For the sixth consecutive time, the government has fallen short of its treasury bills target, recording an undersubscription of approximately 6.91% in the latest auction.
According to the latest data from the Bank of…
Ghana is actively pursuing a $500 million loan from major cocoa traders to support its cocoa industry, as delays in securing its usual financing arrangements continue to pose challenges.
Sources from Citi Business Ne…
Africa is a continent with a growing economy demanding sustainable development for its millions of inhabitants. This is particularly true as it is such a “young continent” in terms of population age. At the same time, the continent…
In Central and West Africa (CWA) region, young people are at the forefront of many transformative initiatives.
Their creativity and resilience are evident in various fields, from technology, entrepreneurship to environmental co…
Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group is very pleased to announce its new distribution agreement with torque and tensioning company Bolt Torque, which has a comprehensive range of manual, hydraulic, electric and battery bolt tor…
The Canon Young People Programme inspires, educates, and empowers young people across EMEA through visual storytelling, reaching over 1,500 young people across 33 countries delivering more than 400 workshops; Through creative story…
Telecel Ghana, a leading telecommunications company, celebrated the Homowo Festival with donations and a community focused HealthFest initiative, offering free health screening to residents of Bukom in Accra. These events exemplify Telecel…
The domestic venture capital and private equity (VC/PE) sector is witnessing a resurgence of interest from local investors, driven primarily by increasing confidence and a collaborative approach championed by the Venture Capital Trust …
Economist and professor of finance, Godfred A. Bokpin, has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's proposal to scrap the electronic transaction level [E-levy] if elected as President in December 2024.
He described Dr. Bawumia's decision as a "b…
Young engineers have been advised to place a premium on safety and professional standards instead of allowing convenience, cost and schedule to inform their decisions in carrying out their work.
This is because compromising on safety fo…
The Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department of the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) has held its 16th annual exhibition of products made by students.
The exhibition, held at TaTU campus in Tamale, showcased the innovation …
The Upper West Regional Agricultural Investment Coordinating Unit (RAICU) has been launched to coordinate all investments in the agricultural sector in the region.
The co-ordination would maximise the scarce resources to improve the sec…
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to establish a Fintech Fund with a seed capital of $100 million if elected president in the December polls.
During the launch of the NPP’…
The Deputy Minister of Energy, Collins Adomako Mensah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding the use of renewable energy.
Speaking at the Kyekyewere Electoral Area in the Afigya Kwabre North Constit…
In a significant effort to advance Ghana’s research and technological landscape, FirstBank Ghana lent financial support to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR’s) Science for Impact Fund.
This donation highlights…
As the market enters the last quarter of the season, we focus on the developments of the forward prices for the mid-crop of the 2023/24 season: the JUL-24 and SEPT-24 contracts. Their prices will reflect the development of what remains to …
As part of our ongoing efforts to uphold the highest regulatory standards, we are proud to announce that Binance has successfully registered as a reporting entity with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This achievement marks Binan…
Expected to launch 17 oil and gas projects during the period 2023-2027, Ghana is bolstering its oil and gas industry through new deepwater drilling campaigns and a $60-billion petroleum hub project. Recently-appointed Ghana Nationa…
A total of 5,700 SMEs across the country have been impacted by Absa Bank’s Young Africa Works Project. The programme, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has seen over GHS 1.1 billion invested in these SMEs, including smallhol…
Business leaders, technology partners and SAP experts met this week to discuss the role and potential of innovation to power East Africa’s economic development and growth.
Hardeep Sound, Regional Sales Director: Emerging Africa at SAP, …
In a move set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in West Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria have signed an agreement for the construction of the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Project. A joint regional pipeline development, the pr…
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reaffirmed his pledge to abolish the contentious E-Levy and betting tax if elected President in the 2024 general elections.
He vowed that his admi…
Legendary Capital Events (LCE) and Kidzplace has emerged winner of the Premiere Customer Service Coordination and Detailed Orientation Award at the 2024 Ghana Stakeholders and Relationships Conference and Awards.
The award was base…
MultiChoice Ghana, the nation's leading pay-television platform operating DStv and GOtv, has announced a strict crackdown on content piracy as the European football season kicks off.
