Ten Ghanaian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the cashew nut and oil palm value chains have secured a share of the GH¢157.94 million (CHF9 million) grant under the Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Programme (GPSCP) Phas…
The Government of Ghana is set to collaborate with the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) to commercialise seed production as part of efforts to boost agricultural transformation and reduce food imports.
The Director of…
Professor John Gatsi of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has urged the government to form a technical committee to facilitate the integration of Islamic finance into Ghana's financial system.
He recommended that the committee, headed b…
As part of its 10th-anniversary celebrations, leading oil marketing company Petrosol has shown appreciation to its loyal customers through the “Energising Dreams Promo,” a nationwide campaign designed to reward long-standing patrons.
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The Policy Initiative for Economic Development (PIED), a think-tank, has described the government's policy interventions in the 2025 budget as progressive, urging for their effective implementation.
"On the whole, the policies sound qui…
Ghana recorded 48 million dollars from vegetable exports in 2024, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA).
This marked an increase from over 26 million dollars worth of vegetable exports in 2023.
Mr. Raymond Rashid Kra…
FLSmidth, a leading mining technology and services supplier, has extended its operations to Ghana and Africa as whole to enhance mining operations in the region.
The company has inaugurated a new state of the art facility in Accra to pr…
MTN MoMo has partnered with Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance Ghana LTD and aYo intermediaries Ghana Limited to launch a comprehensive Life Insurance cover for all MTN MoMo agents across the country.
The Life insurance is an annual renewab…
Head of next week’s 2025 Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, a Committee of Experts has assembled at the UN Conference Centre in Addis Ababa for a three-day preparatory technical meeting to review…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the Desert to Power Eritrea 12MW Mini Grid Project.
Eritrea’s Minister of Finance and National Develop…
JLL-backed conference draws top dealmakers to decide what gets funded next
The Africa Tourism Investment Conference – taking place on 10 April at WTM Africa at the CTICC Cape Town and bringing together some of the most influential …
Access Bank PLC (www.AccessBankPLC.com) successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to drive solutions for accelerating i…
China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Africa's drive for enhanced energy access and industrialization, according to speakers at the Invest in African Energies Shanghai Forum. Leveraging China's expertise in technology-d…
Ghana's tourism sector is experiencing a renaissance, following the successful Year of Return, December In Ghana initiatives spearheaded by the Ghana Tourist Authority (GTA). Another interesting one is the recently proposed campaign “Ghana…
The Chief Executive Officer of Global Media Alliance Group (GMA), Ernest Boateng, has been honoured with the prestigious “CEO of the Year” award at the inaugural SHIMEI Star Influential Awards.
The award is in recognition of Ernest Boa…
The 2025 budget represents a critical pivot for Ghana's economic future, as it aligns with the business community’s concerns and highlights key reforms aimed at stabilising the macroeconomic environment.
The Senior Country Partner of …
As part of its commitment to women’s empowerment and skills development, Development Bank Ghana (DBG), commemorated the International Women’s Day 2025 celebration with a special outreach initiative at the Design and Technology Institute …
The Women and Youth Wing of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI-WAY), in collaboration with GIZ has organised a networking and partnership event for women and young entrepreneurs.
The event organised to commemorat…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has outlined a plan to map investment opportunities across all districts in Ghana to create a comprehensive database of regional investment prospects to enhance trade.
Mr Simon Madjie, the Ch…
The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has asserted that Ghana’s bond market remains accessible to the government but has become unattractive to investors due to policy decisions and market dynamics.
His remarks …
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has laid before Parliament the Electronic Transfer Levy (Repeal) Bill 2025, the Emissions Levy (Repeal) Bill 2025 and the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2025.
The financial bills seek to abolis…
The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, has cautioned the government against rushing back to the international capital market following Ghana’s recent debt restructur…
The DRE Nigeria Fund is the first country-focused DRE fund established under the DRE Africa Platform which will develop and invest in distributed renewable projects across Africa.
