The Senior Staff Association of the Volta River Authority (VRA) says they are opposed to a planned merger of VRA with the Bui Power Authority (BPA).
According to the workers, they are aware of a draft bill that is proposing the merger …
Street hawkers in Accra are calling for the regulation of their activities as a response to the rising unemployment rates in the country.
Despite the harsh conditions—enduring the intense heat and the constant risk from passing vehi…
The Akoma Cooperative Women's Group, a group of 75 women Shea butter producers in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region has received significant boost to increase productivity and enhance their livelihoods.
The support formed pa…
Traders in the Takoradi Central Business District have expressed concern over the hike in the prices of grains and cereals resulting in low sales.
Some of traders who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview said the prices …
If you care about where the US economy is headed, you might want to keep an eye on events on Friday.
At 08:30 ET (13.30 BST), the US Labor Department will release the results of its monthly jobs surveys of employers and households.
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The Japanese owner of convenience store chain 7-Eleven has rejected a $38bn (£29.2bn) takeover bid from Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard.
In a letter addressed to the prospective buyer, Seven & i Holdings said the Circle K owne…
The Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, has clarified that the government has no intention of capping cement prices in the coming days.
This statement comes after the controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) on cement pr…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce the appointment of Bas Wijne as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Bas Wijne, who previousl…
The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector, and other stakeholders to expand access to safe an…
Over 35,000 visitors from more than 140 countries across the world are expected to converge in Algiers, Algeria from 4 – 10 September 2025 to attend the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investmen…
A comprehensive new report reveals that finance teams worldwide are at a critical juncture, with just five years to adapt to rapidly changing demands – but Africa is ahead of the game.
Finance teams have just five years to transform or…
The Republic of Congo will host the first ever Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025 in Brazzaville.
Serving as the inaugural edition, the forum underscores the Republic of Congo's growing role in Af…
Food enthusiast, Berthy Kpiebaya (Sugar Kpiebaya), has been adjudged the ultimate winner of Promasidor Ghana’s keenly contested 2024 Onga Jollof Battle to mark this year’s World Jollof Day celebration.
The fierce battle for culinary sup…
Egypt: At the occasion of the Egypt International Air Show at El Alamein in Egypt, AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA a…
In a major development for the African energy sector, Sankofa Events, led by respected energy executive Paul Sinclair – has acquired the AOW industry event – previously known as Africa Oil Week.
With the AOW acquisition, Sinclair return…
The Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL) has called for the amendment of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and to make comprehensive regulations to guide its implementation.
It said the regulations in the Minerals Income Inv…
Dr. Humphry Ayim-Dake, President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), has urged African governments to embrace nuclear technology and capitalize on its potential for industrialization and prosperity.
He stated that, in addition…
The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) is taking steps to promote Ghanaian jewellery in the international market.
Nana Akwasi Awuah, Managing Director of PMMC, said the Company had invested in a 3D printer and software that desi…
Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Suame, says the delay in the passage of Ghana's lithium agreement will have potential consequences as global demands surge.
Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasised the …
Ride-hailing and mobility service, Yango, part of a global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with Beaver Health, a healthcare and wellness service provider, to provide subsidised health and wellness services for its partners, partn…
The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has schooled over 600 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on existing opportunities in grants and loans available under the SMEs Growth and Oppor…
Exchange rate volatility in May 2024 led to a drop in business and consumer confidence. This is according to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) latest Monetary Policy Report.
In simple terms, the biggest challenge that had a …
Bolt Food, a leading food delivery service provider, has marked its fourth anniversary in Ghana with a commitment to aggressively expand into grocery delivery.
It has also reaffirmed its dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction, …
In the heart of Ghana, a modest ceremony which started seven years ago marked the birth of what would become a global phenomenon.
The Forty Under 40 awards, brainchild of Xodus Communications, began with a simple yet powerful vision: t…
Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) is proud to announce the first export of 'Made in Benin' ready-to-wear clothing for the prestigious American brand, U.S. POLO ASSN. A world-renowned brand, U.S. POLO ASSN. offers a wide range of clothing, …
RobotPlusPlus (www.RobotPlusPlus.com), an engineering-led company that develops working-at-height robots, launched its HighMate C20 Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot this week with live demonstrations at the SMM 2024 conference in Hamburg,…
The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) is set to award top marketers who have developed and executed innovative campaigns that really engaged with target audiences, resulting in people acting on the message and a positive outcome for th…
The partnership will enable ChitChat users’ access to perform diverse transactions within the comfort of a single app
ChitChat, a leading social commerce platform, has joined forces with Mastercard to introduce new virtual debit ca…
The government has earmarked GHC8.2 billion to support Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the country under the Growth and Opportunity Initiative for Small and Medium Enterprises project.
