Ghana's annual inflation rate has dropped to its lowest level in 28 months, reaching 20.9 percent in July 2024 and marking the fourth consecutive month of decline.
Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, announced the …
The Chief Executive Officer of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah has been honoured as the Ultimate Woman of the Year at the 2024 National Business Honours.
This prestigious award reco…
Some staff of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) under the Customs Division have embarked on a health and fitness walk to promote healthy living as they prepare for the second half of the year.
The walk, organised by the welfare associ…
The Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region has distributed 300 bags of fertiliser and 150 bags of improved insect-resistant maize seeds for free to 137 farmers in the area.
The gesture, which was in partnership with the …
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has assured the management of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) of its commitment to help the company to complete its process of listing on the local bourse.
The Managing Director (MD) of the G…
Emirates has today announced plans to introduce its newly retrofitted Boeing 777s to two more cities - Zurich and Riyadh from 1 October 2024*. The airline will also layer on refurbished B777s to Geneva and Brussels operations, making them …
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi (www.KawiSafi.com) II Fund to help local businesses create and expand climate projects …
The 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review, presented by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, MP, Minister for Finance, highlights the Ghanaian government's dedication to fiscal consolidation, economic growth, and social protection.
Among the various sector…
After establishing a strong presence in South Africa over the past two years, global booking platform Profitroom has announced it is accelerating its expansion across the continent with a hyper-localised strategy to empower hotels across A…
Africa is experiencing a tourism renaissance. Since 2022, the continent has seen a remarkable turnaround in its tourism fortunes, and it is enjoying an influx of foreign currency. Experts agree that now is the time to capitalise on this …
The International Trade Centre (through its One Trade Africa Initiative, Alliances for Action (A4A) programme in Ghana and SME Trade Academy) together with Afreximbank and ECOWAS Commission jointly organized a “How to Export with the AfC…
Olam Group:
• Operating profit (“EBIT”) grew 8.3% with steady PATMI at S$48.1 million, bolstered by strong profit growth from ofi
• Bought back 25.1 million shares equivalent to S$28.5 million; mandate renewed in April 2024 to continue b…
National Lottery Authority (NLA) has turned around its financial fortunes to continue on its profits trajectory.
The authority faced financial challenges in recent years, recording a loss of GH¢788,818 in 2020 and a more significant l…
The government is faced with difficulties raising funds on the domestic market, as it misses its treasury bill target for the fifth consecutive week, sparking concerns over waning local investor confidence in the economy.
or the tende…
No matter how much income you earn, saving money is essential to your long-term financial success.
The median balance Americans hold in transaction accounts (e.g., savings accounts, checking accounts, etc.) is $8,000, according to the…
Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Dedication to Healthier Pregnancies in the Eastern Region Telecel Ghana Foundation’s Rural Ultrasound initiative has made its way to the Upper West Akim District in the Eastern Region, offering free ultrasound sc…
MTN continues to work with its industry stakeholders to ensure the management of a verified and robust SIM registration database. As part of the process, MTN Ghana is requesting its customers to verify and confirm the SIM numbers linked t…
SUNU Assurances has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to innovation and technological advancement, receiving the esteemed ICT Leadership Award for the second time at the 7th Ghana Insurance Awards.
This prestigious awar…
The government’s decision to maintain the current tax levels in the Mid-Year Budget Review offers some relief to businesses and individuals, as further tax increases could hinder the productivity of the private sector, according to Del…
Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC, a subsidiary of Letshego Africa (Letshego Group) has sponsored three university students from the Village of Hope, an esteemed orphanage dedicated to providing care and opportunities for children i…
FirstBank Ghana is excited to announce the continuation of its Junior Internship Programme (JIP), a unique initiative designed to provide young customers with invaluable work experience and insights into the banking industry.
Esteem…
Navigating through the intense humidity, relentless monsoons, and heat of an Indonesian mine in East Kalimantan, 19 Atlas Copco XAHS 38 portable air compressors are at the core of an ambitious mining project.
In the rugged terrain of Ea…
New data published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central clearing counterparties, shows that investor appetite for listed securities rose in the first half of 2024. Trading value in…
Independent non-profit organization Dialogue Earth has been accused of attempting to mobilize a smear campaign against Africa’s largest refinery - the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery. The NGO allegedly contacted Nigerian j…
Can you tell us what VeryPay is all about?
