Afrik (www.Afrik.info), the economic development platform designed to accelerate Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), will attend the Global AI Summit in Rwanda, ahead of its upcoming launch. The invitation-only summit host…
MTN Ghana's ownership structure has seen notable changes in the past year, with its majority shareholder reducing its stake while several institutional investors increased their holdings.
The latest shareholder information, revealed …
Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, is thrilled to announce the official launch of Send App in Ghana. This milestone marks a significant step towards seamless and secure international remittances, allowing users to r…
In a significant development for Africa's energy sector, Nigeria, Angola and Ghana have fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB). This milestone represents 44% of the minimum required fun…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has convened a high-level stakeholder learning session to assess the role of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in supporting inclusive lending to microenterprises ac…
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Verna Mineral Water has modified the design of its 500 ML, 750 ML, and 1.5 L plastic bottles by removing the seal attached to the caps.
This initiative is p…
Ghana’s mobile money sector has recorded a surge in the first two months of 2025, reaching a total transaction value of GH¢649.2 billion, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
This marks a 64.68 per cent year-on-year increas…
Enterprise Life has taken a significant step towards securing futures with the relaunch of its Educare policy. The Enhanced Educare solution was designed to provide financial security for children's education, ensuring that their education…
The Tema Collection of the Customs Division, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has, between January and March 12, 2025, collected GHC 7.9 billion in revenue.
Assistant Commissioner Theresa Potakey, Sector Commander for the Customs Tema Co…
The World Bank Group has launched the Business Ready (B-READY) Report in Ghana, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country's business environment and identifying key areas for reform.
The report highlighted Ghana's strengths in…
MTN Ghana's CEO, Stephen Blewett, has highlighted the company's resilience amidst Ghana's challenging macroeconomic environment at the 7th annual general meeting held in Accra. "Despite economic headwinds, I'm pleased to report that MTN Gh…
With an abundance of fertile lands and no outstanding rivers, the Ho municipality is better known for crop cultivation with bountiful harvests at the end of the farming season.
For years, fishing has not been among the primary economi…
MTN Ghana has donated assorted drinks, food items and a ram worth GHC 10,000.00 to the Ashanti Regional Imam as Muslims complete the annual Ramadan fasting in the coming days.
In addition to the items which included soft drinks, cooking…
The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana (MoMAG) has raised serious concerns over the increasing attacks on mobile money agents, with the latest incident occurring in Bolgatanga.
Armed robbers stormed a mobile money outlet, mak…
The Embassy of Israel in Ghana through MASHAV, has engaged female students in agriculture at the University of Ghana to encourage women's participation in the agriculture sector.
The event dubbed "Women in Agriculture Seminar" hosted Mr…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified its enforcement measures regarding tax compliance, explaining that it only freezes the bank accounts of taxpayers who fail to cooperate after being assessed for outstanding tax obligations.…
A day after US President Donald Trump said he would hit foreign cars and car parts with a new import tax of 25%, many of the world's biggest automakers appeared stunned into silence, as they took in a move expected to wreak havoc across …
Women petty traders and hawkers around the Fiapre tollbooth on the Sunyani-Berekum highway in the Bono Region have expressed their confidence in President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to implement his sound socio-economic economic polic…
Professor Fulufhelo Netswera, Executive Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, South Africa, has urged African governments to intensify efforts to remove barriers hindering free trade across the continent.
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The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), the Ghana TVET Service (GTVETS) and the Jospong Group have formalized a strategic partnership to boost skills development in the waste management and sanitation se…
Under the award winning ShePower programme, Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Ghana, has successfully hosted the maiden edition of the ShePower Summit 2025 in Accra.
The e…
Financial services provider Premier Invest has announced a series of investment opportunities in the African energy and oil and gas sectors. covering a range of four energy projects across Benin, Zambia and South Africa and five oi…
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC reported a profit after tax of GHS 286.67 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking a significant jump from GHS 167.91 million in 2023. The strong performance was driven by higher revenue a…
Nuclear energy will play a critical role in Ghana's quest for industrial transformation and sustainable economic growth, Dr Stephen Yamoah, the Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), said on Thursday.
He underscored the need for…
Mr. Felix Gyamfi, Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), has pledged the Authority's willingness to make agriculture attractive to the youth and help address food challenges in Ghana.
