US Ambassador graces Volta Fair, commends stakeholders

Ho, 8 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 11 heures 40 minutes

Madam Virginia Evelyn Palmer, The US Ambassador to Ghana has paid a visit to the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair in Ho.

GIFMIS-GhIPSS EFT rollout: CAGD engages stakeholders in middle zone

Akyawkrom , 8 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 11 heures 43 minutes

The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Interbank Payment Settlement Systems GhIPSS, have developed an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) platform.

Access Bank supports women in agribusiness

Accra, 8 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 11 heures 45 minutes

Access Bank Ghana continues to demonstrate leadership in promoting women initiatives under its flagship programme for women, the ‘W’ Initiative.

AGI supports import restrictions, calls for development in value chain

Accra, 8 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 11 heures 48 minutes

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) says it supports Government's proposal to restrict the importation of some selected products.

SNG, partners hold trade fair to support entrepreneurs

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 11 heures 55 minutes

The Shea Network Ghana (SNG), an NGO, in partnership with Tunteiya Women’s Association has organised a selection of suppliers for a trade fair aimed at assisting rural entrepreneurs in acquiring essential items for their businesses.

2024 Budget misaligned with medium term revenue targets – IFS

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 11 heures 58 minutes

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), a think-tank, says Ghana’s Medium-Term Revenue Target Strategy (MTRS) was likely to lose credibility because the government had failed to align the 2024 budget with the strategy.

PMMC invests in machinery to produce sophisticated Jewellery

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 12 heures 2 minutes

Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC) has invested in machinery to be able to produce sophisticated jewellery as part of measures to promote made in Ghana products.

North Tongu urges business community to develop its agriculture, tourism potential

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 12 heures 5 minutes

Mr Divine Osborn Fenu, the North Tongu District Chief Executive in the Volta Region, says the area has abundant agricultural, tourism, and mineral potential and invited investors and the business community to explore opportunities in the area.

Parliament approves 2024 Budget

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 12 heures 8 minutes

Parliament has approved the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government for the fiscal year ending 31st December 2024 after a head count of members.

Government, private sector to invest into 29 attraction sites to boost tourism economy

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 15 heures 29 minutes

Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC), has completed designs together with private sector players to invest into 29 tourists' attraction sites to boost the local tourism economy. 

Increasing domestically financed capital expenditure by over 100 per cent worrying – IFS

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 15 heures 31 minutes

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), a non-profit think-tank, has expressed concern over government’s decision to increase its domestically financed Capital Expenditure (Capex) by over 100 per cent from GH₵9.3 billion in 2023 to GH₵18.24 billion in 2024.

EU is committed to the empowerment of the Ghanaian youth

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 15 heures 33 minutes

Mr Massimo Mina, Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of European Union (EU) to Ghana, says the EU is committed to the support and empowerment of Ghanaian youth to fulfil their future ambitions.

Transportation, key to economic growth-CILT

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 15 heures 35 minutes

Mr Mark Amoamah, President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, (CILT) has emphasized the role Transportation and logistics play in supporting economic growth and facilitating trade.

Farmers in Upper East decry low market for paddy rice

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 15 heures 37 minutes

Farmers in the Upper East Region have decried the poor marketing of paddy rice after this year’s harvest and the challenges farmers are facing to mop up old stocks of the produce in the area.

100 small scale businesswomen in Obuasi supported with interest free loans

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 15 heures 42 minutes

Some 100 small scale businesswomen at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region have been provided with interest free loans to support their businesses.

South Dayi calls for investment in district’s ‘One Area, One Product’ initiative

Accra, 7 Décembre (GNA) Il y a un jour 15 heures 45 minutes

Mr Sylvanus Tettey, South Dayi District Planning Officer, has extended a call to investors to explore the opportunities available in the district for development and growth.

FG partners UNIDO, others to promote plastic value chain

Abuja, 7 Décembre (NAN) Il y a un jour 17 heures 44 minutes

The Federal Government says it will partner with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisations (UNIDO) to promote sustainable plastic value chain through circular economy practices.

Non-interest financing, equity, solutions to huge debt crisis – FG

Abuja, 6 Décembre (NAN) Il y a 2 jours 17 heures 8 minutes

Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, says non-interest and equity financing are solutions to the current global debt crisis.

NDDC partners farm holdings to boost food security

Abuja, 6 Décembre (NAN) Il y a 2 jours 17 heures 11 minutes

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), said it has commenced arrangements with large-scale farm holdings in the region to boost food security and agro-allied products in the country.

Local Government Minister inspects ongoing projects in Eastern Region

Kyebi, 5 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 3 jours 11 heures 18 minutes

Mr Dan Kwaku Botwe, the Local Government Minister, has inspected some ongoing developmental projects under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Project (GSCSP) in the Eastern Region.

Nearly 100 businesses sign up for AfCFTA at the Volta Fair

Ho, 5 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 3 jours 11 heures 22 minutes

The AfCFTA desk at the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair has engaged nearly 100 businesses within the first week of the event, which have signed up for membership.

Ketu South Municipal Assembly projects explorable investment opportunities

Ho, 5 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 3 jours 11 heures 27 minutes

The Ketu South Municipality has projected investment opportunities available in the Municipality to be explored.

GIPC to celebrate top Ghanaian businesses at 20th Club100 awards

Accra, 5 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 3 jours 11 heures 29 minutes

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will on December 8, honour some 100 businesses as the Centre hosts the 20th edition of its esteemed Ghana Club 100 awards.

Agortime Ziope- strategically located for investment in agriculture, industry, and tourism

Ho, 5 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 3 jours 11 heures 31 minutes

The Agortime Ziope District of the Volta Region is well situated to develop into a major investment hub, and its proximity to neighbouring Togo balloon prospects for cross national trade.

Young entrepreneurs urged to value mentorship

Ho, 4 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 4 jours 11 heures 32 minutes

Panelists at the 2nd Volta Young Entrepreneurs Summit held in Ho in the Volta Region, have advised young entrepreneurs to value mentorship that will help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.

Trade information relevant in conducting successful business -AfCFTA

Ho, 4 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 4 jours 11 heures 34 minutes

Mr Divine Kutortse, Programme Officer at the National Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Coordination Office, has emphasised the significance of trade information in conducting successful business.

Women’s group from Akatsi adjudged best food processors in Volta

Ho, 4 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 4 jours 11 heures 36 minutes

The Duepe Ngoryiyi Women Processing Group in Akatsi has been adjudged best food processors in the Volta Region at the 39th Farmer’s Day Awards held in the regional capital.

Virtual Ghana Trade E-commerce platform to boost sales of participating companies

Accra, 4 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 4 jours 18 heures 40 minutes

The Team Lead, Compete Ghana Programme, Mr Nicholas Gebara, says the Virtual Ghana Trade E-commerce platform, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, will boost sales of companies on the platform.

Women entrepreneurs urged to build partnerships to expand business scope

Accra, 4 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 4 jours 18 heures 42 minutes

Mrs Mawuena Trebah, the Founder and Chief Business Strategist, Inspire Africa, has called on women entrepreneurs to build partnerships to expand the scope and scale of their businesses, regardless of whatever stage they are.

Central Bank will continue to engage to develop forward-looking policy framework

Accra, 4 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 4 jours 18 heures 44 minutes

Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, says the Bank will continue to engage industry actors to develop forward-looking policy frameworks in the areas of Digital Banking and Open Banking.

Minimum capital for Credit Bureaus now GHS6m

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 19 minutes

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the minimum paid up capital for both existing and new entrant Credit Bureaus to GHS6 million from the previous GHS500,000.

Wenchi Manhene urges Government to establish processing facility to enhance value of Cashew

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 20 minutes

Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoanpong Tabrako III, Wenchi Manhene, has appealed to the government to help establish a factory dedicated to the processing of cashew.

Absa, Mastercard Foundation train more than 1,800 youth for world of work

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 28 minutes

A two-day training has been organised for some 1,861 young people, including university students, persons living with disabilities, and entrepreneurs, to prepare them for the world of work.

Leveraging technology key in achieving SDGs-UN rep

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 30 minutes

Hilde Opoku, Programme Manager, United Nations Habitat, Ghana Smart Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities, says leveraging and advancing existing technologies is key to achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana.

Government to support over 50, 000 startups in 2024 under the « You Start » project – Dr Bawumia

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 34 minutes

Government will provide financial and technical support to over 50, 000 startups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2024, Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said

KIA introduces self-service check-in for seamless facilitation

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 39 minutes

International passengers travelling through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) have the option of accessing the self-service kiosks at ‘Terminal 3’ for a swift check-in process.

2024 Budget still before Parliament

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 40 minutes

The Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government for the year ending 31st December 2024, is still before Parliament awaiting approval.

Collaboration is key to eliminating illicit trade in tobacco products

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 42 minutes

Strong and effective collaborations between relevant stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies have been identified as a key element in the fight against illicit trade in tobacco and tobacco products in the country.

Business community asked to consider Anloga District for investment and doing business

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 45 minutes

Mr Emmanuel Dzakpasu, Anloga District Coordinating Director, in the Volta Region, says the district is ripe for investment and has appealed to the business community to consider the area for investment and doing business.

Land administration, a huge disincentive to investments – Chief Justice

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 48 minutes

Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, the Chief Justice of the Republic, has bemoaned the present state of land administration in the country and its effect on investors.

AfCFTA Chief of staff challenges AGI to explore automobile industry value-chain under agreement

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 50 minutes

Mr Silver Ojakol, Chief of Staff, AfCFTA Secretariat, has challenged the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) to take advantage of the automobile industry value-chain under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and leverage on non-originating parts of vehicles to justify inclusion.

Volta Region has huge potential in agriculture- Agric Director

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 53 minutes

Mr William Dzamefe, Volta Regional Director of Agriculture, says the region has huge potential for and called on investors to consider the region for investment.

Domestic Debt Exchange Programme blighted many businesses severely – AGI

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 11 heures 58 minutes

Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke, President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), says the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) has affected many businesses severely during the year.

Depoliticize 24-hour economy policy proposal – Chartered Accountant

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 12 heures 2 minutes

Mr. Francis Abudu Zimmaleh, a chartered accountant and consultant, has highlighted the potential impact of the 24-hour economic policy concept on Ghana's financial sector and advocated it be depoliticized and scrutinised for its optimal utilisation.

Ken Ofori-Atta launches five-year strategic plan for Securities Exchange Commission

Accra, 1 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 7 jours 12 heures 5 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori- Atta, the Minister for Finance, has launched a five-year strategic plan for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

IFAD, others partner to scale-up digital solutions for farmers

Abuja, 30 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 8 jours 18 heures une minute

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), says it is committed to promoting empowerment of smallholder farmers globally, through scaling up digital solutions by partnering with other stakeholders.

Africa needs to integrate regional value chains for industrialisation growth – – ECA

Abuja, 29 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 9 jours 21 heures 14 minutes

The Director of Macro Economic Policy Division, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Adams Elhiraika, says Africa needs to integrate to create regional value chains that support industrialisation.

$43.7bn trade, investment deals sealed at Cairo meeting —Afreximbank

Abuja, 29 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 9 jours 21 heures 17 minutes

Afreximbank says about 43.7 billion dollars’ worth of trade and investment deals were sealed at the just concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Egypt.

Agona Rural Bank declares profit in 2022 operations

Agona Kwanyako, 29 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 9 jours 22 heures 42 minutes

The Agona Rural Bank Limited, with its headquarters at Kwanyako in the Central Region, recorded a profit of GHC214,784 in its 2022 operations.

We consider SMEs as seedbeds and ready to support their growth – AGI President

Accra, 29 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 9 jours 22 heures 45 minutes

Dr Humphrey K. Ayim-Darke, President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), says Small and Medium-sized Entreprises (SMEs) were seedbeds of industry and would receive the necessary support from the Association.

Morocco to Host 33rd FAO Regional Conference for Africa

Rabat, 28 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 10 jours 11 heures 32 minutes

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will hold its next Regional Conference for Africa (ARC33) on April 18- 20, 2024 in Rabat, under the aegis of Morocco.

Moroccan Crafts in the Spotlight in Nairobi

Nairobi, 28 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 10 jours 12 heures 2 minutes

Kenyans in Nairobi were invited to an immersion in the craft heritage of Morocco on the occasion of an exhibition organized from November 26 to December 1 by the Crafts Chamber of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region.

Construction of Nigeria-Morocco gas project begins in 2024 – Minister

Abuja, 28 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 10 jours 17 heures 40 minutes

The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, says the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project which aims to link the European market is expected to begin in 2024.

Western Region prepares to host 39th National Farmers’ Day

Accra, 27 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 11 jours 11 heures 24 minutes

All is set for the Western Region to host the 39th edition of the National Farmers’ Day at Tarkwa in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality on December 1, 2023.

Over 250 businesses to participate in 2023 Obuasi Trade Show

Accra, 27 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 11 jours 11 heures 26 minutes

Over 250 businesses in the Adansi enclave are expected to participate in this year’s Obuasi Trade Show (OTS) set for this Christmas, Mr. Ishmael Yakubu Coffie, Chairman of the show, has announced.

Monetary Policy Committee maintains policy rate at 30.0 per cent

Accra, 27 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 11 jours 11 heures 28 minutes

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana on Monday maintained the policy rate at 30.0 per cent for two successive meetings.

New Climate Finance Knowledge Hub Opens Up Opportunities For Financial Institutions, MSMES In Ghana

Accra, 27 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 11 jours 11 heures 30 minutes

The Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network (GHAMFIN), together with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has set up a Climate Finance Knowledge Hub (CFKH) to solicit innovative ideas needed to finance green projects in order to protect the climate.

Support SMEs to grow and expand – SNV Director urges stakeholders

Accra, 27 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 11 jours 11 heures 32 minutes

Ms Barbara White Nkoala, the Country Director of the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), Ghana, has called for continuous support for small and medium scale businesses to ensure growth and sustainability.

Prudential Life Insurance launches new policy

Accra, 27 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 11 jours 11 heures 33 minutes

Prudential Life Insurance (PLI) has launched a micro insurance policy to protect people against uncertainties in life.

Majority, Minority caucuses to engage over L.I. on importation – Annoh-Dompreh

Accra, 27 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 11 jours 11 heures 34 minutes

Accra, Nov 27, GNA - Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip, says the Majority Caucus in Parliament will engage with the Minority on Monday over the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) intending to restrict the importation of some selected strategic products to the country.

Shared metering in compound houses making electricity subsidies purposeless -Study

Accra, 26 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 12 jours 21 heures 40 minutes

Shared metres in compound houses are making subsidy benefits to the poor meaningless, a study conducted by the Institute of Statistics, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) has found.

Sesame and soybean overtaking maize farming in Sissala

Tumu , 26 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 12 jours 21 heures 43 minutes

Most farmers in the Sissala enclave are shifting to sesame and soya bean farming due to high cost of maize production in recent years.

Exporters should be diligent, stick to standards of European market

Accra, 26 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 12 jours 21 heures 46 minutes

Mr Nicholas Gebara, Team Lead, Compete Ghana, has called on exporters to be diligent in their line of duty and stick to the standards of the European market.

Proper reinsurance arrangements guarantee payments of cross-border accident claims – NIC

Accra, 25 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 24 minutes

Mr Michael Kofi Andoh, Acting Commissioner, National Insurance Commission (NIC), has urged motor underwriting companies within the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme to ensure prompt payments of cross-border accident claims.

Achieving economic targets in election year is test for government – ISSER

Accra, 25 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 26 minutes

The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) says achieving economic targets next year is a test case for government to break the 'political business cycle' characterised by high spending in election years.

More than 200 farmers in Western North benefit from livelihood empowerment programme

Accra, 25 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 28 minutes

About 200 smallholder farmers in the Western North Region have undergone entrepreneurial development skill training to empower them to set up alternative businesses to enhance their livelihoods.

