According to Derycycke, the market is very active with global and regional brands “targeting hotel openings in the majority of the region’s major cities”
Francophone Africa’s burgeoning hospitality market continues to be a critical oppo…
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Africa has proven natural gas reserves of 503.3 trillion cubic feet. Yet, across the continent, gas is being stranded or flared.
African Energy Chamber…
African countries are still not doing enough to meet one of the UN’s most important development targets, according to a new report to be published next week.
The eLearning Africa Report 2019, which provides a snapshot of the state of ed…
In just a few weeks, the second edition of the annual Africa Investment Forum will kick off in Johannesburg, South Africa, with development finance institutions determined to tackle the continent’s infrastructure investment challenge…
The GSE Composite Index inched 0.61 points (-0.03%) lower due to downward price movement in CAL Bank (-1.25%) to close at 2,167.13 with a -15.75% year-to-date return while market capitalization moderated by 0.01% to settle at GH¢ 55.70…
Creating Africa’s next generation of development experts: African Development Bank calls on young professionals to join its ranks
The African Development Bank has issued a call to young people who are interested in joining the continent…
The Street Children empowerment Foundation (SCEF) has launched its maiden edition of Impactprenuership Academy aimed at empowering individuals and groups concerning issues of domestic abuse, child rights and community health.
T…
The exploration and mining of mineral deposits offers promising opportunities for the development of African countries and is one of the biggest potential areas for cooperation between Africa and Russia. Participants in the Russia–Africa E…
A Brexit deal has been agreed between UK and EU negotiating teams before a meeting of European leaders in Brussels.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: "We've got a great new deal that takes back control."
The two sides have been w…
Ghana-based Information Technology (IT) professional, Mr Abou Conde has won the 2020-2021 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award.
The award by the American multinational technology company - Microsoft was in recognition of h…
Commercial flights to the Upper West Regional capital, Wa, started last Tuesday when Africa World Airlines (AWA) operated the maiden flight to the Wa Airport.
Commercial flights to Wa are expected to enhance connectivity between the s…
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghanaian design-build firm, Spektra Global, Mr William Evans Halm, has urged real estate developers in the country to adopt green-building methods in their constructions.
That, he said, would ensure safe…
Inflation for the month of September was 7.6 per cent, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported.
According to the national data compilation body, although the rate indicated a decline compared to the 7.8 per cent recorded in …
Newmont Goldcorp on Tuesday announced that the Ahafo Mill Expansion in Ghana achieved commercial production, on schedule and within budget for approximately $175 million.
Combined with the Subika Underground, which was successfully comp…
Ethiopian Airlines loyalty programme, ShebaMiles, has come up with a special treat to honor its Blue or Silver status members.
Loyal customers, who joined the Frequent Flyer Programme when it was launched in 1999, have been awarded Sheb…
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has held a day's stakeholders' forum to sensitize members of 20 selected communities in the Sekyere East District, on budgeting and action planning processes of Metropolitan, Municipal and Dis…
Ghana and Philippines, have pledged to work towards deepening economic cooperation in the areas of finance, energy and agriculture.
This followed a two-day mission to Manila by a Ghanaian delegation, led by the Finance Minister, Mr. Ken…
A Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) delegation has left Accra to the Colombian capital of Bogota to explore business and investment opportunities available for both countries.
The 18-member team, drawn from both the private and p…
Mr Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources on Tuesday announced plans by government to secure the services of an independent surveyor to verify the tonnages of manganese and bauxite shipped outside.
Currently,…
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, is leading Ghana's delegation to the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, from October 14 to 20.
The delegation includes the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, the Chairman of the Fina…
Absa’s NewGold has achieved a Year-to Date (YTD) growth of 36% and presents a great investment opportunity compared to other listed securities on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
The NewGold Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), which was relaunc…
The benchmark index moderated by 4.52 points (-0.21%) to close at 2,167.74 with a -15.72% year-to-date return due to declines in two counters in the banking and insurance sectors, CAL Bank Limited (-2.44%) and Enterprise Group Limited (-10…
For the third consecutive time, MTN has been adjudged the Overall Best Organization in HR Practice at the 2019 HR Focus Awards. Following this converted award, MTN Ghana has been inducted into HR Focus Hall of Fame.
MTN Ghana also won o…
Navya and Gaussin win awards as leading firms
Dubai will be the first international city to test FedEx autonomous delivery bot
Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport; organised by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) D…
More than 30 U.S pension fund managers, private sector CEOs and institutional investors have signaled their strong interest in participating in the second Africa Investment Forum, scheduled to take place from 11-13 November 2019, in Johann…
In order to fulfil their development objectives and meet the needs of their citizens, countries in Africa are compelled to turn to foreign sources of financing. However, these mainly take the form of credit from international financial ins…
The Ghanaian authorities have continued their efforts to clean up the country’s financial sector following a fresh round of financial institution closures.
