Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025: Trade conflict between the US and China and growing shadow fleet add to substantial challenges for the shipping industry.
Despite geopolitical headwinds: only 27 large ships lost worldwide…
Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, paid a working visit to Ecobank Ghana, one of the flagship affiliates within the Group’s 33-country African network.
As part of his visit…
DStv, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, has been officially recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv inducted into the presti…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has once again affirmed its commitment to professional development and leadership excellence as members of its Toastmasters Clubs delivered exceptional performances at the 2025 Toastmasters District 94 Conference held i…
Users of ride-hailing apps should not expect a reduction in fares despite the recent appreciation of the cedi and falling fuel prices.
According to the Ghana Online Drivers Union, it was not consulted in the Ghana P…
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has indicated that Ghana stands to benefit from recent global tariff adjustments introduced by the U.S., especially when compared to some of its trade competi…
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Gas Company, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, has assured that the newly constituted board will act swiftly to complete delayed projects initiated by the company.
He gave the commitment after the board's fi…
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the final report of the Petroleum Downstream Sector Reforms Committee (PDSRC), which was inaugurated on March 14, 2025, to assess and recommend improvements …
Businesses operating in Ghana have been urged to conduct their transactions in the local currency as part of efforts to preserve the recent stability and appreciation of the cedi.
According to the Bank of Ghana, increa…
MTN Group has been inducted into the inaugural Brand Africa Hall of Fame "in recognition of its transformational impact on African consumers and its role in shaping a positive African narrative". MTN was also recognised as the #1 Most Adm…
Thirty-two young women, including many persons with disability (PWDs), have received entrepreneurial training and fully stocked business startup packs to establish their own creative businesses.
The kits are designed for makeup artist…
The FirstBank Ghana has presented a cash amount of GH¢50,000 to support the Ga Education Fund established by the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. The Fund is aimed at supporting and empowering brilliant needy children in the Ga Stat…
Foam manufacturer, Latex Foam, has grabbed yet another award as stakeholders in the local manufacturing space gathered at the 2025 edition of the Made-in-Ghana Business Summit and Awards event in Accra last Wednesday.
The company won …
Ghana’s business elite gathered at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra almost a fortnight ago for the maiden edition of the Ghana Executive Awards.
This initiative recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of functional and …
Businesses have expressed confidence that the recent economic stability will continue into the next three months of the year to enable them to plan for growth and profitability.
The consumer confidence also soared to 103.6 points in A…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is investigating the reintroduction of transfer charges by some commercial banks following the recent removal of the E-Levy.
Customers have raised concerns about new or increased fees on t…
Commercial banks operating in the country will now be required to maintain cash reserves in the same currency as the deposits they hold.
This is a key policy adjustment as the Bank of Ghana (BoG) amends its Dynamic C…
Despite Optimism for Africa Reaching 68%, African Brands Tumble to a Historic Low of 11% Among the Most Admired Brands in Africa
Aliko Dangote receives a Lifetime Achievement Award for championing impactful industrialisation, building a…
Africa leads global mobile money adoption, with countries like Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia now integrating blockchain technology to create more secure, affordable, and efficient digital payment systems.
Globally, mobile money pl…
Over the past decade, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has methodically advanced the Kingdom's capital market reforms, gradually opening its financial markets to international investors. This transformation has attracted substanti…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has seized large quantities of unregistered and illicit tobacco products from four facilities in Accra during a targeted enforcement operation.
The confiscated items included 15 brands of illegal s…
RwandAir is glad to announce the launch of RwandAir Holidays, the airline’s newest product addition, an all-in-one travel and accommodation booking platform designed to transform how customers think about, and plan their trips. Whether you…
Kwame-Owusu Boateng, CEO of Opportunity International Savings and Loans Ltd., was adjudged the Male Personality of the Year at the maiden edition of the Ghana Executive Awards.
This honour signifies his exception…
The newly inaugurated Board of the National Insurance Commission (NIC) have been urged to work hard to help expand insurance coverage and access to all segments of Ghanaian society, especially the informal and agricultural sectors.