Nuclear power will stimulate Ghana’s industrialisation

Accra, 25 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 30 minutes

Mr Wisdom Ahiataku-Togobo, Director, Renewable Energy, Bui Power Authority (BPA), says, nuclear power is the surest base-load for reliable, affordable, safe, and clean energy for Ghana’s industrialisation.

PURC reduces electricity tariff for fourth quarter, water goes up

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 33 minutes

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has reduced electricity tariff by 1.52 per cent, the only downward review for consumers for 2023.

Industry needs academia to advance in technology

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 36 minutes

Professor Stefan Palzer, Chief Technology Officer, Nestlé, has underscored the need for industry players to collaborate with academic institutions to harness innovation and advancement in technology.

Germany supports Ghanaian apparel manufacturers for growth, employment

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 38 minutes

The Association of Ghana Apparel Manufacturers (AGAM) and the Foreign Trade Association of the German Retail Trade (AVE) have forged a new partnership aimed at fostering sustainable growth and employment in Ghana's textile sector.

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, recognized with 7 awards at 2023 Sustainability Awards

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 41 minutes

AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, has been honoured with seven remarkable awards at this year’s Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI) Awards.

GNPC supports 337 artisans in Central Region

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 42 minutes

The Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) Foundation for livelihood empowerment programme, under its Skilled Artisan Project (SAP), has trained 337 artisans, who graduated at a colourful ceremony in Cape Coast on Thursday.

Ghana’s nuclear power programme must not suffer political expediency – Nuclear Power Institute

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 9 heures 44 minutes

The Nuclear Power Institute (NPI) has cautioned against political expediency in ensuring a full implementation of Ghana’s nuclear power programme and project to transform the economy sustainably.

NORAD funds local NGOs to map out, document landing beaches

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 11 heures 46 minutes

Four Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), have begun the mapping and legal documentation of landing beaches across the coastal regions of Ghana.

Parliament suspends L.I.to restrict importation of selected strategic products

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 11 heures 49 minutes

Parliament on Thursday suspended the laying of the Legislative Instrument (L.I) intending to restrict the importation of selected strategic products into the country.

Minority takes exception to government’s decision to restrict importation of strategic commodities

Accra, 24 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 14 jours 11 heures 50 minutes

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has raised issues over the Government's decision to restrict the importation of 22 selected strategic products to Ghana.

AU CTS-ICT: Morocco Highlights Digital’s Importance as Lever for Socio-Economic Development

Addis Ababa, 23 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 15 jours 11 heures 28 minutes

AU CTS-ICT: Morocco Highlights Digital’s Importance as Lever for Socio-Economic Development

Propagate Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy-Abu Kansangbata

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 34 minutes

Mr Abu Kansangbata, former Deputy Upper West Regional Minister has called on the National Democratic Congress to focus on key stakeholders and ground breaking policy proposals like John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy to strengthen their gains.

Tax stakeholders hold news conference on resource mobilisation and illicit financial flows in Africa.

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 36 minutes

Key stakeholders in Africa’s tax sector are currently meet in Accra, Ghana to unpack domestic resource mobilisation and illicit financial flows issues in Africa.

Take advantage of German market to increase revenue – exporters urged

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 37 minutes

Mr Richard Ekow Mensah, the Head of DEinternational Services and Key Account of the German Industry and Commerce in Ghana, has advised Ghanaian exporters to take advantage of the German market space to increase revenue.

Delayed external debt restructuring negotiation could stall Ghana’s economic recovery- PwC

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 39 minutes

PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana (PwC), an auditing and tax firm, says if negotiations with external creditors and debt holders are not concluded expeditiously, Ghana’s economic recovery could stall.

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal to acquire 84 Aircraft at Dubai Airshow

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 40 minutes

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand, has signed deals to purchase a total of 84 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow.

Federation of Labour supports 24/7 economy proposal

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 42 minutes

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) says it supports the creation of an economic and national development system that would hinge on a 24/7 economy, as proposed by former President John Dramani Mahama.

Foundation for sound policy decisions lies in quality, timely and robust data – Minister

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 44 minutes

Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister of Information, says the foundation for sound policies and decisions lies in quality, timely and robust data for structural economic development.

It is illegal for GRA to create a valuation reference price list – GIFF

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 46 minutes

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) says the introduction of a valuation reference price list for the clearing of goods by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is an illegal act.

One District, One Factory needs thorough investigation – Prof Gatsi

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 48 minutes

Professor John Gatsi, the Dean of School of Business of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has called for a ‘proper investigation and analysis’ into government’s ‘One District, One Factory’ policy to enhance efficacy.

GIFF calls for review of Exemption Act, 2022

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 53 minutes

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has called for a thorough review of the Exemptions Act, 2022 (Act 1083) to curb the obstruction of the essential movement of goods.

Environmental Health officer calls for screening of Coconut sellers

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 55 minutes

Mr Delawson Asafo, Environmental Health officer for Asuogyaman, has called for medical screening for coconut sellers to ensure consumer safety.

Regional dialogue on sustainable economic recovery held in Tamale

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 11 heures 57 minutes

A regional dialogue on sustainable economic recovery has been held in Tamale to gather ideas and establish a practical approach towards sustainable economic development in the country.

Reduce taxes on telecommunication companies – Chamber of Telecommunications appeals to Gov’t.

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 12 heures 5 minutes

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has appealed to the government to have a second look at taxes imposed on telecommunication companies.

Current IMF programme most costly in recent years – Economist

Accra, 22 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 16 jours 12 heures 9 minutes

Dr. Patrick Assuming, an economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, says the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme is the costliest of the 16 other programmes pursued by the government.

Asokore Mampong Rural Bank poised to lead the competition in the rural banking sector-Board Chairman

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 23 minutes

The Asokore Mampong Rural Bank (AMRB), will continue to develop innovative products and strategies to stay on top as the preferred rural bank in the Ashanti region.

Africa’s youngest Minister and MP to attend 2023 Volta Fair

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 29 minutes

The sixth edition of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair would be attended by one of Africa’s youngest Minster’s of State.

GRA confiscates GH¢7.9 million worth of illicit tobacco products

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 31 minutes

The Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has successfully confiscated a substantial quantity of illicit tobacco products.

Government to lay before Parliament LI restricting importation of selected strategic products

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 32 minutes

Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, the Minister for Trade and Industry, has revealed a Legislative Instrument (L.I) intending to restrict the importation of selected strategic products into the country will be laid before Parliament.

Adaklu DCE to improve agriculture and tourism

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 34 minutes

Madam Juliana Kpedekpo, District Chief Executive (DCE) of Adaklu in the Volta Region says agriculture and tourism are key in accelerating development of the area.

Tax reliefs alone not enough to expand local production – Prof Gatsi

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 36 minutes

Prof John Gatsi, the Dean of School of Business of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has downplayed the tax reliefs offered to local setups to bolster local production in the 2024 budget statement.

Agrihouse Foundation awarded for Promoting 2023 U.S-Ghana Business Expo

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 38 minutes

Agrihouse Foundation has been awarded with the prestigious American Chamber of Commerce Ghana (AmCham) award for its exceptional organisation and promotion of the 2023 U.S-Ghana Business Expo.

PMAWCA preparing ports to support Africa free trade

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 42 minutes

Mr. Jean Marie Koffi, the Secretary General of the Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), has said that the association is preparing ports in its jurisdiction to support the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Tax reliefs alone not enough to expand local production – Prof Gatsi

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 43 minutes

Prof John Gatsi, the Dean of School of Business of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has downplayed the tax reliefs offered to local setups to bolster local production in the 2024 budget statement.

Central Bank fines Zeepay Ghana Limited, suspends forex licence

Accra, 21 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 17 jours 11 heures 45 minutes

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has fined Zeepay Ghana Limited for breaching the Inward Remittance clause and Foreign Exchange Act.

Nigeria advocates modern technologies to curb illicit financial flows in W/Africa

Abuja, 21 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 17 jours 17 heures 41 minutes

Nigeria has called on member states of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to employ modern technologies to combat illicit financial flows in the sub-region.

Africa must tackle huge infrastructure gap to unlock opportunities for transformation – Report

Accra, 20 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 18 jours 10 heures 56 minutes

Africa’s significant road infrastructure deficit creates increased production and transaction costs that must be addressed to scale opportunities envisaged under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, a new report has stated.

National Insurance Commission arrests unlicensed motor tricycles

Accra, 20 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 18 jours 10 heures 58 minutes

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has impounded some tricycles operating in the Sissala East Municipality without insurance cover.

Volta Fair to discount exhibition costs for businesses in flooded Volta communities

Accra, 20 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 18 jours 11 heures 2 minutes

Organisers of the 2023 Volta Fair have announced a discounted exhibition package among other incentives for businesses from areas affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

Free Zones Authority signs grant agreement with IFE to enhance water, sewage system in Tema Export Processing Zone

Accra, 20 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 18 jours 11 heures 9 minutes

Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has signed a grant agreement with The Facility Investing for Employment (IFE) to enhance the water and sewage system at the Tema Export Processing Zone (TEPZ). 

Morocco Participates in Compact With Africa Summit

Berlin, 20 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 18 jours 12 heures 57 minutes

Morocco Participates in Compact With Africa Summit

Nigeria seeks institutional framework to address illicit financial flows in W/Africa

Abuja, 20 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 18 jours 18 heures 7 minutes

Nigeria on Monday called on the Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) to develop an institutional framework for the enforcement of financial crimes regulations in the sub region.

GEW: 2,000 young entrepreneurs participate in Sokoto Business Fair

Sokoto, 20 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 18 jours 18 heures 11 minutes

No fewer than 2,000 young entrepreneurs from different parts of Sokoto State have participated in a business display fair, as part of Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW).

Accessory-Ville launches programme to transform lives of street youth

Accra, 19 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 19 jours 12 heures 37 minutes

Accessory-Ville, a Ghana-based beaded accessories brand, in partnership with Future of Africa (FOA), has concluded the initial phase of a training programme designed to empower street youth through specialised skills-building sessions.

Former President Mahama’s 24-hour Economy policy will ‘resurrect’ the economy

Accra, 19 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 19 jours 12 heures 42 minutes

Mr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, a former Minister of State has said the 24-Hour Economy Vision policy that will be introduced by the former President John Dramani Mahama will reshape Ghana’s economy.

Gold for oil policy susceptible to illicit financial flows-ISSER

Accra, 19 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 19 jours 12 heures 45 minutes

The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) says the government's 'Gold for Oil' policy, meant to address the foreign exchange demand of oil importers, is at risk of Illicit Financial Flows (IFF).

Social capital essential for business growth – Madam Sakyi-Bekoe

Accra, 19 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 19 jours 12 heures 46 minutes

Madam Ohenewa Sakyi-Bekoe, a Development Consultant and Board Member, WestlionCo, an African centered entrepreneurship hub, has advised young and start-up entrepreneurs to develop social capital and cultivate meaningful relationships for sustainable business enterprises.

UK government, GSS launches international data masterclass to empower data-driven decision making

Accra, 19 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 19 jours 12 heures 48 minutes

The United Kingdom (UK) in Collaboration with Ghana Statistical Service has launched international data masterclass to empower data -driven decision-making in Ghana.

Morocco Is African Leader in Renewable Energies, Says AU Senior Official

Tanger, 19 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 19 jours 13 heures 35 minutes

Morocco has become an African leader in renewable energies thanks to major sustainable projects launched in recent years, said the African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Amani Abou Zeid Mohamed Naguib.

Zero tax on sanitary pads: Glorious Women’s Linkage hails government

Kumasi, 17 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 21 jours 12 heures 26 minutes

The announcement by the government to introduce zero value-added tax on sanitary pads has been welcomed by some individuals and interest groups in the Ashanti region.

Rice farmers dry produce with their feet at Akuse

Akuse , 17 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 21 jours 12 heures 40 minutes

Rice farmers at Akuse near Somanya in the Eastern Region, are compelled to use their feet to dry rice due to lack of mechanical dryers.

Drivers and Traders in Techiman express dissatisfaction on the 2024 Budget

Techiman , 17 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 21 jours 12 heures 43 minutes

Drivers and Traders at the Techiman central business area have expressed disappointment in the 2024 budget provisions since it did not meet the provision of the basic needs of the people.

Some Oguaa residents unhappy with budget silence on Airport and Harbour

Cape Coast, 17 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 21 jours 12 heures 46 minutes

Some residents in the Cape Coast (Oguaa) Metropolis have expressed disappointment about the silence of the 2024 budget on the government's pledge to construct a cargo airport and harbour in the historic city.

Second phase of Tema Port expansion project commences

Tema, 17 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 21 jours 12 heures 49 minutes

The second phase of the Tema Port expansion project under Meridian Ports Services (MPS) has commenced and is expected to be completed in 2025.

2023/2024 Cocoa season loan agreement report laid before Parliament

Accra, 16 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 22 jours 13 heures 24 minutes

The report of the Finance Committee of Parliament has been laid before the House on the Terms of a receivable Trade Finance Facility between Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and a Consortium of Banks and Financial Institutions, with the Government of Ghana as Guarantor.

Government values Ghana’s economy at GHS1tn in 2024

Accra, 16 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 22 jours 13 heures 27 minutes

The government is projecting the value of Ghana’s economy at over GHS1trillion in 2024, with a pledge to protect “at all cost the foundation for sustained economic expansion, achieved through the sweat and patience of the Ghanaian people.”

Prudential Life Insurance offers Ghanaians the most out of life

Accra, 16 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 22 jours 13 heures 29 minutes

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, an insurance company emboldening people to pursue passions and ambitions without fear of unforeseen setbacks, has called on the public to insure the unknown as a safeguard and protection for financial security.

Let’s address challenges in multilateral organisations

Accra, 16 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 22 jours 13 heures 33 minutes

Dr Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, a lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, has called for concerted efforts towards addressing challenges in multilateral institutions.

2024 budget fails to address the economic bankruptcy – Sammy Gyamfi

Accra, 16 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 22 jours 13 heures 35 minutes

Mr Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated that the 2024 budget failed to address the economic bankruptcy and excruciating hardships Ghanaians are reeling under.

AEC 2023: Effective governance, political will key to industrialised Africa -Ethiopian president

Abuja, 16 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 22 jours 16 heures 36 minutes

The President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, Ms Sahle-Work Zewde, has said that effective governance, political will was key to industrialised Africa.

Stakeholders urge Africans to think, produce, consume Africa

Abuja, 16 Novembre (NAN) Il y a 22 jours 16 heures 38 minutes

Some stakeholders have called on Africans to think, produce and consume goods produced on the continent to promote growth and development in Africa.

Lomé: Casablanca Stock Exchange’s Participation in AFIS 2023 is Part of its South-South Approach (Deputy Managing Director)

Lomé, 16 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 22 jours 16 heures 45 minutes

The participation of the Casablanca Stock Exchange in the 3rd Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS 2023) in Lomé, is part of its approach aimed at favoring South-South cooperation and exchanges, its Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Saad said.

Ghanaians expect ease in economic hardship as government presents 2024 budget

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 27 minutes

The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has started the presentation of government’s 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.

Africa must embrace emerging opportunities in agriculture

Kumasi, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 30 minutes

Enterprises in the agribusiness sector in Africa have been urged to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the agriculture and natural resources management space to grow and sustain their future.

Fidelity Bank, FDA forge strategic partnership to strengthen SMEs growth, compliance

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 44 minutes

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately-owned financial institution in the country, and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have formalised their commitment towards promoting an environment conducive to the growth and regulatory compliance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Government to increase salaries by 23 per cent next year

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 46 minutes

The base pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) has been increased by 23 per cent starting from January 2024.

Zenith Bank demonstrates resilience with 82.22 per cent growth in pre-tax profit in 2023 third quarter

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 49 minutes

Continuing on its upward trajectory for the year, leading financial services provider, Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited has posted an outstanding financial performance for the period ending September 30, 2023.

Ethical business practice should be pursued relentlessly and aggressively-Governor

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 52 minutes

Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, says ethical business practice should be pursued relentlessly and aggressively by all industry players.

