The Chamber of Licensed Gold Buyers (CLGB) has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) for extending the deadline for license transition.
In a press statement, the gold buyers expressed appreciation to the GOLDBOD for responding posi…
An Ivorian entrepreneur who started up a snack food business with about $100, then transformed it into a multinational supplier of a popular potato chip, is crediting the African Development Bank’s Enable Youth program for his succ…
A Senior Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has urged President John Mahama to take bold, corrective measures to prevent Ghana from returning to the International Monetary Fund …
In a strategic effort to reduce export rejections and streamline access to European markets, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is engaging with the European Union to deploy EU-accredited inspectors in Ghana.
The i…
Access Bank Ghana PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DHL to support the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to explore the export market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative for grow…
The Ghana Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has called for strict market monitoring to ensure that recent tax exemptions on sanitary pads translate into real affordability and access for g…
President John Dramani Mahama has commended Margins ID Group for their pivotal role in advancing Ghana’s digital identity infrastructure through the implementation of the Ghana Card.
He said the Ghana Card was more than a national iden…
African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) department has been appointed and mandated as the exclusive financial advisor to raise capital for the US$1.7-billion Suiso Projec…
A majority of surveyed economists see current US economic policy as having a lasting global impact, with 87% expecting it to delay strategic business decisions and heighten recession risks.
The growth outlook is divided, with weak p…
Banks are increasing their investment in GenAI but remain concerned about data privacy, legal requirements and accuracy.
Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, has shared insights from a worldwide survey conducted …
Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience Emirates’ seamless services and personalised hospitality, m…
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the leading private pan-African financial services Group which has unrivalled African expertise, is delighted to have been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards…
Canon (Canon-CNA.com) revealed its latest wide format portfolio developments at FESPA Global Print Expo, 6th-9th May 2025 in Berlin, Germany with significant engagement and success reported from the Central & North African region.
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Over a decade ago, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF — pronounced "Tee-Ee-Ef") took a bold chance on African entrepreneurs. A decade and a half later, the results speak for themselves.
Our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, and Co-Founder, …
Technological Advancement as a Catalyst: The impact of technology, especially AI and digital platforms, is shaping the future of agriculture on the continent.
Emerging Business Models: The paper discusses the need for innovati…
Cement manufacturers have failed to declare their ex-factory prices by the Friday, May 23, 2025, deadline, despite repeated directives by the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee (CMDC).
The declaration of ex-factory prices is…
War-torn Sudan is now "on the brink" of a public health disaster as cholera and other deadly diseases spread, aid group, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has warned.
In just one week, Sudan's Health Ministry recorded that 172 …
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has warned that the Ghanaian Cedi may face renewed depreciation by December 2025 if the government fails to prioritize local production and export-led economic growth.
According to the IEA…
President John Mahama has announced a GH¢150 billion cedi reduction in the country’s total debt over the past five months, attributing the improvement to stringent fiscal measures and currency stabilisation efforts.
He disclosed this…
The government has started a process to review the demurrage policy at ports to ensure that shippers do not suffer undue delays.
When completed, the review is expected to relieve shippers of the unfair financial burden of port delays…
Africa leads global mobile money adoption, with countries like Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia now integrating blockchain technology to create more secure, affordable, and efficient digital payment systems.
Globally, mobile money …
At its annual SAP Sapphire conference, SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) unveiled innovations and partnerships that put the power of Business AI in every user’s hands, revolutionising the way work gets done.
From a virtually omnipresent Joule assistan…
The Ghacem Cement Foundation (GCF), in a continued show of commitment to national development, has donated 10,000 bags to selected Schools and Hospitals in the Northern Sector of the country.
This brings to a total of over 725,060 bags…
GCB Bank PLC commemorated the 100th birthday of Eric Akoi Agyemfra, a cherished customer of the Madina Branch of the bank.
