The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has backed calls by the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the private sector to get involved in social infrastructure development.
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Two African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)-supported projects have won awards at the IJ global awards held in London, United Kingdom.
The Singrobo hydropower plant in Ivory Coast, in which the Bank played the Mandated Lead Arranger…
South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are turning to natural gas and renewable energy to secure energy supply while improving operational efficiency. During a panel discussion at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Sympos…
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has been ranked No. 1 in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company for Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2024, joining others like Nvidia, Open AI, or YouTube on the list.
This yea…
Ghana and Denmark have signed the second phase of the strategic sector cooperation (SSC) on statistics to promote evidence-based decision-making in the country.
This follows the successful implementation of phase one of…
The Ashanti Regional office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed power outages in some parts of the region to the vandalisation of the company's pylons at Ejisu.
A number of communities in the region,…
Mobile money operators have threatened to go on strike over what they describe as imposition of double taxation by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on their work.
The group in a statement signed by its National Secreta…
Health commodities worth $45 million and purchased with Global Fund allocations to the country have been stuck at the port since August 2023 due to the importers’ inability to pay the import duties.
This comes even as t…
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mec…
To mark International Women’s Day, Absa Bank’s Women’s Network Forum hosted a unique thought leadership event that celebrated the achievements of women and also advanced the conversation on how to invest in women for the development of soc…
MTN Ghana has commemorated the 2024 International Women's Day (IWD) with an informal coaching session for the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association and the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association at Rawlings Park, Accra…
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) will hold its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 GMT. This year's AGM will be a hybrid event, with an in-person meeting taking place at the Grand Arena of the Accra …
In a landmark visit highlighting its commitment to knowledge sharing and industry collaboration, Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation's largest privately owned bank, welcomed a delegation of 35 students and faculty from Columbia Business School…
Telecel, an Africa-focused telecommunications company, has paid a courtesy visit on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to officially announce the complete rebranding of Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Ghana as well as introduce the leadership of Telecel Grou…
Ms. Nana Yaa Owusu-Ansah, Marketing Director for Beauty, Wellbeing, and Personal Care at Unilever Ghana PLC, has stated the company’s dedication to bridging the current dentist-patient gap in Ghana. While the World Health Organisation (WHO…
Oxford Business Group in partnership with the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) release ESG Report as Ghana’s mining sector embarks on a sustainable journey
Oxford Business Group (OBG) and MIIF have published its comprehensive rep…
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the government to reconsider its payment methods to road contractors to prevent situations where projects are left unfinished due to financial issues.
He suggests that payments to road c…
A West Africa-focused roundtable will spotlight the countries of Senegal, Guinea-Conakry, Sierra Leone and The Gambia at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum, as the region continues to drive dynamic new development…
Ghana is implementing a strategic agenda to rejuvenate its oil and gas sector, aiming to achieve universal access to electricity by 2030 while propelling industrialization. With proven oil reserves of 600 million barrels, gas reserve…
Basil David Anthony, the Chief Executive Officer of Modern Floors Ghana, was honoured with the Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2023 at the fourteenth edition of Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executives Award Gala Dinne…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce its collaborative effort with the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) through a grant aimed at facilitating the training of 300 young African entreprene…
In line with its commitment towards female diversity and inclusion, Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell Licensee in partnership with HR Focus Universe has joined the call to inspire inclusion and diversity through the launch of its ShePower proje…
GITEX Africa (www.GITEXAfrica.com), the continent’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event is on high momentum to welcome the year’s biggest tech conversations and collaborative ventures in Marrakech, Morocco.
Under th…
Steven Blessing Ackah, the Executive Director of Monaco International Investment Forum (MIIF), has urged Africa, particularly Ghana, to establish an exploration fund to unlock the full potential of its mineral wealth.
Mr. Ackah, speakin…
With more than 900 million Africans using biomass fuel and kerosene for cooking, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has emerged as a highly attractive and viable clean cooking solution. While still a fossil fuel, LPG burns more efficientl…
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African financial services group, announces the appointment of key senior executives to strengthen the Group’s leadership team and to drive delivery of its new Growth, Transformation and Returns (GT…
The Chairperson of the Technical Committee of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Paulina Abrokwah has stated that the ongoing internet disruptions have decelerated the process of clearing goods at the port.
