Acacia Health Insurance Limited, a member of the Enterprise Group, has appointed Mrs Araba Asumanu as its new Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025.
Her appointment marks what the company describes as a new phase in its growth …
Accra Technical University (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Polytank Ghana and 5 Star Engineering Limited to develop a dedicated plumbing engineering programme aimed at addressing Ghana’s growing skills gap in th…
The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana has urged the government to put in place measures to address the negative effect the current weather condition could have on cocoa production.
It said a recent tour across the 72 cocoa distr…
GCB Bank PLC (GCB) has appointed Mr Alhassan Iddrisu Danaa as Executive Head, Commercial & Business Banking with responsibility for driving strategic growth, governance, and market positioning of the Commercial & Business Banking portfol…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA)’s Steering Committee to spearhead the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy initiative within Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry has held its first meeting on the creation of a strategic roadma…
Government is well-positioned to attract investor participation if it reopens the domestic bond market, following the successful settlement of coupon payments under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
That’s the view of Hea…
Karpowership and Seatrium, while strengthening their strategic partnership with next-generation Powership and LNG Terminal Ship (LNGTS) conversions, also celebrated the naming of Karadeniz LNGTS Americas, the fifth member of Karpowersh…
Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project has received a major boost following the signing of a GH?300 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) and local firm Mannschaft Engineering and Infra…
In today’s crowded marketing landscape, brands are competing not just for visibility but for a lasting place in consumers’ hearts. Nowhere is this challenge more pronounced than in emerging markets, where global influences collide with ric…
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated and sworn into office the newly constituted Gold Board Tribunal under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025.
The tribunal has been set up as an ad-hoc appellate body to handle…
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) (www.KhalifaFund.ae) is supporting 10 Emirati SMEs to participate in Grains Africa 2025, a leading global event for advancing agriculture and food security, which will be held from…
Poultry farmers are asking the government to provide clarity on the delayed rollout of the much-publicised Nkoko Nkitinkiti project.
The initiative, which was initially scheduled to begin last month, aims to support more than 55,000…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is preparing to launch a nationwide tax education campaign targeting the informal sector by the end of 2025.
The initiative aims to simplify complex tax concepts into clear, practic…
On Location, appointed by FIFA as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26 TM, have announced Integral as their Nigerian Exclusive Sales Agent for the tournament.
Their expertise in hospitality sales in Nig…
The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) and the Libyan Council for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy (LCOGRE) have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen Libya’s private-sector energy ecosystem. As the premier association gathe…
· The discussions highlighted Africa's investment-readiness and the growing momentum for strategic, impactful Japanese-African cooperation.
· The event also showcased the launch of Safaricom Telecommunications E…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) will participate in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) (https://apo-opa.co/4fLythd) taking place in Yokohama, Japan from 20-22 August.
This year’s c…
Ghana is set to abolish the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors under a planned review of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act.
This is to boost Ghana’s competitiveness as an investment destination by lower…
Foreign investment in Ghana's debt market declined significantly in 2024, with holdings dropping to GH¢13.4 billion by the end of December, down from GH¢17.5 billion a year prior.
Foreign equity holdings however saw a significant boos…
The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has pledged to position Ghana at the forefront of Africa’s digital economy through innovation, policy reforms, and strategic partnerships.
The acting Director-General of NITA, Mark-O…
The Advans Ghana, a Savings and Loans company has reported a 400 per cent surge in profit for the first half of 2025, driven by accelerated growth and cost management.
Profit increased from GH¢5.4 million in the same period last yea…
SYNLAB Ghana has been crowned the Overall Best Laboratory Centre of the Year at the 4th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards, held at the Alisa Hotel on Saturday, August 9.
In a double honour, the company’s Chief Executive…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed the arrest of four individuals — three Rwandan nationals and a Ghanaian — for allegedly orchestrating fraudulent investment schemes in the Northern Region.
