The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (www.AfricanGuaranteeFund.com) today announced the launch of its Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility, a groundbreaking initiative to mobilize $5 billion to support energy access projects a…
The Ag. Insurance Commissioner, Mr Michael Kofi Andoh, has urged insurance companies to prioritise customer service as it is the lifeblood of any successful business.
According to Mr Andoh, ensuring the satisfaction of customers and …
The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Ransford Anerty Abbey, has promised to prioritise the welfare of cocoa farmers during his tenure.
He said the welfare of cocoa farmers were paramount because w…
Adwinsa Publications on Friday donated supplementary readers worth GH¢45,000 to the Ghana Library Authority (GLA) to mark the International Day of Education.
The donation forms part of efforts to promote reading among children across t…
Diageo PLC has finalised the sale of its 80.4% stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (GGBL) to Castel Group for $81 million.
The transaction however includes a long-term licensing and royalty agreement that allows Guinness Ghana…
Government has announced the appointment of Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority.
The seasoned maritime law expert assumes the role to enhance Ghana’s maritime sector, which is crucia…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revised its timeline for the attainment of single-digit inflation to the second quarter of 2026 due to macroeconomic headwinds.
This is an extension of from the previously anticipated first quarter ti…
Thirty African Heads of State and government today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of life, and drive job cre…
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, marked her first working day yesterday following her swearing-in by President John Mahama, full of optimism for the growth, development and transformation of the s…
Registered professional bodies in the country have been reminded to renew their professional certificates and that of their members on or before January 31, 2025.
The reminder, coming from the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC…
A youth-led Community-Based Organisation (CBO) in Wa, Lahorima Islamic Youth Association (LIYASS), has made a passionate appeal for support to expand its agribusiness activities to enable it to increase its production to meet the demands…
US President Donald Trump has said Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a "bidding war" over the sale of the social media app.
When asked by reporters whether the US tech giant was preparing a bi…
Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate.
The firm said in a statement that the recall was focused on Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands…
The country at end of 2024 recorded $8.98 billion in Gross International Reserves (GIR), covering four months of import cover.
This nearly double the figure recorded in 2023 which stood at $5.92 billion, covering 2.7 months of import…
The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference continues to leave an indelible mark on the city of Cape Town, reinforcing its status as a leading platform for investment, collaboration and innovation in Africa…
African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, taking place in Cape Town from October 1-3, will center on the theme, From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth. The event will highlight initiatives aimed at enhancing Afri…
GCB Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Prof.Joshua Alabi as its new Board Chairman.
This follows the resignation of Mr. Daniel Kwaku Tweneboah Asirifi as Director and Chairman of the Board.
“The Board has today approved t…
Since its inception in 2019, Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) has evolved from an industry dialogue platform into the country’s premier forum for deal-signing and partnerships. Now recognized as Angola's largest oil and gas gathering, the ev…
A delegation from the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), the voice of Africa’s energy sector, led by Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk, participated in the Suriname Awareness Symposium 2025 today. Hosted by Colibri…
Our work in some of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions have given us firsthand insight into the reality of climate change
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), member of …
Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Kofi Adomakoh has resigned.
The Bank has officially appointed Farihan Alhassan, a distinguished banking professional with two decades of experience, as its new Managing Director.
…
In the spirit of the holiday season and as part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank staff embraced the spirit of giving back to the community through a series of employee volunteering initiatives. …
Maureva, a leading provider of innovative airline software and service solutions and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) – the leading trade Association of Africa airlines, announce a strategic partnership which solidify their commit…
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, organisations worldwide face escalating challenges when protecting against sophisticated AI-powered attacks. Despite understanding the severity of the threat, businesses…
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (https://CMAGAfrica.com/), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding criti…
Margaret Ansei has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA).
Margaret Ansei, popularly known as Magoo, is a distinguished public servant with extensive experience in governance…
Godwin Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) started work on Monday with a pledge to introduce fresh strategies to enhance efficiency and foster innovation in Ghana’s downst…
The Breman Jamara Community in the Asikuma Adoben Brakwa District in the Central Region has been gifted a 50,000-litre storage water system to improve access to potable water.
