Equity market indices posted mixed performances, with the index for the financial sector weighed on by speculative actions, profit talking and heightened uncertainties ahead of the deadline for the new minimum capital requirements for bank…
THE Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to roll out new policy measures to weather the storm of the depreciating cedi as it gauges the health of the economy in the last three months.
In the last few months, global pressures and the withdrawal …
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has once again failed to announce inflation figures for the country using a rebased Consumer Price Index (CPI) in its calculation.
In the last several months, the service had given excuses about …
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The global leader in fixed broadband wireless connectivity has helped thousands of Estonians watch events together such as …
MallforAfrica (MFA), Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, today announced its customers will now be able to purchase products from the most sought-after Chinese brands. The e-commerce giant currently sells into 17 African countries with …
Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten, Minister of Trade and Industry on Tuesday said government has outlined a very comprehensive set of incentives for Companies and Businesses that promote the, “One District One Factory” initiative to develop the c…
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ONEm Communications (ONEm.com) in London is pleased to announce the launch of its mCoin “Pseudo-Mining” Program across Africa. mCoin uses “Pseudo-Mining” for coin…
Nestlé and Ashoka on Tuesday announced the commencement of a social investment accelerator programme that seeks to advance social entrepreneurship and boost economic development in Africa.
As part of the programme, 12 social entrepreneu…
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has assured the public of government's commitment to implementing its industrialisation plan designed to transform the Ghanaian economy.
He said government would continue to offer incentives to local i…
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State and President of the National House of Chiefs, has assured the people of Asogli and the Volta Region that his exploits in the business world would bring development to the Region.
“Every…
Beneficiaries of the Total Ghana Limited’s Young Graduate Programme, a career development and empowerment programme have hailed the company for the initiative, which seeks to build and equip newly graduated youth with skills through global…
Energy Commercial Bank says it has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise GH¢340 million in shares from the investing public.
Prior to that, the Bank had received “No Objection” from the Bank of Gha…
The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) is to use the Terminal Two of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to accommodate domestic airlines.
This follows a successful transfer of all the international airlines from the Terminal Two a…
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Elsie Addo Awadzi, has called on all stakeholders in the banking industry to chart a new path that will ensure a stable and resilient banking sector for generations to come.
She said …
The Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms Christine Lagarde, has cautioned developing countries such as Ghana to halt piling debt or remain venerable to sudden tightening of global financial conditions and hig…
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Sixty thousand cocoa farmers are to receive financial and management support to increase productivity and help the country meet the annual production target of one million tonnes of cocoa.
Under the arrangement, the farmers will receive…
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and Solidaridad West Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement initiatives and offer technical support aimed at enhancing diversification, alongside cocoa intensification towards boosting…
Launched six months ago, FinDev’s mandate is to support the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets
“No country can possibly move forward in the 21st century if it leaves half of its talent on the sidelines,” Afric…
The senior vice president of Honda Europe has warned that a no-deal Brexit would cost his company tens of millions of pounds.
Ian Howells told the BBC that quitting the bloc without an agreement would affect the carmaker's competitivene…
RE-Calibrating Supply and Demand for Sustainable Growth is a natural evolution of the previous year’s theme, Changing the West African Narrative, which aided more than 400 delegates representing over 200 companies to reposition the sector …
Unconditional agreement to complete the transfer of Engen’s international operations in nine Sub Saharan countries to Vivo Energy on 1 March 2019
On completion, Vivo Energy’s retail service station network will expand from 15 to 23 co…
Alibaba (BABA.N) chairman Jack Ma said on Tuesday that trade frictions between the United States and China could last for two decades and would be “a mess” for all parties involved, citing weak trade rules.
Ma was speaking at an Alibaba…
Africa Dialogues has won the Best Corporate Event 2018 at the just ended Ghana Events Awards 2018.
Organised by Event Guide, the annual event is to celebrate and honour indigenous Ghanaian events and organisers, who go the extra mile fo…
New rigorous measures and effective legislative reforms help attract more investment in the country’s vibrant IT sector
Egypt has seen a two percent drop in its software piracy rate to reach (59%), the U.S.-based Business Software Allia…
Mr. Addae Antwi Boasiako, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, has applauded the Management and staff of AngloGold Ashanti, Iduapriem Gold Mine, for its immense contribution to improve their host communities.
