Generally, there are not enough procurement companies locally whose professionalism can match that of the western countries and whose products are of top-notch quality, but the local brand changing the narrative is Excelsior Global Limited…
Business analysts have called on family businesses to put in place a succession plan and structures to make the companies viable and stay afloat.
The analysts say most businesses across the globe are family businesses, forming about 70 …
To inspire the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs with work-readiness skills, the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and the Mastercard Foundation have extended the Young Agripreneurs Forum (YAF) to six additiona…
In a surprising turn of events, tomato prices at the Agbogbloshie market have seen a significant reduction after months of skyrocketing costs.
The preceding months witnessed the price of tomatoes in food markets skyrocketing with re…
Ghana's economy is still faced with significant financing challenges despite the government's debt restructuring activities, a recent report by Fitch has indicated.
As a result, the rating agency kept Ghana's rating at a level that in…
Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), a business network promoting trade and investment in Africa, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates to host The Africa Debate-UAE …
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) will host a Gala Dinner on September 01, 2024, under the theme Celebrating 50 Years of Global Impact, commemorating five decades of driving sustainable global development and progress.
Since its esta…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is confident in its ability to cushion the economy against external shocks, thanks to a strong reserve build-up in the first half of the year.
The positive development also places the bank in better stead to p…
MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
Q1, 2024 Real GDP Growth 4.7%
Average Real GDP Growth for 2024 4.7%
2024 Projected Real GDP Growth 2.8%
BoG Policy Rate 29.0%
Weekly Interbank Interest Rate 28.83%
Inflation for June, 2024 …
Award-winning software provider, EMTECH has announced a new software product called Beyond Compliance, to help Financial Service Providers (FSPs) automate and manage regulatory compliance in one place. Regulatory Compliance is an imperativ…
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has reclaimed his position as Africa's richest man, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Dangote’s net worth now stands at $13.7 billion, surpassing South Africa's Johann Rupert & fam…
Fisher folks in James Town, an indigenous Ga fishing town in the city of Accra have been experiencing bumper catch after the ban on artisanal and inshore fleet fishing was lifted last week.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture De…
Despite historical trends of fiscal slippages during election years, ratings agency, Fitch is projecting that there is a low risk of policy deviation ahead of the December 2024 elections.
According to the London-based firm, this op…
Winners in the 2024 (ninth annual) Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, "the Olympics for human resources," have been announced.
More than 1,000 nominations from organizations in 35 nations and territories were evaluated in this year's c…
Telecel Ghana Foundation has trained 50 young girls from multiple schools in Cape Coast on foundational skills in coding, robotics, and programming as part of its Grow Girls in STEM initiative. The beneficiary pupils were from local school…
Merck Foundation (www.MerckFoundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their programs in partnership with H.E. Mrs. NEO JANE MASISI, The First Lady of Botswana, also the Ambassador of “Merck Fou…
Sanlam Angola Seguros is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Armando Jorge Mota, with effect from 12 August 2024.
Mr Mota’s appointment follows the departure of the company’s former CEO on 31 May 2…
As sponsors of AFSIC this year, Zambia Development Agency is proud to present a number of investment opportunities in the AFSIC Deal Book, which we invite all investors to peruse. Zambia Development Agency looks forward to the opportunity …
The funds will be used to finance projects in the renewable energy sector aimed at mitigating climate change; The initiatives will be targeting the eight West African countries that hold equity in BOAD (www.BOAD.org): Benin, Burkin…
Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, has been awarded the CEO of the Year in both the Telecommunications and Private Sector categories at the prestigious Ghana CEO Awards. The remarkable double honour acknowledged her e…
A global mobile application technology that seeks to largely and extensively minimize errors and inconsistencies in travel-related information and users' documents jointly classified as data across all spheres of the social, personal, and …
ASA Savings and Loans, a leading financial firm in the country has extended its educational support to over twenty vicinities within Greater Accra and Central Regions.
Under the support, each beneficiary received a cheque amount of …
An operational headquarters of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has been inaugurated in Takoradi.
The multimillion-dollar environmentally edifice to be known as the GNPC Energy House comes with smart and energy saving f…
Some 10 street vendors have received support from Fan Milk PLC to transition into full-time agents as a strategy to create sustainable jobs within its value chain.
The initiative, which formed part of the Company's 'Project Sankofa,' is…
Brisk business activities started in earnest at the various landing sites of the country’s coastal-belt made up the Volta, Greater Accra, Central and the Western Regions.
