The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) is launching SABA Briefings, a new initiative designed to equip Scottish businesses with the tools, information and support to successfully enter and thrive in Af…
Mozambique stands out as a key player in natural gas production and plays a crucial role in Africa’s agenda to expand electricity access and clean cooking solutions, according to NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chambe…
As the Republic of Congo endeavors to boost its oil production to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2027 and expedite gas exploration and production, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons is simultaneously prioritizing the modernization of d…
Merck Foundation announced the winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit – MARS Awards winners 2024, 5 Researchers from 5 different African Countries recognized under two categories - Best African Women Researchers and …
As Africa’s energy sector expands, the need for productive local content policies has become critical for local job creation and value retention. Such policies catalyze growth of nationally owned companies while creating revenue-ge…
In a significant move to address challenges associated with both regular and irregular migration, the German Development Co-operation and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding …
Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has called on the government to pay closer attention to fuel pricing to ensure stability and prevent excessive increases that burden consumers.
His con…
Africa's energy sector presents significant opportunities for investment and growth through targeted infrastructure development. Despite the continent's abundant hydrocarbon resources, inadequate infrastructure has historically imp…
Prices for the ultra-luxury, record-setting skyscraper start at AED 10,000 per square foot
Burj Azizi offers the only freehold residences on all of Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road
The grand launch event will be held at Coca Cola Ar…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a new price floor for petroleum products for the second pricing window of February, requiring Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to …
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – will host the Invest in African Energies investor forum in Shanghai on March 13, 2025. The forum will focus on build…
Kosmos Energy Ghana (KEG), a deepwater exploration and production company, has handed over a well-equipped newly built school clinic to Senya Senior High School in the Awutu Senya District in the Central Region.
The facility is expect…
Telecommunications Company, AT has announced plans to expand its operations, enhance customer experience and drive technological advancement.
It said it was expanding its footprint by opening additional customer service centres across…
Growth rates above 5 percent expected in close to half of the continent’s countries in 2025; 12 of world’s 20 fastest growing economies will be African
Africa’s economic performance is showing signs of improvement but remai…
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (https://CMAGAfrica.com/), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding criti…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with a landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace Fund.
This donation by the UBA Group …
Dr. John Kwakye, Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has called on the Mahama administration to close tax loopholes and curb wasteful spending.
Dr. Kwakye said these measures would help the government re…
The Mahama administration has initiated the buildup of the Debt Service Recovery Cedi Account (Sinking Fund) with a payment of GHS9.7 billion as a buffer for the fifth Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupon, due in July and Aug…
In a heartfelt celebration of Valentine’s Day, FirstBank Ghana distributed chocolates to its dedicated staff and valued customers at all branches nationwide.
This cherished tradition not only symbolises love and appreciation but also…
Mr. Simon Madjie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has announced an operational realignment of investment priorities to bolster the government's flagship "24-hour economy" policy.
During his s…
? The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Sylvera have launched a Carbon Data Access Partnership (CaDAP) to provide African Governments with world-leading carbon credit data.
? Sylvera will provide insights on over 21,00…
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah as its new Ag. Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Mr. Edward Abambire Bawa, who has been reassigned to GOIL as Managing Dire…
Recently, BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company successfully signed the world's largest grid-scale energy storage projects contracts with a capacity of 12.5GWh at the time. Combined with the previously delivered 2.6GWh project, …
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) is appealing to the government, specifically the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to abolish the excise tax on fruit juices and other taxes impacting local industries.
Ac…
Mr Joseph Adae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, has highlighted the economic prospects of the region, pledging to leverage the poultry, cashew and tourism sectors to create jobs for the youth.
