The UK economy grew slightly in February increasing hopes it is on its way out of recession.
The economy grew by 0.1%, official figures show, boosted by production and manufacturing in areas such as the car industry.
The Office for N…
Mr Seth Dganamah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kaana Farms, has expressed worry over the continuous sale and forceful acquisition of arable farmlands in the country, especially for mining purposes.
Many farmers had become extrem…
The board of Directors of Golden Star Wassa Limited (GSWL), a gold mining company in Ghana and a subsidiary of Chifeng Gold, has appointed Mr. Carl George Baker-Duly as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GSWL.
Prior to this appointment, M…
President Joe Biden has been urged to ban imports of Chinese-made electric cars to the US.
The chair of the Senate Banking Committee, Senator Sherrod Brown, wrote "Chinese electric vehicles are an existential threat to the American auto…
ASA Savings and Loans has provided financial support to 20 of its customers to assist in funding their children’s education.
An amount of GH¢20,000 was dispersed among the beneficiaries, with each individual receiving GH¢1000. Speakin…
In a significant engagement underscoring international collaboration for sustainable development, Development Bank Ghana (DBG) hosted a distinguished delegation from Germany's Bundestag (Federal Parliament).
The visit took place at DBG'…
Users of the GhanaPay mobile money service can now enjoy the benefits of a savings wallet, which offers attractive monthly interest rates.
This development follows the successful implementation of the GhanaPay savings wallet, as disclos…
The FirstBank Group, which is one of the leading financial institutions in Africa, proudly celebrates its 130th anniversary, marking over a century of resilience, innovation, and commitment to providing excellent banking services.
Since…
Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has encouraged financial institutions to help fund tourism projects as a means of supporting hospitality development in the country.
He observed that …
Ginger farmers in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, are counting their losses as a strange disease suspected to be fungal infection affected their farms, leaving them with apprehension and hopelessness.
The Ghana News Agency’s (G…
Mrs. Mawuena Adzo Trebah, the elder sister of the late Komla Dumor, has passed away. Details surrounding her death are currently unknown.
Mrs. Trebah made history as the first female appointed as substantive Chief Executive Officer of t…
Fire has ravaged parts of the Madina market in the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal District, Greater Accra region.
The inferno, which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, April 11, has destroyed goods and shops worth thousands of cedis.
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Transport fares have risen by twenty percent in the Western Region, catching many by surprise despite earlier reports suggesting a suspension of the initial thirty percent fare hike proposed by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPR…
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as the new Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
The new SSNIT boss is the son of the President’s former Minister and now Senior Adviso…
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Henry Kokofu, has issued a stark warning regarding a potential embargo on Ghana’s cocoa bean exports to the global market.
This caution, according to Mr. Kokof…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is considering empowering commercial banks to take over the implementation of the Gold for Oil Policy.
Two years into the implementation of the initiative, the Central Bank says it is reassessing the model to han…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given nine listed equities on the local bourse, up to April 30, to submit their audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, to the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
They …
A PROJECT to ensure Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have access to full-time Accounting and Business Development Services at their own convenience to minimise cost of services has been launched.
Dubbed: “Jobs for Graduates, Pr…
Boeing is facing new pressure after a whistleblower reported safety concerns over the manufacturing of some of its planes to US regulators.
Engineer Sam Salehpour accused Boeing of taking shortcuts in the construction of its 787 and 777…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has partnered with Genser Energy, a Ghanaian energy company operating in the Western Region, to undertake projects to boost power supply to about 58 communities in the Western Region, Genser Energy h…
T T Brothers Limited, dealers in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has presented assorted items to the SOS Village at Tema.
The items included 15 cartons of fruit juice, cartons of bottled water, five gallons of cooking oil and 1…
Telecommunications company MTN Ghana has presented assorted food items to the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Haroun Moomeen, as part of the company’s support to the Muslim community in the region.
The items, which included dr…
A recent study on African ports' digitalisation efforts has revealed that while progress is being made, there are still challenges to overcome.
The study, conducted by the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), reviewed the digital…
To unlock the full potential of aquaculture, Ghana must focus on adding value to fish through innovation, the Director of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI), Prof. Charles Tortoe, has sa…
In accordance with the Banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930), we have published a list of accounts held with Affinity Ghana Savings & Loans Limited that have been dormant for a minimum of five (5) years on o…
Mr Osman Musah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Insaan Company Limited has been awarded the prestigious title of the Most Respected CEO at the 6th Ghana Industry CEO Awards in Accra.
