The Government of Ghana (GoG), in partnership with the World Bank, is set to launch the Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP) on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Accra.
This groundbreaking initiative is desig…
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has issued a firm deadline for all active and licensed mining companies in Ghana, demanding that they clear any outstanding mineral royalties by December 1, 2024.
This m…
TransferTo (www.TransferTo.com), a Singapore-based global technology group, and Ecobank Group (https://Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial institution, announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), laying the …
The inaugural Morocco Showcase Summit: Tourism, Hospitality, Invest will take place Nov. 19-20 at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, emphasising how Morocco creates a compelling opportunity for Arabian investors to diversify their p…
Telecel Ghana Foundation in partnership with SHE Hub Ghana has trained 140 women entrepreneurs from the informal sector in Kumasi on digital and financial skills as part of the telecommunications giant’s annual Ashanti Month celebrations.
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Binance has recorded increased inflows alongside heightened asset volumes in its reserves, underscoring the platform’s strength and the growing acceptance of digital assets in global finance. Elevated user engagement following the U.S. ele…
Mining Indaba - the premier platform for deal-making, investment, and corporate networking for African mining for over 30 years – has announced a 2025 agenda that emphasises the voices of indigenous people and communities in the mainstream…
Kenya Railways Corporation proudly announces the successful repowering of three of its retired heavy haulage locomotives, as part of a significant railway refurbishment project aimed at enhancing sustainable rail transport in Kenya and the…
The GrEEn Incubation Programme has awarded GH¢3 million to 27 entrepreneurs, marking a significant milestone an initiative funded by the European Union (EU) through its programme dubbed: "GrEEn Project".
The GrEEn Incubation Programm…
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. said it’s been forced to delay the restart of its services to Israel and a new route to Ghana due to hold-ups in the delivery of engines from Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc.
Services to Tel Av…
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cancer patients who struggle with the high costs of treatment.
This week, the airline donated GH¢62,000 to the Cancer Unit at the Korle Bu Teach…
Thai Union Group PCL announced Strategy 2030, its ambitious roadmap to achieve significant growth. This includes boosting net sales growth to US$7.0 billion by 2030 from US$3.9 billion in 2024, and increasing earnings before interest, taxe…
As part of Telecel Ghana’s Ashanti Month celebrations, the Board Chair of Telecel Group and Senior Management Team of the telco have embarked on a series of high-profile visits to some of its key clients in Kumasi.
The enterprise visits…
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured Ghanaians that the government under his leadership would strive to keep Ghana’s business sector vibrant, innovative and competitive on a global scale.
He said the agenda included i…
Cocoa farmers from across the country have hailed the new cocoa producer price announced by the government, describing it as unprecedented.
According to the farmers, the gesture by the government was not only a commitment to developing…
The government is urging the French business community to reconsider any plans to relocate their operations from Ghana, despite the current tax environment.
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam reassured members of…
In a celebration marking 15 years of impact and innovation, MTN Ghana honoured top-performing partners, agents, and merchants who have been instrumental in the growth of its mobile money service, MTN MoMo.
The MTN Mo…
The gold mining project of Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML), a Chinese large-scale gold mining firm operating in the country, was last Saturday inaugurated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The President subsequently po…
Nium (https://apo-opa.co/3Cl0CMy), the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. (www.Ecobank.com), the leading independent pan-African finan…
MTN Ghana, in line with its Sustainability Week has hosted a panel discussion on the importance of embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in business operations. The discussion featured Bernard Owusu-Ansah, Manage…
Africa’s holds significant reserves of minerals critical for the global energy transition. The continent boasts roughly 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including immense deposits of cobalt, manganese, natural graphite, copper,…
As the demand for electricity continues to rise across the African continent, it is imperative for countries to act swiftly to enhance transmission capabilities and develop robust infrastructure to secure new energy integration sou…
Independent operators outlined new efforts to maximize production in Africa’s mature oil markets – including Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Angola – during the Upstream E&P Forum at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 202…
Africa’s rich library of seismic datasets have and will continue to support upstream investment as the continent targets advanced exploration. With over 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and 620 trillion cubic feet of prov…
A panel session at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 conference explored the advantages gas brings to the continent as well as its contribution to reducing emissions and attracting investment. W…
Algeria’s National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) presented six onshore conventional licensing opportunities at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies on Thursday.
