SIC Insurance PLC has celebrated its agents at the company’s annual engagement meeting with the Association of SIC Agents (ASICA) by rewarding them for their dedicated service.
The gathering in Accra brought together Management and ASI…
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As cyber threats targeting governments, financial institutions and critical infrastructure continue to rise globally, organisations across both the public and private sectors in Ghana are intensifying efforts to strengthen the resilience o…
Mr Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, has called for urgent reforms in education and skills systems to address mismatches with labour market demands.
He said the world faced a global skills crisis, with millions…
Government has announced a blueprint to modernise Ghana’s seed sector as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural production.
The is aimed at enhancing export competitiveness and drive the broader 24 Hour Economy (24H+) agenda.
The b…
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has attributed Ghana’s current economic stability to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme initiated under the Akufo-Addo administration.
Speaking …
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the continued implementation of the GH?1 fuel levy, rejecting calls from the Minority in Parliament for its abolition.
Richmond Rockson, Spokesperson and Head of Communication…
Oil prices have risen more than 5 percent following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield as the United States-Israeli war on the country continues to escalate.
Brent crude, the international standard, rose 5 percent to $1…
First Atlantic Bank PLC is set to make history next month when it convenes its first Annual General Meeting as a publicly listed company, just months after completing one of the most successful initial public offerings on the Ghana Stock…
The government has officially declared war on the fragmented and underperforming seed sector that has for decades constrained agricultural productivity, launching a comprehensive national reset aimed at treating seed as critical economic…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed an agreement with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to conduct geological investigations in Funsi, Atuna and Bensere East areas.
The project constitutes Phase One of a wider enterpr…
Ghana’s fiscal landscape showed significant shifts at the close of 2025, with the nation’s total public debt stock standing at GH¢641 billion in December 2025.
This represents a marginal month-on-month decline from GH¢644.6 billion …
The World Bank Group is urging stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to drive energy sustainability in Ghana. The Group says, this is critical for expanding renewable energy, and creating new economic opportu…
The value of mobile money transactions in Ghana reached GH¢447.4 billion in February 2026, underscoring the continued dominance of digital payments in the country’s financial ecosystem.
Data from the Summary of Economic and Financia…
The British Council together with Paul Smith's Foundation and Projekt today announced the launch of the Creative DNA x Studio Smithfield a new international exchange programme bringing together a total of six fashion designers from the UK…
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Ghana has spent more than $8 billion over the past nine years to address financial shortfalls in the energy sector.
Speaking during a Presidential Encounter with Organised Labour on Ma…
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has called for broader stakeholder consultation, transparency, and accountability in Ghana’s emerging lithium and mining value chain, warning that gaps in the current system could cost t…
MTN Ghana has donated food items and cash totalling GH¢200,000 to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in support of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
The donation, presented in Accra, formed part of the company’s…
MTN Ghana has partnered with smartphone manufacturer Infinix to introduce the new Note 60 Series to the Ghanaian market, a move aimed at expanding access to affordable smartphones and accelerating digital inclusion across the country.
S…
Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans walked away with the top honours at the IFLR Africa Awards held in Cape Town last night (18 March 2026).
In addition to winning the prestigious African Firm of the Year Award, Bowmans was named Sout…
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Ohana Development, a leading UAE real …
In celebration of International Women’s Month, Telecel Ghana hosted an inspiring and candid fireside conversation, featuring two of Ghana’s most accomplished industry leaders: software engineer and disability advocate, Farida Bedwei and ta…
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Ghana’s banking sector inched up to 18.7 percent in February 2026, from 17.9 percent recorded in January, according to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data for the period ending March 2026, …
The Parliament of Ghana, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, has held a two-day capacity-building workshop for members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (P…
Shea workers in Ghana have signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) aimed at strengthening labour relations, improving working conditions and boosting productivity within the shea value chain.
The agreement, signed at the end of a…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has begun its 129th meeting to decide on the policy rate amid declining inflation and heightened global economic uncertainty.
