To unlock the full potential of aquaculture, Ghana must focus on adding value to fish through innovation, the Director of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI), Prof. Charles Tortoe, has sa…
In accordance with the Banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930), we have published a list of accounts held with Affinity Ghana Savings & Loans Limited that have been dormant for a minimum of five (5) years on o…
Mr Osman Musah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Insaan Company Limited has been awarded the prestigious title of the Most Respected CEO at the 6th Ghana Industry CEO Awards in Accra.
This recognition marks a significant milestone f…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced new policy measures to control inflation.
The new policy measures, which would take effect this month, are also to build a strong banking industry to promote financial intermediation mandate to sup…
The World Bank is forecasting that Ghana’s economy in 2024 is anticipated to experience a deceleration in growth, despite the anticipation of improved economic activity.
This means that while there might be increased economic activity, …
The newly-appointed Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Ms Julie Essiam, has pledged to streamline operations and respond to client needs with both efficiency and empathy.
This commitment comes in the wa…
Absa Bank Ghana has announced the winners of its Assist Card campaign at a ceremony in Accra.
The hallmark campaign is designed to encourage and reward the use of Absa’s contactless debit and credit cards.
Launched in December 2023, …
The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, together with some Senior Executives of the bank recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Lu Kun, to promote deeper trade and investment ties between Chinese and G…
Star Assurance Group, the parent company of Star Assurance, StarLife Assurance, Star Microinsurance, Star Health Insurance and Pensol Capital Trust, has appointed Samuel Kweku Ocran as its Group Chief Executive Officer.
He takes over th…
The Board of CalBank Ghana PLC has approved a GHS 600 million renounceable rights issue to be sourced through private placement of ordinary and preference shares to new investors.
The issuance comprises 1,872,461,736 ordinary shares of …
The Head of Retail Banking at FBNBank has stated the bank’s position on youth empowerment by declaring that “in addition to other life skills, young people need safe money management skills to survive the challenges of adulthood.”
Mr. Q…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has declared that Ghana’s economy is on an upward trajectory compared to previous years.
Previously, the economy had experienced a downturn, prompting the government to seek a…
Following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission in December 2023, Agusto & Co. Limited has launched its operations in Accra, Ghana.
The company, which was incorporated in January 1992, is a Pan-African rating agency lice…
The Bank of Ghana has urged the public to volunteer information on suspected cases of money laundering and unexplained wealth.
This is to combat financial crimes, sanitize the industry and uphold the integrity of the country’s financial…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned individuals against allowing third parties to receive and or transfer funds through their bank accounts.
That, it said, was because they could unknowingly be participating in or aiding money launder…
The planned sale of the Akyem gold mine by Newmont is attracting interest from potential bidders, including Chinese miners, amid soaring prices of the yellow metal.
Australian miner, Perseus Mining, has also expressed interest in acqu…
Food security and its relationship with sustainable agricultural and rural development have increasingly become matters of concern for developing countries and the international community.
While many complex factors influence sustainabl…
The Minority in Parliament has said the current increase in the producer price of cocoa is the lowest in the history of the country.
The Minority said its claim was based on the recent surge in the world market price of cocoa to an all-…
Microfinance institution, ASA Savings and Loans Company Limited, has presented medical equipment and stationery to two institutions in the Central Region.
The Anomabo branch of ASA donated the items, which included adult weighing scal…
A private waste management company, the City Waste Recycling Limited, in partnership with an Australia-based company, has initiated a project to tackle Ghana's waste management challenge and contribute to the establishment of a circular ec…
Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management in the Ashanti region have issued an ultimatum to the government to return their locked-up investments or they will campaign against the party in the upcoming elections.
The customers, who are agi…
The Ghana Union of Traders' Association (GUTA) has expressed support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's proposal to implement a new flat tax regime and tax amnesty, seeing it as a beneficial move that will greatly relieve businesses and stimulate …
Cocoa farmers across Ghana are expressing frustration in response to the recent announcement of new farmgate prices for cocoa beans.
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced a 58.26 percent increase, setting the price at GH¢33,120 cedi…
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) is encouraging banks to adhere to the submission of monthly fraud reports as it intensifies efforts to combat the rising tide of financial sector fraud associated with electronic money channels in the country.
