MTN Ghana, the multi-award winning telecoms giant, is to spend $160 million dollars in improving network technology and Information Technology Systems this year to drive its efforts at giving the customer an optimal experience in business …
Mr Albert Zeufack, the World Bank's Chief Economist for Africa, on Monday, urged African nations to embrace digital transformation to modernise their economies and reinforce economic growth, saying, "This is a game-changer for Africa".
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The SAS Manufacturing Index recorded no gains or losses for the sixth straight session, closing at 4,601.08 with a -1.12% YTD return.
The benchmark index closed 29.69 points (-1.23%) lower due to losses in two counters in the banking …
“A Pinnacle of Reflection” installation celebrates how nature inspires a lustrous color experience
3M, the global innovation company, presents an installation at Milan Design Week 2019 that celebrates how nature inspires meaningful and …
As the backbone of developing economies, agriculture not only serves to feed a nation but creates employment and, often, contributes significantly to the GDP. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), …
New event consolidates firm’s growth in Africa
- Africa expansion strategy brings dmg events closer to growth markets
- Mozambique Ports and Rail Evolution Forum 2019 to run in Maputo 13 - 14 May
- Third edition of West African Ports …
FundedByMe Poland closes 2nd crowdfunding round in record time. 66 investors committed more than €440,000. Round reaches the maximum target and closes in 37 minutes.
FundedByMe’s branch in Poland run by Maciej Gajewski launched and clos…
The US is considering imposing tariffs on about $11bn (£8.4bn) worth of goods from the European Union in response to subsidies that support Airbus.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has found that the subsidies have an adverse impact o…
The head office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Accra is being inundated on a daily basis with complaints from aggrieved people who invested their lifetime savings in some investment houses but are now unable to redeem p…
The Head of Enterprise Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Ms Pearl Nkrumah, has called for the creation of an enabling environment that will allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive in the country.
She said for the country to ful…
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the government remains committed to leveraging on technology to achieve a digital economy.
He noted that in spite of the overriding factors of a largely informal Ghanaian society, the pu…
Marriott International expects to add nearly 20 properties under its Middle East and Africa Portfolio in 2019
Company on-track to grow its portfolio by 45 percent through the end of 2023 with over 100 properties under development
Mar…
The Government has signed double taxation agreements with 10 countries towards giving investors a stable and conducive tax scheme.
The Government expressed the hope of signing more agreements to encourage investments and in turn, facili…
The Business Advisory Centre (BAC) of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has supported 390 young people with skills training and business counselling.
Beneficiaries, after the training were given loans and start-up kits to enable them st…
Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panyin, Paramount Chief of Akyem Abuakwa, has called for investment in the tourism sector since it has huge benefits to the economy and the environment as well.
He said unlike mining, that destroys the environmen…
The Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (ALMC) has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to assist its members with a Stimulus Package to enable them acquire the laudable solar-powered…
Some customers of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited will have the opportunity to win tickets to watch some matches in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with their partners in a new promotion by the bank.
Dubbed “Visa Swipe to AFCON Campai…
The Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA) has given an assurance that pension funds being managed by members of the association are safe.
According to the association, the regulatory framework around the management of pension fun…
The Board of Directors of AFS IEP (Intercultural Exchange Programs), Ghana is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Diana Sey as the new Partner Director, effective 1st March 2019.
Mrs. Sey was the Head of Corporate Affairs and Hi…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the South Korea Customs Service (KCS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the digitisation and modernisation of the Customs Division of the GRA.
The agreement will allow the K…
It has been a poor week for German economic news.
On Friday, we learned that industrial production in February - excluding energy and construction - had fallen.
The previous day, new official data showed that manufacturing orders als…
The Bank of Ghana will issue upgraded and security-enhanced banknotes into circulation on May 6, 2019.
According to a statement issued by the BOG on Monday, April 8, the banknotes will have enhanced security features in line with evol…
The stock market stayed low as it begun the second quarter. The Composite Index (CI) dropped 10.08 points from the previous week’s 2,454.51 points. This led to a year-to-date loss of 0.41%.
The Financial Stock Index fell back to losses …
The stock market stayed low as it begun the second quarter. The Composite Index (CI) dropped 10.08 points from the previous week’s 2,454.51 points. This led to a year-to-date loss of 0.41%.
