The Chief Executive Officer of the Cocobod, Dr Ransford Abbey, yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the GbeseTraditional Area, Dr Nii Ayi-Bonte II, to formerly introduce himself to him.
It was also to ask for his b…
Absa Group Limited today announced that its board of directors has appointed Kenny Fihla, a?senior financial services executive with 20 years of experience, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 June 2025, subject to r…
The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Issah Atta, has defended the government’s decision to highlight the economic challenges inherited from the previous administration, arguing that it is necessary for accountability and to prevent …
Somalia has formally acceded to the Establishment Agreement of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), becoming the 53rd African member state of the African multilateral financial institution and bringing th…
Ghana is capitalizing on its gold exports (https://apo-opa.co/4iOXHfD) to drive economic growth, with revenues increasing to $11.6 billion in 2024 - a 52.6% increase from the $7.6 billion recorded in 2023. Gold exports accounted fo…
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has called on the government to reconsider its proposed 3% increase of the Growth and Sustainability Levy, warning that the move could place an excessive burden on the mining sector.
The government has d…
Fresh Logistics recently hosted a high-level delegation from Demeter Ghana Limited, one of its agro-input suppliers, at its Dawhenya facility, strengthening ties for innovation in vegetable greenhouse production.
Demeter Ghana L…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as the new Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The appointment, which was announced on Sunday, March 23, 2025, is…
Artisans in Cape Coast, the Central Regional capital, have welcomed the launch of the first phase of government's "Work Abroad Programme".
With Romania as the initial destination for skilled workers, the initiative is led by the Youth E…
GCB Bank PLC has launched its innovative loan product known as the MSE (Medium and Small Enterprise) Group Loans aimed at offering financial support to businesses within the target group.
The product, which was launched in Kumasi, broug…
Ghana's economy is projected to experience sustained growth in 2025, with GDP projected to expand by 5.4% year-on-year, according to insights shared by the Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group, Jibran Qureishi.
Speaking at the…
The Dwenase Women Farmers Association has organised entrepreneurship training programme for 139 women at Dwenase and its surrounding communities in the Ahafo Region.
The training programme, which was in two phases, was funded by the Glo…
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has broadened its reach in Ghana through the integration of Pay With Bank Transfer, done in partnership with Affinity Bank.
With over 115 million bank transfer payments recorded…
Ecobank Ghana has successfully organised a nationwide Agent Forum for its Agents, known as Ecobank Agents. The forums, which were held from January 22, 2025 to February 19, 2025, across key locations in Ghana served as platforms for the Ag…
Namibia’s offshore oil and gas industry is set for significant growth in 2025, driven by new licensing opportunities and an uptick in drilling activities, Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino announced during a webinar hosted by the …
Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com), the leading private pan-African financial services group with unrivalled African expertise, is proud to be named as the Best Trade Finance Provider Bank in Africa, at the Global Finance Trade Financ…
In an interview with RFI and Jeune Afrique, Amadou Hott (www.AmadouHott.com), a leading candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) , shared his vision of the Bank's role in the evolving global geopolitical envi…
African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterpris…
Ambrosia Enters Malian Market
In February 2025, investment fund Ambrosia Investment Holding acquired a 50% stake in Canadian firm Allied Gold’s mining projects in Ethiopia and Mali. As part of the deal, Ambrosia will inject $37…
Mr. Ebo Quayson, the Executive Director of Retail and Commercial Banking at Prudential Bank has called for stronger collaboration between traditional banks and FinTechs to achieve stronger financial inclusion for Ghanaians.
He said even…
Some beneficiaries of the Market Oriented Agricultural Programme in North West Ghana (MOAP-NW), a component of the European Union Ghana Agricultural Programme (EUGA), have recounted the impact of the programme on their businesses and livel…
Dr Andy Osei Okrah, the Chief Executive Officer, Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), has assured stakeholders within the rubber sector of government's commitment to revamping the sector to make it more viable.
That would involve th…
Dr Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has stressed the need for all stakeholders to support the government to implement various initiatives aimed at providing financial resources to promote women businesses in the country.
He sa…
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade has today welcomed a delegation of 15 organisations from Ghana’s healthcare sector for a four-city roadshow aimed at strengthening trade partnerships and development opportunities.
The dele…
Mr James Agyenim-Boateng, the Acting Managing Director of SIC Insurance PLC, has promised to work with all Insurance Brokers and other insurance companies, in his quest to bring a fresh leadership approach to the company.
