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Kwasi Twum: Lowdown on man behind Multimedia Group Limited

On the 20th day of the Adom brands of the Multimedia Group Limited’s celebration of outstanding Ghanaian personalities, we celebrate the Chief Executive Officer...

Gold for oil consignment selling higher than fuel from other sources – Dr Acheampong

An Economist and Political Risk Analyst has highlighted some downsides of the gold for oil policy. He said that prices of gold for oil consignment...

Nine banks could be insolvent from impact of domestic debt exchange – Report

If the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) nine is applied in a stricter sense, nine Ghanaian banks could be insolvent from the impact of...

BoG, Ghana Air Force commission helipad to airlift currencies to Sefwi Boako

Following the accident of a Bank of Ghana Bullion Van in November 2019 at Techiman, in the Bono East Region, Management established a committee...

Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti propose Ghana JV to create Africa’s largest gold mine

Gold Fields and AngloGold Ashanti ('The Parties') have agreed the key terms of a proposed joint venture in Ghana between Gold Fields’ Tarkwa and...

Check out new prices as fuel falls by 6% per litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps from today, March 16, 2023. A leading OMC, GOIL...

Online shopping in Ghana: 5 best stores to check out

Online stores in Ghana are making it easier than ever to shop from the comfort of your own home. With so many options available,...

Bondholders Groups welcome payment of delayed coupons but…

The Coalition of Individual Bondholders Groups has welcomed the commencement of payments of matured bonds and coupons to its members, confirmed by most of...

Energy Commission to start observing new electrical appliance standards [Photos]

The Energy Commission has urged importers of electrical appliances and renewable energy products to start complying with the newly passed Energy Efficiency Standards and...

Fire guts Kejetia market [Video]

https://youtu.be/xXD1qUlJVnU Fire has gutted parts of the Kejetia market in Kumasi of the Ashanti region. The fire, which cause is yet to be established, occurred late...

Gold for oil: Fuel prices will go down further – Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has described the Gold-for-Oil policy as a game changer that will push fuel prices down. According to him, prices of...

Fuel prices to fall between 3% and 10% – IES

Fuel prices are expected to fall between 3% and 10% at the pumps, beginning tomorrow March 16, 2023, the Institute for Energy Security (IES)...

Cedi maintains resurgence momentum against US dollar

The cedi continued its resurgence against the major trading currencies on the retail market last week. The local currency regained stability against the major trading...

Govt begins payments on outstanding bonds

The Government of Ghana has through the Ministry of Finance started processes to settle payments on outstanding bonds. A statement issued by the Ministry Tuesday...

8th IBAG Conference to discuss effects of Global economic challenges, DDEP on insurance industry

The 2023 edition of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana (IBAG) Educational Conference and Exhibition is expected to focus on the effect of Global...

Road toll re-introduction: Here’s how much drivers are likely to pay

Drivers are bracing themselves for the re-introduction of road tolls on Ghana’s roads. The levy was abolished in November 2021 as part of what the...

Ghana Link aims to boost economic growth with ICUMS training programme

Ghana Link Network Services has begun its annual intensive refresher training programme on the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) for various stakeholders across the...

GRA to complete E-VAT implementation in December 2024

An Assistant Commissioner in Charge of Value Added Tax (VAT) Administration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Philip Acquah, has remarked that migration of...

VAT registered vendors to be connected to GRA system by 2024

Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Reverend Dr Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, says in an effort to ramp up revenue mobilization, the Authority is planning...

GRA exceeds target for first two months in 2023

The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has disclosed that the authority has mobilised ¢13.3 billion in taxes...

Ghana’s loan request to go to IMF Board end of March – Akufo-Addo

International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff will present Ghana’s request for a loan programme to its executive board by the end of the month, President...

SONA 2023: Gold for oil deal bearing fruits – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is impressed with the progress of the Gold for Oil Policy so far. Delivering the State of the Nation Address...

Most stores at Makola to go online

Makola is an iconic landmark in the capital city of Ghana, Accra. It is the largest and most popular open-air market in the city, with...

Cedi recovery continues; $1 equals ¢12.50

The recovery of the Ghana cedi continued today March 7, 2023 as the local currency gained some 30 pesewas from last Friday, March 3,...

Cedis appreciates $1 now ¢12.60

The Ghana cedi strengthened in value by almost 3% to one US dollar last week. This is coming after it had depreciated by about 1.98%...

Ken Ofori-Atta to present details of Debt Exchange Programme to Parliament

Finance Minister is expected to furnish Parliament with details of the ongoing debt restructuring. This was after the Minority succeeded with a Private Members’ Motion...

Cedi strengthens in value by almost 3% to a dollar

The Ghana cedi strengthened in value by almost 3% to one US dollar this week. This is coming after it had depreciated by about 1.98%...

Our meetings with Chinese delegation progressing well, fruitful – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance has said that the government’s meetings with the Chinese delegation from EXIM Bank China are progressing well. In a statement on...

The impact of piracy on trade in the Gulf of Guinea

The Gulf of Guinea for many years has been one of the most lucrative routes for shipping lines within and outside of the West...

MTN, Huawei sign MoU to advance digital inclusion and sustainable development

MTN Group and Huawei on March 2, 2023 signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen strategic cooperation in environmental, social and governance matters. The MoU,...

LPG Marketers Association calls for removal of taxes and levies

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the government to remove taxes and levies on LPG, which currently...

Ghana misses restructuring target in blow to ailing currency

Ghana’s cedi, the world’s second-worst performing currency this year, is heading for more pain after the the country missed a self-imposed deadline to restructure...

Good news for tanker unions

The Managing Director of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), has assured tanker owners and drivers will not be left out in...

BOST MD appeals for increment in margin; says it’s woefully inadequate

The Managing Director of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Edwin Provencal, has appealed to the government for an increment in the...

Defunct Beige Bank CEO’s trial adjourned over misunderstanding with lawyer

The Economic and Financial Crime Division of the High Court in Accra has adjourned the trial of former Chief Executive Officer of defunct Beige...

3 bondholder groups demand immediate payment of matured coupons

Three bondholder groups are demanding the immediate payment of coupons and principals which matured on February 6th and 20th. The group is made up of the...

Prices of petrol and diesel to fall – COPEC

Prices of petrol and diesel are expected to fall between 3.7% and 4.04% per litre, beginning Thursday, March 2, 2023. According to the Chamber of...

Govt pays GH¢87 billion worth of bonds

Government has successfully concluded the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) for GH-denominated notes and bonds issued by the state, the Energy Sector Levy Act...

Sanitation Minister urges Jospong group, others to invest in recycling of used vehicles

The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and other interested private companies in Ghana’s waste management space have been urged to look at the possibility...

NEIP launches $200K Hub Acceleration Grant Programme

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) has launched the Hub Acceleration Grant Programme to support and accelerate Start-ups and SME growth in Ghana....