Germany earmarks €400,000 to train 270 Ghanaian enterprises

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 55 minutes

About 270 Ghanaian enterprises from 10 regions in the country are to be trained under phase III of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme beginning next year.

We need new partnerships to broaden the impact of YEPDI- Zotoo

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 11 heures 59 minutes

Mr Joseph Zotoo, a Project Lead at the Youth Employment Pathway Development Initiative (YEPDI), has called for new partnerships to broaden the impact of the initiative.

All is set for 2024 Budget presentation in Parliament

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 7 minutes

All is set in Parliament House for the presentation of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government for the 2024 Financial Year on Wednesday, 15th November, by Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister on behalf of the President.

2024 Budget: Waive tax on sanitary pads- RISE- Ghana

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 21 minutes

Mr Awal Ahmed Kariama, Executive Director, RISE - Ghana, a human rights and sustainable development organisation, has reiterated the call for the waiving of sanitary pad tax in the 2024 Budget Statement.

Prudential Life Insurance outdoors innovative products

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 23 minutes

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, with the increased competition in insurance business, has birthed innovative products for the citizenry.

IEA calls for increase in social spending in 2024 budget

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 24 minutes

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a policy think tank, has asked the government to prioritize social spending in the 2024 budget in to lessen the economic burden on Ghanaians.

Rural Banks need to leverage customer-driven digitisation of financial products post- DDEP

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 26 minutes

Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) must leverage customer-driven digitisation of financial products and services in their quest to expand the rural banking concept in post Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Third Intra African Trade Fair underway in Cairo, Egypt

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 28 minutes

The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is underway in Cairo, Egypt.

2024 budget must address plight of youth – Dr Kwesie

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 30 minutes

Emmanuel Gamson Dr Patrick Ekye Kwesie, Leader of Western Nzema Youth League, has appealed to the government to ensure that its Budget Statement and Economic Policy for 2024 addresses the numerous challenges facing the youth of the country.

GDCA, partners train 60 youth in beekeeping, domestic electrical installation

Accra, 15 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 23 jours 16 heures 35 minutes

60 youth in the northern part of the country have trained in domestic electrical installation and beekeeping to equip and empower them with employable skills to improve their livelihoods.

2024 Budget: Government must revive Ghana Airways, Black Star Line, TOR – IEA

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 11 heures 48 minutes

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has asked government to include clear investment plans in the 2024 budget to revive three key national assets -the defunct Ghana Airways, the Black Star Line, and the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).

DBG Announces Game-Changing recommendations to achieve food security

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 11 heures 56 minutes

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has announced the key outcomes of its recent multi-stakeholder value chain workshops held across some regions in the country, revealing extensive insights and also putting forward game-changing recommendations to support Ghana’s efforts to achieve food security among other economic benefits.

Post-Budget workshop to held on floor of Parliament- Speaker directs

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 12 heures 5 minutes

Parliament's Post-budget workshop will be held on the floor of the House, from Saturday, November 18 to Sunday, November 19, Mr Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament has directed.

Volta Fair 2023: Musician ‘Edem’ Unveiled as Volta Brand Ambassador

Ho, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 12 heures 9 minutes

Mr Denning Edem Hotor, a Ghanaian Musician known in showbiz as ‘Edem,’ has been officially unveiled as the Volta Brand Ambassador for this year’s Volta Trade and Investment Fair.

Fidelity Bank posts GHS 620.73 million profit in third quarter

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 12 heures 17 minutes

Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, the largest privately-owned Ghanaian bank, recorded a GHS 620.73 million profit in the Third Quarter of the year.

AfDB President Hails Morocco’s Commitment to African Integration Under Leadership of His Majesty the King

Marrakech, 13 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 25 jours 17 heures 36 minutes

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi A. Adesina has praised the Kingdom's commitment and involvement, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in African integration.

Stakeholders court support for commercialisation of Ghanaian innovations

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 25 minutes

Stakeholders in Ghana’s digital space have called for financial, infrastructure, and human capacity development support to commercialise products and services by innovators in the country.

Ghana eyes 90 per cent electricity access to spur sustainable development

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 27 minutes

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Energy Minister, says, government is intensifying efforts to make Ghana’s electricity access rate reach 90 per cent by 2024 from the current 88.85 per cent.

SOCO projects worth GHC4 million begin at Krachi West

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 29 minutes

Mr Emmanuel Kajal Jalulah, the Krachi West Municipal Chief Executive, has cut the sod for the construction of an ultramodern market and other infrastructural projects to improve business activities in the municipality.

Let’s lead by example by having the Post-budget Workshop in Parliament – Kofi Adams

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 30 minutes

Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, a National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) for Buem, has called on the leadership of the House to reconsider the policy of “out-of-station post-budget workshop” for MPs.

Justine Aniaku adjudged PWD Entrepreneur of the Year

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 33 minutes

Madam Justine Mauda Afia Aniaku, Creative Director of JustMaud Group, dealers in fashion, arts and crafts, has won the Persons with Disability (PWD) Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2023 Edition of the Women in Entrepreneurship Awards (WIEA).

GRA says ready to engage companies in difficulties revive operations to meet tax obligations 

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 35 minutes

The Ghana Revenue Authority says it is ready to support companies in difficulties to revive their operations to be able to meet their tax obligations to the state and create employment for Ghanaians.

Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference discusses Joint Efforts between Saudi Arabia and Africa

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 49 minutes

The second session of the Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference is on going at the in the Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Fund for Development Provides over $580 Million in Development Loans to African Countries

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 51 minutes

Sultan Al-Marshal, the Chief Executive Officer, of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed, 14 new development loan agreements with 12 African Ministers, worth over USD $580 million.

Let us lead by example by having post-budget workshop in Parliament- Buem MP

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 55 minutes

Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, a National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) for Buem, Friday called on the Leadership of Parliament to the policy of “out-of-station post-budget workshop” for MPs.

Police checkpoints number one challenge to transit trade-GSA

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 57 minutes

The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has called on the Police to help promote the growth of the nation’s transit trade sector.

Formalise your business to attract funding – Women entrepreneurs told

Accra, 13 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 25 jours 19 heures 58 minutes

Finance experts have advised women entrepreneurs to formalise their businesses by documenting their results to attract funding from financial institutions and investors.

37 teams seek ultimate prize in Kosmos’ South-West Agritech pitch challenge

Cape Coast, 10 Novembre (GNA) Il y a 28 jours 12 heures 38 minutes

Thirty-seven teams of young agriculture technology entrepreneurs from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Takoradi Technical University (TTU) are engaged in a pitch competition for the ultimate prize of $50,000.

Saudi-African Economic Summit Opens in Riyadh, with Moroccan Participation

Riyadh, 10 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 28 jours 17 heures 27 minutes

Saudi-African Economic Summit Opens in Riyadh, with Moroccan Participation

Morocco Is ‘Exceptional’ Gateway to Africa, Says EIB Representative

Marrakech, 9 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 29 jours 17 heures 21 minutes

Morocco is an "exceptional" gateway to the African continent, said the new European Investment Bank (EIB) representative in Morocco, Adrien de Bassompierre, on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) being held in Marrakech.

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline to Facilitate African Integration, Says Official

Marrakech, 9 Novembre (MAP) Il y a 29 jours 17 heures 23 minutes

The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline will facilitate the integration of the African continent, said the Managing Director of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM), Amina Benkhadra, on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF).

MoFA begins procurement processes to boost food production under PFJ phase II

Accra, 8 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 12 heures 27 minutes

The Ministry for Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has initiated procurement processes for the second phase of the Government’s flagship programme, Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) to ensure food security.

Sustaining family businesses not about forcing children to take over

, 8 Novembre () Il y a un mois 12 heures 30 minutes

DBG holds workshop on Environmental, Social, and Governance for financial institutions

Accra, 8 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 12 heures 35 minutes

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) is to build a centre of excellence to champion the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) systems in the operations of banks and Specialised-Deposit Taking Institutions (SDIs).

AfDB President Praises Morocco’s Post-Earthquake Resilience

Marrakech, 8 Novembre (MAP) Il y a un mois 16 heures une minute

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, commended Morocco's resilience in the wake of the earthquake that affected several of the Kingdom's provinces during an event in Marrakech on Wednesday.

HM the king: Development of Integrated Infrastructure Networks, Prerequisite for Creation of Regional Value Chains

Marrakech, 8 Novembre (MAP) Il y a un mois 17 heures 23 minutes

The development of integrated infrastructure networks is a prerequisite for the creation of regional value chains, stressed His Majesty King Mohammed VI, emphasizing that the continent's infrastructure deficit is one of the main factors preventing Africa from realizing its economic growth potential in full and achieving its development goals.

HM the King: Morocco Has Been Regularly Calling for Achievement of African Regional Economic Integration

Marrakech, 8 Novembre (MAP) Il y a un mois 20 heures 4 minutes

Morocco has been regularly calling for inter-African coordination and cooperation mechanisms to be enhanced in various fields with a view to achieving regional economic integration, stressed His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

HM the King Addresses Message to Participants at Fourth Africa Investment Forum (Full Text)

Marrakech, 8 Novembre (MAP) Il y a un mois 20 heures 17 minutes

HM the King Addresses Message to Participants at Fourth Africa Investment Forum (Full Text)

Africa Investment Forum Kicks Off in Marrakech

Marrakech, 8 Novembre (MAP) Il y a un mois 20 heures 32 minutes

Africa Investment Forum Kicks Off in Marrakech

ISSER projects three per cent growth in service sector in 2024

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 12 heures 47 minutes

The Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER) is projecting Ghana’s service sector to grow by three per cent for the 2024 fiscal year.

Queen-mother advises market women, traders to join Tier Three Pension

Odumase , 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 12 heures 50 minutes

Nana Yaa Adanse Poduo II, the Paramount Queen-mother of the Odumase Number Two in the Sunyani West Municipality, has advised traders and market women to register and join the Tier Three Pension Scheme.

2023 Volta Fair: AGI and Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs sign MoU

Ho , 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 12 heures 53 minutes

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) in the Volta Region have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards enhancing business opportunities in the region.

NPP Manifesto will have inclusive Blue Economy component – Dr Bawumia

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 14 heures 30 minutes

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the Party's Manifesto under his leadership will have a strong and inclusive Blue Economy component for sustainable growth and development.

NIC signs MoU with Policy LINK to develop guidelines for Agriculture Insurance Fund takeoff

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 14 heures 34 minutes

National Insurance Commission (NIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Policy LINK to develop operational guidelines for the implementation of the Agriculture Insurance Fund.

‘Gov’t is implementing policies to control degradation of coastal landscape’

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 14 heures 37 minutes

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the Government has rolled out various interventions to control the degradation of Ghana's coastal landscape.

NPA will continue to enforce regulations – Authority

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 14 heures 40 minutes

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says it will continue to enforce its laws and regulations rigorously to ensure sanity and efficient operations in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry.

2024 Budget: Economic stability topmost concern of industry, trade community

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 14 heures 41 minutes

Ahead of the 2024 budget presentation this month, captains of industry and trade have called for policies and programmes that will maintain economic stability in the country.

Communications Ministry sets December 19 deadline for e-commerce e-certificate registration

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 14 heures 44 minutes

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has directed all e-commerce operators and their courier/drivers to register with the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) by December 19, 2023.

Africa has huge markets for local products than Europe – GEPA  

Accra, 7 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois un jour 14 heures 47 minutes

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has called on processors and local businesses to target Africa markets instead of focusing their products and services on European markets.

NPA sets 2024 deadline for $1.1bn ports rehabilitation plan

Abuja, 7 Novembre (NAN) Il y a un mois un jour 16 heures 11 minutes

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it's embarking on a $1.1 billion ports rehabilitation plan in the first quarter of 2024, to fortify Nigeria’s trade competitiveness.

Spanish Navy visits Nigeria for improved bilateral relations

Abuja, 7 Novembre (NAN) Il y a un mois un jour 16 heures 15 minutes

The Spanish Navy on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Western Naval Command,to improve bilateral relations with Nigeria and strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea(GOG).

Let’s fulfill our responsibility of paying taxes- Finance Minister

Accra, 6 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 2 jours 15 heures 21 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, has urged the public to fulfill their tax obligations to enable the government to generate revenue for economic growth.

Interference by chiefs, politicians affecting our work – Environmental Health Analyst

Dormaa Ahenkro, 5 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 3 jours 14 heures 35 minutes

Mr Dickson Kwadwo Akamanda, an Environmental Health Analyst with the Dormaa Central Municipal Assembly, has expressed concern over the interference in their work by some chiefs and politicians in revenue collection and prosecution of defaulters.

Sao Tome Minister explores fleet opportunities at Takoradi Port

Takoradi, 5 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 3 jours 14 heures 39 minutes

Mr. Adelino Cardoso, the Sao Tome Minister for Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Environment, has paid a working visit to the Port of Takoradi to explore business opportunities.

Experts recommend private sector investment to enhance energy mix, food security

Accra, 5 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 3 jours 14 heures 41 minutes

The Adhoc expert group meeting, which preceded the second Joint Inter-governmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) for North and West Africa, a flagship initiative of UNECA has given some recommendations after their meeting on Wednesday in Accra.

Ghana’s Agric, digital sectors worth your investment – Oppong Nkrumah

Accra, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 11 heures 55 minutes

Government is courting both domestic and foreign investors into the country's agriculture and digital sectors as global rating firm, Fitch Solutions, upgrades the country’s ability to pay its debt.

MTN Foundation invests GHC 1.3 million in 140 micro enterprises

kumasi, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 11 heures 57 minutes

MTN Foundation is investing GHC 1.3 million in 140 micro enterprises across three regions under its economic empowerment portfolio.

AGI Pitch Competition: Duckpro adjudged winner of 2023 Entrepreneurship Competition

Accra, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 11 heures 59 minutes

Duckpro has been adjudged the winner of the 4th edition of the “Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition 2023" for young entrepreneurs as part of activities to mark the 6th Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition.

Micro Credit Institutions charged to embrace technology

Kumasi, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 12 heures 2 minutes

Members of Micro Credit Association -Ghana (MCAG) have been advised to embrace technology to inject efficiency in their operations to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.

Plan International Ghana’s WISE Project has transformed our lives – Beneficiaries

Tamale, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 12 heures 6 minutes

Some women groups in the Kumbungu and Tolon Districts of the Northern Region have said, Plan International Ghana's Women's Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE) project has transformed their lives and brought relief to them.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC appoints new Directors to Board

Accra, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 12 heures 9 minutes

The Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has appointed Ms. Naa Adorkor Codjoe and Mr. Subhradeep Mohanty as Independent Non-Executive Director and Non-Executive Director, respectively, to the Board of the Bank.

Fitch anticipates Ghana’s debt to decline by 87 per cent to GDP to end-2023

Accra, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 12 heures 10 minutes

Fitch Solutions, a multinational rating agency, says it anticipates Ghana's debt to decline by 87 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of 2023 in contrast to 89 per cent to GDP in 2022.

UK government ready to invest, provide expertise for Ghana’s agriculture growth — Harriet Thompson

Accra, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 12 heures 14 minutes

Mrs Harriet Thompson, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, says the United Kingdom (UK) is ready to offer expertise and investment to support the growth of Ghana’s agriculture sector as the government implements phase two of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme.

Trade between Ghana and UK reached £2.4bn in 2022

Accra, 3 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 5 jours 12 heures 16 minutes

Trade between Ghana and the United Kingdom (UK) has grown steadily, reaching £2.4 billion in 2022, Madam Harriet Thompson, the British High Commissioner to Ghana, has disclosed.

Sissala East Assembly approves rates for 2024

Tumu, 2 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 6 jours 12 heures 21 minutes

The Sissala East Municipal Assembly has by a resolution approved fees for the 2024 fiscal year to be collected for the rapid development of the area.

Economist urges govt. to sustain anticipated economic gains

Accra, 2 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 6 jours 12 heures 23 minutes

Reverend Dr Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, an economist, has urged the government to adopt measures to sustain the expected economic gains by the end of the year.