This recognition marks a significant milestone f…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced new policy measures to control inflation.
The new policy measures, which would take effect this month, are also to build a strong banking industry to promote financial intermediation mandate to sup…
The World Bank is forecasting that Ghana’s economy in 2024 is anticipated to experience a deceleration in growth, despite the anticipation of improved economic activity.
This means that while there might be increased economic activity, …
The newly-appointed Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Ms Julie Essiam, has pledged to streamline operations and respond to client needs with both efficiency and empathy.
This commitment comes in the wa…
Absa Bank Ghana has announced the winners of its Assist Card campaign at a ceremony in Accra.
The hallmark campaign is designed to encourage and reward the use of Absa’s contactless debit and credit cards.
Launched in December 2023, …
The Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, together with some Senior Executives of the bank recently met with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Lu Kun, to promote deeper trade and investment ties between Chinese and G…
Star Assurance Group, the parent company of Star Assurance, StarLife Assurance, Star Microinsurance, Star Health Insurance and Pensol Capital Trust, has appointed Samuel Kweku Ocran as its Group Chief Executive Officer.
He takes over th…
The Board of CalBank Ghana PLC has approved a GHS 600 million renounceable rights issue to be sourced through private placement of ordinary and preference shares to new investors.
The issuance comprises 1,872,461,736 ordinary shares of …
The Head of Retail Banking at FBNBank has stated the bank’s position on youth empowerment by declaring that “in addition to other life skills, young people need safe money management skills to survive the challenges of adulthood.”
Mr. Q…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has declared that Ghana’s economy is on an upward trajectory compared to previous years.
Previously, the economy had experienced a downturn, prompting the government to seek a…
Following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission in December 2023, Agusto & Co. Limited has launched its operations in Accra, Ghana.
The company, which was incorporated in January 1992, is a Pan-African rating agency lice…
The Bank of Ghana has urged the public to volunteer information on suspected cases of money laundering and unexplained wealth.
This is to combat financial crimes, sanitize the industry and uphold the integrity of the country’s financial…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned individuals against allowing third parties to receive and or transfer funds through their bank accounts.
That, it said, was because they could unknowingly be participating in or aiding money launder…
The planned sale of the Akyem gold mine by Newmont is attracting interest from potential bidders, including Chinese miners, amid soaring prices of the yellow metal.
Australian miner, Perseus Mining, has also expressed interest in acqu…
Food security and its relationship with sustainable agricultural and rural development have increasingly become matters of concern for developing countries and the international community.
While many complex factors influence sustainabl…
The Minority in Parliament has said the current increase in the producer price of cocoa is the lowest in the history of the country.
The Minority said its claim was based on the recent surge in the world market price of cocoa to an all-…
Microfinance institution, ASA Savings and Loans Company Limited, has presented medical equipment and stationery to two institutions in the Central Region.
The Anomabo branch of ASA donated the items, which included adult weighing scal…
A private waste management company, the City Waste Recycling Limited, in partnership with an Australia-based company, has initiated a project to tackle Ghana's waste management challenge and contribute to the establishment of a circular ec…
Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management in the Ashanti region have issued an ultimatum to the government to return their locked-up investments or they will campaign against the party in the upcoming elections.
The customers, who are agi…
The Ghana Union of Traders' Association (GUTA) has expressed support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's proposal to implement a new flat tax regime and tax amnesty, seeing it as a beneficial move that will greatly relieve businesses and stimulate …
Cocoa farmers across Ghana are expressing frustration in response to the recent announcement of new farmgate prices for cocoa beans.
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) announced a 58.26 percent increase, setting the price at GH¢33,120 cedi…
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) is encouraging banks to adhere to the submission of monthly fraud reports as it intensifies efforts to combat the rising tide of financial sector fraud associated with electronic money channels in the country.
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Former Manager in charge of Commercial Operations at the Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Riverson Oppong has assumed the role of Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies,
He succe…
The Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC) in the Eastern Region has made a significant breakthrough in bean production by developing a new bean variety known as Zamzam cowpea.
This has an excellent taste and does not produce any acidic …
African countries are predicted to dominate the world’s top 10 highest-growing economies in 2024, a report on Recent Economic and Social Developments in Africa by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has said.
The report said the mo…