Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, on Sunday signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) agreement, a deal expected to improve intra-African trade, enhance economic growth and sustainable development.
Nigeria, together with …
Ten entrepreneurs operating in domestic waste management, climate-smart agriculture and energy efficiency have successfully graduated from the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC).
The group, which formed the third cohort, would be ch…
Mr Anjo Van Toorn, the Country Director of the Netherlands Development Organisation, has called on horticulture sector actors to constantly dialogue to market their products and services.
He said new dimensions of scaling up, innovation…
Mr Francis Kingsley Ato Cudjoe, the Deputy Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has urged fish processors and traders to adopt scientific fish processing and preservation methods to ensure safety.
The current fish smoking …
The CEO of Quick Angels Limited Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye has charged entrepreneurs to be innovative with their ideas and businesses to attract investors. He made this known during an entrepreneur pitching session for equity funding at …
Market Summary
The GSE Composite Index moderated by 4.57 points (-0.20%) to close at 2,325.67 with a -9.59% YTD return due to losses in three counters in the banking and beverage sectors. Market capitalization declined by 0.08% to set…
The tool was deployed in the Mantapala refugee settlement in northern Zambia
By the end of this day many people will have made life-changing decisions, relying on their best guess or their instinct. Some will yield great results…
Electroneum Major Upgrade Makes ETN the World’s Most Secure Decentralised and Eco-friendly Crypto, and Reduces Block Rewards by 75%
? CEO Richard Ells says the disruptive software update will unlock a transformational second half to 201…
Bank of Kigali Plc chooses cloud-native, cloud-agnostic Temenos T24 Transact to provide end-to-end digital banking services to customers
Bank of Kigali Plc (www.BK.rw) has selected Temenos (SIX: TEMN) (www.Temenos.com), the banking soft…
ABB and the Italian company FIMER S.p.A announced today that they have signed an agreement for FIMER to acquire ABB’s solar inverter business. The transaction will enhance the future prospects of the solar inverter business and will enabl…
Whether it comes from hackers, disgruntled customers, or is simply a backlash against something you post, negative social media content can destroy trust in your brand in a matter of minutes.
"Social media is the most immediate threat t…
The Alliance for Development and Industrialization, (ADI), a Ghanaian think tank, has taken a swipe at the Bank of Ghana demanding of the Governor a clear mandate to the banks to support the private sector.
The Bank of Ghana spent close…
Fiscal policy think tank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has bemoaned the low numbers of people covered by pensions in the country and further revealed that the informal nature of the economy had left well over 80 per cent of Ghan…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malta Enterprise, Malta’s economic development agency, tasked with attracting new foreign direct investment, as well as facilitating the growt…
Surfline Communications Limited, Ghana’s premier 4G LTE internet service provider, is getting closer to you with increased channels to buy your new 4G LTE devices and top up your existing account.
We are happy to bring to your attention…
Weekly Highlights
10-year ESLA Bond oversubscribed.
GSE whipsawed previous week’s gain as it closed in the red.
Interest rates on 91-Day and 182-Day T-Bills trimmed after week’s auction.
Ghana cedi closed the trading week on a …
Eseye, MTN and SolarNow to present the easiest way to deploy cellular IoT at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit
Eseye to launch New AnyNet IRIS™ gateway App for AWS services
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cape Town summit (https…
The Ministry of Inner-City and Zongo Development has rolled out a nationwide training programme to equip the youth with relevant skills and knowledge for the contemporary labour market.
The programme, a collaborative work of government…
An investor watches the electronic board at a stock exchange hall on June 20, 2019 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.
Asian stock markets fell across the board on Monday.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell nearly 1%.
In China…
Flyadeal, the low-cost Saudi Arabian airline, has cancelled an order for 30 Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
The decision follows the crashes of two 737 Max jets, the first in Indonesia in October followed by one in Ethiopia in March, which kil…
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) expects to change its legal status from a mutual entity limited by guarantee to a company limited by shares by end of the year.
The process known as demutualization will change the ownership structure of t…
The Mobile Telecommunication Network(MTN), Ghana is to give out 1,000 prizes and ten cars to commemorate the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the MTN mobile money platform.
This was announced by Mr Selorm Ad…
About 90,000 farmers have been registered by the Bawku Municipal Department of Agriculture to participate in this year's Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme in the Bawku Municipality and its environs.
About 60 input dealers have …
The government has been urged to redesign its revenue mobilisation strategy to focus on property tax to raise the needed revenue for the country’s development.
Professor Sir Paul Collier, Director, Centre for Study of African Economie…
Recipe for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): New report looks at ‘what’s next’ for the Continental Agreement
Mr. Kituyi expressed his “solidarity and partnership with ECA and AUC” and urged the African business community to …
UN’s Amina Mohammed pledges full support as Africa begins to implement African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
It was essential to act now, not only to ensure that women benefit from the AfCFTA but also the African youth given the …
MAURITIUS REMAINS LEADER OF THE AFRICAN TELECOMS BUT ALGERIA & SOUTH AFRICA TAKE OVER GHANA AND TUNISIA FOR 2ND AND 3RD PLACE.