The six high-potential o…
Banking tops other industries in adopting the technology for marketing, risk management, customer service and more.
A new global report on the use of GenAI in banking finds that financial services leads other industries in implementin…
Most of Africa's trade is carried out via sea routes. Geopolitical conflicts, however, including the war in Ukraine and attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the red sea, have caused detours and delays, impacting on maritime tr…
The African continent is developing promising green technologies to address energy access disparities and to foster economic growth. Its countries should take an active role in local sustainable energy solutions, rather than merely…
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe on Thursday reiterated that the country was committed to developing its oil and gas sector, despite external pressures to transition to a greener economy.
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A session hosted by The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN), Women in Energy Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 underscored how a shift in mindset and increased flexibility in work en…
Global investment in upstream oil and gas is set to reach $570 billion by the end of the year – a 7% increase compared to 2023 expenditure. Of this, 33% is expected to be directed toward frontier assets, presenting a strategic oppo…
The Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), a leading organisation in the UK promoting Africa’s global influence, today announces the appointment of APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic …
Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, a 70-year-old from the Sekyere Central district of the Ashanti Region has been adjudged the National best farmer.
Nana Owusu whose farming journey began 50 years ago owns the North America…
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined an ambitious 17-point plan aimed at revitalising Ghana’s private sector and fostering a business-friendly economy. Speaking at a CEO dinner gathering top business leaders and private secto…
As the country marks the 40th National Farmers’ Day, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is calling on the government to address pressing issues facing farmers instead of focusing solely on celebration.
A…
Money transfers to Ghana from abroad through Taptap Send has been temporarily disabled due to a suspension of the remittance termination partnership of Taptap Send by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
This means anybody trying to send money t…
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has appointed Cynthia Anne Lumor as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of the Bank with effect from October 21, 2024.
A transformational and progressive business lead…
Mr. John Boadu, the Director-General of the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA), has disclosed that the government is preparing to diversify its interest in most state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Mr. Boadu stated that this woul…
Ghana's crude oil production increased by 10.7 per cent in the first half of 2024 compared to a 13.2 per cent decline in the previous year.
The increase from 22,452,078.81 barrels (bbls) in the first half of 2023 to 477.52 bbls in the s…
FIDELITY Bank Ghana has disbursed GH¢14.35 million in 2024 to support the growth of 103 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to improve their businesses.
Implemented under the Fidelity Young Entrepreneurs initiative, it is target…
The Islamic Finance Research Institute Ghana (IFRIG) has called on religious groups of Abrahamic faiths to collaborate in introducing ethical,
non-interest financing in Ghana.
The institute emphasized that adopting non-interest financi…
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has expanded its Self- Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED) initiative to include workers in Somanya, in the Yilo Krobo District of the Eastern Region.
This initiative aims to make sur…
Mr Carl Richards, the President of the Stanford Seed Transformation Network of (SSTN) Ghana, says government policy has to drive the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure to propel business growth and development in Gh…
India and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their support for Ghana's transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy as part of global efforts to combat climate change.
At the opening of the 3rd Power and Energy Ghana Expo and Exhibi…
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African financial services Group, has won a record number of 14 awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, the Global Finance Best Investment Banks and Sustainable Finance Awards 2024,…
New report highlights opportunities in AI, 5G, and satellite connectivity to bridge a 60% usage gap and unlock $170 Billion in GDP by 2030
The mobile industry’s $140 billion contribution to GDP in 2023 is projected to reach $170 billion…
Global oil demand is projected to reach 120.1 million barrels per day (BPD) by 2050, while energy demand will rise 24% during the same period, says the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General Haitham …
Oando PLC (“Oando” or the “Company”) (www.OandoPLC.com) Africa’s leading energy solutions provider listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is pleased to announce that the Company has emerge…
Ethiopian Airlines is the 1st Airbus A350-1000 in Africa delivered with Thales’s AVANT Up Inflight entertainment (IFE) system.
AVANT Up features the industry’s first 4K QLED HDR Optiq displays for a superior viewing experience in the …
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