Madam Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), has announced the successful completion of the first cohort of the Women in Sustainable Enterprise (WISE) Project.
This is an intervention to empower women-led businesses and …
Female farmers in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region have expressed concern about the sharp decline in produce prices after a good harvest this year. According to them, crops such as maize, groundnuts, beans, sorghum, millet and …
China has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Ghana to advance sustainable and responsible mining as part of ongoing cooperation in the minerals sector. Mr. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, who made the commitment at the o…
The Bank of Ghana says deeper, action-oriented collaboration between regulators, law-enforcement agencies and the banking industry is the panacea to combat illicit financial activities and protect confidence in the financial system.
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The Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has successfully empowered 130 young women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) aged 15 to 35 under the Youth Entrepreneurshi…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged commercial banks to support the real sector by expanding credit to productive enterprises, particularly Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs). The central bank also encouraged financial institutions …
THE Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed its call for stable and predictable mining policies, emphasising that long-term investment and sustainable industry growth depend heavily on policy consistency. The appeal was made during the 11th G…
The Minority on the Trade, Industry, and Tourism Committee of Parliament has urged the government to support local raw material processors and ensure that they have access to the materials they need to operate.
Mr Micheal Okyere Baafi,…
“The goal was simple — make the NIA a revenue centre, not a cost centre,” he said.
Under the model, banks and private institutions now rely on the NIA’s verification infrastructure instead of building their own parallel systems, saving …
Experts have warned that the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) aggressive foreign exchange interventions to support the cedi in the short-term, will not be sustainable in the medium to long-term.
An economist, Prof. Godfred Bokpin and a Banking…
In his address, the CEO credited the Authority’s progress to the dedication, creativity, and resilience of staff across all departments, noting that teamwork and disciplined execution have been central to the Authority’s accomplishments.
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The Ghana Chamber of Mines has cautioned that proposed changes to the country’s mining fiscal regime—particularly adjustments to royalty rates could undermine investment, trigger job losses and threaten the long-term stability of the s…
Mobile Money Limited (MML) has awarded the final winners of its ‘Still Me Nsa Aka Promo’ at a grand draw held at the Kaneshie Market in Accra, climaxing a three-month campaign aimed at encouraging customers to use the MTN MoMo App for digi…
....Facility to Scale Drive To Own Programme and Create a New Class of Mobility Investors in Lagos
Lagride has secured a 100 million dollar financing facility from United Bank for Africa to expand its Drive To Own programme and enable 3…
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), the Pan-African Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) dedicated to promoting and financing housing, urban development and related infrastructure, has announced the election of Mr. Lionel Zinsou as C…
Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) and V&A Waterfront Holdings today announced a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026. This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the de…
Investor confidence in Algeria’s energy sector is climbing. The country — already one of Africa’s most active oil and gas producers — has seen even more momentum in 2025.
In October, Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, an…
There’s a quiet fear that many leaders carry: the fear of becoming replaceable. It’s the voice that says, “If I empower others too much, if I delegate too well or if I build successors who can do what I do (or even better), I might lose my…
Yango Group, a global tech company, has announced the next chapter of its Yango Fellowship; a program designed to unlock the potential of STEM talent across Africa. By providing mentorship, resources, and networks, the Fellowship helps par…
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has met with the Federation of Tomato Growers Associations and the Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association to address challenges disrupting t…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the Fifth Review of Ghana’s IMF-supported programme on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
The approval reflects Ghana’s strong performance under the Extended Cr…
The Abokobi Business Advisory Centre, in partnership with the Ga East Municipal Assembly and the Ghana Enterprise Agency, has opened a four day Local Business Community Fair at Dome.
The fifth edition of the Fair aims to boost the competi…
Mr Gerard Boakye, Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs at Golden Star Resources, has said sustainable small-scale mining in Ghana depends on full formalisation and licensing of operators.
He explained that mining, one of Ghana’s most impo…
GCB Bank PLC has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces through its sponsorship of the 15th edition of Exercise Tiger’s PATH, the Army’s flagship combat readiness and endurance training programme, held at Ac…
Martha Korsah has been crowned the 4th Ultimate Akye3de3 Kese3 winner in a ceremony held at the Electroland Ghana Limited Mankessim branch.
She walked away with electronic items worth GHC100,000, including a NASCO SMART 43-inch TV, ches…
The organizers of Ofie Market have announced a special final Christmas edition of the market, set to take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, marking the climax of a successful year since its launch in March.