Make lands available for local investors, Bono Minister urges traditional authorities

Sunyani, 2 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 6 jours 12 heures 31 minutes

Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister, has advised traditional authorities to make lands available for local investors to push economic growth and development in the region.

TCSPP begins training for 50 youth, women in biodigester in Sekondi-Takoradi

Sekondi, 2 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 6 jours 12 heures 39 minutes

The Twins -Cities in Sustainable Partnership Project, (TCSPP) Skills has commenced a livelihood Empowerment training for some 50 vulnerable women and unemployed youth within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis.

Government urged to use strong systems to encourage informal sector to pay tax

Accra, 2 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 6 jours 12 heures 47 minutes

The managers of Ghana’s economy have been entreated to use strong, robust and creative means to encourage the 90 percent of the population in the informal sector to pay their taxes. 

Mahama promises better economic management under next NDC gov’t

Ho, 2 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 6 jours 12 heures 49 minutes

Former President John Dramani Mahama, Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the next government under his leadership will ensure disciplined management of state resources.

Fisheries Ministry Engages Fishermen on Boats Registration, License & Best Fishing Practices

Freetown , 2 Novembre (SLENA) Il y a un mois 6 jours 15 heures 33 minutes

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources engaged owners of fishing vessels, communities, and stakeholders at the Tombo Wharf on the registration and licensing of fishing boats, the occasion occurred last week where Tombo Wharfservese as the central hub for fishing activities, with numerous vessels anchored there.

Entrepreneur urges Nigerian investors to leverage opportunities in the U.S.

Abuja, 2 Novembre (NAN) Il y a un mois 6 jours 16 heures 9 minutes

Mr Fife Banks, an entrepreneur, has urged Nigerian investors to leverage the opportunities that the United States provides through its Employment Based (EB) platform.

Reduce prices to make life bearable for consumers-Trade Minister

Accra, 1 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 7 jours 11 heures 37 minutes

Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has implored members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other business owners to reduce their prices and help make life a little bearable for the consumer.

AT, formerly AirtelTigo, signs joint venture agreement with Hannam Investments

Accra, 1 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 7 jours 11 heures 45 minutes

Telecommunication network AT, formerly AirtelTigo, has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Hannam Investments, a UK-based private equity firm, to transform Ghana's telecom market.

Federation of Labour, trade associations demand review of taxes

Accra, 1 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 7 jours 11 heures 47 minutes

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) are calling on the government to review the proposed “nuisance taxes in the 2024 Budget”.

Trade consultant advises stakeholders to enhance Ghana’s involvement in trade

Accra, 1 Novembre (GNA) Il y a un mois 7 jours 11 heures 52 minutes

Mrs Pamela Serena Nantogmah, a trade consultant, has advised stakeholders to uphold individual responsibilities to enhance Ghana’s participation in international trade.

GSA Director-General urges SMEs to use global standards to expand trade under AfCFTA

Accra, 31 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 8 jours 12 heures 27 minutes

Director–General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof Alex Dodoo, has urged Ghanaian Small and Medium Enterprises to utilise global standards and tools to expand trade across Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

Government lauds British Airways frequency increase, offering more options to Ghanaian travellers

Accra, 31 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 8 jours 12 heures 35 minutes

Government has lauded British Airways (BA) for increasing its frequency to Accra and offering travellers more options with the introduction of the Gatwick-Accra-Gatwick service.

Do not overlook Africa’s trillion-dollar food and agribusiness sector- AfDB President

Accra, 31 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 8 jours 12 heures 40 minutes

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank President , says Africa’s food and agribusiness will be worth an estimated US$1 trillion by 2030.

Ethiopia sets to host the 2023 African Economic Conference

Accra, 31 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 8 jours 12 heures 42 minutes

The stage is now set for the 2023 African Economic Conference, jointly organized by the African Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

EU, Ghana signs financing agreements to strengthen key sectors of the economy

Accra, 31 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 8 jours 12 heures 46 minutes

The European Union (EU) has signed a 42-million euro Financing Agreements with Ghana aimed at promoting sustainable development, fostering economic growth and strengthening key sectors crucial for the EU-Ghana partnership.

We’ll create conditions for genuine investments; frustrate criminal adventures- Tinubu

Abuja, 31 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 8 jours 19 heures 3 minutes

President Bola Tinubu has assured genuine businesses intending to invest in Nigeria that his government was determined to create the conducive atmosphere for genuine businesses to thrive.

Real Estates Agency Council schools journalists on real estate industry

Accra, 30 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 9 jours 11 heures 46 minutes

The Real Estates Agency Council (REAC), has organised a day's workshop for journalists and other media professionals on the Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047) and the activities of the Council.

Ghana calls for global partnerships for Africa’s development

Accra, 30 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 9 jours 11 heures 48 minutes

Ghana, Secretariat to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), is championing efforts for global partnerships to increase investment for the continent’s sustainable growth.

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, ‘Ambitious Project that Will Contribute to Developing Africa’ (Spanish Media)

Madrid, 30 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 9 jours 15 heures 45 minutes

The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is ''an ambitious project that will contribute to the development of the entire African continent,'' the Spanish portal "comandofotografico.com" writes on Monday.

Stanford Seed Business Conference to explore growth and wellness strategies for business leaders

Accra, 30 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 9 jours 16 heures 37 minutes

The Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN), Ghana Chapter, will host the sixth edition of its annual business conference dubbed: “The Stanford Seed Network Business Conference” on Thursday November 2, 2023, in Accra. 

Multilateral Development Banks needs to develop human capital

Accra, 30 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 9 jours 16 heures 39 minutes

Dr Jim Yong Kim, a Former World Bank Chief, has called on Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) to “step up,” as they are much better placed than any other market-based solutions to solve the challenge of lost and insufficient human capital.

Ghana Shippers Authority pledges support for cross-border women

Accra, 30 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 9 jours 16 heures 42 minutes

Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), a state agency operating under the auspices of Ministry of Transport to protect and promote the interests of shippers in Ghana, has assured cross-border women traders of its support.

SNV Ghana trained SMEs expose to Industry best practices in Takoradi

Accra, 30 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 9 jours 16 heures 46 minutes

The SNV Ghana trained Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) have improved their knowledge on industry best practices, customer satisfaction and retention after a three-day trade facilitation and tour to some Industries in the Western Region.

GSA implements sustainable strategic plan to improve mandate

Accra, 30 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 9 jours 16 heures 47 minutes

Professor Alex Dodoo, Director-General of Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), says the GSA is implementing a five-year strategic plan from 2023 to build an efficient, people centred, and financially sustaining institution, which will be visible through decentralised, digitised and modern operational structures by 2027.

Volta, Oti Women in Agriculture celebrate International Day of Rural Women

Accra, 29 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 10 jours 14 heures 54 minutes

The Volta and Oti Women in Agriculture Network ( VOWAN) and partners have celebrated the International Day of Rural Women in the Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region.

GIPC meets stakeholders in Bono East to help attract investors

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 10 heures 5 minutes

A team from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has begun a sensitisation tour at Techiman in the Bono East Region to meet stakeholders on how to attract both local and foreign investors to boost development in the area.

Chief Justice challenges Engineers to block infrastructure development losses

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 10 heures 9 minutes

Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has challenged Engineers to make ethical principles a priority in their work to block the losses the country incurs in infrastructural development.

Cross-border women at Akanu receive training on immigration processes

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 10 heures 12 minutes

Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI), Mr Felix Agyeman-Bosompem, Akanu Sector Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has called for cooperation between border residents and the officials of Immigration at the frontier.

Sixty-nine PWDs in Hohoe receive support

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 10 heures 15 minutes

Sixty-nine Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Hohoe Municipality have received economic empowerment tools to better their standards of living.

WAMco CEO encourages SME to make quality a hallmark

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 10 heures 20 minutes

Mr. Frank Bednar, Managing Director of the West Africa Mills Company, (WAMco), has encouraged the 22 SMEs under the SNV, AGI, Duapa Werkspace B2B Tour to make regulatory compliance and safety issues utmost in their production line.

GRA commends industries in Tema for exemplary taxpayer compliance

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 13 heures 49 minutes

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)-Tema has honoured COSCO Shipping Limited, Delta Agro Limited, and AVS Industries for their sustained three years of voluntary tax compliance and outstanding commitment to tax compliance.

Flosell Farms suffer over GHC6.4 million losses due to spillage of Akosombo Dam

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 13 heures 51 minutes

Flosell Farms, a leading tilapia producer in Ghana, has incurred losses to the tune of more than GHC6.4 million because of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam.

MTN Foundation enhances focus on digital inclusion projects –

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 13 heures 55 minutes

Madam Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, has said over a three-year period (2020 – 2022), the MTN Foundation has committed approximately GHc15 million to digital initiatives across the country.

GEPA’s Regional Women ICON Exhibition opens in Tamale

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 13 heures 58 minutes

The maiden edition of the Regional Women ICON Exhibition has opened in Tamale to celebrate the remarkable achievements, and contributions made by women in various trade and export sectors.

INFoCAT to empower women, youth in agriculture

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 14 heures 9 minutes

The United Nations University - Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) is implementing a development initiative called "Innovate for Clean Agricultural Technologies" (INFoCAT) to empower women and youth in agriculture.

UNU-INRA engages stakeholders on INFoCAT

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 14 heures 24 minutes

The United Nations University - Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) has held a stakeholder workshop on a development initiative called "Innovate for Clean Agricultural Technologies" (INFoCAT).

Ghana loses $50bn through capital flight in five decades

Accra, 28 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 11 jours 14 heures 30 minutes

Ghana lost $50 billion between 1970 and 2021 through Capital Flight, a study by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the University of Massachusetts has found.

Commercial drivers urged to embrace continuous professional training

Accra, 26 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 13 jours 10 heures 59 minutes

Commercial drivers have been advised to avail themselves for refresher training aimed at improving their knowledge, professional skills and attitudes that will help prevent road traffic accidents.

MSMEs urged to engage transaction advisors to address financing gap

Accra, 26 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 13 jours 11 heures 8 minutes

Mr. Kow Essuman, Legal Advisor to the President, has urged Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to engage transaction advisors in their attempts to secure credit from financial institutions to address the financing gap in their businesses.

FG urges African countries to reposition local content for oil, gas

Abuja, 26 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 13 jours 20 heures 16 minutes

The Federal Government says it is time for African countries to reposition local content in the oil and gas sector to maximise value chain, boost the sector and develop the continent.

Flosell Farms suffer over GHC6.4 million losses due to spillage of Akosombo Dam

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 27 minutes

Flosell Farms, a leading tilapia producer in Ghana, has incurred losses to the tune of more than GHC6.4 million because of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam.

Third intra-African trade fair to be held in Cairo from November 9

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 32 minutes

Cairo, Egypt will be the host of the third Intra-African Trade Fair, from November 9 – 15, this year, to champion economic integration as the continent implements the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) pact.

Denmark, Swedish companies explore business opportunities in Ghana

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 34 minutes

Leaders of companies from Denmark and Sweden are in Ghana to explore business opportunities to foster economic growth.

SMEs in Western Region goes on Business-to Business tour

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 36 minutes

The Duapa Werkspace, a private social enterprise, with support from the SNV GrEEn Incubation Project, has organised a Business-to-Business tour for 22 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who participated in the project.

Gov’t shores up NIB with GHc857 million – Majority Chief Whip

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 38 minutes

The National Investment Bank (NIB) needs recapitalisation to strengthen it, based on which the Finance Minister has raised GH¢ 857 million to support the Bank's operations to shore up profit.

Early restoration of livelihoods of Akosombo Dam spillage victims critical – Inland Fishermen Council

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 41 minutes

The National Inland Canoe Fishermen Council (NICFC), has called for the restoration of the economic livelihood of victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage in the shortest time possible.

BoG Governor discuss Ghana’s digital currency initiative at IMF Meetings

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 44 minutes

Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), says the introduction of the e-Cedi will serve as a tool for financial inclusion, promoting the potential to extend financial services to remote areas.

Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda to improve with the launch of quality infrastructure Initiatives

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 46 minutes

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has launched the Quality Infrastructure Initiatives that will have significant impact on the industrial transformation agenda of Ghana.

Stakeholders unlock infrastructural setbacks for more intra-Africa trade

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 48 minutes

Manufacturers, businesses, traders, and investors aim to unlock infrastructural bottlenecks to actualise the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division impounds 11,200 full pieces of wax prints

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 50 minutes

The Eastern Corridor Monitoring Team of the Ghana Revenue Authority has impounded 11, 200 full pieces of imitation wax prints concealed in an assorted merchandise in a 40-footer container.

Let economic stability reflect in affordable loans – GUTA urges government

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 11 heures 52 minutes

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has asked the government to make the economic stability enjoyed in the first two quarters of 2023, to have impact on affordable loans to traders and businesses.

Adopt organic cocoa production to sustain the industry-COCOBOD CEO

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 19 heures 4 minutes

Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, has urged cocoa farmers to embrace organic production practices for the long-term sustainability of the cocoa industry.

GRA shuts down Sol Cement factory over GHS 700 million tax default

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 19 heures 6 minutes

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) taskforce has shut down the Sol Cement factory over a GHS 700 million tax default.

Zenith Bank shines bright – a double triumph at 2023 Global Brand Awards

Accra, 25 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 14 jours 19 heures 8 minutes

ln a world where trust, reliability, and customer-centricity are the pillars of success in the banking industry, Zenith Bank stands tall as a beacon of excellence.

Nigeria, a safe haven for foreign investors – Bagudu

Abuja, 25 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 14 jours 19 heures 40 minutes

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says Nigeria is a safe haven for foreign investors to take advantage of.

Nigeria-China partnership will advance economic growth — Jidda

Beijing, 24 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 15 jours 18 heures 56 minutes

Amb. Baba Jidda, Nigeria Ambassador to China has said that the Nigeria-China strategic partnership is capable of advancing the economic growth of the country.

Prestige project to enhance Kotoka Int. Airport’s Skyline set to launch

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 10 heures 58 minutes

The prestige project to enhance Kotoka International Airport’s Skyline is set to be launched at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport enclave, which has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades in line with the growth in the aviation and hospitality sub-sectors.

Mastercard Foundation to enable 3 million young Ghanaians to access dignified work

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 11 heures une minute

Mastercard Foundation has commissioned a diagnostics exercise to achieve its bold ambition of enabling three million young Ghanaian women and young men to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.

Queen of Peace Cooperative Credit Union holds 40th Annual General Meeting at Madina

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 11 heures 3 minutes

The Queen of Peace Co-operative Credit Union has organized its 40th Annual General Meeting at the Queen of Peace Hall Complex in Madina.

Kintampo Rural Bank records notable performance of 31 percent increase

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 11 heures 9 minutes

The Kintampo Rural Bank for the Bono, Ahafo, Bono East and the Northern regions has strengthened its growth with performance proceeds of about GHC2.5 million as at September 2023 fiscal year under review.

PIAC new members sworn into office

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 11 heures 10 minutes

Eight new Members of the Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) have been sworn into office.

GSA, Trade Ministry and Automotive Development Centre to Launch Ghana Automotive Code

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 11 heures 11 minutes

As part of measures to transform Ghana’s vehicle fleet into a safe, modern and environmentally efficient one, Compulsory Vehicle Standards are required to ensure that all vehicle components and parts meet the appropriate Ghana standards.

Finance Minister urges MMDAs to prioritise implementation of Revenue Improvement Action Plan

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 11 heures 14 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister for Finance, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), to prioritise the implementation of the strategies/activities in the Revenue Improvement Action Plan (RIAP) to improve revenue mobilisation and fiscal management.

Only 11 Assemblies have good financial management systems for 2022

Accra, 23 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 16 jours 11 heures 16 minutes

Eleven Assemblies out of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country have good financial management systems, a Public Financial Management Compliance League Table reveals.