That would spur rapid socio-economic grow…
Challenges facing the cocoa market are well known and have been touched upon in past reports1. The impact from these challenges left cocoa prices to continue to remain liable to rapid changes during January 2025. Figure 1 shows the peaks a…
When finance meets romance
Findings from Binance’s Valentine’s Day Survey
The survey results inspire us to think beyond just the numbers, and to recognize that the journey—whether it’s in the crypto market or love—is shaped by the de…
Emirates launches an elevated array of new Business Class inflight dishes designed by renowned chefs and paired with exclusive Moët & Chandon Champagne
Emirates’ Business Class customers can look forward to yet another elevation of the …
African businesses are gaining momentum in the adoption of digital technologies to enhance their operations. Even though challenges such as infrastructure development and regulatory constraints remain, digital transformation is acceleratin…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) to deepen collaboration in financi…
President John Mahama is advocating for the swift establishment of key financial institutions to drive Africa’s economic integration and reduce reliance on foreign aid.
Delivering his keynote address as Champion of African Union Fin…
Twellium has donated assorted items to survivors of domestic violence under the care of the Ark Foundation.
This initiative is part of its efforts to #ShareLove by providing resources, as well as spreading a message of hope and empo…
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the government has announced an increase in cocoa prices, stating that such reports are entirely false.
The regulatory body has urged stakeholders and…
Latest data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) shows that the Treasury rejected GHS 8.27 billion in bids at its latest auction, marking one of the largest rejections since March 2023.
Investors tendered GHS 17.70 billi…
AmaliTech, a global technology company dedicated to digital skills training and employment, officially opened its new office in Kumasi, marking a significant milestone in its mission to nurture Ghanaian talent and integrate them into the g…
Professor Ransford Edward Gyampo, Acting Chief Executive of Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), has expressed happiness over the progress of work on the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal project in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Reg…
The 43rd edition of the International Sea Turtle Society Symposium (ISTS) is set to take place on Saturday March 22 to Thursday March 27, 2025 at the Mensvic Grand Hotel East Legon in Accra.
Speaking in an interview, President of the …
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) started the year on positive note with an improved performance on the market.
Both the GSE composite and financial stock indices recorded favourable returns of 6.97 per cent and 3.97 per cent respectively…
The government has been advised to urgently explore other diplomatic sources of financing apart from the United States and draw some money from the Ghana Stabilisation Fund (GSF).
This is to help reduce the burden particularly on Ghana'…
A German Information Technology (IT) outsourcing company, CodeRaccoon, is offering talented Ghanaian IT professionals remote work opportunities.
Eleven software developers have already been recruited as the company plans to expand its ope…
A coalition of youth groups and environmental advocates has raised urgent concerns over the government's plan to acquire 20,000 acres of land for the Petroleum Hub project in the Western Region.
The project, to be sited in the Jomoro ar…
The World Bank has entreated the government to maintain momentum and stay on course with ongoing fiscal reforms to build a strong and resilient economy.
The World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Robert R.…
Our module being a developing nation as we are is to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ and maximize the exploration and production of oil and gas to catalyze industrialization and economic growth.
This was the key message delivered by Florival…
In 2025, South Africa will hold the rotating presidency of the G20. Given its position as Africa’s most industrialized nation and an energy hub, South Africa’s leadership could play a pivotal role in attracting investment to the co…
Initial advanced air mobility (AAM) regulations under development for the UAE
GCAA and ATRC entities – TII and ASPIRE collaborate on technical expertise and airspace management
The UAE has taken a bold step towards redefi…
The MTN Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with the National Blood Service, the 37 Military Hospital, and the Ridge Hospital, organized a nationwide blood donation exercise to commemorate Valentine's Day. The annual event, in its 14th year…
Standard Chartered Bank's recent Market Outlook event has received resounding praise from clients, with many hailing it as the best-in-class wealth and investment forum in Ghana.
The event, held at Kempinski Hotel in Accra brought toget…
Nana Philip Archer has been appointed as the new Board Chairman of the Ghana Oil Company (GOIL).
With over 20 years of experience in leadership and management roles, Archer brings a wealth of expertise to the position.
His ca…
Madam Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, says government is open to private sector collaboration, which will lead to job creation through indistrialisation.
The NDC-led Government was ready to work…
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