Ghana plans to revise its laws on oil and gas licences in an effort to spur production and will revoke licences from four companies that have not developed their assets, Deputy Energy Mohammed Amin Adam has said.
Speaking at the Afric…
For every ten visitors to health facilities in the Keta Municipality, six are anaemic, according to Madam Perfect Titiati, Keta Municipal Health Director.
She said it was unbelievable that though the people lived between the Sea and a …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned the public against accepting friend requests in the name of the sector Minister, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affair…
The global distribution transformers market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.25% over the forecast period (2019–2023) to reach $15.36bn in 2023, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
The…
Pay-as-you-go solar market leader, Greenlight Planet, partners with leading telecom operators in sub-Saharan Africa
Full-fledged sales and distribution partnerships have been launched with three leading telecom operators, Vodacom (Tanza…
The strategy is for the U.S. government to work with U.S. companies that want to do business in Africa and to work with countries in Africa that want to do business with U.S. companies
Two years ago, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry …
Ghana’s leading telecommunications company, MTN Ghana, has in partnership with Samsung and Ecobank Ghana (Ghana’s Biggest Universal Bank), launched the “’Pick And Pay Later’ service that is aimed at allowing customers of MTN and Ecobank t…
With over two billion tonnes of phosphate reserves, Togo is one of the leading phosphate producers in Africa
Dangote Industries Limited (Dangote.com) and the Government of Togo (GoT) have concluded an agreement to develop and transform …
Prudential Life Insurance Ghana (PLIG) has launched ‘PruWealth’, a new insurance policy aimed at providing death and total permanent disability benefits to Ghanaians.
The ‘PruWealth’ Plan policy would also provide both investment an…
Integrity is a key asset in entrepreneurship and business operations without which the success envisaged would be unattainable, Mr Mawuli Ocloo, the Founder and Chief Sales Partner of Salesmark Services Limited, says.
"Integrity include…
The Abuakwa North Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Owusu Twum-Ampofo, says the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme has resulted in increased crop yield and returns for farmers in the area.
The per-hectare yield of maize has g…
The US and China have reportedly agreed to roll back tariffs as part of any new trade deal.
The reports come amid rising hopes that the two countries will sign a pact that declares an end to a trade fight that has disrupted the global e…
Efforts to make agriculture attractive and create more jobs for the youth under the sector have received a boost with the launch of the Legon chapter of the Agricultural Students Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogue (AG-STUD) Africa c…
Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) plans a $1.8 billion share buyback, Japan’s biggest automaker said on Thursday, after beating quarterly forecasts on higher global vehicle sales and an improved performance in North America.
Operating profit r…
China and the United States have agreed to cancel in phases the tariffs imposed during their months-long trade war, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, without specifying a timetable.
An interim U.S.-China trade deal is wide…
Singapore has given an assurance that it will share its development experiences with Ghana to build on the current economic gains, in line with the government’s vision of Ghana Beyond Aid.
The Senior Minister of Singapore, Mr Tharman …
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled a plaque for commencement of construction work on the Volta Rail Bridge at Ogoli, near Juapong in the North Tongu District of the Volta region.
The rail bridge is part of the Tema-Mpaka…
Engen Ghana Limited an indigenous Oil Marketing Company (OMC) has expanded its operational service stations to ensure that Ghanaians reaps the benefit of patronising in local investment, Mr Henry Akwaboah, Managing Director, stated on Wedn…
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has given the assurance that it would always pursue client-friendly policies for the sustenance and growth of the Scheme.
"The welfare of our clients is our priority," Mrs Laurett…
Fifty thousand oil palm seedlings are ready to be distributed to more than 300 farmers in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region.
The seedlings were nursed by the Department of Agriculture and funded from the Mineral Devel…
Parliament has approved a US$600 million loan agreement between Ghana Cocoa Board and the African Development Bank for the cocoa productivity enhancement programme.
This follows a resolution moved by Mrs Abena Osei-Asare, Deputy Ministe…
Mobile operators in Africa can tap into digital for revenue and address upcoming industry challenges
Upstream to showcase its suite of mobile products at africacom, stand b30
Upstream [1] will demonstrate at this year's AfricaCom ho…
The benchmark index advanced by 3.34 points (+0.15%) to close at 2,159.98 with a -16.03% year-to-date return on the back of price appreciations in two financial counters while market capitalization increased by 0.36% to settle at GH¢55.7…
A comprehensive list chronicling the names of the 50 best minds in the sales and marketing field in Ghana have been announced in the inaugural list of the 50 Most Influential CMOs in Ghana.