HM the King Receives Chief of Asia & Africa Investments at Qatar Investment Authority, Bearer of Verbal Message from Emir of Qatar to Sovereign

Rabat, 23 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 16 jours 13 heures 28 minutes

HM the King Receives Chief of Asia & Africa Investments at Qatar Investment Authority, Bearer of Verbal Message from Emir of Qatar to Sovereign

GOIL PLC commissions five Auto Gas stations nationwide

Burma Camp, 21 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 18 jours 14 heures 36 minutes

GOIL PlC has officially commissioned five auto gas stations simultaneously at five specific locations nationwide at a colourful ceremony held at the Burma Camp GOIL service station in Accra.

Adequate measures needed for IMO’s Maritime Single Windows implementation – Dr Mbiah

Tema, 21 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 18 jours 14 heures 38 minutes

Government takes major steps towards full implementation of Cylinder Recirculation Module

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 11 heures 47 minutes

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy, said the nation has taken major steps towards the full implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Module (CRM) policy by 2030 with the commissioning of five auto gas stations across the country.

Agric Department needs support to ensure food security in UER

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 11 heures 50 minutes

Alhaji Zakaria Fuseini, the Upper East Regional Director of Agriculture, has appealed for donor support to facilitate activities towards ensuring food security in the region.

Government takes major steps towards full implementation of Cylinder Recirculation Module

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 11 heures 53 minutes

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy, said the nation has taken major steps towards the full implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Module (CRM) policy by 2030 with the commissioning of five auto gas stations across the country.

Our ambition is to lead digital solutions for Africa’s progress – MTN

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 11 heures 54 minutes

The Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN), is building large and valuable platforms to lead digital solutions for sustainable development and progress of the African continent.

Ghana Standards Authority trains 300 trading standards inspectors to help in enforcement

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 11 heures 56 minutes

The Ghana Standards Authority has trained and employed about 300 Trading Standards Inspectors to help enforce standards nationwide.

Obuasi Municipal Assembly sets sight on mine tourism as it deepens ties with the city of Essen

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 11 heures 57 minutes

The Obuasi Municipal Assembly is looking at the prospects of mine tourism to boost revenue generation, Mr. Elijah Adansi-Bonah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has said.

Dealers of used electrical appliances unhappy with high taxes

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 11 heures 59 minutes

Dealers of used electrical appliances in Tema Communities One and Two have expressed dissatisfaction at the high excise duties imposed on imported goods, citing this as a factor in the low level of patronage.

Grant us concessions in austerity programmes – RCBs urges government

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 12 heures une minute

Mr Alex Kwasi Awuah, Managing Director of ARB Apex Bank, has appealed to the government to grant Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) some concessions during the implementation of major austerity programmes.

Power supply from Sogakope BSP may delay for months – ECG

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 12 heures 25 minutes

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that electricity power supply from the Sogakope Bulk Supply Point (BSP) might delay for months due to the flooding of the Point following the spillage of the Akosombo Dam.

Semi-annual oil production declines by 13.2 per cent

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 12 heures 30 minutes

Ghana’s crude oil production continues to take a downward trajectory as the semi-annual oil production decreases by 13.2 per cent.

We need more women in Accountancy—ICAG President

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 12 heures 32 minutes

Ms Sena Dake, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), has encouraged women to go into the Accountancy profession.

Agric Department needs support to ensure food security in UER

Accra, 20 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 19 jours 12 heures 36 minutes

Alhaji Zakaria Fuseini, the Upper East Regional Director of Agriculture, has appealed for donor support to facilitate activities towards ensuring food security in the region.

Origin fraud is a challenge confronting trade facilitation on the African continent- Mr Ntiri

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 10 minutes

Mr Charles Arthur Ntiri, Head of Export at the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI), says origin fraud is one of the challenges confronting trade facilitation on the African continent.

Gov’t signs Lease Agreement to start lithium mining in Ghana

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 12 minutes

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Thursday signed the first-ever Lithium Lease Agreement with Lithium Atlantic, an Australian mining firm, for mining of the mineral at Ewoyaa in the Central Region.

Farmers to receive 4.5 million day-old chicks

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 15 minutes

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has started supplying 4.5 million day-old chicks to anchor farmers and their outgrowers.

Engage qualified insurance brokers

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 16 minutes

Mr Ali Shuaib, the President of the Insurance Brokers Association (IBAG) of Ghana has advised the populace to engage the services of qualified insurance brokers for the best terms and conditions in the insurance market.

Be climate change ambassadors – Accountants told

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 18 minutes

Dr Robert Donaldy, Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) Practice Society, has urged auditing professionals to be ambassadors of corporate climate change and sustainability activities.

CFAO launches Mitsubishi All-New Outlander

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 20 minutes

The much-awaited launch of the 2023 All-New Mitsubishi Outlander took place at the Mitsubishi Ghana showroom within CFAO Ghana PLC, the leading multi-brand automobile brand distributor.

Global economic shock could affect SDG poverty reduction target – World Bank

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 24 minutes

The World Bank says Ghana may not achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on poverty reduction due to the recent global economic shocks.

MoFA prioritizes oil palm production in Bekwai Municipality

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 34 minutes

The Bekwai Municipal Directorate of Food and Agriculture is strengthening the capacities of farmers and resourcing them with high yielding oil palm seedlings to help increase and expand the cultivation of the crop in the municipality.

Only 11 Assemblies have good financial management systems

Accra, 19 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 20 jours 11 heures 36 minutes

Only eleven Assemblies out of the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country have good financial management systems, a Public Financial Management Compliance League Table has revealed.

HM King Mohammed VI Chairs Council of Ministers

Rabat, 19 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 20 jours 12 heures 51 minutes

HM King Mohammed VI Chairs Council of Ministers

South Africa Faces Acute Budget Crisis (Minister)

Johannesburg, 18 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 21 jours 12 heures 55 minutes

South African Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, painted a bleak picture of the economic crisis currently engulfing South Africa, emphasizing that the National Treasury faces difficult trade-offs: either raise taxes or borrow more money to finance the economy.

Minescho Co-operative Credit Union maintains strong financial standing in 2022

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 30 minutes

Minescho Co-operative Credit Union in 2022 maintained its strong financial standing despite the challenging economic conditions faced over the previous year. 

National Account: Ghana’s balance sheet “looking good”- Controller

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 34 minutes

The Controller and Accountant General’s Department says Ghana’s balance sheet on its national account is “looking good”.

Ibom Air inaugural flight: a demonstration of the confidence in Ghana’s aviation industry-GACL

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 36 minutes

The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) says the inaugural flight of Ibom Air from Nigeria is a demonstration of the confidence in Ghana’s aviation industry.

Egypt issues Africa’s first Sustainable Panda Bond worth $478.7 million supported by AfDB

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 37 minutes

Egypt has successfully issued a 3-year Sustainability Panda Bond worth $478.7 million (RMB 3.5 billion).

Hike in foodstuff at Nkwanta attributed to farm inputs

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 39 minutes

Traders at Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region said continuous increase in the prices of foodstuff was affecting their daily incomes.

Farmers urged to adopt best agronomic practices to increase yield

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 42 minutes

Some smallholder farmers in the Mion District of the Northern Region have been advised to adopt best agronomic practices to gain high yields from their farms.

Kumbuuyili community gets Shea Processing Centre

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 44 minutes

A shea processing centre has been constructed at Kumbuuyili in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region to promote economic opportunities and improve livelihoods of women in the community as well as extend the shea value chain.

China’s loans contributing to Africa’s growth –Report

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 53 minutes

Loans from China to African countries are contributing positively to the continent's economic growth, infrastructure, and human capital improvements, a report by Peking University in China has stated.

Rural and Community Banks urged to embrace innovation, technology for efficiency

Accra, 17 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 22 jours 10 heures 55 minutes

Dr Tony Aubynn, the Board Chairman of ARB Apex Bank, has called on Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) to embrace innovation and technology to enhance operations.

Statement by the Royal Office

Rabat, 17 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 22 jours 15 heures 12 minutes

Statement by the Royal Office

Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 26.72% in September– NBS

Abuja, 17 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 22 jours 21 heures 50 minutes

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 26.72 per cent in September 2023.

TDC records 17.16 percent increase in 2022 revenue

Accra, 16 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 23 jours 12 heures 34 secondes

Mr. Kofi Brako, the Board Chairman of TDC Development Company Limited, has disclosed that the company recorded a 17.16 percent increase in its revenue in 2022.

Government to save GH 36.1 million from correction of payroll anomalies

Accra, 16 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 23 jours 12 heures 2 minutes

The Government will save GH 36.1 million cedis from payroll anomalies once the anomalies are corrected, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has said.

Rural women farmers, fish processors cry for government’s support amid high farm inputs

Accra, 16 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 23 jours 12 heures 6 minutes

Peasant rural women farmers and fish processors in the Central and Greater Accra regions have raised concerns about excessive costs of farm inputs such as fertilizers, weedicides, pest control chemicals and seeds.

Calls for Healthy global cooperation for resilient economies climax IMF/WBG meetings

Accra, 16 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 23 jours 12 heures 50 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank Group (WBG) 2023 Annual Meetings in Marrakech ended with a reverberating call for global cooperation and solidarity to build robust economies, especially, vulnerable and low and middle-income countries.

IMF, World Bank work to accelerate debt treatment for Ghana, others under G20

Accra, 16 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 23 jours 12 heures 54 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank are working together to accelerate debt restructuring for Ghana and other countries under the Group of Twenty (G20) Common Framework.

Zenith Bank @ 18 – Celebrating a Legacy of Financial Excellence

Accra, 16 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 23 jours 13 heures 11 secondes

On the fateful morning of September 16, 2005, Zenith Bank Ghana embarked on its banking journey with a grand total of 45 staff members. 

WB/IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco Confirm Its Place And Leadership in Africa – Portuguese Expert

Lisbon, 16 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 23 jours 16 heures 41 secondes

The hosting of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakech confirms Morocco's exceptional and distinguished position in Africa as well as its leadership role, emphasized Portuguese expert on African affairs, Raúl Braga Pires.

ICAG-Cape Coast urges Members to leverage Artificial Intelligence for professional competence

Cape Coast, 14 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 25 jours 14 heures 43 minutes

The Cape Coast District of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has marked its 10th anniversary with a call on members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and networking for their work.

Eastern Region annual composite budget hearing prioritises revenue mobilisation

Koforidua, 14 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 25 jours 14 heures 45 minutes

The Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC) has held the 2024-2027 composite budget hearing to mark the crucial step in the fiscal planning and development of the region.

Ghana needs no further adjustment for External Creditors debt treatment – IMF

Marrakech , 14 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 25 jours 14 heures 48 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Ghana does not need further adjustment to reach an agreement with its External Creditors for the restructuring of some US$20 billion debt.

Ghana defines parameters for external creditors debt treatment

Marrakech , 14 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 25 jours 14 heures 50 minutes

Ghana is defining the parameters for the treatment of its US$20 billion of debt with its external creditors, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Information Minister, says.

Government assures Ghanaians of better living conditions soon

Marrakech , 14 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 25 jours 14 heures 52 minutes

The government is grievously concerned about the economic hardship facing Ghanaians, and remains steadfast to make living conditions better for all, soon.

Young girls must embrace TVET to gain economic independence – UHAG

Kumasi, 13 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 26 jours 12 heures 22 minutes

Young girls have been urged to take advantage of the technical and vocational education and training the Government has rolled-out to guarantee their economic independence in the future.

DDEP has disoriented growth plan of Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) – Dr Aubynn

Accra, 13 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 26 jours 12 heures 23 minutes

Dr. Toni Aubynn, Board Chairman of ARP Apex Bank, has said that the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) has had a negative impact on the growth plans of Rural and Community Banks.

Cape Town to host 2023 Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum

Accra, 13 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 26 jours 12 heures 25 minutes

The Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum is to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from October 30 - November 1.

Allow SOEs/OSEs to operate with autonomy – Kabral Blay Amihere

Accra, 13 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 26 jours 12 heures 27 minutes

Mr Kabral Blay Amihere, Board Chair of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCO), has raised concern about Government's interference in the operations of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Other Specialised Entities (OSEs).

WB/IMF Meetings in Marrakech Are « Historical » in MDBs’ Reform (EU Commissioner)

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 16 heures 6 minutes

The Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are "historical" in the process of reforming the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), said the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen.

EU’s Strategic Partner, Morocco Is ‘Important Player’ in Africa, Says European Commissioner

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 16 heures 7 minutes

EU's Strategic Partner, Morocco Is 'Important Player’ in Africa, Says European Commissioner

Three questions to EU Commissioner for International Partnerships

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 16 heures 11 minutes

In an interview with MAP, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen highlights the depth of the strategic, multi-dimensional partnership between the European Union and Morocco, and the prospects for boosting relations between Europe and Africa.

IMF Chief Says Prevailing ‘Radical Uncertainty’ Urges Creation of Better Scenario for Next 50 Years

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 16 heures 14 minutes

IMF Chief Says Prevailing 'Radical Uncertainty' Urges Creation of Better Scenario for Next 50 Years

Holding WB-IMF Meetings in Marrakech Highlights Morocco’s Strong International Ties, Says Lekjaa

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 18 heures 48 minutes

Holding WB-IMF Meetings in Marrakech Highlights Morocco's Strong International Ties, Says Lekjaa

Moroccan Minister Discusses Infrastructure Funding with Africa50 Director

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 19 heures 35 minutes

Moroccan Minister Discusses Infrastructure Funding with Africa50 Director

HM the King: Developments Witnessed in Recent Years Call for Reforming Institutions and Rules Governing Multilateralism

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 20 heures 46 secondes

The economic, social and political developments witnessed in recent years call for reforming the institutions and rules governing multilateralism, said His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

Convening of WB/IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco Testifies to the Kingdom’s Commitment to Stronger International Relations (HM the King)

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 20 heures 12 minutes

The Convening of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Morocco testifies to the Kingdom's commitment to stronger international relations, said HM King Mohammed VI.

HM the King: Morocco Hopes that Africa Will be Able to Hold its Rightful Place in International Bodies

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 20 heures 45 minutes

Morocco fervently hopes that Africa, which now has a voice within the G20 through the African Union, will be able to hold its rightful place in other international bodies, said HM King Mohammed VI.

HM the King Addresses Message to Participants in World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 20 heures 55 minutes

HM the King Addresses Message to Participants in World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings

WB/IMF Annual Meetings Plenary Session Opens in Marrakech

Marrakech, 13 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 26 jours 20 heures 56 minutes

WB/IMF Annual Meetings Plenary Session Opens in Marrakech

Nigeria’s economic reforms targets 1 trn dollars GDP growth in 8 years – Cardoso

Abuja, 12 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 27 jours 13 heures 51 minutes

CBN governor, Mr Yemi Cardoso, says the economic policy proposals of President Bola Tinubu’s administration can achieve a GDP of one trillion Naira in eight years.

Sierra Leone to Embark on Massive Agricultural Production

Freetown, 12 Octobre (SLENA) Il y a un mois 27 jours 14 heures 40 secondes

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Musa Kpaka disclosed to pressmen that, Sierra Leone is going to embark on massive agricultural production in the coming years in order to achieve Cluster one of the Big Five Changers.

« My Government is Prioritising Investment in Agriculture… » Says President Bio

Freetown, 12 Octobre (SLENA) Il y a un mois 27 jours 14 heures 10 minutes

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has engaged development partners and stakeholders in the agricultural sector, where he said with his government’s focus on human capital development to drive sustainable growth in the country, “we are prioritising investment in agriculture through the Feed Salone Programme.”

EC to Use Participation in Marrakech Meetings for Advancing Critical Africa-Related Negotiations – Spokeswoman

Marrakech, 12 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 27 jours 14 heures 41 minutes

The European Commission (EC) is strongly represented at the Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakech, with the aim of advancing negotiations on issues vital to Africa, its spokeswoman told MAP on Thursday.

