With demand for critical minerals set to triple by 2030 and Africa holding 30% of global reserves, African countries are accelerating plans to align policies, share infrastructure and form regional consortia to address sector chall…
The Ministry for Energy and Green Transition has directed all agencies under the ministry to submit detailed roadmaps by April 15 to guide the implementation of the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
The Deputy Minister for Energy…
Market watchers within Ghana’s energy space are warning of a growing trend of fuel price increases ahead of official pricing windows, a development they say is undermining transparency in the downstream sector and placing undue pressur…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is confident adopting a 24-hour petroleum economy in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector will create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Chief Executive Officer of the Na…
Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee, CEO of Prudential Africa, completed a highly impactful one-week working visit to Accra, Ghana, laying a clear foundation for the company’s accelerated success in 2026.
His visit, which centered around the busi…
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a second consecutive session of losses on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) shedding 143.05 points to close at 12,917.08, as selling pressure continued to weigh on the bour…
Ecobank Ghana has appointed veteran banker Alhassan Andani as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective Thursday, March 26, 2026.
According to sources, the appointment is aimed at strengthening governance and strategic leadershi…
The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that government will introduce a new Loans Act to strictly regulate how borrowed funds are used.
On his facebook page, he explained that the new law will ensure that every lo…
S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that Ghana’s sovereign credit rating could come under pressure over the next 12 to 18 months if fiscal reform momentum weakens or external conditions deteriorate.
In its latest assessment, the agency…
Ghana has stepped up efforts to attract strategic investment from the United States, hosting a high-level investor roundtable in New York aimed at showcasing opportunities across key sectors of its economy.
The 7th Ghana Investor Ro…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated 50 laptops to the University of Ghana in support of the University’s “One Student, One Laptop” initiative, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to advancing digital access and strengthening collaboration be…
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has defended the country’s core interests as leader of Ghana’s delegation to the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14) at the second Mi…
Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) is urging private-sector leaders and investors across Africa to integrate public attitude data into their decision making, as citizen perspectives are essential to building resilient, competiti…
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeks partners to unlock its $24 trillion in untapped mineral resources, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), scheduled for October 14–16, 2026 in Cape Town, will feature a dedicated se…
A Law Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Dr Edmond Nelson Amasah, has recommended the establishment of an independent insurance ombudsman to protect insurance policyholders.
“A…
Women, Financial Services, Telco and Southern African CMOs dominate the list of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Brand Builders
Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business magazine, MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully concluded a new three-year Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Loan Facility totaling US$2 billion equivalent (raising US$1.73 billion and €228 million in US$…
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has reported a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, posting a 36.1% year-on-year growth in total revenue, as the company continues to solidify its position as a key driver for Ghana’s digital an…
The Government has initiated moves to procure 13 tonnes of different varieties of tomato seeds for distribution to tomato farmers across the country.
The seeds are improved varieties with an improved yield profile and an extended shel…
The government has set an initial pricing guidance of 12 to 12.5 per cent for its new seven-year cedi-denominated bond, signalling a potential decline in borrowing costs as it returns to the domestic debt market.
The range, announced …
As companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators and ESG commitments to reduce their carbon footprint, corporate travel is emerging as an area where small operational changes can deliver measurable impact. New insights from…
Cameroon's Minister of Trade Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, the Chair of MC14, said ministers worked to conclude as many issues as possible across the various areas of negotiation during the four-day meeting. He thanked the minister…
Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) celebrates the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort (http://apo-opa.co/4tfdwkb), marking the company’s highly anticipated debut into Cape Verde. Situated above Laginha …
For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi, with a bold mandate to unlock domestic capital and turn the continent’s industrial ambitions int…
On Friday, 27 March 2026, Ministers in charge of Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Digitalisation from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Freetown for their …
Global airlines have begun to hike fares and cut capacity to cope with the sudden surge in the oil price, but the industry’s ability to remain profitable may depend on whether consumers pull back on ?flying as gasoline costs threaten h…
Ghana’s insurance sector has strong potential for growth despite the structural challenges facing the sector, the new Deloitte report on African insurance has revealed.
