The mining industry has been a significant driver of economic growth and development for centuries, providing vital resources for the global economy.
However, it has also been characterized by a critical gender imbalance…
The Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Wilfred Ochan, has called on Ghanaians to take pride in their national heritage and consciously patronise made-in-Ghana products and services.
That, he said,…
A selected group of small businesses from Ghana have obtained what has been described as a ground-breaking permission to export their products to the US market.
They are AS Chanan Company, owners of the Ascolate Cocoa Powder brand; Sh…
Vivo Energy Ghana (VEGH) and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) have launched a road safety campaign dubbed "StopThink and Drive".
The campaign seeks to improve road safety consciousness among high-risk commercial drivers and mot…
Bayport Savings and Loans, a publicly listed payroll lender, has donated 200 dual desks to two schools: Bolgatanga Model Preparatory Primary School in the Upper East Region and Nsein Methodist Primary School in Nsein, Western Region.
Th…
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) says it detests the harassment being meted out to their members by the Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA).
It says the GRA has instituted a task force to intercept its goods and cargo from the var…
High-risk commercial drivers and motorcyclists in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western and Eastern regions have been selected to undergo a refresher defensive driving training course.
The course, to benefit over 1,000 drivers and…
Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition, took place in Luanda from September 13-14.
Hosted in partnership with Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, the Afr…
The recent signing of an agreement to develop what has been called South Africa’s largest liquified natural gas project in Mpumalanga province has emphasised the potential of natural gas as a viable energy source for the country.
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Leaders from global business, investment, government, sports, and the arts gathered in New York on Thursday, 21st September to mark the commencement of “Unstoppable Africa”. The event by the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https:…
Ghana-based Stars From All Nations (SFAN), an education company that unlocks the potential of Africa’s young geniuses, has released the African Startup Investment Readiness Guide to help entrepreneurs get that money.
Investment readines…
Tawa Bolarin, Vodafone Ghana’s Director of the Enterprise Business Unit, has called on Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) across the nation to take advantage of the upcoming Vodafone Business Runway event to bolster their growth and…
As we head towards the end of the 2022/23 season, cocoa prices are still relatively high. By 31st August 2023, prices settled at US$3,730 per tonne and US$3,633 per tonne in London and New York respectively (Figure 1). Exactly a year ago, …
Starsight Energy (www.StarsightEnergy.com), a leading local provider of sustainable energy solutions, is thrilled to announce two remarkable wins at the prestigious Ghana Corporate Brands Awards (GCBA), that underpin its dedication to exce…
While financial inclusion is growing in importance worldwide there is still a discrepancy between male and female financial inclusion – the so-called gender financial inclusion gap.??
At a global level, the World Economic Forum’s 2022 G…
Uber in Ghana has announced an agreement with Enterprise Group PLC & its subsidiaries in the General Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance and Funeral services business, for the rollout of a unique bundled insurance package for a seg…
AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023 taking place October 9th and 10th 2023 in London will welcome over 1200 delegates to two days of high-level meetings, dialogue and networking focused on investment opportunities in Africa. Institutional inv…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the commitment of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improving infrastructure and service levels at Lagos's Murtala Muhammad International Airport within twelve…
The past 12 months have seen a significant decline in venture capital (VC) funding in Africa. The total amount raised declined by almost 40% between July 2022 and June 2023 compared to the same period between 2021 and 2022. This sharp decl…
In its new report, 'A turning point for offshore wind', Allianz Commercial highlights growth opportunities, tech innovations, risk trends, and loss patterns for the global industry.
Damage to cables is the top cause of insurance clai…
Better Cotton, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and others urge governments to kickstart global phase-out of highly hazardous pesticides.
Call made ahead of International Conference on Chemicals Management’s fifth session, set to take …
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org)
There’s a new powerhouse in African renewables. And it has plenty of experts talking about it.
The report "The State of African Energy 2Q 2023 Out…
Demonstrating Commitment to Improving Safety and Elevating Security Standards among Partner, Drivers and Riders)
International ride-hailing service Yango launched new safety features and initiatives for riders and drivers demonstrating …
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Google today formalized cooperation aimed at advancing digital transformation in Africa. The parties signed a Letter of Intent during the Global Africa Business Initiative at the United Natio…
Absa Bank Ghana Limited has announced that the Managing Director, Abena Osei-Poku will be leaving the bank to pursue a career opportunity outside of Absa Group.
