Investors last week continued to show reduced momentum in their demand for Treasury bills, as the Treasury recorded another undersubscription.
This comes as investors tendered GH¢3.9 billion across the 91- to 364-day bills, reflecti…
As African countries move to advance clean cooking expansion across the continent, the upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum will offer a platform for nations to strengthen global partnerships, attract investment and establis…
The African Energy Chamber’s G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum (https://EnergyChamber.org/) – taking place on November 21 in Johannesburg – will host two exclusive fireside chats that will unpack the future of Africa’s oil and gas…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ICOM Dubai 2025 concluded its historic edition, marking the first time the event was hosted in the …
Digital hoarding poses a significant and often underestimated cybersecurity risk that extends far beyond a simple productivity issue, argues Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 Africa (http://www.KnowB…
Thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria and the African continent can now gain critical AI and digital skills to expand their businesses and trade continent-wide. Google and the African Continental Fre…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Friday announced the roll-out of a new initiative, the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform, dedicated to the promotion of knowledge transfer between Africa and Asia. This platform will ensure a…
rada, the UAE’s fastest-growing master developer, announces that it has agreed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Thameside West, a landmark waterfront mixed-use development located at the western end of London’s Royal Docks.
Master-pl…
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, Ghana (COPEC), has called on the government to establish a Special Petroleum Fund to help stabilise fuel prices and cushion consumers during periods of unfavourable global market conditions.
A…
Building on 30 years of successful operations, Emirates will offer three daily flights on the Dubai-Nairobi route from March 2026
Additional frequency strengthens connectivity from key markets, driving Kenya's tourism ambition…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) is boosting sustainable infrastructure development across Africa through a new $100 million loan to the Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF). The financing, approved…
New report showcases best practices for delivering resilience and innovative approaches to scale up adaptation results
MDBs publish metrics and methodologies to unlock financing for nature and biodiversity
Multilatera…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $310 million financial package to FirstRand Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Africa. This support will significantly i…
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025 (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 in Cape Town, brought together technology leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the continent to celebrate exce…
Africa’s green energy sector is entering a period of rapid growth, driven by continental efforts to enhance power generation, support an energy transition and make energy poverty history. With over 620 trillion cubic feet of natura…
Leading consultancy companies have joined the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, taking place November 21 in Johannesburg. Acha Leke, Chairman, McKinsey & Company Africa,…
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as an alarming surge in smuggled rice and sugar entering the country, a situation it says is crippling legitimate businesses and costi…
Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Customs Division will, from 2026, roll out a nationwide offensive against smuggling to protect local industries and safeguard nati…
The banking and financial industry must uphold high ethical standards to reduce fraud and build trust, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has stated.
He emphasised that maintaining high ethical standar…
A Ghanaian based brokerage firm GFX on Thursday announced a landmark initiative placing the company at the forefront of Africa’s financial innovation.
GFX has entered into a strategic arrangement with Libeara, a leading tokenisation pla…
The vision to transform Ghana into a vibrant 24-hour economy will only become a reality if the nation fully embraces digital innovation, Mr. Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, has said.
He said digital transform…
Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the much-anticipated Women’s Development Bank will be officially established early next year, aiming to enhance access to affordable financing for women entrepreneurs and s…
The ARB Apex Bank has urged Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) to embrace digital transformation to remain competitive and relevant in the rapidly evolving banking sector. According to the Bank, customer expectations now prioritize conveni…
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has called on government to uphold fiscal discipline and avoid excessive spending as the country transitions out of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported programme.
Dr Joseph Obe…
Agricultural Extension Agents and other value chain actors from the northern part of the country have undergone training to equip them with enriched knowledge and skills in post-harvest management practices to reduce food loss.
The part…
Telecel Group and Huawei Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a landmark network modernisation and digital infrastructure project, reinforcing their shared commitment to accelerating Ghana’s tele…
Dr Freda Prempeh, a former Minister of State, says the nation requires more factories and industries to advance its industrialization for job creation, poverty reduction and progressive development.
She said: “If we have more of those…
The Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) is showing strong signs of recovery, with total trading volumes between January and October 2025 exceeding 200 billion.