The …
Newmont Ghana Limited has presented a Cheque for $174 million to the Government as part payment of capital gains tax following the sale of Newmont's Akyem Mine.
This represents a substantial portion of the over $220 million due to the sta…
Malta Guinness, Ghana’s leading non-alcoholic malt beverage, has unveiled its new brand platform: ‘We Move’ , an energetic, feel-good movement that honours the unstoppable spirit of Ghanaians and the beauty of progress …
The Center for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana), an NGO, has participated in this year’s Seeds Fair held in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.
Organised by Trax Ghana under its Beela Project, the Seeds Fair brought toget…
The Metro Mass Transit (MMT) has unveiled plans to acquire 1,000 new luxury coaches to upgrade its fleet and expand nationwide operations.
The company expects to receive 500 mini and large buses by the end of the year, aiming to recover f…
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is anticipating a reduction in the policy rate as the Bank of Ghana prepares to announce its latest monetary policy decision today.
At its previous Monetary Policy Commit…
Ghana's mobile money ecosystem continues to soar, with the total value of transactions reaching a high of GH?365 billion in April 2025, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana.
The figure represents a 3.8 per cent increase…
Dr Mavis Akuffobea-Essilfie, a Senior Research Scientist, has called for a mandatory auditing of government programmes for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to include women entrepreneurs with disability to promote inclusivity for …
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to urgently attract private investment to revive some ailing companies in the Central Region while exploring the Region's huge idle minerals deposits for accelerated development…
The World Bee Day was yesterday celebrated in Ho of the Volta Region with a call on government and the private sector to promote bee keeping in the country to maximise sustainable honey production in order to boost the country’s agricult…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has asserted that the early signs of macroeconomic stabilisation are largely the results of recent policy actions by the central bank as well as improvement in external a…
The Management of SIC Insurance PLC has hosted a meeting with the Agents Association of SIC Insurance Plc (ASICA) at the NIC’s headquarters in Accra.
The meeting was to recognise the agents’ unwavering dedication, address key operationa…
Professor Peter Quartey, Director, Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), has called for a more inclusive and balanced policy approach as African countries push toward a cashless economy.
He said there was the n…
Ghana’s newly established Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) says it is targeting up to $12 billion annually in gold revenue starting next year, as it moves to double small-scale gold production and formalise artisanal mining operations across t…
The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) invites you to the high-level “Financing Agribusiness in Africa” Forum, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Palais des Expositions in Abidjan.
This…
With global demand for critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper reaching unprecedented heights, Africa’s vast mineral reserves have placed the continent at the center of the global energy transition. From powering elect…
The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has intensified its strategic push to attract international manufacturing investment into the country.
The latest target is American footwear giant Rocky Brands, which has expressed interest in ex…
Ghana’s total public debt stock has inched up marginally to $49.5 billion as of March 2025, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana.
This is a slight uptick from $49.4 in February 2025. The marginal increase comes de…
Powering AI data centres, accelerating large-scale solar projects and leading the global energy transition are just three of the critical topics up for debate at next month’s Africa Energy Forum (aef), kicking off for the first tim…
Over 80% of the African finance professionals surveyed in ACCA’s annual global talent trends survey have career ambitions to be entrepreneurs, and 77% expect to move roles in the next two years.
The African region recorded the highest…
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in partnership with the Government of Grenada, is pleased to announce that the fourth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) will be held …
Cirium, the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics, has announced a strategic data partnership with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) - the leading trade Association for African airlines. The partnership is aimed at enhan…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – offers its full support and endorsement of the upcoming Africa Energy Technology (AET) conference, recognizing the rol…
Mr. Christian Li, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, has pledged the company’s commitment to upholding the highest standard of safety in its operations, having achieved 5,249 (about 14 years) Goal Zero days without any significant saf…
The Venture Capital Trust Fund has, in the last two decades, invested more than GH¢359.6 million in local business ventures to enhance growth.
The trust fund also leveraged more than GH¢2 billion funding from other investors, institut…
The local currency has surged to its strongest performance against its major trading currencies.
This is an impressive turnaround from the sharp depreciation trends seen in recent years and marks an all-time high in percentage terms…
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