The Ashanti Business Owners Association (ABOA) is calling on the government to suspend the newly announced directive mandating local insurance for all marine cargo imports, warning that its immediate enforcement could disrupt trade and…
West Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its financial transformation. Banking, fintech, insurance, and digital finance ecosystems are evolving rapidly driven by resilient institutions, expanding platforms, and rising customer expectation…
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), has emphasised the need for inclusivity in efforts to build Africa’s single market, insisting that small and medium-sized enterprises (SM…
Nissan has officially introduced the new MAGNITE to the Tunisian market, marking a new milestone in the brand’s expansion across Africa. Designed to meet the needs of modern urban mobility, the compact SUV combines Japanese engineering, ad…
Chinese President Xi Jinping met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first visit by a UK prime minister to China in eight years. Both leaders emphasized the need to build a long-term, consistent compre…
The “Invest.EastAfrica! – Business and Investment Forum” concluded at the GIZ (www.GIZ.de/de) Representation in Berlin, launching five new business partnerships by leading European companies such as Bayer, Melitta and ofi with thei…
By Malika Bouayad, Group Account Director, Public Relations & Strategic Communications, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com)
Online press conferences – or OPCs — have become routine across Africa. Governments, multinationals, DFIs, a…
Invest Africa (http://www.InvestAfrica.com) and global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (http://apo-opa.co/4qHDgVH) have renewed their partnership for the third year in 2026. The partnership reinforces a s…
Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we’re waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our r…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that construction of a new airport for Wa, the Upper West Regional Capital, will soon commence, following the passage of the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill by Parliament.
According to th…
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Ken Gilbert Adjei, yesterday inaugurated an ultra-modern 24-hour premium and Express Service Centre for the State Housing Company (SHC) Limited in Accra, with a call on the state hou…
The National Broiler Project, an offshoot of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative, is gradually taking shape with the rollout of a poultry processing pilot programme.
Under the pilot, more than 100,000 birds have been processed across thre…
Ghana has recorded its lowest Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) in four years, following a 250-basis-point reduction by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana to 15.5 per cent.
The last time the policy rate was lower was in Jul…
A delegation from Caveman Watches, an Accra-based watch manufacturing company, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony Dzamefe, has paid a courtesy call on Goldbod Jewellery to explore a potential collaboration between the two Ghana…
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has expanded its business channels with the introduction of specialised business desks aimed at enhancing service experience and convenience for customers.
The strategic initiative includes the …
Ghana’s overall customer satisfaction score declined sharply to 59 percent in 2025, from 72 percent in the previous year, according to the latest Ghana Customer Service Index (GCSI).
The decline has pushed Ghana’s national customer …
Sir Sam Jonah, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Africa Trade Chamber, Wednesday called on African countries to adopt a deliberate inward-looking and “selfish” economic strategy to industrialise.
He warned that the continent risked ma…
The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) says plans are underway for the establishment of a $450 million manganese refinery plant within the Tarkwa enclave of its Mine, near Nsuta in the Western Region.
Mr Sun Yuanwei, Deputy Managing Director o…
Ecobank will be holding the final draw of its ongoing 5 Star Enjoyment Promotion, scheduled tentatively for Tuesday, February 11 or Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
The event will take place at the Kumasi Kejetia Market and will mark the cl…
Ghana has been ranked as the seventh strongest financial market in Africa, recording a financial market index score of 60, according to the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index report.
The country placed behind Botswana, Namibia, Niger…
The Ghana Association of Banks is urging lenders to prepare for new risks as Ghana exits the IMF Extended Credit Facility programme in August 2026.
The Association says the end of external support could expose banks to fresh pressur…
Dr Edith Ghunney, a Ghanaian-US-based radio frequency engineering specialist, has called for urgent regulatory reforms to address delays in Ghana’s fifth generation (5G) network rollout.
She warned that delays in policy action could lead …
The Government is targeting an additional 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day, this year, as part of broader reforms to revive Ghana’s petroleum and energy sectors, Mr John Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, said on Tues…
Empire Management Consult (EMC), a Ghanaian based business consultancy and project management firm, has formally announced the commencement of full business consulting and project management operations, marking its readiness to engage clie…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that it is investigating 16 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) suspected of diverting marine gas oil and gas oil products lifted in 2023 and 2024.