G-20’s Common Framework Shows ‘Encouraging Signs’ despite Delays, Says IMF Chief

Marrakech, 12 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 27 jours 14 heures 59 minutes

G-20's Common Framework Shows 'Encouraging Signs' despite Delays, Says IMF Chief

Africa’s Development Depends on Innovation – Director of IMF African Department

Marrakech, 12 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 27 jours 15 heures 44 minutes

The progress witnessed in Africa over the past two decades can largely be attributed to innovation, emphasized in Marrakech on Wednesday, Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the Africa Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Morocco, WB and IMF Announce Four Principles for Strengthening Global Collaborative Action

Marrakech, 12 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 27 jours 15 heures 53 minutes

Morocco, WB and IMF Announce Four Principles for Strengthening Global Collaborative Action

Morocco’s Economy Is ‘Very Dynamic’ and ‘Forwad-Looking,’ Says IMF Managing Director

Marrakech, 12 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 27 jours 16 heures une minute

Morocco's economy is very dynamic, diversified, and forward-looking, stated Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Marrakech on Thursday.

Eleven women graduate from MP’s apprenticeship programme at Anloga By Benard Worlali Awumee, GNA

Anloga , 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 12 heures 34 minutes

Some eleven young women have graduated from a skills training and apprenticeship programme in the Anlo Constituency of the Volta Region after three years of training.

Ghana makes progress with debt situation – World Bank

Marrakech, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 12 heures 38 minutes

Ghana has made progress with its debt burden, says, Mr Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group (WBG).

IMF expects more than 1.5 per cent GDP growth for Ghana in 2023

Marrakech , 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 12 heures 46 minutes

Ghana’s economic growth is expected to inch past 1.5 per cent by the close of 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.

We are addressing speculative activities delaying our project – Newmont Africa

Kenyasi , 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 12 heures 50 minutes

Newmont Africa, Ahafo South Mine, says it is working to address the speculative activities that had delayed the expansion of its Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Project at Dokyikrom.

Eleven women in Anloga district graduate from MP’s apprenticeship programme

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 12 heures 52 minutes

Some eleven young women have graduated from the Skills Training and Apprenticeship Programme (STAP) in the Anlo Constituency.

G-24 tasks IMF on multilateral system reform to address global challenges

Abuja, 11 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 28 jours 17 heures 9 minutes

The Intergovernmental Group of 24 Countries (G-24), has tasked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to initiate reforms to address economic challenges faced by some countries.

Post-earthquake Reconstruction: WB President Highlights Morocco’s Remarkable Efforts

Marrakech, 11 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 28 jours 17 heures 20 minutes

Post-earthquake Reconstruction: WB President Highlights Morocco's Remarkable Efforts

IFC, OCP Launch Agri-finance Platform for Sustainable Food Systems in Africa

Marrakech, 11 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 28 jours 17 heures 25 minutes

The OCP Group, the world's largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), launched an agri-finance platform on Tuesday with the aim of mobilizing $800 million of blended capital by 2030 to develop and support sustainable food production and distribution systems in Africa.

Growth Potential in Africa Remains ‘Exceptional’ (WB President)

Marrakech, 11 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 28 jours 17 heures 31 minutes

Growth Potential in Africa Remains 'Exceptional' (WB President)

WB/IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech: ‘Another Key Moment’ for World – US Treasury Secretary

Benguerir, 11 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 28 jours 17 heures 58 minutes

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated on Tuesday in Benguerir that the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) being held in Marrakech represent "another key moment" for the world.

Moroccan Experience in Dam Contruction Has Proven Effectiveness in Ensuring Water Security – AfDB Official

Ouirgane (Al Haouz), 11 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 28 jours 19 heures 15 minutes

Morocco's experience in dam construction has proven its effectiveness in ensuring water security, stated Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, the Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) responsible for regional development, integration, and project implementation, on Tuesday.

Avoid expenditure commitments crystallising into judgment debts – Ofori-Atta urges MMDAs

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 20 heures 49 minutes

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reminded metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) to ensure expeditious completion of ongoing projects to avoid expenditure commitments crystallising into judgment debts.

Africa must develop robust economic plans for sustainable development – G24

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 20 heures 51 minutes

The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) has challenged African governments to develop robust economic plans for sustainable development.

ECOWAS launches sensitisation campaign for women traders

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 20 heures 55 minutes

The ECOWAS Commission has launched a sensitisation campaign for women small scale cross-border traders as part of the regional integration agenda.

Ghana needs a National Development Agenda-Dr Atuahene

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 20 heures 57 minutes

Dr. Richmond Akwasi Atuahene, a Banking Consultant, says Ghana needs to work on a National Development Agenda to champion its socio-economic development as part of the building back strategy,

Aggrieved Gold Coast Fund customers picket Finance Ministry

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 20 heures 59 minutes

Scores of aggrieved customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management have called on the government through the Ministry of Finance to free their locked-up funds.

IMF projects higher growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 better than advanced economies

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 21 heures 5 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting that Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth for 2023 will be better than advanced countries for end year 2023, despite a slow global economy growth.

AfDB, Moroccan government commit to Africa Investment Forum Market Days in November

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 21 heures 7 minutes

The Africa Investment Forum Market Days will take place as scheduled from 8-10 November 2023 at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.

IMF/World Bank annual meetings open in Morocco

Accra, 11 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 28 jours 21 heures 16 minutes

The 2023 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) on Monday opened in Marrakech, Morocco.

Wike to EU: Support Nigeria’s economy, don’t interfere in our politics

Abuja, 10 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 29 jours 15 heures 52 minutes

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyeosm Wike has urged the European Union (EU) to support Nigeria’s efforts to grow her economy and not interfere with the country’s internal affairs.

Global economic growth slowing down; U.S remains strong -IMF

Abuja, 10 Octobre (NAN) Il y a un mois 29 jours 15 heures 54 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected medium term global economic stagnation while appraising the economy of the United States as strong and resilient.

Holding of WB/IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco, a Source of Satisfaction for All Africans (Ivorian Economy Minister)

Marrakech, 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 16 heures 38 minutes

The holding of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Morocco is a source of satisfaction for all Africans, said the Ivorian Minister of Economy and Finance, Adama Coulibaly, on Tuesday in Marrakech.

IMF: Morocco’s Resilience To Negative Shocks Reflects Strength Of Its Economy

Marrakech, 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 16 heures 48 minutes

Morocco's resilience to negative shocks reflects the strength of its economy and financial system, Tobias Adrian, Director of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Monetary and Capital Markets Department, said on Tuesday in Marrakech.

Morocco’s Hosting of WB/IMF Annual Meetings, A Major Event For Africa – AfDB Official

Marrakech, 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 16 heures 52 minutes

Morocco's Hosting of WB/IMF Annual Meetings, A Major Event For Africa – AfDB Official

WB-IMF Annual Meetings: Morocco’s Choice Reflects Proactive Role as Driving Force Behind Africa’s Economic Dynamism (EIB Vice-president)

Marrakech, 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 17 heures une minute

WB-IMF Annual Meetings: Morocco's Choice Reflects Proactive Role as Driving Force Behind Africa's Economic Dynamism (EIB Vice-president)

IMF SG Underlines Morocco’s Determination to Ensure Success of WB/IMF Annual Meetings

Marrakech, 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 17 heures 10 minutes

Secretary General of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ceda Ogada, on Monday underlined Morocco's unwavering determination and commitment to ensuring the success of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) Group and the IMF being held in Marrakech.

Morocco’s Economy to Grow by 2.4% in 2023, 3.6% in 2024 (IMF)

Marrakech , 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 17 heures 50 minutes

Morocco's economy is expected to grow by 2.4% in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Growth in MENA Region Expected to Slow to 2% in 2023, IMF Says

Marrakech, 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 17 heures 52 minutes

Growth in the region of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is forecast to slow from 5.6% in 2022 to 2% in 2023 before rebounding to 3.4% in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Global Growth Forecast to Slow to 3% in 2023: IMF

Marrakech , 10 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 29 jours 17 heures 54 minutes

Global growth is forecast to slow from 3.5% in 2022 to 3% in 2023 and 2.9% in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Strange disease destroys ginger farms in Kadjebi District

Accra, 9 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 30 jours 11 heures 41 minutes

Ginger farmers in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, are counting their losses as a strange disease suspected to be fungal infection affected their farms, leaving them with apprehension and hopelessness.

Republic Bank Ghana earns five-stars in service quality at CIMG Awards

Accra, 9 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 30 jours 11 heures 42 minutes

PLC, a leading financial institution in Ghana has earned Five-Stars in Service Quality for Consumer Banking and five-Stars in Customer Satisfaction for Consumer Banking.

SMEs urged to embrace the tenets of AfCFTA to overcome trade barriers

Accra, 9 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 30 jours 11 heures 49 minutes

The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate and embrace the tenets of the Agreement to overcome any trade barriers.

Ghana’s economy to grow by 3.7 percent in 2024- Fitch Solutions

Accra, 9 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 30 jours 12 heures 16 minutes

Ghana’s economy is on the path of recovery with Fitch Solution projecting that economic growth will accelerate to 3.7 percent in 2024.

Government and International Fertilizer Development Centre sign five-year agreement

Accra, 9 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 30 jours 12 heures 23 minutes

Government and International Fertilizer Development Centre have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continuously work together to boost productivity of farmers and increase income.

AfDB, EBID sign loan agreement for $50 million and €50 million to enhance regional food security

Accra, 9 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 30 jours 13 heures 55 minutes

The African Development Bank Group and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed an agreement for a dual currency line of credit, comprising $50 million and €50 million to support local agricultural businesses in West Africa.

AfDB/UG launch Grain Grading and Certification project

Bissau, 9 Octobre (GNA) Il y a un mois 30 jours 13 heures 56 minutes

The Grain Quality Grading and Certification Project, which aims at improving the quality of grains, has been launched to enhance the cereal value chain development in the country.

WB/IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech: Fair Recognition of Growing Role of Emerging Economies in Global Economy (Peru’s Central Bank Pres.)

Lima, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 14 heures 47 minutes

President of the Central Bank of Peru, Julio Velarde, said that the holding in Morocco of the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a recognition of the growing role of emerging economies in the global economy.

Rapid and Effective Management of Earthquake Effects and Moroccans’ ‘Unparalleled Solidarity’ Showcase ‘Morocco’s Bright Future’, Says IMF’s Managing Director

Marrakech, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 14 heures 50 minutes

Rapid and Effective Management of Earthquake Effects and Moroccans' 'Unparalleled Solidarity' Showcase 'Morocco's Bright Future', Says IMF’s Managing Director

Under HM the King’s Enlightened Leadership, Morocco Has Undertaken ‘Ambitious and Proactive’ Reforms (Head of Gov’t)

Marrakech, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 16 heures 26 minutes

Over the past twenty years, Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has undertaken "ambitious and proactive" reforms, said, on Monday in Marrakech, Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch.

WB/IMF Annual Meetings: Launch of Book « Morocco’s Quest for Stronger and Inclusive Growth’

Marrakech, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 16 heures 38 minutes

The book " Morocco's quest for stronger and inclusive growth ", drawn up by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was presented on Monday in Marrakech, on the occasion of the start of the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank (WB).

Two Gala Matches Scheduled Ahead of WB/IMF Annual Meetings

Marrakech, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 17 heures 35 minutes

Two gala matches were held on Sunday evening at the Marrakech Stadium, just a few hours before the opening of the 2023 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WB) scheduled for October 09-15.

WB/IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco Reinforce Conviction that Africa is at Heart of Every Global Economic Debate (EIB President)

Marrakech, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 18 heures 12 minutes

WB/IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco Reinforce Conviction that Africa is at Heart of Every Global Economic Debate (EIB President)

2023 IMF-WB Annual Meetings Kick Off in Marrakech

Marrakech, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 18 heures 19 minutes

2023 IMF-WB Annual Meetings Kick Off in Marrakech

In Terms of Education and Infrastructure, Morocco is a ‘Bright Spot’ (IMF Managing Director)

Marrakech, 9 Octobre (MAP) Il y a un mois 30 jours 19 heures 28 minutes

Morocco is a "bright spot" and an "excellent example" for the rest of the continent, particularly in terms of education and infrastructure, stressed, on Sunday in Marrakech, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva.

WB-IMF Annual Meetings, Opportunity to Highlight Morocco’s « Leading » Role in Africa (Think tank US)

Washington, 8 Octobre (MAP) Il y a 2 mois 13 heures 21 minutes

The Annual Meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Marrakesh will highlight the “leading” role that Morocco plays in favor of development in Africa, underlined the president of the Global Policy Institute (GPI), Paolo Von Schirach.

WB-IMF Annual Meetings: an Opportunity to Shed Light on Morocco’s African Policy (Central Bank Governor)

Rabat, 8 Octobre (MAP) Il y a 2 mois 13 heures 27 minutes

The Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), scheduled for October 9-15 in Marrakech, are an opportunity to shed light on Morocco's African policy, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, stressed the Wali (governor) of Morocco's Central Bank -Bank Al Maghrib- (BAM), Abdellatif Jouahri.

WB and IMF Annual Meetings: World Bank President Ajay Banga Arrives in Marrakech

Marrakech, 8 Octobre (MAP) Il y a 2 mois 14 heures 47 minutes

President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, arrived in Marrakech on Sunday, where he is due to take part in the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), scheduled for October 09-15 in Marrakech.

Netherlands Dev’t Organisation holds agro-input dealers fair at Juaboso, Bia

Accra, 8 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 17 heures 42 minutes

A fair for farmers and agro-input dealers has been held at Bia and Juaboso in the Western North Region to enable cocoa farmers to gain easy access to certified input and services.

ECG embarks on roadshow to deepen awareness on cashless system

Accra, 8 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 17 heures 49 minutes

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has embarked on a roadshow to create awareness on the ‘ECG Cashless System’ as part of its customer service month celebration.

WB-IMF Annual Meetings, Opportunity to Showcase Morocco’s and Africa’s « Immense » Diversity, Vibrance (Senior UN Official)

United Nations (New York), 7 Octobre (MAP) Il y a 2 mois un jour 15 heures 27 minutes

WB-IMF Annual Meetings, Opportunity to Showcase Morocco's and Africa's "Immense" Diversity, Vibrance (Senior UN Official)

Transport Ministry conducts feasibility survey to construct airport

Accra, 6 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 2 jours 11 heures 46 minutes

Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Minister for Transport says the ministry has conducted a feasibility study on constructing an airport in either Central region, Western region or in between the two regions for easy transport of goods, services and intra-African trade.

Ghana to receive second tranche US$600 million IMF loan after Board approval

Accra, 6 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 2 jours 11 heures 48 minutes

Ghana is set to receive some US$600 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after an Executive Board approval, following a Staff-Level Agreement on the first review with the Fund’s Mission on Thursday.

14 fishing trawlers exit Ghana waters for failing to comply with regulations

ACCRA, 6 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 2 jours 11 heures 50 minutes

About 14 fishing vessels have departed Ghana's territorial waters for failing to comply with the country’s fishing regulations, Mr Moses Anim, Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has said.

100 youth graduate from AngloGold Ashanti’s Youth Apprenticeship Programme

Obuasi, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 12 heures 27 minutes

One hundred youth, constitutingthe third batch of AngloGold Ashanti's Youth Apprenticeship Programme (YAP), have graduated at a colourful ceremony at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.

ECG, GWCL, NEDCo pay GHSI.2 million as compensation to customers

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 12 heures 33 minutes

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and Northern Electricity Company (NEDCo) have paid a total of GHS1,297,118.17 to customers for the first six months of 2023 as compensation.

100 youth graduate from AngloGold Ashanti’s Youth Apprenticeship Programme

, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 12 heures 42 minutes

One hundred youth, constitutingthe third batch of AngloGold Ashanti's Youth Apprenticeship Programme (YAP), have graduated at a colourful ceremony at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.

