Stratcomm Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Esther A.N. Cobbah, has been appointed to the Board of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA).
The seventeen-member Board, drawn from the Association’s global membership, was in…
The UK government is to provide £130m of support for British firms that will be carrying out three infrastructure projects in Ghana.
International trade secretary Dr Liam Fox said that UK Export Finance (UKEF) is providing the support f…
Saradar Capital Holding, the Lebanese conglomerate holding, announced today the acquisition of 51% of Assurex SAL, a 40-year old Lebanese insurance company owned by the Fattal Group. Fattal Group will remain a shareholder with a 49% stake.…
Panasonic Corporation's production of household refrigerators reached a grand total of 100 million in 2018, 65 years since the company first began to manufacture them in 1953.
Panasonic began working on refrigerators as well as televisi…
WPP Scangroup a subsidiary of WPP, a global creative transformation company, has announced the integration of two of its companies, Ogilvy Ghana and Scanad Ghana in line with the group’s strategy of reinforcing its capabilities in key mark…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced plans to pump $4.5bn (£3.4bn) into the Michigan vehicle industry which will create 6,500 new jobs.
The carmaker said it will build the first new assembly plant in Detroit for nearly three decades.…
Shares in Ted Baker have tumbled over 12% after the fashion chain warned profits would be lower-than-expected.
The retailer blamed currency movements, product costs and a writedown on unsold stock for the disappointment.
It said full…
The Tang Palace Hotel at Roman Ridge, Accra, has been adjudged the Four-Star Hotel of the Year, whilst the Holiday Inn Hotel at the Airport City was adjudged the Three-Star Hotel of the Year.
The award was presented at the 2019 Greater…
Traders in Koforidua have maintain the same price of some goods since January this year, despite the changes in the rate of the cedi against the major foreign currencies.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in a market survey, Mrs …
Banks in the country do not support productive activities in the economy, Coordinator of the Third World Network (TWN), Dr Yao Graham, has said.
He said the Ghana’s banking sector was serving as a way for taking resources out of the cou…
The government has published its assessment of the impact of a no-deal Brexit on business and trade.
The report said "some food prices are likely to increase" and customs checks could cost business £13bn a year in a no-deal scenario.
…
BuyRentKenya won all three of the most prestigious industry awards
BuyRentKenya.com’s rise in Kenya’s online property market has been again underlined by another critical industry acclaim. In 2018, BuyRentKenya won all three of the most…
Shares in online crafts marketplace Etsy jumped by 6% in after-hours trading, after the firm reported strong growth during the festive season.
The retailer's revenues hit about $200m (£153m) in the last three months of 2018, up 47% year…
The pound has hit a 21-month high against the euro following increasing speculation of a delay to Brexit.
At one point, sterling was up by nearly one euro cent at €1.1643, its highest since May 2017.
Prime Minister Theresa May is und…
Despite cutting capital expenditure (CAPEX) by more than a quarter, the government was unable to walk the slippery rope of matching spending with revenue in 2018, according to data on fiscal operations.
This resulted in a fiscal defic…
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has appealed to the government to review the contract between Ghana and Meridian Port Services (MPS) which was signed in 2015 because its execution can lead to massive job losses in the maritime industry.
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Members and leaders of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) have ended its Education and Trade Mission to Ghana to explore investment opportunities. The Association would also visit Liberia.
The initiative centered on educating m…
Ghana’s delegation to the Offshore Technology Conference - OTC 2019, will be led by the Minister of Energy, Mr John-Peter Amewu, primarily with the grand objective of promoting and seeking investment in Ghana’s petroleum sector.
The glo…
Asanko Mines in the Amansie West District, has launched a business training programme to build the entrepreneurial and managerial capacities of local enterprises in its operational areas.
The two-year programme dubbed “Nkosoo Project”, …
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Madam Afua Asabea Asare, interacted with some farmers, exporters and craft artisans in the region to find possible ways of exploiting opportunities in the ex…
World Airlines (AWA) and South African Airlines (SAA) on Monday signed a partnership agreement which aimed at deepening their commercial collaboration.
The agreement was signed between the two airlines at the Ministry of Aviation in Acc…
Ghana Chamber of Mines, has launched the fourth edition of the Ghana Mining and Energy Summit (GMES) in Accra.
The biennial conference and exhibition are expected to bring together regulators, mining and energy sector investors, financi…
The United Kingdom-Ghana Business Council Meeting underway in London from February 25 to 27, is part of efforts to accelerate "Ghana Beyond Aid" through a common purpose.