In a statement, the o…
Ghanaians living in the Netherlands have been encouraged to channel their skills and capital into Ghana’s agricultural sector, citing the industry’s central role in the government’s 24-hour economy plan.
Speaking at the opening of G…
Producer price inflation slowed marginally to 1.3 per cent in November 2025, down from 1.4 per cent in October, according to the latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
This represents a 0.1 percentage-point…
Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is giving African travellers even more reasons to visit Dubai during its winter season, with a special offer that combines world-class hospitality and unique experiences. Customers from South Africa, Kenya, …
MobileMoney LTD, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, has honoured 22 key partners for excellence in performance, innovation, customer support, and adoption of advanced technologies at the 2025 edition of the Fintech Stakeholder Awards & Dinner.
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DOSH Health Insurance, in partnership with MobileMoney LTD (MoMo from MTN), has officially launched a digital health insurance solution that allows Ghanaians to access private health insurance directly through the MoMo App, a first for mai…
Major leap in digital payments access as Mastercard expands presence, products and financial inclusion initiatives
New market entries, new hires and SME-focused collaborations unlock scale for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital p…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has positioned itself as the financial anchor for a new era of South-South cooperation, following a high-level strategic dialogue with Her Excellency Francia Elena Márquez Mina, Vice President of the Republic of Colombi…
Two decades ago, StarLife Assurance embarked on a journey built on a simple conviction: that every Ghanaian deserves the confidence to plan, grow, and protect what matters most.
As we celebrate 20 years of StarLife, we celebrate trusted…
Government has assured investors that Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector remains a safe and attractive destination for investment, as it rolls out reforms across both the upstream and downstream segments to enhance stability in the ener…
Africa is at a crossroads. The continent is rich in resources, brimming with potential, and finally taking control of its own destiny. Nowhere was this clearer than at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, Senegal, h…
Emirates (www.Emirates.com) today announced that retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy will serve flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026 and flights EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing, s…
Next generation Nissan LEAF goes into production at Sunderland Plant
Nissan has invested £450m to build LEAF in Sunderland
LEAF represents the start of Nissan’s EV36Zero vision
Sunderland facility transformed to enable EV manufa…
The President of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org), Mr Mike Dada, joined leading cultural and creative industry experts from across the world to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector at the 3rd Moro…
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassel Ato Forson, has called for the Boards of the Bank of Ghana to remain functional despite changes in government, warning that frequent disruptions following elections are affecting the central bank’s …
DOSH Health Insurance, in partnership with MobileMoney LTD (MoMo from MTN), has officially launched a digital health insurance solution that allows Ghanaians to access private health insurance directly through the MoMo App, a first for…
THE 1998 1st Runner up of the Best National Farmer, Mr Nicholas Fato, has called on the government to address the problems associated with the purchasing of cocoa beans from farmers in the Oti and the Volta Regions to prevent smuggling o…
Carrefour Group, a leading French food retailer, is taking over Shoprite's franchise in Ghana through a new partnership with the distributor, Brands For All, which acquired the seven Shoprite hypermarkets in November 2025.
These store…
Zenith Bank Ghana has been named Bank of the Year – Ghana at the 2025 edition of The Banker Awards in London, increasing its tally to six and making the institution one of the most consistently decorated banks in the country.
Th…
Some market watchers are worried over the government’s heavy reliance on gold exports to build the country’s reserves, identifying it as a key underlying risk to the implementation of the 2026 Budget.
They point to volatility in in…
Azumah Resources Ghana is fast-tracking the development of its Black Volta and Sankofa gold concessions, with the promise of creating about 1,700 sustainable jobs.
The indigenous mining company says the projects are a major step…
The Board Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana is urging Ghana to embrace long-term national planning that transcends political cycles, arguing that strengthening strategic thinking among professionals is essential for econom…
As the year winds down and holiday lights begin to appear in cities from Cape Town to Tokyo to Buenos Aires, it's time to embrace the spirit of celebration, gratitude, and generous gifting.
From Christmas to New Year's Eve, this season …
As remittance inflows are expected to peak in the weeks ahead, analysts say sustained reforms and stronger capture mechanisms could help cushion the economy beyond the festive season, while supporting exchange-rate stability and trade …
MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
Q3, 2025 Real GDP Growth 5.5%
Average Real GDP Growth for 2025 6.0%
2026 Projected Real GDP Growth 4.8%
BoG Policy Rate 18.0%
Weekly Interbank Interest Rate 16.23%
Inflation for November 2025 …