Government officials, global industry leaders and experts gathered in Dubai for the opening day of the World Future Economy Digital Leaders Summit on Monday as conversations began about charting a course for AI Compute-Driven econo…
Announces $1.5 billion share repurchase program
Year-to-date generated $7.2 billion of operating cash flow and $3.4 billion free cash flow
Company sees revenue trends improve as industry reached an inflection point in the…
Enterprise Group Plc, a pioneering Ghanaian insurance company with presence in Ghana, Nigeria, and the Gambia, has hosted a golf tournament, organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), to deepen their relationship with clien…
1. Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) have signed an agreement to enhance access to financing for Singapore companies seeking to venture into Africa. This marks the …
A total of 328 apprentices, mainly young women, received business start-up kits at the weekend, after undergoing six months apprenticeship training in the Yendi municipality of the Northern Region.
The beneficiaries were trained in h…
International exhibitors presented the most groundbreaking innovations helping shape the future of society and industry
“Cybersecurity Day” next up as world’s largest and best-rated tech event reaches halfway stage on Wednesd…
Tullow Ghana Limited remains committed to harnessing the huge potential of hydrocarbons in Ghana’s offshore fields, the Managing Director (MD) of the company, Jean-Medard Madama, has reiterated.
He said “We continue to see potential …
Panelists at the launch of the World Bank Group latest flagship report, World Development Report (WDR) 2024, have called for innovation, prudent use of the country’s tax revenues and expansion of the tax net to rope in more revenue for the…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, says the decision to finance cocoa purchase for the 2024/2025 crop season through zero borrowing arrangement formed part of government’s plan to…
The government must focus on building a friendly business environment to attract more investments and look within to raise capital to accelerate the country’s growth, the Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank, Inderm…
Innovators and leaders from the most influential medical labs, hospitals, healthcare institutions, research centres and academia gathered in Dubai to discuss AI opportunities
Neurology and remote patient monitoring were among …
The Ghana Hotels Association (GTA) has indicated that a nationwide accommodation unit survey (AUS) to be conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) will strengthen its advocacy for tax relief and reduce operational costs.
This…
Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (Am-Cham Ghana) hosted a high-level CEO Breakfast Meeting, bringing together key business leaders to discuss strategic value …
The Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, has expressed his satisfaction with the significant rise in participation at the 2024 Stemnnov…
Nearly 250 insurance decision makers share intel on GenAI strategy, sentiment and innovation
Will generative AI (GenAI) prove itself a bane or boon to the insurance industry? A new study exploring the use of GenAI in insurance suggests …
We have identified a global malware issue that is significantly impacting cryptocurrency transactions by altering withdrawal addresses during the transaction process. This type of malicious software, often referred to as "Clipper malware,"…
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Absa Group, one of Africa's leading financial services providers, today celebrated a landmark agreement to mark the execution of a transformative financial package aimed at increasing…
The Impact Investors Foundation (https://apo-opa.co/3Y8cNU1), Nigeria (IIF) and Impact Investing Ghana (http://apo-opa.co/4051jU1) (IIGh) announce the return of the second edition of the West Africa Deal Summit 2024 (www.WestAfrica…
Cameroon has recently attracted a wave of independent explorers embarking on new exploration activities and developing marginal fields, in collaboration with national oil company Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH). At the Af…
The all-new GITEX Editions got underway on the opening day of GITEX GLOBAL (www.GITEX.com) as discussions focused on accelerating the growth of global late-stage advanced tech companies.
The latest addition to the packed schedul…
Entire international tech ecosystem descended on Dubai to mark the start of GITEX GLOBAL 2024 (www.GITEX.com) – the world’s largest and best-rated tech event
Innovative showcases and GITEX Editions & European Innovation Coun…
Despite the growing rate of non-performing loans (NPLs), Access Bank Ghana PLC has maintained its consistent support for the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in the country.
For instance, since the beginning of the ye…
In an exciting development for Ghanaians looking to own a home, Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC is pleased to announce the launch of the lowest mortgage interest rate available on the market.
From now until December 31, 20…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahene Aidoo, has revealed that Ghana lost an alarming 120,000 metric tons of cocoa beans to smuggling between 2022 and 2023.
This significant l…
The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has thrown its support behind growing calls for the merger of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and the Energy Commission of Ghana.
