Nigeria: African Development Bank approves $124.2 million loan for water sector reforms in Akure to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Thursday approved a $ 124…
Boris Johnson promised his government would "unleash" the potential of British business, once he has fulfilled his core campaign promise to "get Brexit done".
But for business leaders, many of whom lobbied against Brexit, the pledge mea…
The technology group Wärtsilä announces the first order of its innovative new Wärtsilä Modular Block solution for power generation to Aggreko, a global provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control and energy services. Four Wärtsi…
AirtelTigo Money (ATM) has launched a special package - “Bronya Ayede” - to reward its customers and agents with exciting prizes this Christmas and New Year Season.
Customers and agents accumulate points through their ATM transactions w…
Businessman and former President of AngloGold Ashanti, Mr Sam Esson Jonah, has praised the evolution in corporate governance over the years, stating that the drastic transformation in how companies are governed has helped to create an ef…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all banks to develop and build credit profiles of their customers to help the banks price their loans appropriately.
The measure is aimed at deepening transparency in the determination of the lendi…
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) is to embark on a nationwide road show to educate the people about the relevance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
That is to ensure that Ghana becomes a successful partic…
Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) has rewarded 920 customers at its first ultimate reward scheme of the 2019 Efie ne Fie promotion in Accra.
Sixty of the beneficiaries received GH¢1,000 worth of fuel each on GOIL’s GoCard; 300 customers received…
Industry captains interviewed for the Third Oxford Business Group (OBG) Chief Executive Officers report expect local business conditions to be positive in the coming year.
They were also upbeat about the Africa Continental Free Trade Ar…
The step by the Government to clean up the financial sector could generate negative reactions at the beginning; but result in confidence in the sector, subsequently, Mr Hakim Ouzzani, the Managing Director of Societe Generale (SG) Ghana ha…
The chiefs and elders of Ajena in the Asuogyaman District in the Eastern Region are claiming ownership of the land earmarked for the construction of the Mpakdan Inland Port along the Volta Lake.
At a press conference organized by the ch…
Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) has rewarded Mr Wisdom Kugbadjor, a businessman from Accra and Mr Emmanuel Ayeletige, a teacher from Zwarugu in the Upper East Region with GH¢5,000 each as the ultimate weekly prize in the on-going CLUB Beer ‘…
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will begin the implementation of the ten-year National Export Development Strategy next year, once the document is approved.
The document, which has been completed by GEPA, is awaiting approva…
Oil rose to its highest in nearly three months on Friday as progress in resolving the U.S.-China trade dispute and Britain’s general election result appeared to lift two clouds that have been hanging over investor risk appetite.
U.S. so…
Ghana and China have signed a grant agreement for US$42.62 million for the implementation of economic and technical projects to be agreed on by the two sides for their mutual benefit.
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance and Mr Sh…
Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, has stressed the need for a national dialogue on emerging technologies to effect changes in the way people live and work.
He said disruptive technologies such …
Mr Emmanuel Sasu Yeboah, the Upper West Regional Director of the Food and Agriculture has called for the need to consider introducing grasscutter production into the government's Rearing for Food and Jobs (RFJ) Programme.
He said livest…
Mr Alan Kyerematen, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has said intra-African trade in animal commodities could be a major source of job and wealth creation and a catalyst for improving rural economies and alleviating poverty.
He said …
The pound and shares have surged after the Conservatives won a clear majority in the UK general election.
Sterling gained 1.7% to $1.33 - its highest level since May last year - on hopes that the big majority would remove uncertainty ov…
The Government of Ghana (GoG) and the Fondation Office Cherifien de Phosphate (OCP) of Moroccan have outdoored a project to transform fertilizer application procedures to boost yields and maximize returns.
It is a three-year project tha…
The Eastern Regional Branch of the Health Services Workers Union (HSWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has passed a resolution in support of a nationwide strike action as their outstanding grievances are yet to be resolved by the Ghana …
Ms Sarah Adwoa Safo, the Minister of State in charge of Public Procurement, says her office is compiling past and present records of all contractors, consultants and suppliers to ascertain their performance abilities and their financial ca…
Public and Private Entities who fail to keep proper records will be handed over to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Attorney General for prosecution, beginning next year.
Mr. Frank Mante, Acting Chief Executive Officer…
Government has urged the National Insurance Commission (NIC) to collaborate with players in the insurance industry and relevant government institutions to ensure its digitisation efforts are in sync with the Government's policies and strat…
A fast growing tutoring service is seeking for a business partner to help the company achieve its goals and also expand its services across the country.
If you are looking to partner with a reputable service company in Ghana, we welcome…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana remains the highest recipient of foreign investments in the West African sub-region.
