As global energy investment becomes more selective, capital is concentrating on African markets that combine near-term project delivery, regulatory momentum and credible financing pathways. The confirmation of energy ministers from…
Economist Dr. George Domfe has raised concerns over whether Ghana’s recent decline in inflation is translating into real benefits for ordinary citizens, cautioning that the improving figures may not reflect conditions on the ground.
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Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting fuel prices at the pumps following industry projections that petroleum product prices would increase by between two and more than five per cent per litre.
Checks yesterday showe…
The government has announced plans to redevelop the Cattle and Livestock Market at Tulaku in Ashaiman, within the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, into a model cattle market of international standard.
The Mini…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) at its 128th meeting held in January reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 250 basis points to 15.5%.
It was a majority decision. Four members voted for the rate to …
The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has taken a decisive step to strengthen its leadership and performance culture with the successful hosting of its maiden Inspire to Impact (I2I) Conference, an engagement aimed at aligning mind…
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on the government not to renew the mining licenses of multinational companies whose leases have expired, arguing that the move would mark a critical step toward full state ownership of…
Energy analyst, Ben Nsiah is proposing an urgent policy reset in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector following a sharp decline in crude oil receipts and overall petroleum revenues, raising concerns about falling production, weak investme…
Ecobank Ghana has entered into a strategic partnership with the State Housing Corporation to expand access to affordable mortgage financing for Ghanaians, particularly middle and low income earners.
The partnership is aimed at supportin…
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana is ready to shift from being largely import-dependent to local manufacturing.
She said this when she hosted a South Korean trade delegation from Hwaseong on Tuesday February 3…
Ghanaian businesses and investors have been encouraged to take advantage of the vast commercial opportunities available in Canada when they travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexi…
iCAUR will officially unveil its mid-to-large all-round hybrid SUV, the iCAUR V27, at a global launch event in Dubai on February 8, 2026. The event marks the start of the model’s worldwide rollout and signals iCAUR’s formal entry into the …
Fourteen (14) companies have so far been licensed by the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to supply food commodities under its current procurement framework, the Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo, has said.
The l…
Benedict Peters is one of the most influential figures in Africa’s oil and gas sector. As Founder and CEO of the Aiteo Group, he has transformed a homegrown petroleum trading company into one of the continent’s largest indigenous energ…
Clearing goods through Ghana’s ports takes significantly longer than in some peer African economies, with exports averaging nine days and imports stretching to 23 days, according to the World Bank.
The Bretton Woods institution said…
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says a US$22.6 million World Bank loan under the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) will significantly strengthen food security and help address long-standing structural c…
Finance and tax analyst Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi is proposing that banks and other financial institutions publish names of loan defaulters as a strategy to improve loan recovery and strengthen discipline within the banking sector.
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Ghana’s crude oil lifting receipts dropped sharply to $198.25 million in the second half of 2025, compared to $369.25 million recorded during the same period in 2024.
Data from the Bank of Ghana’s Semi-Annual Petroleum Funds Report …
A strategic Ghana Made Expo, designed as a one-stop market to make buying Ghanaian products simpler, more reliable and better value for money, is set to open in Accra.
Developed as a weekly Saturday market rather than a one-off trade …
Research shows insurers are cautious to ramp up AI investment; experts to discuss industry's direction for 2026 in live webinar on 4 February.
Tuesday, 3 February 2026 - The insurance business is built on trust. Likewise, AI cannot w…
After the sharp rebound of 2025, companies are moving into a more deliberate phase of mobility. At this point, everybody knows that travel is no longer about clocking miles or filling calendars; it's about being in the right place, at the …
Eight visionary startups selected to advance Africa’s intra-continental trade and industrialisation goals
Finalists are eligible subject to selection criteria to receive up to US$250,000 in equity investment, expert mentorship…
Privately owned mining house Upward Spiral 1471 (Pty) Ltd (www.UpwardSpiral1471.co.za) is set to commence full-scale mining at its recently acquired Snake Road Mining Right in Benoni on the East Rand.
The proposed mining operation w…
Latest data from the Bank of Ghana indicates that Ghana accrued a total of US$399.65 million in petroleum receipts in the second half of 2025.
