Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will this month float commercial papers and bonds on the local market to raise funds to finance its operations, in a remarkable shift from the syndicated loan regime.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CO…
MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
Q1, 2026 Real GDP Growth 6.4%
Average Real GDP Growth for 2026 6.4%
2026 Projected Real GDP Growth 4.8%
BoG Policy Rate 14.0%
Weekly Interbank Interest Rate 10.23%
Inflation for July 2026 4…
From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor their travel plans for more peac…
Collaboration combines Swiss Re’s catastrophe risk insights with SAS’ AI and actuarial modelling capabilities to strengthen underwriting, pricing and portfolio resilience.
SAS, a global leader in data and AI, and leading global reins…
From streaming and gaming to reading and discovering new content, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 brings an expansive foldable display and intelligent Galaxy AI experiences to the content people enjoy every day. Currently available for pre-orde…
The appointment of Siemens Energy as operator of Guyana’s flagship 300 MW combined-cycle power plant marks a major milestone in the country’s broader Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, which is designed to transform offshore natural gas …
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has declared a dividend of GH¢4.989 per ordinary share, amounting to a total payout of GH¢672.35 million.
The bank further announced preference share dividend of GH¢1.13 million, resulting in a total …
The signing of a €312 million financing agreement between Proparco, the IFC and Société d'Exploitation du Transgabonais (SETRAG) marks the latest milestone in Africa's drive to expand the transport infrastructure underpinning minin…
When the Department of Geomatic Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology marked its 50th anniversary on Friday, it brought together alumni, partners, and the next generation of engineers to reflect on a jou…
Exchanges are constantly evolving, adding new listings, closing others and updating how they work. Each of these moments creates conditions scammers are quick to exploit. Whenever an exchange makes changes, whether it's an update, a new li…
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has announced that the government has begun efforts to revive the Marine Drive Project, with a new board and steering committee constituted to accelerate its im…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has disclosed that Ghana recorded 1,303,962 international tourist arrivals in 2025, generating GH¢4.34 billion in revenue.
The figure represents an increase from the 1,288,804 inter…
The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved five strategic operations valued at more than EUR 269.55 million and USD 200 million, representing over USD 510 million in total commitments.
T…
Ghana has received a Master Plan for Tax Modernisation aimed at broadening the tax base and strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation.
The plan, developed with support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), also seek…
Ghana has received a Master Plan for Tax Modernisation designed to expand the country’s tax base and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation as part of broader efforts to improve fiscal sustainability.
Developed with support from t…
Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, has been honoured with the Zik Pan-African Award for Transformational Leadership in Banking and Financial Innovation, as the bank cont…
Demand for government securities remained strong last week, with the latest data from the Bank of Ghana showing that the Treasury bill auction was oversubscribed by 87.2%.
The latest auction attracted total bids of GH¢11.64 billion,…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) will in 2027 support the reclamation of three forest reserves devastated by illegal mining as part of efforts to restore degraded areas, its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, has disclosed.
Speaki…
Stakeholders in the Volta Region are calling for greater investment in financial literacy and entrepreneurial education to equip young people with the skills needed to become economically independent.
They say that although young pe…
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar will host its prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony on 28 August 2026. The VIP reception will bring together leaders from across Africa to celebrate the finest organisations …
Radisson Hotel Group (https://RadissonHotels.com) today announced the launch of Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a new global proposition designed to capture growing demand for extended-stay travel, while strengthening the Group's co…
As global demand for critical energy transition minerals (CETMs) continues to increase, local processing and value addition is the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s fastest route to industrialisation and economic dive…
MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital inclusion, economic growth and community development through continued investments in network expansion, enterprise solutions, customer experience and social impact initiatives.
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Telecel Group’s US$50,000 investment is helping expand access to digital and soft skills development for young people in junior high schools across Ghana.
Before Dorcas first joined the Skills for School Programme, she barely spoke in c…
African Energy Week has grown from an ambitious continental initiative into a powerful movement connecting governments, investors, national oil companies and global energy players around Africa's development priorities. With its Oc…
The Bank of Ghana says it will continue to protect the value of the cedi and keep inflation under control as it seeks to sustain Ghana’s economic recovery.
Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, maintains that, despite encouraging improvemen…
A total of 7.1 metric tonnes of gold purchased by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in 2026 have been refined locally, Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has disclosed.
He said the development was helping Ghana retain refining fees w…
The Board of Directors of the Bui Power Authority, BPA, has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger governance, strategic direction and effective oversight as it seeks to improve the Authority’s performance and deliver greater value in 2…
MTN Ghana Board Chairman, Dr Ishmael Yamson, has urged African governments to provide stronger support for home-grown multinational companies, arguing that empowering African businesses is critical to accelerating regional integration and …
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability, by planting 1,600 Acacia, Teak, and Shea seedlings at the Chipa and Kogni Forest Reserves in the Greater Accra and Northern Regions.
The tree …
Ghana’s increasing reliance on gold exports poses risks to the country’s economic outlook despite recent macroeconomic gains, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned.
High gold prices have strengthened the country’s external…
Dr George Agyekum Donkor, the President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), has called on African nations invest in the development of their health personnel to address the growing shortage of medical professionals.
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The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has begun a nationwide sensitisation of shippers on the mandatory registration of shippers on the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) in accordance with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 20…
The Chief Executive Officer of iDE Global, Mr Reed Peterson, has lauded the outstanding performance of iDE Ghana in working to address poverty and improving livelihoods in the country.
He said the organisation had created opportunitie…
Mr Benjamin Anyagre Aziginaateeg, the Leader of the AfriKan Continental Union Consult (ACUC), has called on African governments to strengthen accountability and prioritise development-oriented public expenditure to improve the living stand…
Mrs Mercy Naa Korshie Buampong, Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance Company Limited, has urged businesses to regard marine cargo insurance as an investment in business continuity rather than an additional operational cost.
S…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is working with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other development finance institutions to mobilise specialised and long-term financing to support businesses under the government’s 24-hour economy agenda.
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The government is developing a policy framework to regulate the use of unclaimed balances in dormant bank accounts to support national development while safeguarding the rights of account holders, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato…
Access Bank Ghana PLC has signed a financing partnership with Mantrac Ghana to improve contractors’ and mining companies’ access to capital for heavy equipment acquisition.
The arrangement is expected to expand access to working capital…
MTN Ghana has launched its 2026 Sustainability Month campaign as part of activities marking its 30th anniversary celebrations, reaffirming its commitment to creating shared value, driving responsible business practices and contributing to …
Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Ghana, has commemorated its 2026 Safety Day and Awards under the theme, “Prepare to Respond,” at its Airport City Shell service station …
International events company Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially established its UK entity in London, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and reinforcing its ability to deliver …
International events company Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially established its UK entity in London, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and reinforcing its ability to deliver …
The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming West Africa into a competitive automotive manufacturing hub by convening the ECOWAS Regional Automotive Industry Development Forum in Abuja, Nigeria, to accelerate…
Just 13% of Africans are aware of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), despite growing public support for free trade across the continent, according to the latest Afrobarometer African Insights 2026 report.
The report h…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to maintain a prudent, data-dependent monetary policy stance, cautioning against further interest rate cuts even as inflation continues to ease and markets anticip…
With US beef prices soaring to record highs, you might think that South Dakota cattle rancher Eric Gropper would be celebrating.
Yet while the cost of the meat in US supermarkets is now 12% higher than it was a year ago, a ris…
The Head of Local Government Service, Professor Lord Mensah, has urged Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils to embrace innovation and leverage digital tools and artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, transparency a…
Stanbic Bank Ghana, a member of Standard Bank Group, has become the first bank in Ghana to offer clients direct access to the China Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), following approval from the Bank of Ghana. This milestone p…
The Tema Youth Association (TYA) has appealed to the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to attract investors and strategic partners to transform the Five Beach enclave into a modern economic hub capable of creating decent jobs for resident…
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