome investments from investors as they strive to expand their operations.
SEC believes that investme…
Dr Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has appealed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to maintain its zero interest rate loans for Ghana and other low-income countries.
The Fund through its Poverty Reduction and …
Dr Stephen Amoah, a Deputy Finance Minister, has articulated the government's readiness to partner with value chain stakeholders to solve logistical challenges in the country to boost intra-African trade.
Such collaboration, Dr Amoah sa…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has submitted a request to the government to change the name of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy to reflect the levy’s real purpose.
Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic R…
Mr. Mustapha Ussif, Minister for Youth and Sports (MOYS) has urged world leaders to establish global urban resilience fund to support youth-led projects in addressing urban challenges.
Speaking at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC…
The World Bank Group (WBG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group have committed to providing at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by 2030.
While the World Bank would work to connect 250 million people to…