Africa’s natural gas and LNG potential is a cornerstone of the continent’s energy future. According to the African Energy Chamber's (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2025 Outlook Report, Africa's gas reserve…
The African Farmout Forum will return to African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies in 2025, offering a collaborative platform for international oil companies, national oil companies and upstream regulators to present th…
SIC Insurance PLC has paid an insurance claim of GH¢c1.54 million to GCB Bank PLC under GCB Bank’s Bankers Blanket Policy.
Presenting a cheque to the bank’s Deputy Managing Director (Finance), Mr Socrates Afram, on Monday at a brief cer…
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to facilitate cross-border payments among African countries, and strengthen regional trade and financial integration.
Throug…
Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, recently unveiled the Flutterwave Accelerate Workshop, a two-day virtual coaching program designed to equip young Africans with practical skills for success in the tech industry.
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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation (MoPEDIC) of Egypt and the Group of African Ambassadors in Cairo…
Now in its fourth year, the Libya Energy & Economic Summit has established itself as the premier international platform for driving investment, technical innovation and private sector engagement in Libya’s energy sector. Building o…
Orange (www.Orange.com) launched the first-ever 'My Customer, My Boss' initiative simultaneously in its 17 subsidiaries in Middle East and Africa. This unprecedented operation is a first on a continental scale for a company of this…
The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) has presented a copy of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Tertiary Curriculum to the University of Ghana Business School.
The GITFiC-AfCFTA Tertiary Curricu…
The Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra has appointed Mr. Isaac Okpoti Adjei as its General Manager, making him the first Ghanaian to hold the position since the hotel began operations in 2011.
Mr. Adjei's appointment marks a significant…
The newly appointed Executive Secretary for the Ghana International Trade Commission, Mavis Adjei-Kwaa, has assured of initiatives to promote local industries and support their production at cheaper rates.
Accord…
Africa and its global partners are accelerating investments in regional corridors, prioritizing port, road and rail infrastructure to enhance mining operations. As logistics infrastructure takes center stage, the upcoming African M…
In a timely Pitso webinar hosted on Friday, 11 April, the North-West University (NWU) Business School featured distinguished panellists who discussed the vulnerable status of African economies caught in the crossfire of escalating internat…
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has announced the publication of its latest edition of the Kenya Business Channel magazine, titled "2025 Playbook for Future-Ready Brands: Investment Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for Success."
T…
The Republic of Congo will host the second edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) from March 10-12, 2026. As the country gears up for a significant increase in its oil output over the next three years and plans to st…
Christina Nduba-Banja, Partner, Yusra Butt, Senior Associate, and Nduta Muhindi, Associate, Bowmans
Following the issuance of the draft Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy in March 2024 (draft KGFT), the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has publis…
Telecel Ghana is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Electromart, as the electronics retail giant opens a new ultramodern shop at Bayview Village, Atomic Junction, in the Haasto enclave of the Greater Accra Region.
The part…
Dubai is set to unite the global AI ecosystem and advance its future-readiness during a bold exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at Dubai AI Week, taking place April 21 to 25.
The inaugural event will bring…
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., a Chinese multinational mining firm, has officially completed the acquisition of the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from US-based Newmont Corporation.
The $1 billion transaction marks a major shift in …
The Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) has renewed calls for a fairer allocation of the Tourism Development Fund as it began activities to mark its 50th anniversary.
At a press briefing held on Tuesday, April 15 2025, President of the Ass…
The 6th Ghana Green Building Summit has been held in Accra, bringing together more than 300 stakeholders from government, development institutions, academia, the private sector, and civil society to deliberate on the critical role of sus…
Agrihouse Foundation has launched the fifth edition of the Ghana Poultry Day festival with a call to invest in Ghana’s local poultry industry to boost job creation, strengthen food security and drive agritourism.
This year’s edition …
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has ceased operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries, in what it describes as the outcome of a “strategic review.”
The affected countries inc…
Chinese online retail giants Shein and Temu have warned US customers that goods will get pricier from next week, after President Donald Trump imposed hefty tariffs on goods from China.
In almost identical statements, the rival compani…
Angry Nigerians are turning to social media to describe how they have been locked out of their accounts on the digital financial platform, CBEX.