The company is determined to take action against tho…
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African Bank, has announced the top finalists for the first-ever and inaugural 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Hybrid Semi-Final event held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The …
The global investor appetite for listed securities rose in the first half of 2024, a new data published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central clearing counterparties hasrevealed.…
aYo Intermediaries Ghana (aYo Ghana), the microinsurance subsidiary of MTN Ghana, has won three prestigious industry awards this year, confirming its position as the leader in mobile insurance and a promoter of financial inclusion in the …
THE AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, has partnered Absa Bank Ghana to promote the businesses of 40 selected female entrepreneurs in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.
The initiative aims to empower women by enhancing their online business …
Legendary Capital Events (LCE) and Kidzplace has won the Premiere Customer Service Coordination and Detailed Orientation Award at the 2024 Ghana Stakeholders and Relationships Conference and Awards.
The award scheme, organised by Busin…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ASKIA Immigration Consulting Services, Mrs. Marie Keita Amarteifio, has called on businesses in Ghana to prioritise corporate governance as a key strategy for ensuring sustainable e…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is advocating for local businesses to strategically focus on import substitution to strengthen the nation’s economy.
According to the GIPC, Ghana, alongside the broader African continent,…
A wholly owned Ghanaian company, Quantum, and its associated gas bottling company, Newgas, have expressed commitment to the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).
Quantum, Sage and Newgas, which are subsidiaries of indigenous group, Arch…
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has donated GHC 50,000 to support the Afenorto festival of the Mepe community, which was severely affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in September last year.
This year's Afenorto festival was an importa…
A total of 19 entertainment facilities and restaurants in two regions have been fined GH¢475,000 for flouting the law that prohibits smoking at public places.
The facilities including pubs, night clubs, and recreational centres loca…
The World Food Forum Ghana, has called on students to take active roles in promoting Ghana's food systems by engaging in innovative activities, creating agribusinesses and shaping the narrative.
With a call on the students to explore al…
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says the Government has laid the foundation for the creation of job opportunities and sustainable businesses for the Ghanaian youth over the past seven years. He said government had rolled out digital infras…
Rice farmers in Adzoatsi, located in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, have raised concerns over the lack of market access for their high-quality rice.
The farmers believed that the rice they cultivated was superior to ma…
Local gold refining firm, Gold Coast Refinery, is looking forward to playing an active role in the nation’s drive to improve earnings from gold and other mineral resources through value addition.
As Africa’s second biggest refinery on…
Tullow Ghana has handed over a fully furnished 180-bed girls' dormitory block to the Methodist Senior High School (MESEC) in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region.
The six-unit facility is fitted with all the utilities…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the availability of Circle to Search with Google for select Galaxy A series, furthering the democratization of mobile AI to even more devices in the Galaxy ecosystem. This enhancement underscor…
MTN Ghana is transforming project management through strategic data use. This was highlighted by William Tetteh, the Chief Capital Projects Officer of MTN Ghana, at the 2024 National Project Management Conference held at Rock City in the …
Telecel Ghana’s life-changing More Money Promo continues to transform lives nationwide, as Prilla Kyerewaa, a 22-year-old supervisor and a recent high school graduate, grabs a whopping GHS30,000 in the weekly draw.
Prilla, who works at…
A wave of agricultural transformation and impact is sweeping through Ghana’s Upper West Region, driven by the Absa Young Africa Works project. This initiative, a collaboration between Absa Bank Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation, aims to …
French oil and gas supermajor TotalEnergies announced in May that the company intends to invest $600 million in the Republic of Congo (ROC) before 2024 is out. The funding will support exploration and improve production in the deep…
Fintech innovation is introducing greater convenience and access to the largest and most powerful buying group globally: women.
According to Craig Newborn, CEO at PayJustNow, women have the greatest influence over consumer spending and …
KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the results of its Q2 2024 top-clicked phishing report. The results include the top email s…
The World Bank has raised concerns over the significant impact of tax exemptions on Ghana’s revenue generation capabilities.
According to the institution, the country’s tax system is underperforming due to a multitude of tax reliefs tha…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced an engagement with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to improve road networks leading to tourist sites in the country.
GTA said this in response to complaints about th…
The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Michael Okyere Baafi, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to adopt a more persuasive approach rather than relying on intimidation in tax collection.
Members of the Ghana Union of T…
AFRICA’s exports experienced significant growth in 2023, with total exports reaching $665.4 billion, a 16.8% increase over 2022.
This growth was primarily driven by minerals and IT services. Despite this progress, the continent’s shar…
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