The celebration, which took place on Friday, May 9, 2025, was in honour of Mr Agyemfra’s centennial journey and…
Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 (over R400,000) in funding to ten standout participants. The initiative marks a significant step in the company's efforts to support entrepreneurial growth …
The Ghana cedi will sustain gains in quarter two amid robust foreign exchange support and improving market confidence.
According to Databank Research, its forecast was underpinned by Bank of Ghana’s continuous market support, volati…
AngloGold Ashanti has donated a GH¢1.8 million soap factory to the Dokyiwa community, as part of its efforts to boost local economic development and empower women entrepreneurs in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The proj…
In a compelling affirmation of visionary leadership and transformative innovation, Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, was named CEO of the Year – Group Business Sector (Private Sector) for the third consecutive time, as …
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the committee investigating the saga of missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully traced 2,637 containers, marking a major bre…
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the committee investigating the saga of missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully traced 2,637 containers, marking a major bre…
Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025: Trade conflict between the US and China and growing shadow fleet add to substantial challenges for the shipping industry.
Despite geopolitical headwinds: only 27 large ships lost worldwide…
Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, paid a working visit to Ecobank Ghana, one of the flagship affiliates within the Group’s 33-country African network.
As part of his visit…
DStv, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, has been officially recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv inducted into the presti…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has once again affirmed its commitment to professional development and leadership excellence as members of its Toastmasters Clubs delivered exceptional performances at the 2025 Toastmasters District 94 Conference held i…
Users of ride-hailing apps should not expect a reduction in fares despite the recent appreciation of the cedi and falling fuel prices.
According to the Ghana Online Drivers Union, it was not consulted in the Ghana P…
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has indicated that Ghana stands to benefit from recent global tariff adjustments introduced by the U.S., especially when compared to some of its trade competi…
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Gas Company, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, has assured that the newly constituted board will act swiftly to complete delayed projects initiated by the company.
He gave the commitment after the board's fi…
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the final report of the Petroleum Downstream Sector Reforms Committee (PDSRC), which was inaugurated on March 14, 2025, to assess and recommend improvements …
Businesses operating in Ghana have been urged to conduct their transactions in the local currency as part of efforts to preserve the recent stability and appreciation of the cedi.
According to the Bank of Ghana, increa…
MTN Group has been inducted into the inaugural Brand Africa Hall of Fame "in recognition of its transformational impact on African consumers and its role in shaping a positive African narrative". MTN was also recognised as the #1 Most Adm…
Thirty-two young women, including many persons with disability (PWDs), have received entrepreneurial training and fully stocked business startup packs to establish their own creative businesses.
The kits are designed for makeup artist…
The FirstBank Ghana has presented a cash amount of GH¢50,000 to support the Ga Education Fund established by the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. The Fund is aimed at supporting and empowering brilliant needy children in the Ga Stat…
Foam manufacturer, Latex Foam, has grabbed yet another award as stakeholders in the local manufacturing space gathered at the 2025 edition of the Made-in-Ghana Business Summit and Awards event in Accra last Wednesday.
The company won …
Ghana’s business elite gathered at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra almost a fortnight ago for the maiden edition of the Ghana Executive Awards.
This initiative recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of functional and …
Businesses have expressed confidence that the recent economic stability will continue into the next three months of the year to enable them to plan for growth and profitability.
The consumer confidence also soared to 103.6 points in A…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is investigating the reintroduction of transfer charges by some commercial banks following the recent removal of the E-Levy.
Customers have raised concerns about new or increased fees on t…
Commercial banks operating in the country will now be required to maintain cash reserves in the same currency as the deposits they hold.
This is a key policy adjustment as the Bank of Ghana (BoG) amends its Dynamic C…
Despite Optimism for Africa Reaching 68%, African Brands Tumble to a Historic Low of 11% Among the Most Admired Brands in Africa
Aliko Dangote receives a Lifetime Achievement Award for championing impactful industrialisation, building a…
Africa leads global mobile money adoption, with countries like Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia now integrating blockchain technology to create more secure, affordable, and efficient digital payment systems.
Globally, mobile money pl…
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