Business
Private sector participation in AfCFTA vital to success of intra-African trade – McDan
Chairman of the McDan Group of companies, Dr Daniel McKorley, has underscored the importance of private sector participation in the implementation of...
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia rakes in $26 million in single day as NGX soars
In a remarkable turn of events, Jim Ovia, Nigeria’s wealthiest banker and the founder of Zenith Bank Plc, has witnessed...
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa sees net worth decline by $100 million
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa, who recently regained his status as one of Africa’s billionaires with a net worth exceeding...
FULL TEXT: John Mahama’s speech at Korea-Africa Business Summit
Former president, John Dramani Mahama recently delivered an address at the just ended Korea-Africa Business Summit held in Korea. John Mahama during...
CEO of Ghana Chamber of Mines pays courtesy call on Obuasi MCE
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr. Suleman Koney on Tuesday, 30th May 2023 called on...
Government nears agreement to restructure $2.6 billion in pension funds – Report
Ghana’s pension funds are close to agreeing to a deal to restructure $2.6 billion worth of government bonds they hold,...
Implement strong policies, regulation to reduce tobacco use in Ghana – MATCOH
The Chairperson of the Media Alliance in Tobacco Control and Health, Jeorge Wilson Kingson, is advocating for strong policies, regulations...
NIC to roll out insurance programme for small and micro businesses
The National Insurance Commission (NIC) is to roll out an insurance programme to insure small-scale businesses to protect their businesses....
SIM card disconnection: MTN announces ways to be exempted
MTN has announced ways customers who have started the processes for the acquisition of their Ghana Card can go through...
Ghana eyes $4 billion from tourism in 2 years – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that tourism plays a major role in the economic progress of Ghana, hence Ghana is...
Ghana must tap into seafarers training and exportation – Maritime Lecturer
Captain William Amanhyia, a Master Mariner and Lecturer at the Regional Maritime University (RMU), Ghana, has said the nation must...
Government must work closely with seed traders in Ghana – NASTAG
The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) has appealed to the government to extensively engage the association in formulating...
Digitalize borders to unlock Africa’s full potential – Experts
Africa’s immense potential to become a global powerhouse is undeniable. It has all of the ingredients including a market of...
Justification of 2023 2nd quarter tariff adjustment – PURC
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission sits between utility service providers and consumers. While PURC ensures that the utilities are financially...
Over 17 million people captured so far on Ghana Card roll – NIA
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has said it has the capacity to capture the remaining two million Ghanaians who are...
Petrol, diesel prices to stay same in first half of June, LPG to fall 5%
The prices of petrol and diesel are expected to remain the same in the first half of June, the Institute...
IMF conditionalities could collapse businesses – GUTA warns
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has expressed worry about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout for Ghana due...
IMF deal makes Ghana cedi one of May’s best currency performers
Ghana’s currency is poised for one of the strongest rallies globally after the West African nation’s $3 billion pact with...
Elon Musk regains position as world’s richest person
Elon Musk has retaken the title of world’s wealthiest person. The Tesla Inc. chief executive officer surpassed luxury tycoon Bernard...
Government grapples with rising yields on Treasury market
Yields on the Treasury market are consistently increasing, presenting a substantial risk to government’s ability to sustain its debt following...
Ban on foreign cashew buyers looms
A new regulation to block foreigners from purchasing cashew nuts directly from the farmgate will soon be enforced to make...
Cedi sells at GH¢12.00 to $1, GH¢10.97 on BoG interbank as of June 1
Note that these rates may be different at a forex bureau near you. Our forex bureau rates are provided by Afriswap...
‘Akufo-Addo doesn’t pay tax’ – Domelevo explains why he won’t seek damages
Daniel Yaw Domelevo, former Auditor-General has declined calls to push for damages for his unconstitutional "leave" as directed and enforced...
Opening SOEs up to private participation can invigorate capital market
The Chief Investment Officer of Axis Pensions Trust, Nana Wiafe Boamah, has said entrusting certain state-owned enterprises (SOEs) into competent...
SIM registration: 9 million unregistered SIM cards blocked after NCA directive
Telecommunications firms operating in Ghana have deactivated approximately 9 million unregistered SIM cards over failure of subscribers to undertake the...
Minority wants GNPC shares held in offshore company transferred
The Minority in Parliament, has served notice it will file an urgent question upon assumption of parliament for a clarification of...
Government targets first position on West African Digit Competitive Index
Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr John Kumah says the Akufo-Addo-led government is determined to retain Ghana’s ranking as the 1st country on...
Ghana remains competitive but losing ground in FDI to Senegal and Ivory Coast
The Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council (GNBCC), and the European Chamber of Commerce have affirmed Ghana’s position as the...
Aliko Dangote adds $769 million to his net worth in 24 hours – Report
Africa’s richest man, Africa’s wealthiest individual, continues his meteoric rise in fortune as his net worth soared by an impressive...
CBOD not opposed to gold-for-oil programme – CEO clarifies
The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has clarified that it is not in any way opposed to government’s...