The disclosure was contained in …
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has raised concerns over persistently high commercial bank lending rates, warning that businesses are yet to feel the full benefits of the Bank of Ghana’s recent monetary poli…
Angola is converting upstream momentum into long-term capacity through a 2025 academic–industry partnership (http://apo-opa.co/4aah6oa) with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), centered on the Higher Polytechnic Instit…
As Namibia targets first oil production by 2029, collaboration has emerged as one of the defining forces shaping the country’s upstream trajectory. With deepwater exploration characterized by high capital intensity, complex geology…
As global energy debates continue to pit hydrocarbons against decarbonization, Angola is charting a pragmatic middle path. The country is accelerating hydrocarbon development to meet domestic and regional petroleum demand while dep…
Best Western Premier – Royal Golf View, Kigali is scheduled to open in July 2027 under Aleph Hospitality’s management
Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a ho…
The Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) (www.FutureHospitality.com/Africa) will return to Nairobi on 31 March - 1 April 2026, bringing together some of the most influential leaders shaping hospitality, tourism and investm…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), working with other mandated lead arrangers, has successfully closed a US$1.75 billion syndicated receivables purchase facility for Sonangol, Angola’s national oil comp…
After decades defined by deepwater success, Angola’s upstream sector is rediscovering its onshore potential. Previously overshadowed by prolific offshore blocks, the country’s inland basins are re-emerging as a strategic frontier –…
Over the past decade, Angola has undergone a quiet but decisive transformation. Once viewed primarily through the lens of production decline, the country has repositioned itself as one of Africa’s most stable and attractive destina…
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance feasibility studies and design development for major projects under the Government’s Big…
On the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF), Olugbenga "GB" Agboola, Flutterwave Founder and CEO, has defined stablecoins and open banking as the essential "operating system" for the next decade of growth across the Middle East…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has confirmed the government’s support in its recapitalisation after the significant balance sheet strain it recorded during the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forso…
Ghana closed 2025 on a strong external note, recording a US$31.1 billion in export earnings, up sharply from US$19.1 billion in 2024.
According to the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data released on January 27, 20…
Ghana’s stock market opened 2026 on a strong note, posting gains across key sectors like telecommunications, banking, and insurance. By January 28, the GSE Composite Index (the main benchmark that tracks the overall performance of the …
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, by a majority decision, reduced the monetary policy rate by 250 basis points to 15.5 per cent from 18 per cent, citing strong macroeconomic stability and a favoura…
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has urged Customs officials to exhibit high professionalism and eschew all forms of corruption and fraud to help boost the country’s revenue generation.
He said every cedi lost t…
The Bank of Ghana has rolled out a far-reaching reform of the microfinance sector, raising minimum capital requirements, restructuring the industry into clearer categories, and giving operators until December 31, 2026, to fully comply;…
Commercial banks are beginning to actively court borrowers – a development the Bank of Ghana says indicates improving liquidity conditions and a strengthening banking sector following recent monetary easing.
Governor of the Bank of …
The Bank of Ghana has sought to calm market concerns over the cedi’s early-year depreciation, describing the recent movement as normal, short-term and largely driven by seasonal and speculative factors.
Speaking at a press conferenc…
In a landmark moment for the region's gold and jewellery industry, Ithra Dubai has officially launched Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to elevate Dubai's position as the world's leading destination for gold and j…
Accra, 28th January 2026 - MTN Ghana has announced a US$ 2 million contribution to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to support the Government of Ghana’s flagship One Million Coders Programme, a stra…
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, …
In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Telecel Foundation joined the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to launch a nationwide cervical cancer awareness and screening campaign, aimed at improving early detection and reducing pr…
The Angola Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition (AOG) – organized by Energy Capital & Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) –was officially launched in Luanda on Tuesday, marking the start of the countdown to the country’s premier oi…
Finance and Tax Analyst, Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi, has projected a reduction in the Bank of Ghana’s monetary policy rate to 14.5 per cent, ahead of the conclusion of the 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting expected on January …
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