"We are transforming the National…
Mr. Stephane Miezan, President, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has established a renewed commitment and strategic collaboration to overcome longstanding trade challenges and accelerate economic integration across t…
The government says it will use funds from unused tax refund allocations and increased gold mining levies to compensate for the revenue lost from the repeal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy).
Deputy Minister for Finance, Mr Tho…
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has voiced strong opposition to the proposed 10-pesewa levy on petroleum products, warning that it could create undue economic pressure on Ghanaians.
His remarks come in response to a recen…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has strongly denied claims that it has frozen the bank accounts of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, founder of Bills Micro Credit Ltd.
This follows reports suggesting that the Authority had …
Tokyo and Kyoto Stands Out in Japan as Other Japanese Startup Ecosystems Decline
In the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024, the number of Japanese cities in the global top 1,000 remains at 11 for the third consecutive year. However, a …
The ability of preeminent African law firm, Bowmans, to facilitate investment in East Africa has been highlighted once again. In the DealMakers Africa awards and league tables for 2024 released earlier today (27 March 2025), the firm's rol…
Ghana's real estate landscape is vibrant, diverse, and rapidly evolving. Yet, the sector continues to face systemic challenges that hamper its full potential. These include inconsistent policy enforcement, unregulated market practices, lim…
Representing a strategic oil and gas frontier, the East African region offers significant opportunities for investors. Large-scale infrastructure projects such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and Tanzania LNG project…
Ahead of its H1 2025 launch, the Africa Energy Bank – developed jointly by Afreximbank and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) – is positioning itself to tackle major challenges in financing, technology and market r…
As the Republic of Congo’s LNG capacity accelerates following its first export in February 2024, African industry leaders have underscored the role of local and regional capability building in sustaining growth, driving domestic ut…
Collaboration was identified as being a key pillar for achieving the Republic of Congo’s oil production goals during a Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025 panel discussion sponsored by Weatherford – an Associate Sponsor of CEIF 20…
A delegation of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students from Columbia University in New York City in the United States of America has visited the Intelligent Card Production Systems (ICPS) in Accra to witness at firsthand the cu…
Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has been appointed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth, convened by IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva.
E…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr Andy Osei Okrah, has toured three major oil palm processing companies in the Western and Central Regions as part of efforts to enhance Ghana's oil palm industry…
Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has entreated the National AfCFTA Coordination Office (NCO) to pay a special attention to the region and ensure that businesses occupy the forefront of the implementation of the African Continent…
A delegation from the Conference of District Directors of Agriculture (CODDA), led by Hajia Habiba Yusuf, Regional Director of Agriculture, has called on Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, Eastern Regional Minister.
The visit served to cong…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has reinforced its commitment to fostering private sector growth by deepening collaboration with the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM).
A delegation from the Chamber, led by Dr.…
Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu- Adjare, Minister of Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, has vowed to resolve land litigations for businesses to flourish through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
The goal is to reduce the burden of time- consumin…
Mrs Maame Saama Peprah has taken over duty as the Acting Registrar of Companies (ROC), succeeding the outgoing Registrar of Companies, Mrs Jemima M. Oware, whose tenure spanned from March 2022 to February 2025.
In a handing over ceremon…
The much-anticipated Beverage Industry Forum, organised as part of Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) 2024, is set to take place virtually on March 26, 2025.
The event will bring together leading industry players to chart a path for Ghanaian …
Ghana’s Parliament has approved the repeal of the controversial Betting Tax, along with taxes on gaming and lotteries, as well as the 1.5 per cent withholding tax on unprocessed gold.
This decision came following the passage of the I…
Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance (https://apo-opa.co/4kYCvVX) its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold value chain for socioeconomic development. The Ashanti Gree…
Munchee Biscuits Ghana, a leading brand in the food and beverage industry, has partnered with Mezzo House Limited to commemorate the 2025 International Mathematics Day. In line with the celebration, Munchee Ghana donated GHS 30,000 to supp…
This theme highlights the urgent need to accelerate Africa's industrial transformation by embracing innovation, enhancing regional integration, and promoting inclusive economic growth. It underscores the importance of harnessing cutting-ed…
The government of Ghana is introducing a blockchain-based gold tracking system as part of ongoing efforts to restructure the gold sector and curb illegal exports, the acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (P…
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