This proposal, which has been…
Minescho Credit Union sustained the growth in its membership base, savings, and loan portfolio in 2023 despite the ongoing economic challenges, Professor Anthony Simons, the Board Chairman said.
He announced this at the 31st Annual Gene…
Wilmar Africa Limited, a manufacturer of household consumer products, has donated GH¢125,000 to the National Cardiothoracic Centre to mark this year's World Heart Day.
The donation, part of the company's Frytol Healthy Heart campaign, w…
The newly commissioned Mankessim Waste Treatment Plant in the Central Region is set to generate approximately $750,000 in carbon credits for both the state and the operating company.
This fund will be reinvested into the facility’s …
Girls have been encouraged to take full advantage of education and technology to aspire to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
This is because the system did not encourage more females in male-dominated fields, but no…
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has welcomed the positive ratings assigned Ghana’s economy by Moody’s, a ratings agency, describing it as a positive development.
The minister said the upgrade of Ghana’s long-term local …
GITEX GLOBAL (www.Gitex.com), the world’s largest tech and startup event, takes centre stage in the UAE next week with this year’s 44th edition destined to redefine the world’s digital economy and AI ecosystem.
Held at Dubai Wor…
Expand North Star’s highly anticipated ninth edition takes place at Dubai Harbour from 13-16 October; Acclaimed event brings entire global startup ecosystem to the UAE to accelerate the world's most sought-after startups towards rapid grow…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has reached an agreement with participating Nigerian state governments to speed up implementation of a program designed to develop eight new agro-industrial zones in the country. Th…
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) on Friday announced they would renew their joint efforts to catalyse resources to boost entrepreneurship in Africa as a crucial driver of…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference remains committed to hosting the Afric…
Telecoming (www.Telecoming.com), sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with The Movement Empire, the world's mos…
Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, the first Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), has called for policies to stimulate savings and investment in the economy, describing borrowing as an "unsustainable" way of development. "Most of the lower-middle inc…
A total of 10,000 metric tonnes of tomatoes is expected to be produced by February 2025 to address the yearly incidence of fluctuating prices of tomatoes across the country.
The Project Coordinator, the West Africa Food System Resilienc…
The Ghana Statistical Association (GSA) has extended a helping hand to Isaiah Amada Awuku, a physically challenged Level 100 student at the University of Ghana, Legon, with a donation of a wheelchair and educational materials.
Isaia…
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has organised a two-day workshop focused on capacity building and strategic partnerships, designed to empower farmer-based organizations in the Kwahu West Municipality and Ayensuano District.…
The maiden edition of the Boardroom Governance Summit (BGS) has set a new benchmark for corporate governance discourse in Ghana and beyond.
Organised by The Ministry of Finance, State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), and the…
At the Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, it was announced that more than 100 eminent African and international CEOs, world leaders and artists have signed the Abidjan Accord, an urgent cal…
Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched its 2024 Homecoming Initiative, an annual flagship project to facilitate the mass discharge of stranded patients from selected government hospitals across the country.
Held at the Weija-Gbawe Munici…
MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service driven by innovative tech solutions during the 2024 Customer Service Week.
In a statement by the Chief Customer Relations Officer, Jemima Kotei Walsh, sh…
The Ag. General Manager for Retail Banking of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Frank Okyere Adarkwah, has called on customers and the general public to prioritize peace and national development as the country approaches the Dec…
The Chief Executive Officer of Linda Dor Restaurant and Hotel Ltd Madam Belinda Doris Arkorful Known as Mama Linda Dor has been honoured as the Legendary Woman in the hospitality industry at the 2024 Ghana Women Awards held in Accra, o…
The Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in collaboration with national security, has apprehended a driver and a mate at Old Akrade in the Asuogyaman district for attempting to smuggle cocoa beans.
Acco…
Oak Plaza Hotel has been adjudged the best three-star hotel at the just-ended Greater Accra Regional Tourism Awards.
This was the third time the hotel had won this particular award.
Oak Plaza Hotel-Accra was cited for its outstanding…
The National Youth Authority (NYA) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has enhanced the capacity of young entrepreneurs, to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and expand their business…
Young industrialists in the Volta Region have received training to boost entrepreneurship skills and international trade worthiness.
Organised by the National Youth Authority (NYA) collaborating with the UNDP, the Youth
Entrepreneurshi…