Senior Manager at MTN Business, Benedict Bentil, has called on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt continuous business planning as a core strategy for sustainable growth.
Speaking during Week 3 of the …
The Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured its customers of reliable power supply as it continues to make significant investments in infrastructure and equipment.
The General Manager for the Accra West…
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference (http://apo-opa.co/3I0IzOl) - scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town - will spotlight how Merger & Acquisition (M&A) deals are propelling the continent’s copper industry forw…
The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia (https://apo-opa.co/4n3jClL), a landmark event for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, is set to launch on 27-28 August 2025 in Lusaka. Hosted in Zambia’s capital, this s…
The World Economic Forum 2025 Energy Transition Index shows the fastest progress since pre-COVID-19, with 65% of countries improving and 28% advancing across all core dimensions – security, sustainability and equity.
Sweden, Finland…
Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels in the coming years in markets including Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola and Madagascar
Most recent hotel openings include Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Hampton by Hilton Sandt…
Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the Republic of Algeria, will speak at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference. President Tebboune’s participation comes as the country paves the way for a $50…
In a major breakthrough for communities in crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) have delivered 23 to…
As Nigeria advances its mining ambitions through high-impact deals and project milestones, African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier mining gathering, taking place October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated sessi…
From the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more …
Representatives of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) have concluded a week-long high-level mission to Ghana, marking the institution's first major engagement with the country's new administration under President Joh…
In a corner of Kentucky just outside of Louisville, family-owned shoe company Keen is opening a new factory this month.
The move fits neatly into the "America First" economic vision championed by the Trump administration - an emblem o…
A nine-member board of directors of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), was inaugurated in Accra yesterday by Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, with a call on members to champion national food security and ens…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that the Central Bank is not pursuing a rigid exchange rate target or a predetermined band, stressing its continued commitment to a flexible exchange …
Global growth is projected to slow to 2.3 per cent in 2025, nearly half a percentage point lower than the rate that had been expected at the start of the year, World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report has said.
The report sa…
More than 3,000 smallholder farmers and stakeholders within the agricultural value chain have benefitted from the Revenue Diversification Pathways in Africa through Bio-based and Circular Agricultural Innovations (DIVAGRI) Project.
The…
This year’s edition of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference & exhibition will feature a multi-track program examining how regulatory reform, foreign investment and domestic growth have shaped the market over the past five decades,…
The Telecel Ghana Foundation has handed over one hundred (100) new laptops to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi to help bridge the digital learning gap for underprivileged students.
A second time d…
The Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has cautioned the government against any immediate introduction of new fuel taxes or levies, warning that such a move could erode public…
Economist Professor Patrick Asuming has cautioned against Ghana’s immediate return to the international capital market to issue Eurobonds despite Fitch’s recent credit rating upgrade.
Fitch upgraded Ghana’s credi…
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in collaboration with the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has launched a new initiative dubbed the “Tamale in Focus Project,…
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new growth opportunities for local businesses and strengthen regional integration. Opening the IATF2025 South Afric…
The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) has called on the new Board of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to drive improvements in the public procurement system to contribute to stronger fiscal performance and a more rob…
The Minister of Communication, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has launched Ghana’s participation in this year’s Osaka World Expo to be held in Japan.
He said government would leverage Japan’s expertise to strength…
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has announced a revised commencement date for its highly anticipated Accra to Ouagadougou route.
Originally slated to begin operations on June 3, 2025, the airline has postponed the launch to July 1, 2025…
Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation pleased to announce conclusion of Definitive Agreements to integrate Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino on equal footing
Bundling forces to establish a new strong Japanese truck powerhouse to the benef…
With over 1 gigawatt of solar equipment supplied in South Africa in the past year, Trinasolar (www.Trinasolar.com) returns to the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) reaffirming its position as a long-term partner in Africa’s clean energy jo…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, today publishes its Sustainability Report 2025, reaffirming its corporate purpose of transforming lives by expanding access to …
Mauritania’s national development program will see a strong boost with a US$2 billion pledge made by the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.TheACG.org) at a high-level roundtable held in Vienna, Austria. The event was chaired by th…
Some of Ghana’s top exporters are warning that the recent appreciation of the cedi—though broadly welcomed—may present new hurdles for the export sector if inflation remains high and economic growth continues to stagnat…
Ecobank Ghana PLC has posted strong financial performance in 2024 with Profit Before Tax (PBT) soaring to GH¢2. 4 billion.
This represents an increase of 139.3 per cent over the PBT recorded in 2023.
In view of the sterling perfo…
The government has been urged to scale up its investment in the production of soybeans, especially in the Northern Region, as it has the potential to drive economic growth.
Apart from soybeans having the potential of driving economic…
Ghana’s cocoa sector has rebounded with a 3.4% growth in Q1 2025, marking its first expansion since Q2 2023. This is according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service.
The recovery ends a six-quarter slump …
Connectivity is more than technology; it's about opportunity, making digital inclusion a critical catalyst for the continent's socioeconomic growth
When people ask what progress looks like, I typically point to a classroom in rural Ugan…
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies is proud to announce that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will address delegates at Africa’s premier energy event in Cape Town. President T…
First National Bank Ghana Ltd. has announced that its shareholder, FirstRand Group, has injected an additional USD35 million into the bank, further reinforcing the bank’s financial position and its long-term commitment to Ghana’s economic …
In an effort to raise awareness about the harmful impact of plastic waste on the environment, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana (Shell Licensee), Mr. Christian Li, has -encouraged customers to adopt more sustainable habits in thei…
The senior leadership of Telecel Ghana, together with the Board Chair of Telecel Group, have paid high-level courtesy calls on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene and the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi as…
The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (https://TheACG.org/), the world's second-largest development finance group, extended US$19.6 billion collectively to fund nearly 650 operations in more than 90 countries in 2024. This significant …
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) proudly supports the recent visit of Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema to Equatorial Guinea’s Golden Swan industrial complex, marking a defining moment for Africa’s oil …
Passion Air has announced a 10% reduction in airfares across all its domestic routes, effective June 17, 2025.
The move comes as the Ghanaian cedi continues to post gains against major international currencies, easin…
Ghana’s economic reform efforts have received a major boost as global ratings agency Fitch upgraded the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘Restricted Default’ to ‘B-’ with a Stable Ou…
Ghana’s sovereign credit rating has received a major boost, with Fitch Ratings upgrading the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B-’ from ‘Restricted Default’ (RD).
The outlook has been assigned as St…
The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has released a new policy paper examining Ghana’s recently introduced GHC1 fuel levy. The paper explores the levy’s capacity to help address the country’s growing energy sector d…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has launched specialized Advisory Services to support the development of the African energy sector. Aligned with the organ…
As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the I…
Energy major ExxonMobil, alongside partners TotalEnergies (operator), Equinor, Azule Energy and Sonangol - has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) extension for Block 17, situated offshore Angola. Securing the long-term futu…
The agribusiness sector across Africa holds enormous potential to drive inclusive economic growth, tackle unemployment, and strengthen food systems. Yet, despite its promise, this sector remains largely underdeveloped due to a lack of …
In a milestone moment for African technology, SeamlessHR, the continent's fastest-growing SaaS company, has received a strong endorsement from Dr. Werner Vogels, Chief Technology Officer, and Vice-President, Amazon, during his visit to Sea…
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