Archie Hesse has bowed out as Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS), effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
This marks the end of a nearly 20-year tenure that helped reshape Ghana’s fin…
Some tax analysts are calling on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to review the 3% flat rate applied to businesses with annual sales of GH¢20,000 and above, arguing that the threshold is too low.
The call comes amid the rollout of …
Governments across Asia and the Pacific today reached a landmark decision to ensure that all births are registered and all deaths are recorded by 2030, bringing the vision of universal, inclusive and resilient civil registration and vital …
Spektra Global, a leading architectural design and construction firm, has advised Ghanaians to adopt budget-driven approaches to construction projects to curb the issues of project abandonment and cost overruns.
The Principal Architec…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on African leaders to strengthen intracontinental trade and cooperation to propel the continent toward self-sufficiency.
Speaking at the 58th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah U…
Africa’s leading payments technology company returns to this global list after its 2021 debut.
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has been named among the TIME100 Most Influential Companies List of 2025. This ma…
Ghana risks repeating its economic crises if bold structural reforms are not implemented and sustained, Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, has cautioned.
Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, June 27, 2025, the fo…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has underscored the urgent need for media practitioners to enhance their understanding of financial and economic issues in order to improve accuracy and clarity in public reporting.
According to the BoG, effe…
The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have deepened collaboration and signalled the resolve to partner on some key projects to be undertaken by the Bank.
The meeting which took place on Wednes…
Energy major TotalEnergies is looking at resuming operations at the Mozambique LNG project in 2025. The company declared force majeure in 2021 due to security concerns, but is eyeing resumption later this summer. Once completed, the $20 bi…
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) achieves French Institute of Audit and Internal Control (IFACI) Professional Certification for Internal Audit — A first among Multilateral Development Banks
BOAD becomes the first Multilateral Deve…
These days, technology is not just about features or specifications; it’s also about unlocking experience and evoking powerful emotions. Samsung’s QLED displays are not just for watching, they are also for inspiration. The incredible QLED …
Tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across Africa and the Indian Ocean convened in Tanzania for the opening leg of World Travel Awards 2025 to honour the organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation across the reg…
Financial frameworks serve as anchors for businesses by providing structured guidance in financial planning, decision-making, and risk management. They help ensure financial stability, transparency, and accountability, enabling businesses …
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has held a bilateral meeting with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Dr QU Dongyu, at the FAO headquarters in Rome, on the sidelines of the 44th Session …
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has disclosed that key policies in the country’s tax administration laws are expected to be implemented from July 1, 2025, to boost domestic revenue drive for the government.
These include the Modif…
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, last Friday brought the curtains down on the 2025 Ghana-China Business Summit with a call on Chinese investors to take full advantage of the stability in Ghana’s economy and the numerous investment opport…
THE Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, has underscored the need for stronger ecosystems to drive regional integration and trade competitiveness across the African continent.
He said a robust ecosystem anchored on …
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has launched Mobi Tap, a mobile payment application designed to simplify and expand access to digital transactions for small businesses across the country.
The innovation transforms any Near Field Communication (NFC)…
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI) and Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), will on Friday commemorate the 2025 MSME Day with a national celebration in Accra.
The event on the theme:"Empowering MSMEs, Connecting Entrepr…
The Coalition of Concerned Nzema People (CCNP) has expressed concern over the delay in constituting the land Committee that was promised to address critical community concerns as well as disputes surrounding lands affected by the proposed …
The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has disclosed that the removal of tariffs under the China-Ghana trade policy is a timely relief for local businesses to thrive.
In a…
FITCH Solutions warns that a sharp decline in global gold prices, potentially triggered by changes in US trade policies or easing geopolitical tensions, could severely weaken the cedi, surge inflation and interest rates.
The rating ag…
Stanbic Bank Ghana has joined BRIDGE-in Agriculture, an ambitious partnership involving Mastercard Foundation and CrossBoundary Advisory, to give Ghana’s agricultural sector a major boost through support for agri-SMEs (small and medium ent…
The Tema Collection, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has disclosed that it recorded an improved effectiveness in reducing the number of Bills of Entry (BOEs) remaining in the system as non-exited ones.
Chief Reven…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a warning to the public regarding certain Money Transfer Organisations (MTOs) operating within the remittance and foreign exchange markets without authorisation from the central bank.