BuddeComm’s Telecoms Maturity Index revealed last year that Mauritius lead the telecoms market in Africa fol…
British Airways is facing a record fine of £183m for last year's breach of its security systems.
The airline, owned by IAG, says it is "surprised and disappointed" by the penalty from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
At t…
More than 150 Japanese companies have expressed interest to invest in Ghana and other African countries, the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) has said.
The companies include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited, Keihin Battery C…
The Board Chairman of Trustwork Oakbuild International Limited (TWOBIL), Mr Kofi Obeng-Ayirebi, has reiterated the need for businesses to position themselves well to be able to access global financing.
He said local industries needed th…
Market Performance
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Gainers & Losers
The benchmark index shed 64.58 points (-2.70%) last week to close at 2,330.24 with a -9.41% year-to-da…
Ghana’s quest to have 30 per cent of its gold locally processed is on course as Gold Coast Refinery Limited in Accra, continues to add value to gold, three years after its setup.
Sited within Airport Light Industrial Area, the refiner…
Unilever Limited under its Pepsodent brand has sponsored a global study to promote good oral health among parents and school children across the world.
The study which was carried out in eight countries around the world was on the top…
The South Akim Rural Bank limited made a net profit of GhC2,160,363.00 for the year 2018.
The figure is a reduction of 7.83 per cent of the net profit of GhC2, 343,843.00 made by the bank the previous year.
This was announced by the …
Mr Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central constituency has called on government to consider the concept and realisation of domestic borrowing instead of foreign borrowing.
Mr. Adongo also a member of the Fina…
Professor Alex Dodoo, the Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority, has urged exporters to pay attention to quality and standards of their export products to become competitive on the international market.
He said it was import…
The American Chamber of Commerce-Ghana (AMCHAM) has received commendation for the good work it is doing for its members and for the economy.
In an interview, as part of a special supplement to commemorate the 30th anniversary of AMCHAM,…
Amen Scientific Herbal and Alternative Medical Hospital has been adjudged the Herbal Company of the Year.
The hospital was recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana for its quality delivery of healthcare and the use of herbal …
Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate has reiterated their commitment to work closely with COCOBOD and other stakeholders to ensure a long term and sustainable impact for farmers and the cocoa sector.
A statement from Cargill and copied to the Gh…
Madam Margaret Jackson, a Managing Partner of Rainbow Consult, a management consulting firm, has called on private businesses to improve upon internal corporate ethics and also do away with all forms of corruption.
She said Ghanaian bus…
From the 2020/21 cocoa season, every tonne of cocoa beans from Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire that will be sold on the international market will attract an additional $400 as a living income differential.
The amount will be paid by buyers of…
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) has been adjudged the Public Sector e-Solutions Provider of the Year at the ninth Ghana Information Technology and Telecoms Awards (GITTA) held in Accra.
GCNet was also adjudged the I…
Vodafone has pledged its commitment to the mining industry as the digital economy enters a new phase of growth.
A statement from Vodafone Ghana to the Ghana News Agency explained that with the emergence of the Internet-of-Things, artifi…
Mr Eliot Edem Agbenorwu, Ketu South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has said plans are far advanced for the Municipality to start government's flagship One District, One Factory" (1D1F).
He said the Assembly had acquired large tracts of…
Seed producers in the Northern Region have been advised to adopt the out-grower and community seeds production systems whereby one farmer can engage about 10 to 20 farmers to produce large acres of seeds.
The move is to help increase th…
Market Summary
Gains in two banking stocks pushed the benchmark index up by 0.40 points (+0.02%) to close at 2,325.00 with a -9.61% YTD return while market capitalization increased by 0.01% to settle at GH¢58.02 billion.
GCB Bank L…
Telecom operator AirtelTigo has been inducted into the “Hall of Fame” of the Ghana Information Technology and Telecom Awards (GITTA) for its consistency in pioneering innovation in the telecommunications industry in Ghana.
The honour on…
Vodafone Ghana has been awarded the prestigious CSR Company of the year award at the Ghana Information Technology and Telecommunications (GITTA) awards.
The company's Foundation was recognised for its passion in executing innovative ini…
Goil has entered into a joint venture with Societe Multinationale de Bitumes (SMB) of Cote d’Ivoire to construct a $35 million bitumen plant in Tema.
The plant, which has the capacity to produce 8,000 tonnes of Polymer Modified Bitumen …
Car use will still need to be curbed even when all vehicles are powered by clean electricity, a report has said.
It warns that electrifying cars will not address traffic jams, urban sprawl and wasted space for parking.
The Centre for…