Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell licensee, has proudly hosted its inaugural ShePower training session at its head office in Accra. The event, targeted at female employees of the company was held under the theme “The Power of Positive Self Talk…
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc is marking a milestone as it celebrates 15 years of pioneering achievements in the Ghanaian banking sector.
According to a statement issued by the Bank in Accra yesterday, the year-long celebrations underscored…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed great confidence in the competence and potential of Ghanaians to lead and effectively manage large multi-national corporations.
He said his unwavering advocacy for the empowerment and …
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has welcomed the newly passed Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) Law, saying it will offer the Authority "the teeth to bite" to effectively regulate the shipping industry.
The Association said …
Mr. Yaw Appiah Lartey, Deloitte Africa Head, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ghana says government needs policies that identify and create opportunities for the diaspora to increase remittances to support Ghana's economy.
He said such…
The blockchain and cryptocurrency industry has undergone significant changes over the past few years, particularly in terms of gender diversity.
What was once a male-dominated space is gradually becoming more inclusive, with an incre…
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has denied claims that it was rejected by international banks in its quest to secure a $1.5 billion loan for the 2024/2025 cocoa crop season.
This comes after the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson allege…
Taxes must improve people’s lives, protect the vulnerable and make society better, Professor Rita De La Feria, has said.
The Chair in Tax Law at Leeds University in the United Kingdom added that “tax is at the centre of what we are as s…
Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei-Asare, has stated that the government is committed to enhancing tax compliance and reducing inefficiencies in the country’s tax system.
Speaking to the media on t…
The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that the Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate for July 2024 was 29.1 per cent.
This rate represents a 3.5 percentage point increase in producer inflat…
Africans must utilise technology as a tool to create jobs and fight against poverty, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CS-GIVE App, Benjamin Osei, has said.
He said embracing the digital age could unlock new opportunities, foste…
For the first time in 32 years, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will finance the purchase of cocoa beans and its operations domestically.
The decision, effective the 2024/2025 cocoa season, means it would finance the purchase of beans l…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has recommended that the next government should contemplate the implementation of windfall taxes on thriving sectors such as extractives, banking, telecommunications, and Information and Communica…
Binance, the world's leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, is excited to announce the expansion of its services in Africa. Users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia can now buy and sell crypto assets using mobil…
THE Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has inaugurated its new secretariat with a call on government to take decisive action to ease the economic pressures faced by local businesses.
At the inaugural ceremony in Acc…
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) Ghana has cast doubts on the government's revised revenue projections for 2024, indicating that they were "out of sync with reality" and not achievable.
The government, in the mid-year budget revie…
THE Enterprise Group PLC recorded a profit of GH¢193 million last year, 67 per cent growth on the GH¢115.48 million posted in 2022.
After accounting for growth and sustainability levy and income tax expenses, the group posted profit aft…
The introduction of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), spearheaded by Ghana Link Network Services Limited (Ghana Link), has ushered in a new era of efficiency and innovation in Ghana's customs operations.
By streamlini…
UrbanPlug Africa, a leading renewable energy company, has unveiled innovative portable power stations designed for electric vehicles (EVs) that can also provide power to homes.
In an interview on the Citi Breakfast S…
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced today that its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments. American Express Card Members - with consumer, business, or corporate cards - wil…
The 56th edition of the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF), a flagship event that has showcased the best of business and agriculture since its inception in 1968, will take place at the magnificent Mavuso Trade and Exhibition …
The unstable macroeconomic environment continues to pose significant threats to the performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Managing Director, Abena Amoah has indicated.
She said the macro-economic environment, marked by high interest …
Ghana Cocobod says it will not raise cocoa syndicated loan for beans purchases in the 2024/25 season, which is expected to open on September 1.
Joseph Boahen Aidoo Chief Executive of Cocobod, told a media briefing that the Board had dec…
Climate change is #1 with 59% of responses. Natural catastrophes is #2 with 57% of responses.
Environmental Risks is #3 with 27% of responses. Changes in Legislation and Regulation is #4 with 22% of responses.