According to the latest semi-annual report from the Bank of Ghana under the Petroleum Rev…
Telecel Group and King’s Trust International have signed a new partnership agreement to support foundational digital skills development for young people in Ghana.
The initiative will support a targeted project focused on Junior High Sch…
As part of activities marking the 5th anniversary of the late founder and Chairman of the Melcom Group, the Melcom Care Foundation has donated food items and books to 4 educational institutions.
The beneficiary institutions are the …
The President of the China Chamber of Commerce in Ghana, Mr Tang Hong, has urged Chinese nationals and businesses operating in the country to strictly obey Ghanaian laws and conduct themselves in ways that strengthen mutual trust and bil…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mr Mike Ogbalu III, has led a two-member delegation to pay a courtesy visit to Prudential Bank Limited.
The engagement provided a platform for…
The Ghana Association of Savings and Loans Companies (GHASALC) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to reconsider the timelines for implementing its sweeping microfinance sector reforms, warning that the deadlines may be too tight for…
Fuel prices are poised for a possible rise with industry projections pointing to increases across petrol, diesel, and LPG in the next pricing window, driven by cedi depreciation and rising international petroleum prices, potentially en…
The money market maintained its positive momentum, recording heightened investor demand following the Bank of Ghana’s 250 basis point cut in the policy rate to 15.50 percent.
The stronger appetite for government securities drove a f…
Ghana lost an estimated US$54.1 billion to trade-related illicit financial flows between 2013 and 2022, placing it third among Africa’s top-10 affected countries.
According to a new Global Financial Integrity (GFI) “Trade-Related Il…
Southeast Asia is entering a decisive stage in its energy transition. As energy demand grows, governments are looking for ways to deliver affordable, reliable and clean electricity to homes, businesses and industries. One long-standing…
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and KPMG, today hosted the 2026 Economic Outlook Forum in Nairobi. The high-level convening equipped business leaders with critical intell…
The Ashanti Business Owners Association (ABOA) is calling on the government to suspend the newly announced directive mandating local insurance for all marine cargo imports, warning that its immediate enforcement could disrupt trade and…
West Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its financial transformation. Banking, fintech, insurance, and digital finance ecosystems are evolving rapidly driven by resilient institutions, expanding platforms, and rising customer expectation…
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), has emphasised the need for inclusivity in efforts to build Africa’s single market, insisting that small and medium-sized enterprises (SM…
Nissan has officially introduced the new MAGNITE to the Tunisian market, marking a new milestone in the brand’s expansion across Africa. Designed to meet the needs of modern urban mobility, the compact SUV combines Japanese engineering, ad…
Chinese President Xi Jinping met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first visit by a UK prime minister to China in eight years. Both leaders emphasized the need to build a long-term, consistent compre…
The “Invest.EastAfrica! – Business and Investment Forum” concluded at the GIZ (www.GIZ.de/de) Representation in Berlin, launching five new business partnerships by leading European companies such as Bayer, Melitta and ofi with thei…
By Malika Bouayad, Group Account Director, Public Relations & Strategic Communications, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com)
Online press conferences – or OPCs — have become routine across Africa. Governments, multinationals, DFIs, a…
Invest Africa (http://www.InvestAfrica.com) and global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (http://apo-opa.co/4qHDgVH) have renewed their partnership for the third year in 2026. The partnership reinforces a s…
Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we’re waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our r…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that construction of a new airport for Wa, the Upper West Regional Capital, will soon commence, following the passage of the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill by Parliament.
According to th…
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Ken Gilbert Adjei, yesterday inaugurated an ultra-modern 24-hour premium and Express Service Centre for the State Housing Company (SHC) Limited in Accra, with a call on the state hou…
The National Broiler Project, an offshoot of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative, is gradually taking shape with the rollout of a poultry processing pilot programme.
Under the pilot, more than 100,000 birds have been processed across thre…
Ghana has recorded its lowest Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) in four years, following a 250-basis-point reduction by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana to 15.5 per cent.
The last time the policy rate was lower was in Jul…
A delegation from Caveman Watches, an Accra-based watch manufacturing company, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony Dzamefe, has paid a courtesy call on Goldbod Jewellery to explore a potential collaboration between the two Ghana…
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has expanded its business channels with the introduction of specialised business desks aimed at enhancing service experience and convenience for customers.
The strategic initiative includes the …
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