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.
This was d…
Ghana is shifting its economic focus beyond macro stability to the financial well-being of households, as government pushes for a more inclusive system that translates growth into real opportunity.
Finance Minister Dr.Cassiel Ato Fo…
Industry leaders have intensified calls for stronger cybersecurity systems, with MTN Ghana and its partners leading conversations at the Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) Summit in Accra.
The two-day summit, organised by Sapien…
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has appointed Bernice Asabea Kissi Boateng as Group Head of Personal and Business Banking, in a move aimed at accelerating its growth strategy and strengthening its position within Ghana’s competitive financ…
The immediate past President of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA), Dr. Edward Ackah Nyamike Jnr, has urged the newly sworn-in national executives of the Association to champion the effective and inclusive disbursement of the 1 percent…
Dr Paul Frimpong, Executive Director and Senior Research Fellow at the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), has urged African countries to be deliberate in positioning themselves within the global supply chain to achieve ec…
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), has called for a deliberate shift in the use of remittances from household consumption to productive invest…
Diaspora investors in the United States have urged the government to provide structured, secure and profitable investment vehicles to drive a shift from remittances to investments.
They made the call at the Bank of Ghana’s maiden Remi…
The second edition of GhanaFest Europe 2026 Trade and Cultural Expo has been launched in Accra to promote non-traditional exports, tourism, and investment partnerships between Ghana and the Netherlands.
The three-day event, scheduled fo…
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has urged diaspora investors to take advantage of opportunities under the Government’s 24-hour economy initiative.
The Centre said the policy was opening new sectors, extending business hou…
The recent enforcement action by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at Porials Pitch 3 underscores the importance of regulatory compliance and consumer safety. Their mandate to protect public health an…
Ghana’s economy is expected to withstand mounting global pressures despite rising energy costs and heightened market uncertainty, according to the Group Chief Executive Officer of Absa Group, Kenny Fihla.
He said policy measures imp…
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ZEN Petroleum Limited, William Tewiah, has announced plans for the company to be officially listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV with Be…
Hollard Insurance, Ghana’s favourite insurer, has expanded its presence in the Eastern Region with the opening of a new branch in Koforidua, reinforcing its commitment to bringing innovative and accessible insurance solutions closer to…
Absa Group remains one of the largest commercial banks, driving agricultural financing across the continent, with its leadership saying the sector is key to Africa’s long-term economic transformation agenda.
Group Chief Executive Of…
New research highlights consumers' desire for brands to lead with transparency - strengthening credibility and deepening audience trust
Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, and YouGov, the internationa…
Samed Agirbas, COP31 (https://apo-opa.co/4u3OpBB) Climate High-Level Champion and President of the Zero Waste Foundation (www.sifiratikvakfi.org/en), participated in the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) held in Nairobi from 6–10 Ap…
African Corporates will have a unique opportunity to learn how to fully maximize the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) when the third edition of the AfCFTA Training Programme holds in Cairo, Egypt from 16…
Oyster Agribusiness has reinforced its commitment to strengthening Ghana’s agricultural value chain by honouring more than 40 farmers at its 2026 Farmers’ Durbar.
The company also outlined plans to scale support, diversify production…
German airline Lufthansa will cut 20,000 short-haul flights over the summer, saying soaring fuel prices have made many journeys "unprofitable" for the firm.
Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the US-Israel war with…
Eni Ghana, in collaboration with its Offshore Cape Three Point (OCTP) partners, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to reinforce primary healthcare delivery and emergency response systems in…
Credit growth in Ghana’s banking sector slowed to 15.6 percent in February 2026, with total net credit flows easing to GH¢14.57 billion, as banks adopted a more cautious lending stance and shifted toward safer assets.
This is accord…
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is pressing for the elimination of dormant licences as part of urgent reforms to streamline Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.
This follows what it describes as widespread over-licens…
The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially opened applications for its Bright Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The Bright Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden on students by covering the cost of tuition, accommodation …
First National Bank Ghana has announced the appointment of Sylvia Inkoom as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2026, continuing the bank's strategic ambition to deepen financial access and deliver intuitive, client-centred services …
The government has been urged to support bakers and flour users through policy interventions to improve the country’s baking industry.
The President of the Royal Bakers and Flour Users Association of Ghana (ROBAFUA), Philomina Boakye,…
The government has commenced the installation of 2,500 high-capacity transformers across the country to improve electricity supply and address persistent localised outages.
The initiative seeks to strengthen power distribution infra…
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) delivered another day of solid gains, with the GSE Composite Index climbing by an impressive 272.83 points to close at 14,762.45. That extends the week's rally, pushing the year-to-date return on the benchm…
Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD. (CBG) has successfully conducted a free health screening exercise at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, benefiting hundreds of residents from the community and surrounding areas.
The initiative reflect…
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for the complete removal of the Growth and Sustainability Levy (GSL) on mining companies, arguing that the current fiscal regime is placing excessive pressure on the sector.
In a statement issue…
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has declared that Africa’s next housing and urban development must deliver affordability, liveability and resilience.
He, therefore, urged stakeholders to ret…
In a bold move to transform agricultural waste into economic opportunity, WAN-Hive Ghana has launched a groundbreaking initiative to unlock the untapped value of cashew fruit in the Bono Region.
The Cashew Value Addition and Livelih…
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