Speaking at th…
Trade agreements alone cannot create the needed jobs or build industries for Africa’s desired economic transformation, former Ethiopia Prime Minister, Mr Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, said on Tuesday.
“I am certain that trade agreements a…
The Tema Shipyard and Dry Dock needs revamping to support the government’s 24-hour economy and provide employment for the youth.
The institution is one of the institutions established by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, but is …
Women engaged in tomato processing in the Offinso North Municipality of the Ashanti Region have called on the government to support them with machinery to add value to raw tomatoes and increase processing.
With modern processing machine…
Ghana’s new Gold Board could inject up to $250 million into the economy every week, according to Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC).
In an interview with Accra-based Joy FM on Thu…
The Acting Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has expressed concern over the persistent financial losses recorded by several State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) over the ye…
The Management of the Volta Region branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has embarked on an impact assessment on its facilities in communities affected by the recent tidal waves in the Ketu South Municipality, to enable the c…
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has praised his successor, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for abolishing certain taxes introduced by the previous administration, but has raised concerns over a sharp increase in the Growth and Susta…
The Ashanti West Region of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has installed 200 new smart prepaid meters at Asuoyeboa and Bantam Racecourse in the Suame District of the region.
The installation exercise is a pilot project which is expec…
Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, has reaffirmed the importance of Value Added Tax (VAT) as one of Ghana’s four most stable tax sources, alongside income tax, sales/service taxes, and consumption/expenditure taxes.
T…
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that the cedi has remained stable against the US dollar since February 19, 2025, on the interbank forex market.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, March 19, he noted that as…
The chairman of the Tema chapter of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, John Mantey, has filed for a default judgment against several shipping lines.
Mantey’s legal move comes after the shipping lines failed to submit a defen…
The Female Journalists for Women and Rural Development in Africa (FJ-WoRDA) has commended the government on its commitment to set up a Women’s Bank.
According to the organisation, women, especially those in rural communities, continu…
The Operations Manager of the Good Governance Africa at the West Africa Regional Office (GGA-WARO), Gifty Obeng, has called on the public and private sectors to collaborate and seek holistic solutions to eliminate corruption and uphold t…
The Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Ghana, Paskal A.B. Rois, is wooing Indonesian investors to invest in commercial okra production at Akrofu in the Volta Region.
Akrofu is known for its quality okra production, making the vegetable …
GCB Bank PLC has launched a product it has christened Medium and Small Enterprise (MSE) Group Loans to support micro businesses in the region to thrive.
The "MSE Group Loans", which comes with three per cent monthly interest, is excl…
Now in its 11th year, The Africa Debate 2025 returns as London’s leading Africa-focused investment forum, bringing together global policymakers, industry leaders, and investors at the prestigious Guildhall on 2 July 2025.
At a t…
African countries rich in minerals are accelerating the digitalization of their mining licensing processes to attract investment and maximize resource exploitation for economic growth. As part of this push, Zambia launched its Zamb…
The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) is pleased to announce the Blockchain & AI B2B, taking place in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) on 8-9 April 2025, with the support of the International Trade Center (IT…
Leading global and African financial experts have issued a resounding call to align financial structures with the needs of smallholder farmers.
Speaking at a two-day conference on financing Africa’s smallholder farmers in Nairob…
Africa is experiencing unprecedented economic momentum, attracting record levels of foreign investment and reshaping its economic trajectory. Infrastructure megaprojects like the Lobito Corridor are driving this transformation, sup…
Ghana is ramping up efforts to enhance local content participation in the mining industry, aiming to maximize the beneficiation of its mineral resources. By supporting small-scale miners, promoting local procurement and ensuring in…
Nestlé Ghana Ltd marked this year's International Women's Day (IWD) on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Accra, with a call to accelerate the advancement of women in all sectors.
The event featured a panel discussion on the theme #Life as a …
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) participated in the third edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) (https://apo-opa.co/4izmWCf) in Cape Town, South Africa, from 18 – 21 February, 2025.
The annual Sum…
Osman Ayariga, Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) has assured Ghanaians that the National Apprenticeship Programme will be implemented with fairness and inclusivity at its core.
Speaking on the initiative …
Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly delivered aircraft featuring the airline’s latest cabin innovations enter scheduled service. With the latest tranche of planned Emirates A350 deployments, …
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