“The low penetration rate underscores both the scale of untapped …
ASHANTI Foam Factory Limited (Ashfoam) has opened two new showrooms in the bustling central business district of Accra, aimed at enhancing visibility, increasing sales, and improving customer service delivery, while further elevating the…
The United States Embassy in Accra has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen business ties between Ghana and the United States.
Speaking at a California wine tasting event in Accra, the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy…
The country’s fastest growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Ltd has delivered an impressive performance in 2025, with profit before tax soaring by 104 percent to GH¢641million, driven by a rapidly expanding balance sheet, stronger net inte…
Justina Nelson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), has expressed confidence that the fund will build on its 2025 gains to deliver stronger results in 2026, citing improved strategies and rising m…
The Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, has urged young people to focus on purpose rather than job titles as they prepare to enter the world of work.
She made the remarks at the grand finale of…
Cheque usage in Ghana continued its downward trend in February 2026, with declines recorded in both transaction value and volume, according to the Bank of Ghana’s March Summary of Economic Data.
The total value of cheques cleared fe…
The 14th China Round Table on WTO Accessions, held on 25 March on the margins of the 14th Ministerial Conference, highlighted the role of WTO accession in fostering domestic reform, economic integration and development, looking par…
Thursday 26 March 2026 marks the official launch of the highly anticipated 16th edition of the Orange Ventures Prize in Middle East and Africa (OSVP) (www.Orange.com), a flagship initiative dedicated to promoting high-impact entrep…
Last week, Treasury bills were undersubscribed, with investor demand falling short of the government’s target of GHS 4.93 billion by GH¢1.69 billion.
Auction results from the Bank of Ghana show that total bids for the 91-day, 182-da…
Governments from West, Central and Southern Africa, with delegations confirmed for the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris next month, are each advancing critical mineral projects that span processing deals, development-s…
ESI Africa releases the definitive 2026 Finance & Investment Industry Insights Volume to navigate Africa’s infrastructure transition and South Africa’s R4.2 trillion funding gap.
The report, Finance & Investment Industry Insight…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its “Afreximbank Accelerator Programme,” bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the dias…
Government is facing mounting pressure to fast-track efforts to achieve tomato self-sufficiency, as traders at Agbogbloshie Market contend with rising costs that are steadily eroding consumer purchasing power.
The situation has been…
The African Development Bank Group’s (https://AFDB.org/) Board of Directors has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to pilot the Peace Renewable Energy Certificate (P-REC) …
The Parliamentary Outcome document, adopted on 25 March at the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO, was presented by Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, together with Jörgen Warborn, Member of the E…
The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition returns to Luanda this September as a bridge connecting global investors and project developers with Angolan projects and partners. At a time when global supply disruptions and g…
Africa continues to face significant implications from the ongoing Gulf war, with Brent prices fluctuating from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 and back down to $98 on March 25. But escalating crude prices bring chall…
African bauxite producers are rapidly moving beyond commodity exports, investing in alumina refineries that convert raw ore into high-value products. While Africa holds nearly 30% of global bauxite reserves, it currently contribute…
MTN Group posted excellent operational and financial results for 2025, delivering significantly on our Ambition 2025 strategy and transitioning to Ambition 2030 priorities to capture value from the attractive structural growth opportunitie…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (http://www.Afreximbank.com) has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June 2026.
Against the backdrop of deepening geopolit…
The Ashanti regional branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on the government to take urgent steps to address the mounting challenges faced by traders in the region.
The Association made particular reference…
Mr Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents an opportunity for the continent to transform its productive structures, build regional value chains and become a competitive global econo…
The Government has taken a decisive step to modernise public financial management with the signing of a Service Level Agreement (SLA).
The agreement is to integrate the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GHIPSS), the Ghana …
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