Morocco Solidifies Position as Africa’s Largest Car-Manufacturing Hub (Financial Times)

London, 5 Octobre (MAP) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 17 heures 38 minutes

Morocco is solidifying its position as Africa's largest car-manufacturing hub while preparing for the era of electric vehicles, British daily "The Financial Times (FT)" reported on Thursday.

Ethiopian Airlines will be happy to be reinvited in the engagements of Ghana’s National Carrier

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 13 minutes

Ethiopian Airlines says it will be more than happy to be reinvited to assist the Ghanaian government to establish its own National Carrier.

Collecting GH¢181.5 million through monitoring indicts GRA- TAGG

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 16 minutes

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) says raising GH¢181.5 million through the monitoring activities of a taskforce is an indictment on the operations of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and custom systems at the ports.

SNV opens Job opportunities for youth

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 18 minutes

Mr Enoch Amegbletor, the Head of the Corporate Affairs of the Ghana TVET Services has stressed the need to break down barriers and create pathways for  women, marginalized communities, and persons with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the green economy. 

Government to automate pensions regulation—Employment Minister

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 20 minutes

Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, says the Government is working towards automating the regulation of pensions in the country.

DBG expands partnership to spur micro, small and medium enterprises growth

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 22 minutes

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has partnered with Sinapi Aba Savings and Loans Limited to enhance lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to spur growth.

Regional workshop on tax expenditures held in Tema

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 34 minutes

The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Addis Tax Initiative, the Council on Economic Policies, and the German Institute for Development and Sustainability, has held a three-day's regional follow-up technical workshop on tax expenditures in Tema.

Government must adopt ‘‘warlike’’ approach to solve economic challenges – Prof Bokpin

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 39 minutes

Professor Godfred A. Bokpin, a Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, says the Government ought to adopt a “warlike” approach to solve the country’s economic challenges.

OccupyBoG: Minority Caucus to reorganise demonstration after failing to submit petition

Accra, 5 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 19 heures 44 minutes

The Minority in Parliament says it will re-organise its "OccupyBoG" protest following its inability to submit a petition to the Governer of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) after yesterday's demonstration.

FG to support local manufacturers with N75bn

Abuja, 5 Octobre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 3 jours 22 heures 18 minutes

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the federal government will support local manufacturers with N75 billion by March 2024 to strengthen the manufacturing sector.

Environmentalist wants pollution tax imposed on top plastic polluters

Abuja, 4 Octobre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 4 jours 19 heures 2 secondes

A renowned environmentalist, Mr Nnimmo Bassey, has advocated imposition of pollution tax on top plastic polluters in Nigeria.

More than 1,200 youth receive entrepreneurship, skills training in Krachi East

Dambai , 3 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 5 jours 11 heures 37 minutes

More than 1,200 persons from the Krachi East Municipality have received entrepreneurship and skills training.

Domestic debt exchange, having a toll on rural and community banks

Kumasi, 3 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 5 jours 11 heures 39 minutes

The government of Ghana’s domestic debt exchange programme has compounded the already fragile situation of many rural and community banks (RCB) in the country.

Bank of Ghana, EMTECH Solutions launch eCedis Hackathon

Accra, 3 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 5 jours 11 heures 43 minutes

Bank of Ghana in collaboration with EMTECH Solutions Inc. has launched an eCedi hackathon in Accra.

African Development Bank, ECOWAS assess regional integration strategy

Accra, 2 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 6 jours 14 heures 27 minutes

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank Group have concluded consultations for the mid-term assessment of the West Africa Regional Integration Strategy Paper (RISP) 2020-2025.

COCOBOD CEO urges women cocoa farmers to enroll on Pension Scheme

Accra, 2 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 6 jours 14 heures 29 minutes

 Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has urged women cocoa farmers to support the Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme (CFPS) policy by voluntarily enrolling to enjoy its numerous benefits.

More than 5,000 farmers at Gomoa Central receive inputs to boost agriculture

Accra, 2 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 6 jours 14 heures 37 minutes

More than 5,000 farmers in the Gomoa Central District of the Central Region have been given farming inputs to enhance their work and make agribusiness attractive and profitable.

Reconfigure Komenda Sugar Factory into fruit manufacturing – Youth

Accra, 2 Octobre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 6 jours 14 heures 41 minutes

The youth of Komenda in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality of the Central Region have called on the Government to redesign the Komenda Sugar Factory into a fruit processing plant, through a liaison with the private sector.

Panelists encourage youth, women to venture into coconut production

Takoradi, 30 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 8 jours 14 heures 34 minutes

The youth and women in the country have been encouraged to venture into coconut farming as a business alternative to help turn their economic fortunes round.

Nigeria’s Atomic Energy Commission signs MoU with Russian varsity

Abuja, 28 Septembre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 10 jours 17 heures 40 minutes

The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission and Russia’s Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Ghana gradually positioning to become leading producer of coconut globally-GEPA

Accra, 28 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 11 jours 8 heures 24 minutes

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) says through various strategic interventions, the country is making significant strides in terms of coconut production and export on the global stage.

Ghana gradually positioning to become leading producer of coconut globally-GEPA

Accra, 28 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 11 jours 8 heures 31 minutes

GNA-The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) says through various strategic interventions, the country is making significant strides in terms of coconut production and export on the global stage.

Government secures GHC3.9 billion in reopened bond exchange

Accra, 28 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 11 jours 8 heures 37 minutes

The Government secured GHC3.9 billion from bond holders who participated in the just ended reopened domestic debt exchange programme.

Singaporean firms ready to help unlock Africa’s US$712bn digital growth

Accra, 26 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 12 jours 10 heures 10 minutes

Singaporean companies are prepared to partner with their African counterparts in harnessing the US$712 billion growth potential in the Continent’s digital economy.

UMB and 4 other banks lead the way in Customer Service in Ghana

Accra, 26 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 12 jours 10 heures 13 minutes

Only five banks scored above the threshold of 98 per cent in the 2022 Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana Customer Satisfaction Index.

Solidaridad collaborates with ACG to host Third International Coconut Festival in Takoradi

Accra, 26 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 12 jours 10 heures 15 minutes

Solidaridad West Africa, a not-for-profit organisation, is collaborating with the African Coconut Group (ACG) to hold the Third edition of the International Coconut Festival in Ghana slated to commence today in Takoradi.

GHEITI introduces Beneficial Ownership addresses for transparency in extractive licensing procedures

Accra, 26 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 12 jours 10 heures 18 minutes

The Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) says enough progress has been made in tackling the issues of obscure licensing procedures and concealed ownership.

UNDP, Absa Bank launch MSMEs Challenge to empower businesses

Accra, 26 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 12 jours 10 heures 23 minutes

An Innovation Challenge to build the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise owners (MSMEs) through financial grants to scale up their businesses has been launched.

FG,IFAD distribute agricultural inputs to rice, cassava farmers in

Lafia, 26 Septembre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 12 jours 16 heures 48 minutes

The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development – Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD- VCDP), on Tuesday, began distribution of agricultural inputs to rice and cassava farmers in Nasarawa.

Anidaso Mutual Fund records impressive performance in fund investment income

Accra, 25 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 13 jours 10 heures 45 minutes

The Anidaso Mutual Fund (AMF), recorded impressive increase in its investment income from GHS 390,364 in 2021 to GHS 533,077 in 2022.

GEPA partners African Coconut Group for Third International Coconut Festival in Ghana

Accra, 25 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 13 jours 10 heures 47 minutes

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) is collaborating with the African Coconut Group (ACG) to hold the Third edition of the International Coconut Festival in Ghana slated to take off on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee maintains policy rate at 30.0 per cent

Accra, 25 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 13 jours 10 heures 50 minutes

 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana on Monday maintained the policy rate at 30.0 per cent, citing lower inflation, a stable exchange rate and relatively strong economic growth.

STMA launches two new digital platforms to shore up revenues

Accra, 25 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 13 jours 10 heures 54 minutes

Mildred Siabi-Mensah Sekondi, Sept. 25, GNA-The Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly Mildred Siabi-Mensah Sekondi, Sept. 25, GNA-The Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has introduced two new digital platforms to make revenue collection seamless for both businesses and the assembly. (STMA) has introduced two new digital platforms to make revenue collection seamless for both businesses and the assembly.

Regional conference to build capacity of African SMEs opens on Sept 27 in Accra

Accra, 25 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 13 jours 23 heures 9 minutes

The Centre for Regional Integration in Africa (CRIA) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) are organising the 2023 Regional Integration Issues Forum (RIIF) conference for African SMEs in Accra.

Kadjebi Assembly supports PWDs with provisions

Kadjebi , 25 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 13 jours 23 heures 11 minutes

Seventeen Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region have been presented with assorted food items valued at GH₵199,900.00 each as business start-ups.

Some Facts and Figures on China’s Economy

Accra, 24 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 14 jours 13 heures 8 minutes

China's economy is under the spotlight in some foreign media recently. Is it doing good? What is the trend? Facts and Figures won't lie.

Women sheanut pickers alleged Fulani herdsmen harassment in two districts, UER

Accra, 24 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 14 jours 13 heures 23 minutes

Some women sheanuts pickers from Talensi and Nabdam Districts of the Upper East Region have alleged harassment from some Fulani herdsmen in the communities.

Women for Change project chalks significant gains in cocoa growing communities

Accra, 24 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 14 jours 13 heures 27 minutes

Mars Wrigley, a chocolate producing company’s fully-funded five-year ‘Women for Change’ (W4C) project is making significant gains, financially empowering, particularly women, in cocoa growing communities in seven regions in the country.

Women for Change project chalks significant gains in cocoa growing communities

Accra, 24 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 14 jours 14 heures 58 minutes

Mars Wrigley, a chocolate producing company’s fully-funded five-year ‘Women for Change’ (W4C) project is making significant gains, financially empowering, particularly women, in cocoa growing communities in seven regions in the country.

Farmers urged not to use mosquito nets to ferment cocoa beans

Accra, 22 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 16 jours 11 heures une minute

Cocoa farmers have been urged to desist from using mosquito nets and polythene bags to ferment cocoa beans.

 Create enabling environment for thriving agriculture- Netherlands Ambassador tells government  

Accra, 22 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 16 jours 11 heures 3 minutes

Mr Jeroen Verheul, the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, has emphasised the need for the Government to prioritise the agriculture sector and create a conducive environment for its flourishing. 

Government’s flagship 1D1F project worthy of emulation- KT Hammond

Accra, 22 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 16 jours 11 heures 5 minutes

The success of Ghana's One District, One Factory (1D1F) industrialization programme, should be emulated by other countries aspiring to decentralize industrial development, Kobina Tahir Hammond, Minister of Trade, and Industries has said.

Brakwa-Breman Rural Bank launches 40th Anniversary; unveils logo, cloth

Accra, 22 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 16 jours 11 heures 17 minutes

The Brakwa-Breman Rural Bank Limited has launched its 40th Anniversary at Brakwa in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District of the Central Region, unveiling a logo, which is a symbol of trust, reliability and innovation.

French govt pledges €100m support for Nigeria’s creative industry

Jos, 22 Septembre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 16 jours 18 heures 4 minutes

Mrs Emmanuella Blatmann, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, has declared her government’s intent to develop the creative and digital economy of Nigeria with 100 million euros.

Traders association begins construction of milk production factory in Abuja

Abuja, 22 Septembre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 16 jours 18 heures 10 minutes

The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS), on Friday performed the ground breaking of its milk production factory in Giri, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.

Implementation of Excise Duty Amendment Act 2023 shows positive signs – Customs

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 17 jours 10 heures 22 minutes

A revenue of Ghc140,245.004.48 has been collected since the implementation of the Excise Duty Amendment Act, 2023 (ACT1093) from May 1 to September 20, this year as compared to Ghc107,998,254.64 last year.

Liberia Validates National Maritime Security Strategy

MONROVIA, 21 Septembre (LINA) Il y a 2 mois 17 jours 18 heures 32 minutes

The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) and stakeholders in the Liberian maritime domain have validated the country’s first-ever National Maritime Security Strategy after months of scrutiny.

BRICS: An alternative, not a competition

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 7 heures 47 minutes

Dr Mohamed Hegazy, Advisor to the Ministry of Local Development and International Cooperation, Egypt, has said that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) alliance is an alternative and not a competition to Western powers.

Traders experience revenue increment after participating in Compete Ghana programme

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 7 heures 53 minutes

Business owners who participated in some modules of the Compete Ghana programme have expressed exponential increment in their revenues saying they have been exposed to diverse strategies to make an impact in their trade.

Foodstuff Home scales up operations with new Yango fleet

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 7 heures 57 minutes

Foodstuff Home, one of Yango’s partners in Ghana, has added 15 new vehicles to its fleet to scale up business operations.

Care International/Mars Wrigley W4C project graduate 213 VSLAs

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 7 heures 59 minutes

CARE International, a non-governmental organisation, has held a graduation ceremony for 213 Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) in the Bono and Ahafo Regions under its Women for Change Project (W4C).

Ghana’s records 3.2 per cent GDP growth in second quarter – GSS

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 8 heures une minute

Ghana registered a provisional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said on Wednesday.

Initiate policies to encourage local sourcing of raw materials – Fan Milk MD

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 8 heures 9 minutes

Mr Yeo Ziobeieton, the Managing Director of Fan Milk Ghana, has appealed to governments in West Africa to implement policies that would encourage industries to source local materials to help build sustainable supply chains.

Invest in smallholder farmers to ensure food security

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 8 heures 12 minutes

Mr Changwe Kumalinga, Chief Financial Officer, Good Nature Agro, has underscored the importance that smallholder farmers could play in global food security.

Meridian Ports Services acquires new gantry cranes for port expansion

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 18 jours 8 heures 14 minutes

The Meridian Ports Services (MPS) has invested over $50 million into Ghana’s maritime sector by acquiring additional gantry cranes for phase two of the Tema port expansion project at Terminal 3.

STANDING STRONG WITH THE BANK OF GHANA 

Accra, 15 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 23 jours 12 heures 46 minutes

There is an anonymous quote that says “banks are to the economy what the heart is to the human body. They cycle necessary capital through the whole and they are barely noticed until pressure, necessity, or crises.”

SME Sector in Obuasi to receive support from AngloGold Ashanti, Absa Bank 

Accra, 15 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 23 jours 12 heures 49 minutes

The Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region will benefit from a collaboration with AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited and Absa Bank Ghana Limited to positively transform their businesses.

Consortium spends USD 248.2 mln on Lobito Corridor

Luanda, 15 Septembre (ANGOP) Il y a 2 mois 23 jours 12 heures 54 minutes

The consortium “Lobito Atlantic Holding and Lobito Atlantic Railway”, S.A announced an investment of USD 248.2 million railway and logistical infrastructures services for support Lobito Corridor.

Sonangol bonds reach stock exchange with demand exceeding supply

Luanda, 15 Septembre (ANGOP) Il y a 2 mois 23 jours 12 heures 59 minutes

The bond debt securities of the national oil company - Sonangol 2023/2028, totaling 7. 5 million entered into negotiations Friday (15) on the Angolan Debt and Stock Exchange (BODIVA), where the company seeks for financing.

Angola may surpass « black gold » production target

Luanda, 15 Septembre (ANGOP) Il y a 2 mois 23 jours 13 heures 25 secondes

Oil production in Angola can reach the annual target above 1.1 million barrels per day, said this Thursday, in Luanda, the production director of the National Petroleum Agency (ANPG), Ana Miala.

Angola’s wholesale price index stands at 2.27%

Luanda, 14 Septembre (ANGOP) Il y a 2 mois 24 jours 11 heures 50 minutes

The overall inflation of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in Angola reached 2.27 percent in August this year, with imported products contributing the most, with 1.62 percentage points, that is, 71% of the amount, ANGOP has learnt.ANGOP

Farmers count losses after flood disaster

Kaleo, 14 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 24 jours 12 heures 35 minutes

Some farmers at Kaleo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District are counting their losses following a flood disaster that washed away their farms over a week ago and have appealed for government’s support for assistance.