People have posted videos of themselves crying, saying that they could not withdraw their…
Africa must harness its hydrocarbon resources to accelerate the development of the continent, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), N. J. Ayuk, has said.
He noted that the developed nations relied on their hydroca…
A Financial consultant, Professor Dr Frank Forbes-Menson, has proposed the use of bank guarantees as a viable alternative for financing the country’s national budget.
According to him, the use of bank guarantees would help the countr…
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has strongly criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over recent utility tariff hikes, describing the Commission’s justification as unconvincing and tone-deaf to the c…
Ninety-one countries, including Ghana, are to benefit from a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) $38 million biodiversity conservation financing project.
The fund is to help bridge the current global biodiversity financing gap…
The Chief Executive Officer of eTranzact Ghana, Dr John Apea, has stressed the critical role of financial technology in advancing financial inclusion across Ghana and the wider African continent.
He noted that the world was rapidly tr…
Ghana is developing West Africa’s first integrated petroleum hub, with the aim of enhancing regional fuel security and reducing petroleum costs. The hub is being developed in three phases between 2024 and 2036. The first phase, whi…
By Annie Aborah, Ag Chief Risk Officer, Chairperson of Women’s Network Forum, Absa Bank Ghana LTD
For many years, the conversation about gender equality in the workplace has focused on empowerment. Women have been encouraged to step up,…
After twelve weeks of immersive and hands-on learning of robotics, coding, website designing and computer programming, a total of 700 students from 38 schools across six regions have successfully completed their training as part of the Tel…
Global gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti is implementing an expansion strategy in Ghana, targeting greater gold production across its projects. Amid this expansion, the company has joined the Mining in Motion 2025 summit as a G…
Kenya’s residential market is thriving, driven by rising demand from buyers, expatriates, and international investors. The luxury and affordable housing markets are having a moment with potential buyers. These dynamics will take ce…
African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place from October 1-3 in Cape Town – will feature a high-level Ministerial Forum dedicated to advancing local mineral beneficiation across the …
The Ghana Hotels Association is calling on the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture to prioritize collaboration with the private sector by convening the Public Private Partnership Forum as mandated under Section 42 of…
Celebrating the occasions of Easter and Orthodox Easter this month between the 18 and 21 April, Emirates will be serving traditional lamb and an array of chocolate desserts in the lounges, hot cross buns and Easter bread onboard, sweet sur…
The government of Ghana has officially prohibited foreigners from participating in the local gold trade, following the passage of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).
The law, passed by Parliament on March 29 and assented to by …
MobileMoney Limited (MoMo), the operator of MTN Ghana's mobile money service, has refuted allegations of a system breach following a viral social media complaint from a customer who claimed GH¢11,000 was withdrawn from her mobile wallet …
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government has no intention of renegotiating or extending Ghana’s current programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Speaking at a joint press conference with the IMF i…
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged pharmaceutical companies in the country to leverage government pharmaceutical policies in order to enhance their production capabilities and satisfy local demand.
He highlight…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has cautioned that Ghana’s 2025 end-period inflation target of 11.9 percent, as outlined in the national budget, is unlikely to be achieved.
According to th…
The World Bank has pledged to support Ghana in increasing access to renewable energy, with a focus on delivering accessible, low-emission, reliable, and affordable electricity to businesses and individuals.
The Bank has also com…
Thirty-two cocoa farmers from 11 cocoa districts in the Eastern Region have undergone training on the application of a new improved organic fertiliser, the "Polysulphate".
It is intended to boost cocoa production in the 11 cocoa distr…
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) (www.CMAGAfrica.com) is pleased to announce the formation of its Advisory Board, comprising industry leaders and experts dedicated to advancing sustainable development of critical minerals …
EXPLORCO, the exploration division of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), is set to spud its first exploration well in the Voltaian basin in Q1 2026, targeting new leads and play-opening discoveries. The company is cur…
The Blockchain & AI B2B Days, held on April 8–9, 2025 at the Postel 2001 building in Abidjan, marked a major milestone in West Africa’s digital transformation journey. Organized by the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-…
Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development – EBID.
The announcement was made during the 23rd Annual Gene…
ChatGPT became the world’s most downloaded app in March, excluding games, topping the usual contenders for the No. 1 spot, Instagram and TikTok. This is the first time the app has topped the monthly download charts and ChatGPT’s biggest mo…
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