Dr Stephen Amoah, Deputy Minister for …
A research undertaken by the Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference has revealed that the 54 member states of Africa are heavily indebted to the tune of 1.215 trillion dollars.
It also mentioned Africa's average inflation as 1…
Mr Stanley Cowther, Patron of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Management (HTM) of the Tamale Technical University (TaTU), has encouraged young women to prioritise opportunity-based ventures to create jobs.
He said there were …
Mr Kwasi Adu-Gyan, the Bono East Regional Minister, has urged micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to leverage opportunities and invest into agriculture for rapid economic growth and development.
He said the sector had huge poten…
Cocoa farmers in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region have commended the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for instituting strategic agronomic interventions to boost productivity.
The Jomoro Cocoa District Chief Farmer, Nana Robert G…
The Vocational Training for Females (VTF) Programme has inaugurated the Network of Women Entrepreneurs (NETWET) in the Eastern Region to boost women-led enterprises.
Over 200 women in the vocational sector, comprising fashion designers,…
On Friday, August 23, 2024, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) proudly commissioned a state-of-the-art laboratory at the Larteh Health Center in the Eastern Region, demonstrating Bank’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, with a part…
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has welcomed Virgin Atlantic’s decision to resume operations in Ghana starting May 2025.
This will be the 25th airline to operate out of Kotoka International Airport and will have a daily fl…
Poultry farmers in the Northern region are decrying a shortage of feed for their farms, a situation worsened by the ongoing dry spell in the area.
The drought has significantly reduced grain production, leading to a …
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has held a tax sensitisation programme for traders at the Tema Community One Market on the need to promptly file their monthly tax returns for accountability.
The staff interacted with the market women …
KIGALI, Rwanda, 3 September 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Mastercard Foundation will host two pivotal events at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22, 2024. Both gatherings will address …
Uganda minister of energy and mineral development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu describes how the East African nation became one of the great new energy frontiers on the continent, as a keynote speaker at the forthcoming AOW Investing in Africa…
Africa’s upstream sector is not short on opportunity, with oil and gas tenders being launched for onshore, deepwater, greenfield and brownfield acreage in Angola, Nigeria, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania and Liberia, among other market…
The third Central Region Trade and Investment Fair dubbed: "Central Expo 24", has begun in the historic city of Cape Coast.
Many local and international exhibitors have gathered at the Adisadel College School Park, the venue of Expo 202…
Mr Joe Mensah, Chairman of the Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) says agriculture is life to nations just as water is to humans, hence the needed investment must go into it to ensure food security.
He said the population of Ghana was a hug…
Absa Bank Ghana Limited has named five customers who are to receive a total of GHS200,000 for the month of August in the "Change Your Story" campaign launched in July this year.
The campaign, which offers a substantial cash prize of GHC…
MTN Ghana recently held a series of events in the Northern region to connect with its stakeholders. During these engagements, they shared updates on how MTN is providing digital solutions to drive Ghana's progress and discussed the interve…
Telecel Ghana has launched its annual flagship campaign to support and connect small and medium-sized enterprises to growth and value-added opportunities.
Launched on Tuesday, 3rd September, the event brought together business leaders,…
Advans Ghana, a leading financial institution committed to gender equality and with over 60% of its clientele being women, has unveiled its maiden Gender Programme, AdvansHer. Designed to champion women’s financial empowerment and crea…
The Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, has said infrastructure and sustainable funding are crucial in enticing the youth into agriculture.
He said after eight years of working in the agriculture …
The Managing Director of ECG, Mr Samuel Dubik Mahama, has urged the public not to politicise the mass replacement of obsolete metres in the country.
At the commencement of the mass replacement of 250,000 Nurri and other obsolete meters …
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has appointed Selim Bouri as its new President for the Middle East and Africa region. Selim is taking over the position from Hani El-Assaad who had an extraor…
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