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Former Manager in charge of Commercial Operations at the Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Riverson Oppong has assumed the role of Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies,
He succe…
The Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC) in the Eastern Region has made a significant breakthrough in bean production by developing a new bean variety known as Zamzam cowpea.
This has an excellent taste and does not produce any acidic …
African countries are predicted to dominate the world’s top 10 highest-growing economies in 2024, a report on Recent Economic and Social Developments in Africa by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has said.
The report said the mo…
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the need to build local capacity in the health sector.
That, he said, was because the country could not continue to depend on other countries for health support.
Dr Bawumia, who w…
Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, Minister of Trade and Industry, has called for flexibility in trade policies to facilitate Africa's industrialisation agenda and make the continent benefit fully from the multilateral trading system.
He made thi…
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
Prior to his appointment, Dadzie served as the deputy chief executive (DCE) responsi…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced its commitment to mobilize $10 billion to bolster the development of small and medium-scale enterprises led by youth across Africa.
The AfCFTA revealed that it h…
Mr Nanor Odidja Teye, a tour guide near Akuse Junction in the Eastern Region, says the Krobo mountain has significant tourism potential that can bring in revenue for the local assembly and the country.
He emphasised the importance of ma…
The MTN Ghana Foundation is calling for applications from students pursuing undergraduate degrees vocational or technical skills training in any of the public tertiary institutions in Ghana for its Bright Scholarship programme for the 2024…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has introduced the Afreximbank Policy Research Working Paper Series (APRWPS) and is inviting authors to submit manuscripts for publication.
The APRWPS will provide a pla…
Access Bank Ghana Plc, a leading retail bank in Ghana, has recorded a profit before tax of more than GHS1 billion in 2023 – a historic feat for the Bank.
The Bank’s profit before tax for 2023 was GHS 1.037bn, compared with the GHS 440.6…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana says the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) needs expert managers to tackle the inefficiencies in the Company’s operations.
Whilst the Institute maintained that ECG should remain state-owned…
Arla Foods, producers of Dano milk variants, has appointed Mr.Paul Nortey Dowuona as the Managing Director to lead the Ghana business since it started operations in 2017.
He is the first Ghanaian to be appointed to head the business.
…
OmniBSIC Bank Ghana LTD successfully hosted the inaugural Chinese Business Seminar themed ‘Banking with Ease’, solidifying its commitment to fostering robust ties with the thriving Chinese business community in Ghana.
The seminar, h…
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Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., as part of its corporate social responsibility, has made a cheque donation of GH?25,000 to support the treatment of eight-year-old Akua Ankumah.
Akua has been d…
Access Bank Ghana PLC has partnered with indigenous shoe manufacturer, Horseman Shoes, to extend the reach of its “Sandal More for A Better Tomorrow” initiative launched last year.
The initiative is aimed at promoting innovative upcycli…
Staff of the Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have engaged customers in Nsawam on innovations that the company has introduced to bring convenience to customers.
The initiatives include the loss reduction pr…
Business has held the second edition of the CTIO Roundtable Africa Forum in Accra on the theme “Driving Business Value Through Data and AI.” The forum aimed at bolstering tech innovation and collaboration across the African continent broug…
Africa50 and Oikocredit lead equity investment in Ghanaian fintech Zeepay to support Africa expansion; The investment will support the expansion of Zeepay's cross-border remittances and mobile financial services business across Africa and …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
· Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to Feb…
Findings from the 2024 chocolate Scorecard has shown that the chocolate industry globally grapple with child labour, deforestation and climate change.
The chocolate scorecard revealed that the industry was grappling with child la…
New SITA white paper highlights how biometric-driven IT solutions are being successfully rolled out around the world
In 1930, there were only around 6 000 passengers travelling by air. By 1934, this had risen to just under 500,000*. Fa…
ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) Head of Funding Marie Testard will discuss unlocking clean energy finance at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, taking place in Paris this May. EEA represents the leading mini-grid and off-grid Pay-As…
A delegation from Africa-focused oil and gas upstream company Afentra has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector – scheduled for November 4 – 8 in…
THE high level of inflation in the country is changing consumer spending, according to a report. Authored by SumsureIQ, the report suggested a shift in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) spending and shopping pattern in Ghana, with the outc…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
· Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose b…