Mobile Network…
By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com).
As we observe International Women's Month with the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion,' it is essential to contemplate the importance of diversity within organizati…
In recent years, Southern Africa has emerged as a hub of economic potential, boasting a rich tapestry of resources, diverse cultures, and untapped opportunities. As the region strives for sustainable development, a pivotal focus lies on th…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Li…
As the national oil company of Namibia, NAMCOR is committed to harnessing the country’s full hydrocarbon potential and is currently working with operators to appraise recent offshore discoveries. Last September, Energy Capital & Powe…
The 6th edition of the National Women's Summit and Expo, organized by Charterhouse Productions, was a resounding success. The prestigious event was organized in commemoration of International Women's Day, held on the 8th of March, 2024. Th…
Angola's national oil company (NOC) Sonangol has increased its competitiveness and capacity as an operator through a privatization process initiated by the government – set to be complete by 2026. Now, the NOC is actively seeking par…
Julius Rone, Group Managing Director and CEO of UTM Offshore, will participate in an investor roundtable at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris. As a leading provider of oil and gas, marine and energy industry …
Absa Bank has launched its repositioned brand to the market signalling a shift to being a more deliberately customer-centric business with the new brand promise of ‘Your Story Matters’.
The refreshed brand strapline is part of Absa’s am…
Telecel Ghana has multiple sources of internet services through SAT3, WACS, ACE, and submarine fibre links to other international providers.
On the 12th of March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet capacity provided by WACS subsea cable, …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Ghana regarding its fiscal challenges, emphasizing the need for restraint in spending.
The IMF also advised the establishment of financial benchmarks, specifically a 55% net presen…
Absa Bank has launched its repositioned brand to the market signalling a shift to being a more deliberately customer-centric business with the new brand promise of ‘Your Story Matters’.
The refreshed brand strapline is part of Absa’s am…
The petroleum sector in Africa is experiencing significant growth, driven by various factors such as demographic shifts, infrastructural development, regulatory reforms, and technological advancements, Kwabena Appiah, Industry expert, ha…
Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive marketer and distributor of Shell branded products and services, has introduced its latest top-tier engine oil, the Shell Helix Ultra 0W-20 SP lubricant, onto the Ghanaian market.
The c…
The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionizing the way we communicate, do business, and access information.
Ghana and other African countries are currently experiencing massive internet di…
The management and staff of the Melcom Group of Companies have embarked on a health and fitness walk to mark the Independence anniversary of Ghana.
It was aimed at forging stronger bonds among workers of the various bra…
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has explained that the government will soon grant satellite internet firm, Starlink, an operational license amidst the ongoing internet disruption challenges.
The …
Consumers of electricity at Asamankese and its surrounding areas in the Lower West Akim Municipality in the Eastern Region have raised concerns about the high electricity tariffs they are charged.
They have also co…
Head of Financial Advisory & Equity Capital Markets at Stanbic Bank, Isaac Simpson, has emphasized the need for collaboration between the right stakeholders in order to form the necessary policies to accelerate sustainable finance. He made…
The world today is developing at a rate faster than forecast, especially, on the wheels of technology. As the world economy would have it, technology has set the stage for disruptive innovation and practices fueling the enhancement of vari…
The Managing Director of Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), Mr. Kwabena Boamah, has called for a policy shift in investment regulation that will require minimum allocations for all asset classes. This, he said, will help in the…
Four submarine cables running along the coast of West Africa have been damaged or are experiencing downtime, leading to internet outages in numerous countries across the region.
The impacted cables include the WACS, MainOne, SAT3 and AC…
The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, has encouraged businesses to pursue other innovative means to overcome the challenges that are associated with the current internet …
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Friday donated assorted food items to the National Chief Imam to support needy Muslims to observe the Ramadan fast.
The items included bags of rice, sugar, cooking oil, packs of milo, milk, and …