The three-day meeting, which began on March 16 and en…
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the government is implementing major policies and programmes aimed at creating sustainable jobs, particularly for young people.
According to him, addressing unemployme…
The Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank, Paschal Donohoe, has praised the remarkable progress Ghana has made in stabilising its economy following a meeting with Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
Mr …
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a series of impactful outreach activities designed to celebrate, empower, and support women and girls across its communities.
Under the theme “Give to Gai…
MTN Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of its SME Accelerate programme, demonstrating its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow, digitise and compete more effectively in Ghana’s evolving economy.
Th…
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the integration of its AI Factory Firewall and comprehensive AI security stack with NVIDIA DSX Air, a cloud-based simulation and validation platform. This collaboration allows organisations t…
For an outstanding fifth consecutive year, DGB, one of South Africa’s leading independent wine and spirits producers, has been awarded the coveted title of Best Producer South Africa at the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2026. Adding to the ac…
The Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 17–19 April 2026, marking its third consecutive year in the Mother City as the leading platform for Africa's fast?growing orga…
Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa), Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens Togo (YMCA Togo) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have delivered entrepreneurship training to 738 high school students in Togo this year.
The JA Company Program in Togo encoura…
DOSH Insurance, Ghana’s pioneering digital-first health insurance provider, has been honoured with the Innovative Health Financing for Universal Access Award at the recently held 3rd Ghana Development Awards in Accra.
The recognitio…
The GOIL Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Edward Bawa, says the company purchases about 30 per cent of its finished petroleum products from domestic refineries.
According to him, GOIL sources some of its products…
More than 50 investible opportunities, across 13 sectors, that are already generating revenue or cost savings for industry and investors have been identified by new World Economic Forum research.
Though more than half of global …
Ghana’s external reserves have strengthened significantly, with the Bank of Ghana reporting an increase to approximately $14.5 billion, providing around 5.8 months of import cover.
This represents an improvement from just over $13 b…
A NEW research has revealed that most traders in the informal economy pay taxes and market fees, with many low-income workers spending a significant share of their earnings on taxes.
The study was commissioned by Women in Informal Emp…
In response to significant industry demand, Infocus International Group is pleased to announce the return of its acclaimed EPC Contracts for Energy Industry live online course. Two new sessions have been scheduled to commence on 17 June 20…
NORTHERN Ghana has recorded a major milestone in its industrialisation drive as Northshore Apparel Ghana Ltd adopts Coats Digital’s full digital suite to power the region’s first sustainable apparel manufacturing hub.
The facility, lo…
THE Executive Director of Sahara Group, Mr Wale Ajibade, has said that President John Mahama’s vision in the energy sector continues to provide the policy direction and regulatory leadership Ghana needs to strengthen the downstream energ…
The Treasury market recorded a slight pullback last week, as the Treasury fell short of its target by approximately GH¢139 million, marking the first undersubscription in 15 consecutive weeks.
Data released by the Bank of Ghana show…
Ghana is pressing ahead with a new sliding-scale gold royalty regime aimed at increasing the country’s share of mining revenues as global bullion prices surge, despite opposition from some foreign governments and major mining companies.
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Announcing dates for the ESG and Sustainability virtual workshop, set to go live on 7 July 2026.
As the world increasingly values responsible and ethical business practices, this course provides a comprehensive exploration of Environmen…
Indigenous mining services provider, Engineers and Planners (E&P) Company Limited, remains poised to take over the operations of Damang Mine in the Western Region, a move that will further deepen Ghana’s long-awaited large-scale mining r…
Introducing a ground-breaking initiative, Infocus International Group proudly announces the launch of an innovative course, Green Hydrogen, Projects, Economics & Finance, set to commence live on 6 May 2026.
This course is intended for t…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to establish District Gold Buying Centres across mining districts to strengthen transparency, oversight and accountability in gold purchasing.
The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, …
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