We see a future where African citizens are financially included by using our innovative payment technology to go cashless, create digital financial records, get access to credit and improve the…
Following the announcement last week that IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers” or the “Company”) and MTN Group (JSE: MTN) had renewed and extended communications infrastructure deals in Nigeria, as well as completing the renewal o…
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) says over six private investors have expressed interest in partnering with the government to construct and operationalise the Keta Port in the Volta Region.
According to GPHA’s Director-…
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Stephen Amoah, has suggested that entrepreneurship should be officially included in the country’s academic curricula as compulsory subject at the Senior High School and Tertiary levels.
According to …
Subscribers of mobile network operators particularly Telecel Ghana, are to brace themselves for a potential hike in the price for voice and data services offered by the telecommunication company.
In a notice to its subscribers, Tele…
Former President, John Mahama says if he is elected as President on December 7, 2024, his next government will explore alternatives to the contentious betting tax.
Speaking at a town hall meeting with some youth in Accra on Monday, Mr M…
The Ministry of Transport is considering several private interests to create other commercial activities at the newly built James Town Fishing Harbour to raise the requisite funds to maintain the $50 million facility.
Formal proposals…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab was among 28 Africans honoured for their distinguished roles and impacts on humanity at the just-ended 9th African Leadership Summit in the …
The Automechanika Johannesburg team has wrapped up a successful road show across six key African countries, aimed at engaging automotive aftermarket buyers and promoting the upcoming Automechanika Johannesburg trade show slated for 19th to…
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced plans to build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera – a critical element of Ethiopian’s 15-year strategic plan to become one of the most competitive aviation groups in the world.
The airport’s locat…
The Africa Property Investment (API) Summit, the continent’s premier real estate gathering, returns for its 15th edition on 19 and 20 September 2024 for its Cape Town debut at the Westin Hotel, Cape Town. Under the theme, ‘IMPACT’…
In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), discusses the Association’s efforts to harmonize fu…
Window or aisle seat? No matter your preference, United is making it easier for travellers to sit in a more preferred seat if one opens up before departure.
Fliers can now use a new feature in the United mobile app to request…
In its latest policy brief, global trade association EnerGeo Alliance calls for further upstream investment in South Africa’s energy sector. The brief emphasizes the need for advanced seismic surveys and data generation to identify…
Mining company African Rainbow Minerals (https://apo-opa.co/46M4tND) reached an agreement last September with financial services company Absa – along with finance institutions Standard Bank, the Development Bank of South Africa and…
The Africa Energy Indaba has established itself as Africa's leading and most promising energy event. Founded in 2009, the event has experienced a progressive evolution in presenting pivotal opportunities to participants to forge lasting co…
Telecel Ghana Foundation has equipped 60 women from the Tunteeya and Tisuntaba Shea Butter Cooperatives in Tamale with essential digital and financial skills to boost their businesses. The training forms part of the Telecel’s sustainabilit…
America’s largest organization of journalists and media-related professionals of colour has named the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) a “Salute to Excellence Award” winner for Bank communications observing Internation…
Telecel Ghana is set to electrify the campus of University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani with its immersive student festival, Telecel TurnUp with the reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy.
Telecel TurnUp is a …
The government must look within the country to raise financial resources in order to develop the economy instead of relying on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the Senior Partner of AB & David, Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, has said.
Accordin…
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has announced the publication of a new Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) legal opinion for Ghana. Ghana is the third country in Africa to achieve this feat after Mauritius
and So…
Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC (“Letshego Ghana”), a subsidiary of the regional inclusive finance group, Letshego Africa (“Letshego Group”), has announced impressive financial results for the first half of 2024.
Despite facing…
The Group General Manager of Alisa Hotels, Yusuf Olela, has emphasied that the Alisa Hotels group has established a reputable brand within Ghana’s hospitality circles over the years and continues to position itself as…
QNET, a lifestyle and wellness-focused global company, has launched a 360-degree public education and media awareness anti-scam campaign to address and eliminate the use of its name for illegal activities.
The campaign, called QNET Ag…
Golden Bean Hotel has donated to two orphanage homes in Kumasi as part of activities to commemorate its 10th anniversary celebrations.
The beneficiaries, Remar Ghana Orphanage Home and the Perfect Peace Orphanage Home, received sets …
Fishermen in Jamestown are raising urgent concerns about their involvement in the soon-to-be-commissioned fishing harbour.
Despite promises from the government to include them in the harbour’s operations, the artisan…
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