In mid-August the Bank of Ghana (BoG) announced it had revoked the licences of 2…
Andersen Global is excited to announce it has signed a collaboration agreement with Muluh & Partners, a law firm based in Douala, Cameroon. In a period of just over two years, Andersen Global has now expanded its presence into 18 countries…
The accolades were presented at the 8th Annual PEA Awards Gala Dinner on 9th October, 2019
Private Equity Africa (PEA) (www.PEAfricaGroup.com) is excited to congratulate the winners of its 8th Annual Awards.
The accolades wer…
Two icons of British style join forces to create bespoke photographs of Jaguar sports saloons – XF, XE and legendary Mk 2
‘Rooms by Rankin’ – internationally renowned fashion and style photographer Rankin designs and builds bespo…
The Human Resource team of AirtelTigo has been adjudged the ‘HR Team of the Year’ at the 2019 Human Resource Focus Awards held in Accra.
AirtelTigo team won the award for employing innovative and unique approaches to addressing key busi…
The Ministry of Communication says it is in talks with stakeholders in the mobile phone industry to establish a Central Equipment Identity Registry (CEIR) that would regulate the mobile phone market in the country.
When fully operationa…
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has held a meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliberate on the Nigerian border closure and retail trade by foreigners in the country.
Nigeria has closed its Igolor and Seme-K…
Cable TV services provider, DSTV, has announced that it will from November 1, 2019, adjust upwards the prices of all its subscription packages following the increase in the communication service tax (CST) by the government.
The Communic…
The global economy is growing at its slowest pace since the financial crisis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.
The fund said world growth would hit just 3% this year - down from its July forecast of 3.2% and a sharp slowd…
The Future of Asia-Pacific’s Cities UN Forum opens with call for decisive action in cities to deliver on SDG targets
The Seventh Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7) opened today with a strong call for cities to take the lead and embrace a…
The Association of the world’s airports, Airports Council International (ACI) is holding its 28th Annual General Meeting, Regional Conference and Exhibition at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The conference, which has been reported t…
Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) still sees abundant opportunity to make money from oil and gas in coming decades even as investors and governments increase pressure on energy companies over climate change, its chief executive said.
But in an…
The Akwatia Development Association (ADA) has lauded the government for taking over the management of the Great Consolidated Diamonds Ghana Limited (GCDGL) after abrogating the agreement with the subsidiary of the JOSPONG Group of Compan…
Mr Isaac Dupey, the Chairman, Controller and Accountant General's Employees Co-Operative Credit Union (CAGECCU), has called on members to persevere in their efforts to save for their future.
He said even though there has been turbulence…
Mr Dan Sackey, the Managing Director, Ecobank Ghana, has expressed appreciation to the bank's customers for their patronage and assured them of sustained excellent service delivery.
Launching the 2019 Customer Service month on Monday, M…
The Labour Rights Institute (LRI) has called on the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations to ensure that the Labour Department and National Labour Commission work to end the exploitation of workers through fixed-term contract employm…
The chiefs and people of the North East Region have applauded the Government for its quest to widen the railway network across the country and pledged their support towards making it a success.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Rail…
The Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GPHA) says alleged stealing of car tyres at the Tema Port contained in a video footage that has gone viral on social media, is a hoax.
"The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has noted with regret…
The Seed Production Division of COCOBOD, in collaboration with the Dormaa Central Municipal Assembly, has distributed 123,360 coffee seedlings to 226 farmers in the Municipality at a cost of Ghc10,000.00.
The beneficiary communities of …
African Development Bank, Climate Investment Funds and the Coalition for Green Capital to develop Green financing instruments for Africa
Green Banks and National Climate Change Funds can play an important role in mobilizing finance to s…
After five major payments providers pulled out last week, Facebook’s Libra currency project looked to be on the rocks.
But the remaining members have insisted it’s full steam ahead.
The 21 founding companies in the Libra Association …
The Accra Bourse sustained its bearish run as significant selling pressures recorded in some financial and energy sector stocks dragged the equities indices lower.
The ill-sentiments arising from the banking sector clean-up and invest…
The benchmark index moderated by 0.90 points (-0.04%) to close at 2,172.26 with a -15.55% year-to-date return while market capitalization slid 0.02% to settle at GH¢ 55.75 billion.
The GSE Financial Index remained unchanged, closing at …
CHAiNT Afrique has partnered with luxury home furnishing retailer, Casa Trasacco on a sustainable design exhibition and launch of its EcoRewards app.
DESIGN EXHIBITION AT CASA TRASACCO TO HIGHLIGHT SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE + CELEBRATE THE …
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