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There are massive opportunities in emerging African oil territories. As the industry establishes itself, new energy businesses are laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term relationships that unlock prosperity for their host…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, proudly …
Banking Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene has indicated that Ghana’s inflows from remittances surpass the revenue generated from cocoa and even gold.
Speaking at the third edition of the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting…
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) at Tamale Technical University (TaTU) has held its 16th annual exhibition and practical project showcase.
The event, held over the weekend on the theme, ‘Greening the Future:…
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) yesterday received support from First Bank for its ambitious Endowment Fund.
Aiming to raise $20 million dollars over the next five years to enhance scientific development in th…
Telecel TurnUp electrified the campus of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani this past weekend with an incredible music concert featuring the 2024 TGMA Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy.
The concert, a tailored…
Despite the remarkable digital transformation happening in this era, financial literacy continues to be a significant challenge throughout Africa, including Ghana. While there have been advancements, a considerable number of individuals st…
Binance, the leading blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce that from January to July 2024, it prevented over $2.4 billion in losses from potential scams and fraudulent act…
Hollard Insurance, a subsidiary of the Insurance group Hollard Ghana, Insure Pack Motor Insurance product was adjudged the Innovative Product of the Year Award at the prestigious Ghana Insurance Awards held at the plush Labadi Beach Hotel …
Insurance group, Hollard Ghana, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, has been awarded the coveted Customer Care Award for going beyond to deliver an excellent customer experience at the just-ended Ghana Insurance Awards he…
Following engagements between the Board and the Group Chief Executive, Arrie Rautenbach, the parties have agreed that Arrie will take early retirement from the Group, effective from 15 April 2025. This was communicated to the market this m…
Chevron is already a major player in Angola’s oil sector, where it holds a market share of 26%. However, the U.S.-based major recently took a step that promises to expand its footprint further. Specifically, it announced in mid-Jun…
From August 5 to August 13, 2024, representatives from seven African cities visited the Brazilian cities of Sao Paulo, Fortaleza and Curitiba, to discover inspiring solutions being implemented by local authorities to promote sustai…
The 2023-24 ASIR highlights UPL's (www.UPL-Ltd.com) strategic initiatives and progress in creating sustainable opportunities for Africa's farmers and food value chain through tailored technologies, solutions, and services; Key performance …
With the potential to produce 1,956 GW of solar energy and 106 GW of wind energy – in addition to its proximity to Europe – West Africa is taking its place as a global green hydrogen production hub. As such, this year’s MSGBC Oil, …
Telecel Ghana has clinched a total of six awards for its outstanding achievements in telecommunications leadership, digital transformation, broadband access innovation, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and innovative product developm…
In the first half of 2024, MTN Group delivered strong commercial momentum, executed key strategic initiatives, and sustained the strength and resilience of the
balance sheet. In constant currency, data service revenue increased by 21% in …
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has disbursed a total of GH?447.07 million to 250,580 pensioners for the month of August 2024.
The payment was made on August 15, 2024, covering pension benefits under both PN…
THE Executive Director for Innohub, Nelson Amo, has said there is an urgent need for more innovators to step into the agritech space, as the country seeks to address key challenges in agriculture through technology and innovation.
He ex…
The recent performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is a testament to the potential of the local bourse to drive economic growth.
Despite the challenges posed by the macroeconomic environment, the GSE has shown resilience and grow…
Mike Lynch, a British tech entrepreneur, and his daughter Hannah are missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of the Italian island of Sicily.
After co-founding British tech firm Autonomy in 1996, and backing several successful…
The highly anticipated trade fair organized by Channel One TV/Citi FM, dubbed the “This is Ghana Exhibition,” is set to take place on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assemb…
The government needs to allocate a greater share of new loans towards productive and self-sustaining capital expenditures in order to enhance revenue generation for the timely repayment of the nation’s debt, Deloitte Ghana has stated.
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Angola anticipates an investment pipeline of up to $60 billion over the next five years as companies advance oil and gas projects across the country. Energy majors such as TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil and Chevron are investing in upst…
Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to tackle the high cost of data in Ghana as part of the government’s broader strategy to position the country as a leading…
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