The Financial Stock Index fell back to losses …
Arrow Electronics (FiveYearsOut.com) and nonprofit We Care Solar (www.WeCareSolar.org) won the 2019 Edison Award for Social Innovation for its joint development of Solar Suitcase 3.0, a portable and durable power system that provides susta…
Canon launches imagePROGRAF TM Series for high quality, large format printing on demand for diverse working environments, including corporate, retail and education
The new printers are built on the proven technology of the large format …
This edition of Africa’s Pulse also takes a closer look at how fragility is holding countries back, and the role of digital transformation in eradicating povert
Economic recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa weakened in 2018, according…
The Ministry of Railways Development has reached a Concession Agreement with the Ghana European Railway Consortium (GERC) for the construction of the Eastern Railway line project at the cost of $2.2 billion dollars.
The 340 kilometre- P…
Mr Felix N. Darimaani, the National Project Coordinator of Savannah Zone Agricultural Productivity Improvement Project (SAPlP) has stated that the Government implemented SAPIP project to increase food productivity.
According to him, imp…
Huawei is set to release its Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) on the Ghanaian market through Jumia Ghana, on Monday, April 8.
A statement issued by the Integriti News Agency, in Accra, described the phone as having, "a 6.09-inch display with a re…
The Chinese technology company, Huawei, has launched its P30 series of smartphones at the Burj Park, in Dubai.
Their latest smartphones are: P30 Pro, the P30 and the P30 Lite.
A statement issued by Integriti News Agency, on Thursday…
Mrs Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, Senior Manager for Corporate Communications at MTN, has impressed upon the youth to take full advantage of emerging technological advancement to improve upon themselves.
They should re-position themselves b…
Kenya’s real estate industry is set to boom once again in 2019 from the growing middle class
Emerging from a stagnant economy after political turmoil, Kenya’s real estate industry is set to boom once again in 2019 from the growing middl…
In Benin, GE will supply the nation’s first Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), this grid solution is expected to increase energy reliability and efficiency
GE (GE.com) to provide energy solutions to help foster econ…
East Africa’s economy races ahead of its African peers, modest growth forecast for the rest of the continent – African Development Bank
Job creation and ramping up manufacturing will continue to be major priority areas for creating grow…
Refinitiv, one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, today announced that Sub-Saharan African investment banking fees reached an estimated US$93.5 million during the first quarter of 2019, 24% less …
One hundred and sixty young women have begun a month-long coding class on two Nigerian campuses under a new programme to give African youth digital skills for the work force. The Coding for Employment programme, organised by the African D…
The African Development Bank has launched the Urban and Municipal Development Fund, a multi-donor trust fund to scale up interventions in urban development and drive sustainable growth in cities across the African continent.
The launch …
For a long time, the most prominent players in the African property sector have been private equity or other institutional investors. It is also true that there has been an obvious gulf between demand and supply in all property sectors (co…
Nigeria's digital agriculture platform Farmcrowdy Group has launched a new subsidiary, Farmgate Africa, a technology-driven agro-trading market place for agriculture commodities in Africa.
Led by Kenneth Obiajulu, Co-Founder & Managing …
Kobo360, a global technology company with a focus on logistics, has launched a new software application platform in Ghana to facilitate easy access, effective monitoring and ensure real time value of the shipment of goods.
The Kobo360 t…
Mr. Romeo Bugyei, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IT Consortium Limited, has called for closer collaboration between government, regulatory bodies and FinTechs to create awareness on the pension schemes for the informal sector.
He …
Parliament on Wednesday ratified a loan agreement of 19.6 million euros between the Government and the German Development Bank (Kreditanstalt Fur Wiederaubau; KfW), to support farmers involved in the Phase III of the Outgrower and Value Ch…
Mr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Ranking Member on Finance, has expressed disappointment over government's decision to give huge tax waivers to ExxonMobil in approving the new Petroleum Agreement.
"Let me say that personally I am disappointed…
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), has advocated the local production of car batteries.
He said following the discovery of Lithium (a material used in car battery…
Mr Charles Abugre, a Development Economist has urged African governments to provide the needed infrastructure for agriculture development as part of efforts to accelerate socioeconomic transformation.
He noted that despite the fact that…
Market Summary
Enterprise Group Limited (+0.90%) gained GH¢0.02 to close at GH¢2.24 due to strong FY2018 earnings. Consequently, the benchmark index increased by 0.01% to close at 2,440.18 with a -5.13% year-to-date return while marke…
The Nkoranza South Municipal Assembly in the newly created Bono East Region has disbursed GHC121,400.00 to People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Municipality to start and expand their economic activities.
A total of 300 PWDs in the mun…
Mocoh Ghana Limited has acquired 100 per cent shares of Engen Ghana Limited to inject in the Ghanaian Oil Marketing Company industry dynamism to help customers find the right solutions to ever changing market conditions.
The transaction…
VGN International, a global agency with experts in strengthening local government in developing countries and countries in transition has identified rising political interferences as a drawback to effective revenue mobilisation in the Asse…