After a career spanning over 14 years within Absa Group and five years as M…
The global online trading market has witnessed a remarkable upswing, fuelled by technological advancements and the widespread accessibility of the internet. This surge in popularity and increase of the global market size to USD9.32bn in 20…
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) rank #2 and #10 in the world, respectively.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most connected airport in Asia Pac…
MobileMoney Limited (MML) operators of (MTN MoMo) has partnered with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Hubtel, an eCommerce platform to provide enhanced bill payment solutions to customers. The partnership will provide customers t…
MTN Ghana has presented a cheque of GHS34,581,713.52 to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) as payment of the final dividend for the year ended 2022 and 2023 interim dividend paid in June and September 2023.
The pre…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) will make Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) accessible, affordable and safe.
The CRM programme, which became operational on September 1, allows bottling plan…
Four aggrieved farmers whose properties have directly been affected by the operations of Newmont Ahafo Project in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have petitioned the company to address their concerns.
According to the fa…
Harmonia Africa Insurance Brokers Ltd., a licensed insurance brokerage firm in Ghana with the vision to provide excellent and innovative insurance services has acquired a license to act independently as a professional body to manage client…
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org) is delighted to announce the finalists for its 2023 AWIEF Awards.
Launched in 2017, the prestigious annual AWIEF Awards is an initiative …
The Cocoa Value Addition Artisans Association of Ghana (COVAAAGH) has commended the government for its upcoming policy initiative aimed at providing cocoa beans to indigenous cocoa value addition and chocolate manufacturing enterprises.
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Access Bank Ghana has premiered its award-winning online TV series, ‘All Walks of Life’, a captivating film at the Silverbird cinema in Accra.
This is in line with the bank’s strategic intent of changing the narrative about Africa thro…
Qualiplast Limited, manufacturers of plastic packaging products, launched its 50th anniversary celebration in Accra on Friday with the unveiling of an anniversary logo.
The General Manager of the company, Mr Joseph Akl, commended emplo…
International banking group, Standard Chartered, has reinforced its commitment to continue facilitating business and economic growth in Ghana.
Mr Sunil Kaushal, StanChart’s Regional CEO for Africa and the Middle East, speaking during a…
Stanbic Bank Ghana in collaboration with WISH4LIFE Foundation LBG, a subsidiary of the renowned WISH4LIFE Foundation in the United States of America, have cut sod for the construction of an International Children’s Cancer Research Centre (…
Personalisation is the new magic word in service delivery. This practice is gaining popularity, but you’d notice that many brands are still struggling to figure out how to do it. It is time brands truly understand their customers as uniqu…
When it comes to the world of finance and wealth management, a key principle reigns supreme, aligning your investments with your money goals. In an environment where numerous investment options vie for your attention, it becomes imperative…
Chief Investment Officer, Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), George David Allotey, has emphasized the need to fully understand the nature of assets before investing. He made this statement at a Broll Ghana seminar on alternativ…
The launch of Generative AI, exemplified by Chat GPT’s debut in November 2022, marked a watershed moment in reshaping the future of work. The profound impact of this technology became evident when a McKinsey survey revealed that, in less t…
Mrs. Enyonam Adzo Apetorgbor, Chief Executive Officer, Keta Investment Promotion Centre (KIPC) has lauded Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) for initiating processes towards constructing the Keta port.
The GPHA last Friday, held …
Ms Amida Iddrisu, a 26-year-old physically challenged person, together with 18 outstanding women making positive change in Northern Ghana, have been awarded.
Ms Iddrisu received the award at the maiden edition of the Northern Woman Chan…
The Institute of Directors - Ghana (IoD-Gh) has launched the sixth edition of the Corporate Governance Excellence Awards in Accra.
This year’s awards scheduled for November 24 seeks to celebrate the achievements of outstanding individua…
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has been adjudged the best enterprise risk management (ERM) compliant institution in the state-owned enterprises category for the 2022-2023 auditing year by the Internal Audit Agency (IAA).
Th…
The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has launched its 35th anniversary with a commitment to increase access to various affordable housing schemes to reduce the housing deficit in the country.
The association has assure…
James Klutse Avedzi, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, has raised concerns over the adverse consequences of state-funded scholarships for study leave programmes where recipients do not return after completing their studies abroad.…
The Bank of Ghana has won the Financial Inclusion Institutional Leadership Award 2023 of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI).
The award, which was given at the just ended AFI 2023 Global Policy Forum (GPF) held in Manila, Philipp…
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