According to the …
MobileMoney LTD has officially kicked off Season 2 of its flagship event, MoMofest Keteke, with an electrifying launch at Bukom, Jamestown. MoMofest is part of the company’s mission to deepen financial inclusion and raise awareness on frau…
Egypt is advancing the development of its mining sector through a strategy aimed at increasing the industry’s contribution to GDP to 6% by 2030. The upcoming African Mining Week – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders …
Ras Al Khaimah is experiencing an unprecedented real estate boom, rapidly emerging as among the most dynamic property markets in the UAE, guided by the forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Coun…
Two quantum experts disclose high hopes and realities for the emerging space
The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”. In many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious…
Fidelity Bank Ghana in partnership with Jambo Spaces, has successfully organized the first edition of the Orange Inspire Masterclass and the closing ceremony for its Creative Challenge Incubator. The event, held on August 15, 2025, at the …
The Ghana cedi weakened on the interbank market last week, with analysts cautioning that near-term pressures against the US dollar are set to intensify.
According to Databank Research, easing global tensions and a stabilising CBOE V…
The first half of July 2025 was characterized by a notable downward trend in cocoa futures prices (Figure 1), in contrast to the same period in July 2024, which saw prices climbing steadily (Figure 2). For the 2024/25 season, the lowest pr…
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) wants the government to adopt bold policies under the 24-hour economy initiative to attract more young people into cocoa processing.
The union warns that with many young people abandonin…
The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Home …
Ahead of the all-important African Peering and Interconnected Forum taking place in Lagos, Nigeria this week, TelCables Nigeria (www.TelCables.ng), the West African subsidiary of international digital services and solutions provide…
Effective Monday, August 18, 2025, all licensed gold buyers have been directed to issue official receipts from the Ghana GoldBod for every transaction.
This requires that licensed aggregators, self-financed aggregators, and Tier 1 and…
Mr Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South, says Rural banking remains an essential tool in the fight against poverty.
He said, “Access to finance gives people opportunities.”
“Loans help farmers to buy tools and i…
COMCA Ghana has trained more than 400 members from Cooperatives and Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs).
The training is part of phase one of its Financial Empowerment Programme under the International Labour Organisation’s (…
The Avenor Rural Bank Plc, with its headquarters at Akatsi in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region has been ranked 43rd among 127 Rural Banks assessed across the country under the 2024 performance review.
The 2024 Rural and…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has launched an initiative dubbed “GhanaFest Europe 2025,” to create opportunities for Ghanaian businesses in Europe.
The programme, scheduled for 23–25 October 2025, will take…
Federated Commodities PLC (FEDCO), a leading local cocoa buying company, has successfully honoured its Commercial Paper obligations, marking a major milestone following its historic listing on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM).
T…
Ghana International Bank (GHIB) today announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CNVERGE ’25 conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance access across West African markets and str…
The newly built Obrachere CHPS Compound located in the Central Region, which has long struggled with low patient attendance, recorded an unprecedented turnout on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, when the Telecel Ghana Foundation brought its fla…
Over the last two months since its launch, the Telecel 2Moorch Money Promo has been sparking economic hope and lighting up the lives of thousands of people across the length and breadth of Ghana, who have won in the daily and weekly draws …
Women dominance in the agriculture sector has contributed significantly to the country's food security, nutrition, economic growth and community well-being.
They also play critical and strategic roles in agribusiness value chains, h…
Investors last week continued to ease their demand for treasury bills, with the Treasury recording an undersubscription in its primary auction.
Total bids amounted to GH¢3.0 billion, of which GH¢2.73 billion was accepted, falling 35…
Network International (Network) (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has been chosen by Absa Business Banking, one of Africa's leading business banks, as its digital payments techno…
MTN Ghana has signed a landmark sponsorship agreement with the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The $ 2 million sponsorship package reaffirms MTN Ghana’s long-standing commitment to the growth and development of Ghanaian football.
The …
The Ministry of Finance will this week begin public hearings towards the preparation of Ghana’s 2026–2029 Budget and Economic Policy.
The process seeks input from business associations, financial institutions, civil society groups, …
GCB Bank PLC has appointed Alhassan Iddrisu Danaa as Executive Head, Commercial & Business Banking with responsibility for driving strategic growth, governance, and market positioning of the Commercial & Business Banking portfolio.
…
A strategic partnership between the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), a women’s rights advocacy organization in Northern Ghana, is championing the transformation of degraded land…
The Bank of Ghana has given its approval for a new partnership between local credit reporting agency XDS Data (Ghana) Ltd and US-based Nova Credit Inc.
The collaboration was announced by the central bank in the Credit Reporting report …
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