Implementation of a WTO initiative to strengthen use of the ePing SPS & TBT Platform is now under way, helping governments, exporters and other stakeholders better track and engage in evolving product requirements affecting interna…
Fidelity Bank Launches Orange Inspire Cohort 2 to Empower Ghana’s Creative Entrepreneurs in Partnership with ALX Ghana
Accra, Ghana – Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched the second cohort of its Orange Inspire programme, in partnership wi…
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) staged one of its most spectacular single-day rallies in recent memory on Wednesday, as investor wealth surged by 2.22 billion cedis in just one trading session.
The total market capitalisation of the bo…
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged financial technology (fintech) firms to match innovation with responsibility in order to sustain growth and protect consumers.
He underscored the need for early…
The Macallan, one of the world’s most acclaimed single malt Scotch whisky brands, on Monday, April 21, 2026 unveiled a redesigned visual identity for its Double Cask and Sherry Oak Collections at an event held in Accra, marking the Ghana…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GNCCI) drive to equip students with entrepreneurial skills has received a major boost, following the Bank of Ghana Governor’s commitment to support the Chamber’s Junior Chamber ini…
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) kicked off the trading week with a cautious tone as the benchmark GSE Composite Index slipped by nearly 19 points to close at 14,854.38, even as the financial sector index posted modest gains. Total market …
The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has reported a profit after tax of GH¢101.5 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, representing a 47 per cent increase from the GH¢68.8 million recorded in the same period of 2025.
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Oil prices have risen after plans for a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran stalled again.
Brent, the global benchmark, rose by around 2% to $109.33 (£80.72) a barrel, while US-traded crude also increased by 2% a…
Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, has urged young people to shift focus from waiting for government jobs and instead embrace self-employment and opportunities within the private sector.
S…
Ghana’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund is entering its final phase, with government expressing confidence that the country is on track to successfully complete its ongoing programme and exit on schedule after sustained…
Challenging Heights, in collaboration with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service, has supported the rescue of forty-two (42) victims of human trafficking, in the Western North Region of Ghana.
Out of the 42 victims…
The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has presented office furniture and information and communication technology equipment to two pharmaceutical manufacturing associations to enhance their operational capacity and service delivery to…
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer, Kenny Fihla, has concluded a visit to Ghana as part of an engagement tour across Africa, designed to reaffirm Absa Group’s commitment to regional growth, sustainable financial inclusion, and a strong…
The President of the Ghana Hotels Association, Victor Opoku Minta, has called on government to review taxes and utility tariffs affecting the hospitality sector, saying the current cost structure is contributing to the high price of ho…
Ghana’s largest indigenous bank, GCB Bank PLC, has delivered a stunning financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, posting a 71 per cent surge in profit before tax to GH¢902.5 million, compared to GH¢533.2 million recorded in t…
MTN Ghana has announced a US$1 billion investment plan to significantly improve network quality, expand coverage nationwide and strengthen the digital infrastructure that supports Ghana’s economy.
The commitment, unveiled by the the Ch…
MobileMoney Fintech LTD is shifting its strategic focus from expanding access to deepening usage across its ecosystem as it works to accelerate financial inclusion and build a stronger digital financial services platform.
Chief Products…
As part of efforts to tackle the growing challenge of intestate succession in Ghana, Universal Merchant Bank has launched the UMB LegacyCare+, a product designed to help customers plan and manage their estates.
This ensures that dep…
The Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) has officially installed Emmanuel M. Tawiah as the new President of the Association following a recent leadership transition and governance restructuring process undertaken by the Boa…
In a strategic move to deepen financial inclusion and support the resilience of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), StarLife Assurance, in partnership with MTN Ghana, has announced a comprehensive insurance package for each winner o…
MTN Ghana, in partnership with Nova Business School Africa, has launched the second edition of its Mini MBA programme, expanding support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through structured business education, mentorship and ac…
MTN Ghana and MobileMoney Fintech Limited joined other corporate partners at the grand finale of the Success Africa Summit, reinforcing their commitment to youth empowerment, skills development and leadership growth.
The event, held at …
The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana (MoMAG) is directing mobile money agents nationwide to halt all cash-out transactions where customers are not physically present, in a move aimed at tightening security and curbing fraud in Ghana’s…
Treasury bills remained undersubscribed last week, with the government missing its target by GH¢577 million, reflecting continued tight liquidity conditions in the market.