Fishermen and fish-mongers were spotted at some of the landing…
A traditional ruler has appealed to farmers to embrace modern farming practices to increase crop yield and enhance their productivity and incomes.
Nana Osei Tutu Brobbey, the Benkumhene of Toase in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality,…
The government is finalising a 20-year lease arrangement with a new investor to inject funds into Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited to restore and maintain its operations.
Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, Trade and Industry Minister, ma…
Strong first half delivery gives confidence to raise guidance.
Shareholder distributions to be reinstated in respect of the full year 2024 results.
Underlying operating profit of £1.1bn and underlying margin of 14.0% reflects t…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of $500 million to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to finance the first phase of the Economic Governance and Energy Transition Support…
IHG Hotels & Resorts (www.IHG.com), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with?global NGO Action Against Hunger (http://apo-opa.co/4dmuW7j) in support of its invaluable work t…
While the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) is closely monitoring seismic changes happening upstream, it has taken a strategic decision to focus on ensuring a steady supply of good quality steel for downstream steel …
The Jelany Africa Business and Investment Forum is proud to announce some of the high profiles due to take part in the upcoming business event, set to take place in Doha, Qatar from 6 to 8 October 2024. This edition is dedicated to fosteri…
Telecel Ghana has hosted over 100 young girls from the Northern, Eastern and Savannah regions for a day of ICT training and mentoring at its head office in Accra. The annual Girls in ICT Open Day is an initiative by the Ministry of Communi…
Izwe Savings and Loans Plc, a specialized deposit-taking institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana, has introduced Mobisave, a new savings product accessible via their USSD platform (*272#).
This innovative service a…
Regulators, operators and government representatives have called for blended financing modules to attract the needed funding to address challenges in West Africa's electricity sector.
They also recommended policy alignment and coordinat…
The MIT Legatum Centre for Development and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ghana Hubs Network (GHN) and She Hub Ghana, has successfully hosted a dynamic three- day bootcamp aimed at nurturing inn…
Kenneth Ugwuanyi, the Group Head of Transaction Banking at UBA, underscored the vital importance of mobile money interoperability across Africa during his presentation at the Africa Prosperity Network Symposium on Retail Payment through In…
Tullow Ghana has announced a substantial investment of GH?1.5 million in ten promising agribusinesses across the country.
The investment is part of the Tullow AgriVentures Programme (TAP) initiative, designed to empower small and medium…
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 organised a workshop …
The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has called on the government to remove the five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) charged on estate development to grow the industry.
That, the association said, would make it easier for…
The Melcom Care Foundation has donated medical refrigerators and furniture to 25 health facilities across the country as part of its support for social causes.
Also, the foundation presented shopping vouchers and two television sets t…
MTN GHANA CALLS FOR COLLABORATION AMONGST SMES AND KEY PLAYERS
MTN Ghana, in partnership with Keynote Africa, organised the 2024 Africa Business Innovation Forum, which brought together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to disc…
Absa Bank Ghana LTD continues to make significant strides in enhancing financial literacy among the youth through its ‘Money Matters’ initiative. Launched earlier this year, the programme has already impacted over 50,000 pupils across 78 b…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) today held its high-level Ghana Club 100 CEOs breakfast meeting where it officially launched the 21st edition of the prestigious Ghana Club 100 Awards.
The event, themed …
Bel-Aqua, a leading provider of high-quality premium water, is proud to announce its partnership with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to launch an Employee Assistance Programme aimed at promoting mental health and well-being…
A Professor of Finance and Dean of the University of Cape Coast School of Business, John Gartchie Gatsi, has lauded the intention of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John DramaniMahama, to establish Women Development b…
The Bank of Ghana has announced an update to its foreign exchange trading system, introducing a centralised platform aimed at ensuring the integrity and development of the financial system.
Effective August 1, 2024, all licensed Fore…
The LPG Marketers Association has debunked reports suggesting a shortage of the product on the market.
In an interview with Channel One News, the Association’s president, Gabriel Kumi, indicated that there’s enough gas to satisfy co…
In a lead-up to the second phase of the Homowo Clean-up Exercise, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has donated safety boots and reflective vests to the Homowo Clean-up Special Task Force.
The donation was aimed at enhancing the capacity of memb…
The Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) has assured the general public that there will be no interruptions in power supply, commonly referred to as "dumsor," during the upcoming maintenance shutdown of its Gas Processing Plant (GPP) a…
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