The list, which is not ranked was compiled by …
Lufthansa has cancelled 1,300 flights after it lost a last-minute legal bid to halt a strike by cabin crew.
The two-day action over pay and conditions began at midnight local time. About 180,000 passengers are set to face travel disrupt…
Bank staff and customers have been encouraged to call the attention of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) whenever they realise that banks are engaging in financial malpractices.
The advice was given by the Chief Manager, Banking and Supervision a…
Last week, the entire creative industry gathered for the first ever Creative Arts Forum under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
The outcome, as anticipated, presented a mixture of emotions; disappointment, anger …
The Board of Directors of CalBank has nominated Mr Philip Owiredu, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank, pending the Bank of Ghana (BoG’s) approval.
Mr Owiredu has been the bank’s Executive Director / Chief Financial O…
Content-led advertising continues to grow as brands address social and environmental challenges
A new survey from the World Media Group (a strategic alliance of the world's leading media brands) into content-led marketing suggests an in…
THE relative improvement in the banking industry in recent times is a reflection of the reforms undertaken in the sector over the last two years, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, has said.
He said the improvement was …
A Boeing whistleblower has claimed that passengers on its 787 Dreamliner could be left without oxygen if the cabin were to suffer a sudden decompression.
John Barnett says tests suggest up to a quarter of the oxygen systems could be fau…
The Construction of a 1,000 metric ton capacity warehouse at Atesikrom in the Dormaa Central Municipality under the government's One District, One Warehouse (1D1W) policy initiative is 90 per cent complete.
Mr Drissa Ouattara, the Dorma…
The Mampong Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine (CSRPM) is to be expanded to go into commercial production of herbal medicines for the health industry.
Mr Dennis Aboagye, Akuapem North Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) who …
The Kumawuman Rural Bank recorded an increase in total assets from GH¢68,074,484.00 in 2017 to GH¢80,725,427.00 in 2018, representing an increase of 18.6 per cent, the Board of Directors has disclosed.
Total income from operations of th…
The Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly has instituted a programme dubbed "Enable Youth Initiative" under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme to encourage young graduates in the area to venture into agribusinesses.
Mr Kojo Ofori…
One shea butter factory has begun operations in Sheaga in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region under the One District, One Factory programme.
The Talensi District Assembly in collaboration with World Vision Ghana, established t…
An International Relations Expert, Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso, says any move by the Ghanaian authorities to retaliate Nigeria's border closure would worsen the impasse and inhibit intra-African trade.
He therefore, advocates for dialogue w…
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Weathering the Storms of the Stock Markets
A Stock Exchange, simply put, is an organized and regulated platform for the trading of financial products. Some of these products traded include stocks, bonds, commoditi…
SIC Insurance (+10.00%) advanced at the end of today’s session, however, downward price movements in Enterprise Group and Societe Generale softened the GSE Composite Index by a point (-0.05%) to close at 2,156.64 with a year-to-date retu…
Agreement with Biogen covers Samsung Bioepis’ biosimilar candidates in pre-clinical and clinical development, which reference two widely-used biologic medicines in ophthalmology: ranibizumab and aflibercept
Includes an option for Biog…
Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC” or “the Corporation”), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, announces the successful issuance of a US$500 million Reg S Only Eurobond for general corporate purposes, maturing in October…
Each year, African Leadership Magazine issues two major calls as a prelude to the prestigious annual African Leadership Persons of the Year Award – a call for nomination and a call for voting. This call for a nomination, therefore, sets th…
Africa can be world’s next economic hub if supported with right policies – Singapore’s Senior Minister tells lecture audience
Africa must spread its economic openness by strongly showcasing specialisation along the production value chai…
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the next edition of the U.S -Africa Business Summit in June 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco. Building on the momentum of this year’s Summit in Maputo, Mozambique, which focused on advancing a resilien…
The CEO of Naspers South Africa, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to drive more investment in backing South African tech founders and entrepreneurs, during the panel discussion, “South Africa the Investment…
Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) led globally among companies in the third quarter (Q3) 2019 in terms of the highest number of oil and gas discoveries, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
The comp…
DemandStar, the online network connecting local and national suppliers with government procurement officers, beat their own record in October for adding new governments to their network with 13. These new agencies, including cities, count…
Total E&P Co-op as a case study
The rapid advancement of mechanization from the mid-1700s to the early 1800s which is now considered as the Industrial Revolution, resulted in job losses for many skilled workers across Europe. The knock-…
Wefarm Marketplace hits $1 million in sales in its first eight months
Wefarm (Wefarm.co) the digital network for global small-scale agriculture, today announced it has raised $13 million in a Series A financing round led by Silicon Vall…
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