Speaking dur…
The World Food Programme (WFP) has signed a partnership with Agrihouse Foundation towards the 8th edition of the Pre-harvest exhibition and conference set for October 3 to 5 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.
The partnership w…
HMD Global, new managers of the Nokia brand, says it will continue to leverage on the strategic Ghanaian consumers to push and recapture a huge market share in the mobile phone industry.
Mr Emmanuel Ossai, the Business Manager, West Afr…
Mr Eugene Asante Ofosuhene, the Controller and Accountant General, has called on treasury officers of the state to up their game in revenue mobilization, to help government achieve its development agenda.
He said the nation was at the c…
The US is imposing new tariffs on $200bn (£150bn) of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with Beijing.
These will apply to almost 6,000 items, marking the biggest round of US tariffs so far.
Handbags, rice and textiles will b…
The design for the new €100 and €200 bank notes has been unveiled, ahead of entering circulation in May next year.
Both notes have new security features which are aimed at making them more difficult to counterfeit.
The new notes are …
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has agreed to invest more than $1 billion in Lucid Motors, adding to the emerging competition facing U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O).
The funding will enable Silicon Valley-base…
Ghana is among the top three fastest- growing markets for Airbnb, a home-sharing platform on which travellers are turning to find accommodation in homes.
Although the US-based platform is yet to release absolute figures on the country,…
Coca-Cola is best known for its eponymous caffeine-based drink, but the firm now appears to be experimenting with a different drug: cannabis.
According to Canada's BNN Bloomberg, the drinks giant is in talks with local producer Aurora C…
Omnibank Ghana Limited (OmniBank) and Sahel Sahara Bank (BSIC), have started integrating their operations into one entity after the Bank of Ghana (BoG) granted a ‘no objection’ to their earlier decision to merge.
The integration process…
The Terminal Three project of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) has been formally opened to the air travelling public.
This follows successful tests and simulation exercises of the project by the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL…
Five participating financial institutions under the One District One Factory (1D1F) Programme have committed various amounts of funds towards some 73 businesses submitted to them by the Secretariat.
On top of the list is EXIM Bank of Gh…
Heritage Bank has joined the merger talks with GN Bank and Premium Bank.
The three banks have consequently informed the Bank of Ghana (BoG) about their intent, Graphic Online has gathered.
The deal forms part of moves to meet…
The International Monetary Fund has warned that a "no-deal" Brexit on World Trade Organization terms would entail "substantial costs" for the UK economy.
The IMF said that all likely Brexit scenarios would "entail costs", but a disorder…
Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) has won the Excellence in Procurement and Supply Chain of the Year Award in the beverage manufacturing sector at the 2018 Ghana Procurement and Supply Chain Awards in Accra.
A statement signed by Ms Jocelyn A…
Mr Eric Asubonteng, President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has urged mining companies to strive to integrate their business process with sustainable environmental management.
He said operational efficiency of mines would amount to not…
The Summit, organized by Dedalus Global, gathers innovators, investors, policy makers and other key stakeholders in the Fintech sector to discuss technologies transforming finance on the continent, debate regulatory policies, compare best …
POS Foundation, a human rights advocacy group, has organised a “Business and Human Rights Youth Seminar” for students of the University of Ghana, Legon.
The “Business and Human Rights Youth Seminar” is a programme aimed at creating a un…
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French Telecoms company, Orange (Orange.com) and leading West Afr…
Success Factory, a company that deals in digital currency and online education with its headquarters in Estonia, would to launch the DAG Chain Technology and the DAG coin in Ghana on September 22.
The effort would connect the nation to …
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Ambition Africa 2018 is organized by Business France, under the authority of the French finance ministry and the French ministry of European…
The Ghana Trade and Livelihoods Coalition (GTLC), a Non– Governmental Organisation (NGO), has organised a town hall meeting with community level stakeholders to discuss and ascertain the status and challenges in accessing nutrition.
The…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) will lead a delegation to the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) Expo and Trade Fair in the United States of America from September 25 to 30.
The invitation to partici…
The Eastern Regional Director of Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Mr Henry Crentsil Jnr. has called for the need to repackage messages related to Genetically Modified Technology to clear the misconception people have on Genetical M…
Seed companies have called for the provision of insecticides for seed treatment that could guarantee long shelve lives of seeds produced in the country.
According to the seed companies, the current insecticides for treatment of seeds on…