Latest data from the Bank of Ghana show that investors submi…
The 2025 SME Ghana Awards (SMEGA) has been officially launched, with key stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country.
Speaking on behalf of MTN Ghana’s Chief Enter…
The world’s most important oil chokepoint is creating problems far beyond energy markets and China’s factory floors are starting to feel it.
The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of global oil supply pa…
Sierra Leone has strengthened its upstream petroleum ambitions with the signing of a Reconnaissance Permit Agreement with Shell Exploration Company B.V., marking a significant step in its efforts to attract investment and advance o…
As global gold prices continue to reach record levels and demand surging, the upcoming African Mining Week Conference - The Most Influential Mining Conference in Africa - taking place on October 14–16 in Cape Town will connect glob…
Porsche has agreed to sell its equity stake in Bugatti Rimac.
Porsche and Rimac Group established Bugatti Rimac as a joint venture in 2021 to serve as home to the iconic Bugatti brand. In this joint venture, Porsche holds a minority sta…
The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) is promoting the development of regional energy hubs across the continent, aiming to remove trade barriers and strengthen infrastructure interconnections – from pipelines to refin…
Emirates has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively imp…
The Ho Sector Collection of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has already exceeded its revenue target for the first quarter of 2026 by eight per cent.
The sector bagged GH?25million as against the targeted GH?23million, representing a…
The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), an environmental sustainability organisation, has donated 180 bags of organic compost to more than 100 farmers in selected communities to promote sustainable agriculture and enhance food securi…
Importers and exporters in Ghana are expected to save more than GH¢800 million annually following a new directive by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority to cap the Container Administrative Charge at GH¢550 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TE…
Kenny Fihla, Group Chief Executive Officer of Absa Group, has called for a strategic shift in how pension funds are invested across Africa, warning that current models are constraining the continent’s growth potential.
He said the p…
CalBank PLC, an indigenous company which is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, recorded strong growth in the first quarter of the year.
The company’s Profit before tax surged by 156 per cent in the first-quarter, signaling a strong r…
The Hydro Cooperative Credit Union Limited (HCCUL) has declared a dividend of 40 per cent on the operating reserve of the Credit Union for 2025 for its members.
The Board Chairman, Edward Offei Koranteng, who announced this, said that…
Çelebi Aviation (www.CelebiAviation.com) has announced its entry into the Kenyan market, marking a key milestone in its expansion across Africa and reinforcing its focus on high-potential regions.
With more than 65 years of expe…
At Auto China 2026, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled two new NEV SUV concept cars, marking a significant step in its accelerated product rollout, and highlighting China’s role as one of the company’s lead markets and a global innovation and…
Delays to new gas projects and continued underinvestment in upstream development are raising the prospect that global LNG markets will remain tighter for longer than previously expected, industry leaders said at the opening of the …
Yango Ride, the ride-hailing service from global tech company Yango Group, has launched an official app in ChatGPT, enabling users to plan routes and rides directly within the conversation. The rollout is a global update covering more than…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (https://ICD-PS.org) and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) and the Government of Kenya have signed a Host Country Agreement establishing AFC’s first regional office in Nairobi, expanding the Corporation’s platform for scaling infrastructu…
A Round-Table dialogue on women’s entrepreneurship has underscored the urgent need to strengthen institutional systems, address structural barriers, and rethink support mechanisms to enable women-led businesses to thrive in Ghana.
Hel…
The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) is working towards doubling current production figures when the revitalisation efforts by the government are complete.
It is seeking to change its obsolete equipment to be more efficien…
Low rainfall and rising temperatures in Peki and surrounding communities are leaving many farmlands dry and increasingly difficult to cultivate, especially during the dry season.
It is against this backdrop that a team of students at th…
MTN Ghana has announced the appointment of Esi Mmirba Wilson as Chief Human Resource Officer, effective 15 April 2026.
The appointment reflects MTN Ghana’s continued focus on strengthening its people strategy and building a high?perfor…
The Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) has launched a nationwide outreach and advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening professional standards, promoting licensure compliance, and deepening industry engagement across Ghan…
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme Secretariat (24H+) has initiated the process to develop a new cooperative legal framework aimed at modernising the sector and driving structural transformation.
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