In a statement …
Tanzania is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 on 28 June. Travel and tourism leaders from across the region are gathering in the capital Dar es Salaam to disco…
Kaspersky has detected new fraudulent websites targeting Ethereum users with false promises of crypto transaction fee (also known as gas fee) refunds. These fraudulent platforms trick users into sharing sensitive information, such as priva…
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1® (l) Gerdine Lindhout, Global Director Sponsorships, CSR and Events at Allwyn (m) and Robert Chvátal, Group CEO at Allwyn (r) celebrate the launch of the F1® Allwyn Global Community Award at…
At StarLife Assurance, sustainability is more than a corporate initiative, it is a commitment to future generations. As a leading indigenous life insurance company, we recognize our responsibility to not only secure lives but to also safeg…
TG Holdings Ghana Limited has appointed Tunde Macaulay as its new Group Managing Director, effective immediately.
This milestone signals a new era for the diversified investment group, strengthening its pan-African ambitions and comm…
Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, has toured the Nuts for Growth Ltd, a factory in Duuyin, a suburb of Tamale, to learn about its operations.
His tour of the factory formed pa…
Despite the global and national economic shocks faced by the financial sector in 2024, the Builsa Community Bank (BUCO Bank) delivered significant growth in all its financial indicators.
The Bank posted a record profit after tax of GH?5…
Traders at the Makola Market in Accra have lauded the red line policy reintroduced by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in designated walkways in the Central Business District (CBD).
The traders, mostly women, said the initiative …
The government of Ghana has confirmed that its much-anticipated 24-hour economy initiative will officially be launched on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Presidential Advisor on the policy, Goosie Tanoh, made the announcem…
Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC is considering Ghana as a possible location for a new electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant, following recent high-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
Th…
More than 800 journalists in good standing head to the polls on Monday, June 30, 2025, to elect national and regional officers to lead the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) for the next three years.
The elections, which will be cond…
The Presidential Advisor on the Economy and former Minister of Finance, Mr Seth Emmanuel Terkper, says Ghana must focus on the four pillars of general tax systems as key to revenue generation and economic growth.
These are income tax…
Entrepreneurs and clean energy leaders from across Africa gathered in London this week for Financing Africa's Clean Energy Innovators, a dynamic showcase of the people and ideas transforming energy access for communities left behind by tr…
Boulder Imaging has announced a strategic partnership with Aerovantage, the official distributor of IdentiFlight in Chile, to expand its global reach and enhance wildlife conservation within the wind energy sector. With a shared commitment…
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has opened Honda Software Studio Osaka, a new software development operation, in April 2025, at the Grand Green Osaka, a multifunctional commercial complex located in Umeda area, Osaka, Japan.
Honda has po…
King Mswati III, the leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has urged Africa to perfect its development infrastructure modelled on the European Union (EU), to emphasise trade among African countries and to cooperate more in all sectors.
H…
Human Resource (HR) practitioners have been urged to take a critical look at their performance appraisal system if they want to build a resilient workforce.
Prof. Bill Puplampu, Vice Chancellor of Central University, who made the cal…
FirstBank Ghana Limited has inaugurated its new Ashaiman branch, marking a significant milestone in the bank's growth and commitment to providing accessible, innovative and customer-focused banking services to the community.
The openi…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is calling for parliamentary scrutiny of the recent move to extend Tullow Oil’s petroleum licences beyond their current expiration date.
According to the IEA, any extension of …
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has indicated that the recently announced increase in electricity tariffs is unlikely to affect the prices of goods and services.
This comes after the Public Utilities Regu…
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In 2025, Asia–Pacific ranks as the fastest-growing region in StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, with cities across East and Central Asia showing major year-over…
Irvine Partners (IP) is proud to announce that its CEO, Rachel Irvine, has been named to the prestigious Women in PR 40 over 40 power list in the United Kingdom. This recognition celebrates women in leadership who have demonstrated excepti…
Over 1,700 global leaders gathered to explore how entrepreneurship and innovation can reignite growth amid a fast-evolving geoeconomic landscape.
The meeting brought together leaders to share insights and drive action on shared pr…
Telecel Ghana has opened three additional community shops in Kumasi in a bid to bring telecom services closer to the doorstep of everyday Ghanaian, as part of its Ashanti Month celebrations.
The new outlets, strategically located within…
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