The commitment by the partners aligns with t…
Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s leading platform for technology innovation and connectivity, is proud to announce the esteemed members of its Leadership Council for 2025. Comprising influential le…
The collaboration with Kings and Queens Art Academy in Bariga leverages local expertise to deliver hands-on photography workshops, fostering creative skills, empowering young people, and creating career opportunities in photogra…
Ghana has introduced transformative policy reforms over the past decade, focusing on local content development, infrastructure and equipment modernization and investment. As a result, the country has seen a slate of projects being …
Global Media Alliance, the organisers of the Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA), has officially closed nominations for this year’s edition, having received more than 700 submissions from players and enthusiasts within the beverage industry throu…
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson has announced plans for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s Value Added Tax (VAT) system, citing distortions that require urgent reform.
According to him, simply adjustin…
Tekcycle Ghana Limited, a KIC supported agribusiness startup, says it is poised to transforming the detergent industry by converting discarded pineapple waste into biodegradable cleaning products.
Co-founded by Najat Hamid Mohammed, …
Over the past two years, Nigeria has implemented key policies and reforms to revitalize its mining industry, attract investment and strengthen the sector’s contribution to GDP. Recent government-led initiatives have streamlined lic…
According to the General Manager, “illegal connection also affects the distribution system by overloading transformers which eventually leads to the breakdown of transformers and outages”.
“The company has the authority to prosecute pe…
Prices of fruits and vegetables have generally gone up in the Upper West Region since the commencement of the month-long Ramadan fasting, during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other desires from dusk to dawn in fulfilment of t…
The Ghana Statistical Service has clarified that the 5.7 percent economic growth recorded in 2024 was primarily driven by data and SMS usage under the Information and Communication Services sector.
This contradicts an earlier claim …
Women around the world face numerous challenges, such as gender-based violence, economic inequality, and discrimination, all of which hinder their pursuit of equality and empowerment. This is why International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrat…
The Mastercard Foundation’s new podcast champions values-based leadership as a vital tool for creating lasting, positive change
The Mastercard Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast that seeks to challenge, motiva…
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has taken a groundbreaking step in bridging the gap between theoretical and practical learning for tertiary students studying Banking and Finance by establishing the first-ever Banking Clinic at the Kumasi Technic…
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson has credited the decline in Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio to debt restructuring efforts, particularly last year’s 37% Eurobond principal haircut, rather than the economic policies of the previous government.…
Alexander Roosevelt Hottordze, Member of Parliament for Central Tongu, says Ghana’s business community is pleased with the government’s decision to scrap five taxes in the 2025 budget.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during…
Cryptocurrency exchange, and MGX, the Abu Dhabi-based AI and advanced technology investor, have announced a landmark $2 billion investment. This transaction, the first institutional investment in Binance to date, marks a significant step i…
COCOA IS IN SHORT SUPPLY WHY IS THAT?
Cocoa has emerged as the best-performing commodity of 2024, with prices nearly tripling over the past 12 months. Despite expectations of a modest global surplus of 142,000 tons in the 2024-25 sea…
The investment climate in East Africa is undergoing scrutiny as concerns emerge regarding governance and transparency in Uganda. Recent developments, including the case of the illegal detention and arrest of Vasundhara Oswal, an Indian-Swi…
THE Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is exploring opportunities to extend its investments in homegrown Ghanaian companies.
This is expected to generate significant returns for the government and strengthen the local mining secto…
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has raised concerns over a proposed increase in the Growth and Sustainability Levy from 1 percent to 3 percent on the gross production of mining companies.
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forso…
Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC has launched a campaign to empower and support the youth in the country to be creative and make positive impact in their communities.
Dubbed: ‘Guinness Smooth, Make It Yours,’ and it is also a Pan-African…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ms Margaret Ansei, has called on stakeholders to work collectively in order to accelerate the growth of women entrepreneurs in the country.
She emphasised that there …
Aspiring entrepreneurs and business executives will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into turning business ideas into action as the Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley, leads discussions at the 2025 edi…
After an anxious wait for the 2025 Budget Statement, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, yesterday delivered a 70-page speech to Parliament to set in motion some bold tax reforms meant to actualise key promises that underpinn…
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the central government owes a staggering GHS67.5 billion to contractors and suppliers.
Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government in Parliamen…
Upon receipt of over 700 entries from beverage industry players and enthusiasts across Ghana, Global Media Alliance, organizers of the prestigious Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) have officially closed nominations for this year’s edition.
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Malawi could generate up to $30 billion (https://apo-opa.co/4bJnYZL) from mineral exports between 2026 and 2040, with annual revenues expected to hit $3 billion by 2034, according to the World Bank. The financial institution projec…
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