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 …
MTN Ghana has been adjudged the 2018 Telecom Company of the Year, Brand Activation of the Year and the Internet Service Provider Company of the Year. These awards were received at the awards ceremony organized by the Chartered Institute of…
One of the main events of the Russia–Africa Economic Forum will be a session entitled ‘The Eurasian Economic Union and Africa: Trends and Opportunities to Develop Integrated Processes and Collaborate’, which is dedicated to promoting best …
Participants of the Russia–Africa Economic Forum Set to Discuss Business Prospects in African Countries
Experts are predicting that the market potential of African countries is due to experience significant growth in the near future. Ev…
Barclays Bank Ghana, part of the Absa Group, is facilitating business trips to China and Turkey for Ghanaian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore and leverage business opportunities.
The trade trip, which are under the Barclay…
Vodafone has apologised after an error meant customers using the mobile network abroad were hit with roaming bills of up to £10,000.
Customers took to Twitter, saying they were unable to use their phones and could not reach the operator…
Vodafone has apologised after an error meant customers using the mobile network abroad were hit with roaming bills of up to £10,000.
Customers took to Twitter, saying they were unable to use their phones and could not reach the operator…
Hollard Ghana Holdings Limited, an insurance firm, has organised its maiden Tertiary Entrepreneurship Summit at the University of Ghana Business School, to empower students with basic entrepreneurial skills.
The event exposed the partic…
Professor Samuel Kofi Darte-Bah, a Retired Supreme Court Judge, has appealed to the judiciary to prepare itself to deal with disputes arising from increased maritime activities.
He noted that it was also important that the legal profess…
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency must not go ahead until the firm proves it is safe and secure, according to a report by the G7 group seen by the BBC.
In a blow to the social media giant, the world's biggest economies warned cryptocurren…
Nana Mprah Besemuna III, Paramount Chief of Krachi in the Oti Region has called on Government to construct a bridge over the Oti River to make the region easily accessible to investors.
He said a ferry alone could not boost economic act…
Blockchain Network, a Non-Profit Organisation established as a forum for community engagements, networking and sharing of best practices is calling for applications for its third conference in Ghana.
The event, scheduled for November 28…
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has left Accra for London, United Kingdom, to attend the 2019 edition of the Financial Times Africa Summit.
The Vice President will also deliver a keynote address on Ghana's Digital Transformation Agen…
Weekly Highlights
Yields on 91-Day and 182-Day T-Bills slashed by a basis point each.
Accra Bourse recorded another week-on-week decline.
Ghana cedi depreciated against all the three major trading currencies.
Global equity mark…
IWG explores the aspects of franchising that makes it a popular choice amongst African Investors in times of uncertainty.
We are more unsure of what the future holds than ever before. That’s according to figures taken from the Global Ec…
Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is set to be a game-changer for this East African nation of 31 million people
With a second FID in just 2 years, Mozambique has officially positioned itself as a key player in the global gas and LN…