August 05, 2022
Ghana: GSE, GIPC Partner to Attract More Investors On Accra Bourse
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has set an ambitious target to more than double the number of companies listed on the local bourse by the next five years. Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Consider Legislation to Compel Banks ... to Increase Loans to Farmers
The government is considering a legislation that will compel banks to increase their loan portfolios to farmers to help increase agricultural productivity in the country. Read more »
Ghana: At Founders' Day Luncheon - Economy 'Ll Bounce Back Stronger - President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is optimistic about the country's economic recovery and its future, despite the current challenges the nation is going through. Read more »
Ghana: ABFA-Funded Projects Poorly Executed in Bono East Region - PIAC
Some projects awarded on contract with ABFA funding at Jema in the Kintampo South Municipality in the Bono East Region were poorly executed, the Public Interest and Accountability… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Ghana: Sale of Vodafone Ghana - Telecel Earmarks $500 Million for Investment
Africa-focused telecom company, Telecel Group, which is seeking to takeover Vodafone Ghana is expected to invest substantial amount of money into the company if the deal is… Read more »
Ghana: 3 Vehicle Assembly Plants in Offing to Produce 6 Global Brands - Finance Minister
The Toyota assembly plant which commenced commercial production in 2021, will also start assembling Suzuki vehicles this year. Read more »
Ghana: Effort to Export to Other African Countries - Govt Outlines Plans for Local Businesses.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday launched the national African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Policy Framework and Action Plan with a charge on the Ministry of… Read more »
Ghana: Tullow Ghana, Invest in Africa Collaborate to Deliver Supplier Finance Readiness Programme
Tullow Ghana has concluded a 10-month-long Supplier Finance Readiness Programme designed to provide selected suppliers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the oil and gas industry… Read more »
Ghana: High Cost of Inputs Biting Hard At Poultry Farmers
"Last year I had GHC 80,000 in my accounts from the sales of poultry eggs, now the money is finished, I am struggling to feed my birds. I will sell them off in December to raise… Read more »
Ghana: Local Airline Ticket Prices Up - Passengers Lament
Prices of local airline tickets have shot up by between 15 and 20 per cent, prompting recession fears among local operators following "a gradual drop" in patronage. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire Reverse Decision to Sell Cocoa At Origin Differentials Below Zero
Ghana and Ivory Coast, the world's two largest producers of cocoa have reversed the earlier decision to sell cocoa beans at origin differentials below zero. Read more »
Ghana: 'Reintroduction of Tolling Will Quicken Pace of Infrastructure Devt'
PwC, Accounting and auditing firm, has stated that the reintroduction of tolling as a means of paying for socioeconomic infrastructure is appropriate and will quicken the pace of… Read more »
Ghana: Enterprise Trustees to Holds Retirement Planning Fair On August 4
Enterprise Trustees as part of its 10th Anniversary Celebrations is organising a Retirement Planning Fair to engage the public on effective retirement planning. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Ghana: Global Price Dynamics Push Value of Ghana's Total Exports to U.S.$9 Billion in June 2022 - BoG Data
The value of Ghana's total exports increased to about nine billion dollars in June 2022, from the 7.6 billion dollars recorded during the same time period in 2021. Read more »
Ghana: Asante-Akim North Municipality ups Infrastructural Devt for Vibrant Local Economy
The Asante-Akim North Municipality has initiated socioeconomic development projects to boost infrastructure for a vibrant local economy. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Reduces E-Levy Revenue Target for 2022 to Gh₵611 Million
The government has once again revised its revenue target for the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) for this year to GH₵611 million. Read more »
Ghana: CIMG Launches 3rd Marketing Performance Award
The National President of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Dr Daniel Kasser Tee, has called on businesses to realign their strategies to suit the prevailing… Read more »
Ghana: Minority Worried Over Looming Judgment Debt in ENI, Springfield Unitisation Impasse
The Minority in Parliament has raised concern over a protracted impasse between ENI/Vitol and Springfield Ghana will land the country in a $7 billion judgment debt. Read more »
Ghana: Digitalisation of Tourism Sites Best in Ensuring Economic Growth
The digitalisation of tourism centers and sites in the country to attract global patronage for an improved revenue mobilisation is the best way to ensure economic growth, Kwasi Adu… Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Depreciation Pushes Ghana's Debt High
Ghana's total debt stood at GH₵393.5 billion, representing 78.3 per cent of GDP as of 30th June, 2022, with about 51.7 per cent of this position being financed by external debt. Read more »
Ghana: Consider Roads in Rural Areas Too
The news of roads having been or being constructed anywhere must gladden the hearts of people because of their obvious importance. Read more »
Ghana: Veep Inaugurates 100km Rehabilitated K'si Roads
A total of 100 kilometres (km) of roads rehabilitated under the Rehabilitation and Auxiliary Infrastructure of Kumasi Inner Ring Road and Adjacent Streets Project have been… Read more »
Ghana: Resolve Issues Surrounding LPG Supply to End Tanker Drivers' Strike - Copec-Gh Appeals to Govt
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC-GH) has urged the government to immediately resolve pending Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) issues with industry players to restore… Read more »
Ghana: Vodafone to Sell Stake in Ghana's Business to Telecel
Telecommunication firm, Vodafone Plc, has agreed to sell its Ghana's business to Telecel Group as part of the British telecommunications giant to refocus on key markets. Read more »
Ghana: New Deadline for SIM Re-Registration Too Short - Momo Agents Association
The Mobile Money Agents Association has said the two months extension announced by the government is not enough time to guarantee that all Ghanaians would re-register their SIM… Read more »