The facility will help improve on the health and wellbeing …
Rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, although this has been denied by the government.
Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma's main streets following a lightnin…
By Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth at the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org/en)
Across Africa, nearly 600 million people live in energy poverty, deprived of reliable access t…
Ghana's public debt stock has seen a decline, falling to GH¢736.0 billion in November 2024 from GH¢761.0 billion in October 2024, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana's January 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data.
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Official Travel & Tourism sessions were prominently featured on the WEF agenda, with global leaders unpacking the transformative power of the sector.
His Excellency urged global leaders to give the sector the attention it dese…
The UK's largest luxury car maker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), says it will invest £65m ($81m) to expand its bespoke paint services in response to growing demand from wealthy customers.
The plan includes opening new paint facilities in C…
The Ghanaian business community is ramping up advocacy efforts to protect local and foreign businesses from increasing acts of vandalism in order to maintain a secure environment and bolster investor confidence.
Recent attacks o…
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has announced an exemption for small businesses from the financial statement audit mandate outlined in Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
This waiver also includes relief…
In commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Education, Karpowership Ghana has donated essential educational and sanitary items to the La Bawaleshie Presbyterian School at East Legon, Accra.
This year’s celebration is themed: ‘AI…
Africa’s energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with natural gas emerging as a cornerstone for economic growth and energy security. The Africa Energy Indaba 2025, taking place from 4–6 March 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Ce…
The Retail Financial Distribution Research Initiative (ReFinD), a flagship research initiative of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, and MobileMoney LTD signed an agreement to con…
Delta retained its status as North America’s most on-time airline in 2024 and its people earned the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence from Cirium for the fourth consecutive year.
Cirium's Platinum Award is presented to airlin…
Ghana achieved a remarkable trade surplus of $4.98 billion in December 2024, nearly doubling the $2.69 billion surplus recorded in the same period in 2023.
This strong performance was detailed in the Bank of Ghana’s January 2025…
Michael Abbiw, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MGA Consulting Ghana Limited, one of the fastest-growing indigenous management consultancy firms in the country, is optimistic that the new government will create new opportunity for busi…
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has welcomed Edward Abambire Bawa as its new Chief Executive Officer.
In a statement signed by the Manager of Corporate Affairs, Eric Pwadura, the new CEO expressed his commitment to enh…
The country’s year-on-year Producer Price Inflation for December fell marginally to 26.1 per cent from 27.0 per cent in November, the Ghana Statistical Service released on the Producer Price Index for December, 2024 in Accra on Wednesday,…
The Volta Regional Minister-designate, Mr James Gunu, has pledged to revamp the tomato farming industry in the region by attracting investors in order to establish tomato processing facilities if approved by Parliament.
This, he mentio…
Ghana's cocoa production has plummeted to its lowest point in two decades, with production levels standing at a concerning 530,000 metric tonnes, according to Mr Eric Opoku, the Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture.
This revelati…
The Chamber of Cannabis Industry has urged the Government to invest in the cannabis industry as part of its policies to diversify the Ghana's cash crops and generate revenue to support the economy.
The Chamber said Ghana had one of the …
The Chief Executive Officer of Richardson Group of Companies, John Andrew Richardson, has called on President John Mahama to include the re-establishment of a national airline as part of his ambitious reset agenda.
As the founder of…
Vivo Energy Ghana yesterday inaugurated a renovated washroom facility for La Enobal Basic School in the La Dadekotopon Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
It has the following facilities: water closets, urinal bowls, hand-w…
Ms. Vicentia Sename Leyo, an aspiring District Chief Executive (DCE) for Agortime-Ziope, has pledged to construct an ultramodern market in Kpetoe to provide a conducive environment for market women.
She noted that the current state of t…
A Corruption Risk Assessment report in the educational sector has recommended the full decentralisation of the payroll management system to mitigate the risk of corruption.
The report said the system would help to ensure that validation…
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