According to him, the feat the country has chalked in terms of receiving many foreign investments in t…
Business groups have urged Boris Johnson to begin work negotiating the terms of the UK's future relationship with the EU after Brexit.
Following Mr Johnson's victory in the election, which he won on a promise to "get Brexit done", busin…
American author, speaker and pastor, John Maxwell once said the single biggest way to impact an organisation is to focus on leadership development.
In developing leaders, he recommended three things which include; recruiting good peop…
The Bank of Ghana has set up a Cyber Security Committee mandated to implement the central bank’s Cyber and Information Security Directive.
As part of the directive, all banks are required to seek the approval of the regulator before s…
Three institutions, Ghana Statistical Services (GSS), Vodafone Ghana and the Flowminder Foundation, have embarked on a partnership to produce official statistics using de-identified telecommunications data to strengthen humanitarian and …
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) sees another annual rise in profit and revenue in 2020 driven by what Chief Executive Ed Bastian called a growing interest in air travel by consumers across the generational spectrum.
“People are more inspire…
US aviation regulators allowed Boeing's 737 Max aircraft to continue flying despite knowing there was a risk of further crashes.
Analysis after the first crash last year predicted there could be up to 15 disasters over the lifetime of t…
Springfield Exploration and Production (SEP) Limited, an indigenous oil and gas firm and its partners, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC EXPLORCO have announced significant oil discovery following its maiden Afina-1 well…
Mr Isaac Agyapong, the Kwahu East District Chief Executive (DCE), has urged farmers in the area to venture into tiger nuts production to enable the District to benefit from the 'One District, One Factory' programme.
A feasibility test o…
Mr Abdallah Ali Nakyea, the Managing Partner Ali-Nakyea and Associates, has said indirect taxes add to the cost of doing business in the country because corporate institutions transfer such taxes to consumers.
He said this had a direct …
Fifteen young women entrepreneurs in agribusinesses from nine African countries have been awarded certificates after undergoing a three-week mentoring and support training programme to boost their businesses.
The women, selected from Bo…
The Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has commenced a weeklong workshop with stakeholders in the Karaga District of the Northern Region on issues affecting livestock mobility and tradin…
The Leadership of the Ghana Hubs Network will from December, 13 to 14 host its Annual Gathering to provide a unique opportunity for technology hubs and other stakeholders in the ecosystem to convene, network and share knowledge.
A state…
Mr Kwabena Agyei Boakye, Chief Director of the Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation has called for frequent capacity building for members of the Ghana Monitoring and Evaluation Forum(GMEF) to sharpen their skills to take up both domestic …
The Afram Community Bank (ACB) recorded a profit of GH¢664,606.00 in 2018 as against GHC691,014.00 in 2017, a decrease of 3.8 per cent, which has been attributed to unstable economic challenges.
However, the Bank grew its income from GH…
Ghanaian consumer confidence declines by four points
Nigerians consumer confidence also subdued
Ghana's latest Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for the third quarter of 2019 shows a slight drop to 114 from the previous quarter…
African Development Bank and African Union to roll-out a continent-wide electricity market Masterplan
The Masterplan also will inform the energy component of a Programme for Infrastructure Development (PIDA) Action Plan
The African D…
Blume Global [1], a leader in global logistics and digital supply chain solutions, today announced that Hapag-Lloyd [2], one of the world's leading shipping companies, has selected Blume Logistics [3] to support its entire global network o…
MTN Mobile Money Limited has handed over a brand new Nissan Almera salon car to Mr. Francis Osei of Franco Prestige ventures at Ahodwo during the MTN MoMo @ 10 agents/merchants awards dinner at Golden Tulip in Kumasi
The awards presenta…
After opening their first subsidiary in Europe, the world-leading smart lighting brand Yeelight quickly gained a foothold in the market: important partnerships were formed and the first products were launched - just in time for Christmas
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ONOMO Hotels has acquired a 60, 1% controlling stake in BON Hotels
With the announcement, today of the acquisition of BON Hotels by ONOMO Hotels (OnomoHotel.com), the hospitality industry on the African continent is set for a major shak…
Beyontec, a leading global insurance technology solution provider announced the successful implementation of its core solution, the Beyontec Suite at Zamara.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Zamara is the largest pension fund administrator in …
Executives largely positive about near-term outlook OBG business barometer: Ghana CEO survey 2019 indicates
However, results highlight short-term challenges linked to ongoing reforms
Executives interviewed for the 2019 edition of th…
Competition from China in the early 2000s nearly killed SG Companies, a family-owned footwear business that was founded almost 125 years ago. Now Donald Trump's trade war could finish it off.
The 15 December deadline when the US is due …
Inflation shot up by 0.5 per cent in the month of November to reach 8.2 per cent, the highest since the rebased Consumer Price Index three months ago.
According to the Ghana Statistical Service, Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Narcotics …