A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra and co…
• Ford Ranger led LCV exports from South Africa with 68 364 vehicles for 2018, up 16.2%
• Best-ever Ranger sales in Europe, climbing 15.7% year-on-year to 51 500 units
• Ford retains pickup segment leadership in EU20 markets, climbin…
The NEW Genius X, launched at MWC 2019, has learned from thousands of brushing styles to perfect yours
Oral-B, the innovation leader in connected brushing and Oral-Care, unveils at the MWC 2019 its breakthrough new Artificial Intelligen…
FundedByMe Crowdfunding Sweden AB has formed an agreement with ABG Sundal Collier ASA (“ABG”) where ABG will act as market maker for FundedByMe’s share, starting March 8th, 2019. The purpose is to increase the stock’s liquidity and to de…
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has launched an ultramodern branch to offer its cherished customers a seamless banking experience. The branch, located at Labone, is a new addition to the CBG branches across the country.
Opening th…
A former chair of the US central bank has sharply criticised President Trump's economic knowledge.
On American Public Media's Marketplace programme, Janet Yellen said Mr Trump did not understand economic policy or the US Federal Reserve…
Market Summary
Total Petroleum Ghana Limited (TOTAL) continued to advance on its 2018 full year results. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) also trended higher as its earnings release draws closer. In Q3 2018, ETI posted strong …
In line with GCB Bank’s agenda on development of arts and culture, it has joined forces with Citi FM and Citi TV in the organisation of this year’s Heritage Caravan.
This is the third time GCB Bank is sponsoring the Heritage Caravan, a …
BMW and Daimler have unveiled a joint venture covering new-generation services such as driverless vehicles, ride-hailing, and pay-per-use cars.
Normally fierce rivals, the firms are investing €1bn (£880m) in the project, which will also…
The Ghana Chapter of the Women in Agribusiness, Africa (AWAI, Ghana), which comprises women entrepreneurs in various segments of the agricultural value chain, has been launched in Accra.
The group seeks to primarily institute mechanis…
Angolan mobile phone's company, 7Mobile, which is part of the TGI GROUP, has recently launched a new smartphone, “Swegue2” with a projection to start getting its footprint into other African markets, a release by the company has stated.
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Bridgestone Corporation, the manufacturer of Firestone tyre brands, has re-launched its operations in Ghana after a change of distribution partner.
The comeback became possible through a partnership between firestone and Infinity Group,…
Mr Alexzander Ato Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament (MP)for Effutu, has presented 30 taxi-cabs to drivers and 100 chest freezers to bar owners and iced-water sellers in his Constituency on a work-and-pay basis.
At a ceremo…
Mrs Maureen Odoi, the Executive Director of African Aurora Business Network (AABN), has called on the public, private institutions and civil society organsations to help the youth in the Western Region to realise their full potentials.
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Market Summary
Positive 2018 full year results in Total Petroleum Ghana Limited (+17.33%) and En…
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will delay imposing further trade tariffs on Chinese goods.
The rise in import duties on Chinese goods from 10% to 25% was due to come into effect on 1 March.
Mr Trump said both sides …
The Ministry of Finance is to set up a committee to liquidate Menzgold, a gold dealership firm, and the proceeds given to those who lodged money with the company.
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, who made the announcement i…
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Mr Julian Opuni, has stressed the need for Africa to develop and implement a strategy on technology which can positively impact development of the continent.
“Africa must implement a continental s…
Stocks delivered positive returns with the Composite Index gaining 0.01% from the previous week’s 2,492.92 points. However the week closed with a year-to-date loss of 3.07%.
Financial stocks recovered this week, rising 11.03 points fro…
Standard Chartered is putting aside $900m (£690m) for potential fines involving investigations in Britain and the US.
The money will cover separate investigations into breaches of US sanctions and foreign exchange trading issues.
It …
Ms Marilyn Aniwa, the Coordinator of the Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for the sustainable management and efficient utilisation of the Ghana’s petroleum revenues.
She noted that the petroleum reserves of a c…
The formal handover of the electricity distribution assets and operations of the Electricity of Company of Ghana (ECG) to the Power Distribution Services Limited (PDS) would now take off on Wednesday, February 27.
A statement issued by …
DHL Global Forwarding named Africa's International Freight Forwarder of the Year for fifth consecutive time
Business decision-makers across the continent recognize DHL Global Forwarding's excellence in air cargo services
DH…
The 2019 Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision Ougadougou (FESPACO) festival runs from 23rd February until 2nd March in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
The Ecobank Foundation (EcobankFoundation.org) is delighted to honour the Afri…
Timex group luxury division introduces Vincent Bérard, a collection of SWISS made mechanical watches with a green soul
Part of Timex Group since 2006 and originally based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Vincent Bérard was a manufacturer of luxur…
The Government is committed to achieving an electricity generation mix that ensures diversity and security of energy supply in the country, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said on Thursday.
For this reason, we will continue to pro…
The clients of Menzgold Ghana Limited have been handed a lifeline in their quest to recoup their deposits from the troubled gold dealership firm.
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta during an interaction with officers of the Gh…