The performance marks a major turnaround and positions the market to achieve…
Ghana will join the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) from November 17 to 23, on the theme: “Together We Build,” serving as a rallying for entrepreneurs, businesses, innovators and stakeholders.
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Ghana has lost a total of 7,128.13 tonnes of cocoa to smuggling between 2020 and 2025 crop years in Volta and Oti regions.
The tonnage recorded for 2020/21 crop year was 7,215 19, which reduced to 5,656.25 in 2021/22, further downward t…
- Survey reveals strong interest in Hong Kong partnerships and untapped trade potential
Hong Kong is seen as a priority market and an essential trading partner by many of Italy’s increasingly Asia-focused businesses. This is among the k…
Ghana’s 2026 Budget places industrialization at the heart of the country’s economic recovery and transformation, with the government rolling out initiatives to expand domestic manufacturing, promote import substitution, and boost expor…
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the government for failing to provide clarity on its much-touted 24-Hour Economy policy in the 2026 Budget Statement.
According to him, despite earlier promises that the i…
With an energy finance gap estimated between $30 billion and $50 billion per year, Africa is pursuing diversified sources of financing to address this shortfall and advance strategic projects. Aligned with goals by the continent to…
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate GH¢110 million in 2026 to implement the 24-Hour Economy Programme as part of efforts to boost productivity, exports, and job creation across th…
Ghana’s 2026 Budget identifies the Digital Economy and Creative Industries as key growth sectors capable of generating high-value jobs and driving innovation across the economy.
Under the Digital Economy Acceleration Programme, …
It is not an exaggeration to say that South Africa’s offshore gas discoveries offer up a potential economic transformation for the country that would be on par with Guyana’s oil-driven boom or Suriname’s emerging energy sector.
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Papaye Group last Friday honoured 148 of its employees for their long-standing dedication and service at the 2023/2024 Long Service Awards ceremony in Accra.
The awardees included 140 staff from Papaye Fast Food Limited and eight from t…
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced plans to expand its power generation capacity up to 1,800 megawatts over the next five years, aiming to strengthen its role in Ghana’s electricity sector.
Board Chair, Mr Jabesh Amissah-…
The Managing Director (MD) of Qualiplast Ghana Limited, Mr Fares Akl, has underscored the importance of packaging innovation as a driver of industrial growth and sustainability, urging manufacturers to invest more in research and creativ…
Sunyani poultry farmers in the Bono Region have appealed to the government to intervene in the sale of eggs, as the influx of cheaper supplies from Côte d’Ivoire continues to undermine their operations and threaten local livelihoods.
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Rice farmers and processors in the five regions of the north have embarked on a peaceful protest in Tamale in the Northern Region to draw the government’s attention to the worsening challenges confronting the rice industry and other loca…
President John Dramani Mahama says the government has set a target to raise Ghana’s poultry self-sufficiency from the current 12 per cent to more than 75 per cent by 2028 as part of a national effort to reduce dependence on imports and b…
As part of activities marking MTN Ghana’s 2026 Sustainability Week, the company hosted a special edition of its Bright Conversations series, bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss accountability, environmental respo…
Ghana’s fixed-income market is fast emerging as one of Africa’s most credible and resilient bond platforms, with GHS214 billion in turnover so far in 2025.
According to Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama the mi…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a major intervention aimed at revitalising Ghana’s poultry industry through large-scale local production.
Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nketenkete Poultry Farm-to-Table Project o…
Tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators took the spotlight on the second day of Africa Tech Festival 2025 (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/), turning discussions on ethical AI, inclusive investment, and human-centred leadership i…
Data and AI leaders predict an AI coming of age
At the close of 2025, AI enthusiasm is met at every turn with doubt. Alongside remarkable AI progress and successes, the spectre of a potential AI bubble, energy emergencies and failing Ge…
Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Entanglement, Inc., a U.S. pioneer in next-generation computing and AI, to fast…
MTN Mobile Money has announced plans to intensify its multifaceted approach to combating mobile money fraud as part of its strategic focus for 2026.
The move comes amid a sharp rise in online fraud, with the Cybersecurity Authority …
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