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CEO of Equity Health Insurance honoured at ‘Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray’

Chief Executive Officer of Equity Health Insurance, Elton Fedrick Afari has been honoured together with other mentors at the prestigious ‘Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray’...

Analysts predict cedi stability by mid-year

Market analysts at GCB Capital are expressing optimism about the cedi's trajectory for the remainder of the year, foreseeing a stabilization by mid-2024. The Ghanaian...

Taxation driving away investors – FABAG General Secretary

The General Secretary of the Ghana Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), Samuel Aggrey, has raised alarm over the increasingly dire economic situation...

Dr Bawumia outlines plans for a robust fisheries industry

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined his vision for the fisheries industry, promising to support the efficient implementation of a robust fisheries plan that...

GNPC welcomes new Boss

The new Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) CEO, Joseph Abuabu Dadzie starts work today after his appointment by President Akufo-Addo on April 4. He takes...

We must guard against employers who want to short change us – ICU tells members

The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), has advised its members to always demand wages due to them and resist any attempts by employers...

EIU forecasts oil prices to remain above $80

The Economist Intelligence Unit is forecasting that oil prices will remain above $80 per barrel until late 2025. This, it said, will lift inflationary pressures...

Youth admonished to explore opportunities in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality

Spotless Aviation and Professional Institute, in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has held a conference on aviation, tourism, and hospitality in the...

Premix fuel distribution automation: 50 completed, 150 ready in September – Hawa Koomson

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aqua Culture Development has implemented measures to automate its distribution process. This is to address the persistent issues of artificial...

Trade Minister promotes Ghana’s industrialisation agenda to US investors

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir (KT) Hammond, has urged United States (US) investors to explore mutually beneficial trade ventures with Ghanaian counterparts through the government’s...

Transforming African narratives: Nana Kwasi Koranteng Obeng’s impact

Nana Kwasi Koranteng Obeng, a seasoned media professional with a background in business and marketing from the University of Florida, is set to revolutionize...

NPA increases price floor for petrol to GH¢13.63; diesel unchanged at GH¢13.07

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has set a new price floor for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) selling petroleum products from May 1, to May...

Ghana’s LPG price one of the highest in the world – Association 

The Vice President of the  Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana, Gabriel Kumi, has revealed that Ghana's LPG prices rank among the highest globally.  According...

Glovo to cease operations in Ghana on May 10

Popular food delivery service, Glovo, has announced its decision to cease operations in Ghana, effective May 10, 2024, at 10 pm. In a communication...

Price of LPG per kilogramme constitutes 22% of taxes – LPG Marketers Association

About 22% of the price Ghanaians pay per kilogramme for Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is taxes, the LPG Marketers Association has revealed. According to its...

Philips pays $1.1bn to settle respirator case

Dutch medical products maker Philips says it has reached a $1.1bn (£877m) deal to settle lawsuits in the US relating to potentially faulty breathing...

Don’t panic, your contributions are safe – SSNIT assures beneficiaries

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has refuted claims suggesting potential challenges in meeting its financial obligations to beneficiaries in the future,...

Ghana retains 10th position with lowest fuel price in Africa

Ghana retained its 10th position with the lowest fuel price in Africa in April 2024, GlobalPetrolPrices.com has revealed. Accordingly, Ghana’s average fuel price of $1.051 per...

IMF advises Sub-Saharan African countries to invest borrowed funds wisely

Wenjie Chen, the Deputy Division Chief of Regional Studies in the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has advised Sub-Saharan African (SSA)...

Ghana Shippers’ Authority initiates steps to sign Service Level Agreements with stakeholders

In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in the Shipping and Logistics sector, the Ghana Shippers' Authority has initiated steps to sign Service...

SML fully delivered on Transaction Audit Service Agreement with GRA

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) has rejected claims by auditing firm, KPMG that it partially delivered on several requirements regarding SML’s Transaction Audit Service...

Dumsor: Corn mill operators at Kaneshie market face financial crisis

Corn mill operators at Kaneshie market in Accra, are facing financial challenges due to ongoing power outages across the country, popularly known as 'dumsor'. These...

Bulk Oil Distributors object to government’s plan to designate BEST sole off-taker  

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has objected to the government’s plan to designate the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company (BEST) as...

Google accused of making it harder to search for rival

Google has been accused of taking advantage of its market dominance to make it harder to search for a rival email service. Tuta Mail -...

The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline

When Mitsuko Tottori was named as the new boss of Japan Airlines (JAL) in January, it sent a shockwave across the country's corporate sector. Not only was...

Korle Gonno: Residents call for action against garbage dumping as filth engulfs community [Video]

Residents of a coastal community near Korle Gonno in Accra are urging authorities to address the rampant dumping of garbage into drainage systems across...

World Bank’s food price index eases in early April 2024

The World Bank’s food price index eased in early April 2024 after falling by about 4.0% in the first quarter of 2024, to a...

NCA approves Starlink’s satellite broadband application

The National Communications Authority (NCA) says it has approved Space X Starlink GH LTD, the operator of Starlink Satellite Broadband, to provide Satellite Broadband Services in...

Traders urged to utilize FDA’s Progressive Licensing Scheme for product registration

Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has welcomed initiatives by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) aimed at facilitating the registration process for regulated products, including diapers. The...

FDA collaborates with importers to address challenges

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken steps to address the grievances raised by importers of diapers and toiletries to ensure smooth importation...

Cash Waterfall Mechanism report shows significant non-compliance with formula for revenue allocation – Report

The Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) report for January 2024 has revealed significant non-compliance with the formula for revenue allocation and disbursements to power sector...

We are committed to helping build a better Ghana – SML

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has expressed its commitment to contributing to the development of Ghana by adhering to ethically acceptable standards and maintaining...

KPMG’s report confirms we haven’t been paid $100m – SML

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has clarified that the audit assurance report by KPMG confirmed that it has not received a payment of $100...

GUTA urges government to embrace solar energy to address power outages

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has urged the government to adopt alternative sources of energy, including solar, to reduce the country’s heavy...

Fitch affirms ETI at B-; Outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ecobank Transnational Incorporated's (ETI), parent company of Ecobank Ghana Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B-' and its Viability Rating...

Global Cocoa Marketing Companies refuse to pay realistic Cocoa prices – CGCI

The Executive Secretary for Cote d’Ivoire Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CGCI), Alex Asanvo, says Global Cocoa Marketing Companies have refused to pay realistic prices for...

‘Dumsor’: Power crisis requires more than financial remedies – NPP Manifesto Committee member

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2024 Manifesto Committee on Energy, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has debunked suggestions that the current challenges with...

Apple faces declining sales in China as Huawei soars

Huawei is not only making a roaring comeback in China, it is also on the verge of overtaking Apple in the world’s largest smartphone market. The Shenzhen-based conglomerate,...

Ghana’s cocoa farmers lament low earnings amid high prices

Though global cocoa prices have soared to a record high in April, farmers in Ghana are struggling to make ends meet. The government's local...

“Dumsor” has brought businesses to their knees – GNCCI expresses frustration at ongoing crisis

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has expressed deep frustration and disappointment at the ongoing power crisis in the country. According to...