About 47 SMEs in Western Region selected for MTN Enterprise Support Programme

Takoradi, 14 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 24 jours 12 heures 38 minutes

A total of 47 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Western Region have been selected to benefit from the MTN Ghana Foundation’ Enterprise Support Programme.

Government reopens debt exchange for GHC 12.9 billion of local bonds

Accra, 14 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 24 jours 12 heures 41 minutes

Government has announced the reopening of a debt exchange programme for holders of domestic bonds who did not participate in the deal that closed in February.

Korea strengthens partnership with AfDB to achieve food security 

accra, 14 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 24 jours 12 heures 43 minutes

The Government of Korea and the African Development Bank Group are to strengthen their partnership to support African countries in achieving food security in five years.

Ghana’s FDI declines by 16 % in the first half of 2023

Accra, 14 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 24 jours 12 heures 45 minutes

Ghana experienced a decline in foreign direct investment as the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) recorded a 16 percent drop in investment projects in the first half of 2023.

Angola maintains investment strategy in oil sector

Luanda , 13 Septembre (ANGOP) Il y a 2 mois 25 jours 13 heures 7 minutes

Angolan Executive maintains its strategy of attracting national and foreign private investment, striving for transparency and competition, said Monday the minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Diamantino Azevedo.

GRA seals one shop, invite nine owners over tax infractions

Accra, 12 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 26 jours 12 heures 28 minutes

Officials of the Enforcement Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has invited nine shop owners for questioning and sealed one shop for noncompliance as part of its efforts to ensure voluntary Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance.

Tema Collection Sector of Customs holds consultative committee meeting

Tema, 12 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 26 jours 12 heures 30 minutes

The Tema Collection Sector of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has held a Customs Consultative Committee (JCCC) meeting involving all stakeholders involved in the port business.

Gas Refilling operators express concerns on the Cylinder Recirculation Model

Accra, 12 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 26 jours 12 heures 33 minutes

Some gas refilling station operators in Accra have expressed reservations about the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).

Angolan ambassador meets with anti-money laundering group for southern and eastern Africa

Luanda, 12 Septembre (ANGOP) Il y a 2 mois 26 jours 13 heures 49 minutes

The Angolan ambassador to South Africa, Rui Xavier, met, this Monday, with members of the Anti-Money Laundering Group for Southern and Eastern Africa (ESAAMLG).

Sonangol receives 2nd oil tanker, names it “Njinga Mbande”

Luanda, 12 Septembre (ANGOP) Il y a 2 mois 26 jours 13 heures 51 minutes

Angola’s Oil company Sonangol officially received Tuesday in Mokpo, South Korea, the second Suezmax-type oil tanker with a capacity of one million barrels of oil, increasing the fleet from 10 to 11 ships.

African urged leaders to build better food systems, promote food sovereignty -AfDB

Abuja, 12 Septembre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 26 jours 15 heures 44 minutes

African leaders have been urged to build better food systems and promote food sovereignty, with youth and women at the centre.

Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing to $40bn by 2026

Abuja, 12 Septembre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 26 jours 15 heures 50 minutes

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) is to double its financing of intra-African trade to 40 billion dollars on a revolving basis by 2026.

GhanaPay Fair Expands to Hohoe and Kadjebi in Volta and Oti Regions

Accra, 11 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 27 jours 11 heures 40 minutes

Residents in Hohoe and Kadjebi, in the Volta and Oti regions, are set to benefit from the GhanaPay mobile money service.

Investment: Tinubu meets world leaders on investment at G20

Abuja, 11 Septembre (NAN) Il y a 2 mois 27 jours 15 heures 49 minutes

President Bola Tinubu has met with three major world leaders at the G20 summit in an economic development diplomacy.

Atlantic Lithium has not commenced commercial operation”—Management

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 11 heures 53 minutes

The Australia-based Atlantic Lithium Limited, the lithium exploration and development company working to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine in the Mfantseman Municipality has denied commencing commercial operation as being speculated.

Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC chalks financial success

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 11 heures 55 minutes

Dannex Ayrton Starwin has Plc recorded an impressive financial performance of gross profit of Ghc45,070,953 in 2022 as compared to Ghc35,543,875 in 2021.

Exporters encouraged to prioritise education, compliance for successful exports

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 11 heures 57 minutes

Ghanaian exporters have received crucial advice on the importance of thorough inquiry and self-education before venturing into international markets.

Farmers rejoice as President Akufo-Addo announces historic increase in cocoa producer price

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 12 heures une minute

A spontaneous jubilation greeted the announcement of a new producer price for the 2023/2024 cocoa season by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at Tepa in the Ahafo-Ano Municipality on Saturday.

Ghana’s Minerals Income Investment Fund to Invest US$32.9m in Ewoyaa lithium project

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 12 heures 6 minutes

Ghana’s Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), has finalised its resolve to invest US$32.9 million in Atlantic Lithium and its Cape Coast Lithium portfolio subsidiaries, to support the Ewoyaa Lithium Project.

Nkwanta North District Assembly engages stakeholders on fee-fixing resolution for 2024

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 12 heures 13 minutes

The Nkwanta North District Assembly in the Oti Region has organized its 2024 fee fixing resolution meeting to engage all stakeholders on the taxes and levies to be paid in the 2024 fiscal year.

New cocoa season opens on Saturday September 09, 2023

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 12 heures 18 minutes

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to open the 2023/24 cocoa season and announce a new producer price for the commodity today, Saturday September 09, 2023.

President commissions first oil from Jubilee South East Project

Accra, 10 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 2 mois 28 jours 12 heures 21 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Friday commissioned First Oil from the Jubilee South East (JSE) Project.

Officials of Immigration and Customs bust largest consignment of Indian Hemp

Nyive , 8 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 11 heures 31 minutes

A joint Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) cum Custom Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) have intercepted 6,400 slabs of suspected Indian hemp.

Koforidua Technical University Students encouraged to embrace agripreneurship

Koforidua , 8 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 11 heures 36 minutes

Nana Yaw Sarpong Siriboe I, the Akyimpenhene of Asante Juaben Traditional Council and recipient of the prestigious 2022 National Best Farmer award, has organised a mentorship forum at Koforidua Technical University.

Ghanaian Green SMEs to benefit from EU, SNV revolving Fund

Accra, 8 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 11 heures 39 minutes

Ghanaian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contributing to preserving and restoring the environment are to benefit from a revolving fund initiated by the European Union, the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, and the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE).

260 female head porters graduate from skills training at Walewale

Walewale , 8 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 11 heures 40 minutes

Two hundred and sixty female head porters (kayayei) from 10 communities in the West Mamprusi Municipality, North-East Region, have received vocational training and starter packs to enable them to establish their own businesses.

Government asked to include night traders in domestic tax net

Accra, 31 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 8 jours 12 heures 33 minutes

Tax Justice Coalition (TJC), a tax and policy advocacy group, has urged the government to put in place mechanisms to register, educate, and rope in night traders into the tax net.

Subsidy removal: Bicycles dealers make brisk businesses in Bauchi

Bauchi, 30 Août (NAN) Il y a 3 mois 9 jours 17 heures 50 minutes

Some bicycles dealers in Bauchi are making brisk businesses due to increased patronage occasioned by the hikes in pump price and transport fare.

Ex-Canadian minister advocates partnership with Nigeria on food, economy

Abuja, 30 Août (NAN) Il y a 3 mois 9 jours 17 heures 53 minutes

Ex-Canadian Secretary of State and Minister of Immigration and Citizenship, Mr Weiner Gerry, on Wednesday advocated for partnership between Nigeria and Canada in the areas of food security and economic sustainability.

BoG 2nd deputy governor celebrates Angaza 2023 Ghanaian women awardees

Accra, 25 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 14 jours 11 heures 51 minutes

Mrs Elsie Addo Awadzi, the Second Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana, has celebrated the three Ghanaian women who emerged as leaders in the banking and finance sector, of "Angaza Top 10 Women to Watch in Banking and Finance" awards.

The success of AfCFTA will partly depend on quality of roads-Nti

Accra, 25 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 14 jours 11 heures 55 minutes

Mr Christian Nti, Director General of the Ghana Highway Authority has stated that the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will partly depend on the quality of roads in participating countries.

AGI launches 12th Ghana Industry and Quality Awards to enhance local businesses’ growth

Accra, 25 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 14 jours 12 heures 35 secondes

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has launched the 12th Ghana Industry and Quality Awards to exemplify a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and the growth of local businesses.

Ghana Tourism Authority inaugurates Ex-staff Association

Accra, 24 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 15 jours 10 heures 55 minutes

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has inaugurated its Ex-staff Association as part of activities for its 25th anniversary celebrations in Accra.

MTN to reduce Mobile Money charges to promote digital payment adoption

Accra, 24 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 15 jours 11 heures 18 minutes

Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) says it has considered reducing its prices paid as charges within the Mobile Money space to attract more users and promote digital payments adoption in Ghana.

China introduces Ghana to its poverty alleviation model

Accra, 24 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 15 jours 11 heures 22 minutes

The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has embarked on an initiative of sharing with Ghanaians China’s Targeted Poverty Alleviation Model which lifted 800 million Chinese from extreme poverty.

Rent Control records fewer cases in 2022

Accra, 23 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 16 jours 10 heures 35 minutes

Data from the Rent Control Department (RCD) indicate that rental cases received from landlords and tenants in 2021 exceeded that of 2022 by 141.

Premix Fuel Secretariat to launch automated outlets soon

Accra, 23 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 16 jours 10 heures 37 minutes

The National Premix Fuel Secretariat will start the distribution of premix fuel from the 50 completed automated premix outlets in different locations across the country by the end of this month.

Ghana to start cultivating sunflower in large quantities in 2024

Accra, 23 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 16 jours 10 heures 48 minutes

The Tropical Agricultural Marketing and Consultancy Services (TRAGRIMACS) Wednesday launched a Ghana Sunflower Project for the cultivation of sunflower in large quantities in the country from 2024.

Airports Company commits to providing world-class facilities and services

Accra, 23 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 16 jours 10 heures 51 minutes

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has reiterated its commitment to providing world-class facilities and services for the benefit of stakeholders.

Removing subsidies on farm inputs ‘genocidal’ – GAWU

Accra, 23 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 16 jours 10 heures 54 minutes

The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has warned that scrapping government subsidies on farm inputs will trigger food inflation and worsen the plight of farmers.

Food Security: Nsawam Medium Prison calls for support to expand crop, animal production

Accra, 23 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 16 jours 10 heures 56 minutes

The Agriculture Department of the Nsawam medium Security Prison (Male/Female) needs farm machinery, tools and inputs to expand crop and animal production.

Vice President inaugurates phase two of Tamale International Airport

Tamale, 23 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 16 jours 10 heures 59 minutes

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has inaugurated the phase two of the Tamale International Airport to open the country as an aviation hub in the sub-region.

GRA closes four shops, urges customers to be voluntary tax compliers

Accra, 18 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 21 jours 12 heures 15 minutes

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) compliance and enforcement unit has closed down four businesses for failure to issue Value Added Tax (VAT) invoices of the Authority.

FG inaugurates solar powered electric vehicles charging station in UNN

Abuja, 18 Août (NAN) Il y a 3 mois 21 jours 15 heures 49 minutes

The Federal Government has inaugurated a solar powered electric vehicles charging station at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

Expert advocates revival of idle wells to boost oil output to meet OPEC quota

Abuja, 18 Août (NAN) Il y a 3 mois 21 jours 15 heures 52 minutes

Dr Victor Ekpenyong, an oil industry expert, says the country should leverage on existing oil reserves to boost oil production to earn more to meet revenue shortfalls.

How to register your business in Ghana

Accra, 17 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 22 jours 11 heures 44 minutes

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) is the autonomous public institution mandated to register and regulate business entities in Ghana.

BoG: We only financed Government in 2020 and 2022

Accra, 17 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 22 jours 11 heures 49 minutes

The Bank of Ghana has debunked claims that it has financed the Government to the tune of GH¢80 billion.

Businesses urged to reposition themselves to harness benefits of AfCFTA

Accra, 16 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 23 jours 10 heures 25 minutes

Business owners and operators have been urged to diversify operations and add value to their products to reposition themselves properly to harness the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Soaring food, energy prices push 15m Africans into poverty

Accra, 16 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 23 jours 10 heures 27 minutes

Some 15 million people in Africa were pushed into poverty in 2022 due to high food and energy prices, the African Development Bank (AfBD) has reported.

Digital Cooperation Organisation launches Digital Prosperity Awards

Accra, 16 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 23 jours 10 heures 28 minutes

The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) has launched the Digital Prosperity Awards to honour individuals and entities that have made remarkable contributions to the development and growth of nations through the digital economy.

Western Region Development conference opens at Busua

Accra, 16 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 23 jours 10 heures 31 minutes

To ensure the rapid growth of the Western Region, a development conference has opened at Busua in the Ahanta West District of the region to discuss pertinent issues towards the realisation of its development aspirations.

The PPI rate for July increases to 32. 7 per cent

Accra, 16 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 23 jours 10 heures 45 minutes

, Aug. 16, - The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate for July 2023 was 32.7 percent.

Prices of onion on the rise in Takoradi

Accra, 15 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 24 jours 13 heures 54 minutes

Prices of onion are surging in Takoradi, which could be attributed to the boarder restrictions imposed by ECOWAS, following the recent military takeover in Niger.

Over 940,000 people in Northern Ghana trapped in poverty

Accra, 15 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 24 jours 13 heures 58 minutes

Poverty continues to ensnare Northern Ghana as 941,706 residents remained impoverished between 2014 and 2019, despite reduction in national poverty rate, a study has found.

Combating Financial Crimes: Banks, SDIs urged to invest in strong cybersecurity systems

Accra, 15 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 24 jours 14 heures 2 minutes

Banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions (SDIs) have been urged to invest more in setting up strong cybersecurity systems to help combat cyber fraud and reduce financial losses.

Ongoing Cocoa road projects will be completed  - COCOBOD

Accra , 15 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 24 jours 14 heures 8 minutes

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says it will complete all ongoing cocoa road projects across the country.

UBA Ghana, UNDP sign MoU to support Ghanaian female SMEs and Green Entrepreneurship

Accra, 15 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 24 jours 14 heures 14 minutes

UBA Ghana and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support youth and women-led micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana.

Anchored in Strength: Zenith Bank’s steady pursuit of excellence in the first half of 2023

Accra, 15 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 24 jours 15 heures 20 minutes

South Africa: Unemployment Rate Reaches 32.6% in Q2 – Statistics Agency

Johannesburg, 15 Août (MAP) Il y a 3 mois 24 jours 15 heures 34 minutes

South Africa's unemployment rate reached 32.6% in the second quarter of this year, data released by the Statistics Agency 'Stats SA' revealed on Tuesday.

UNDP, UBA partner to boost sustainable MSMEs in Ghana

Accra, 14 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 25 jours 17 heures 19 minutes

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have entered into a pact to support sustainable growth of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana.

Catholic Relief Services sensitises students on green skills for sustainable jobs

Accra, 13 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 26 jours 20 heures 40 minutes

About 80 students at the Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) have been sensitised on the need to venture into green skills to ensure sustainable jobs in future.

SNV holds trade show for green businesses in Western Region

Accra, 13 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 26 jours 21 heures 14 minutes

Green businesses in the Western Region have attended a GrEEn trade show organized by the SNV Netherlands Development Organisation to showcase their products, services and interventions to prospective clients.

Morocco-Côte d’Ivoire Cooperation: President Ouattara Inaugurates Cocody Bridge in Abidjan

Abidjan, 12 Août (MAP) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 10 heures 51 minutes

Côte d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara inaugurated the Cocody Bridge in Abidjan on Saturday as part of the Cocody Bay development project. The bridge is a symbol of HM King Mohammed VI's far-sighted vision of an Africa that trusts Africa and of the exemplary cooperation between Morocco and Côte d'Ivoire.

Court adjourns NLC/ Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited case indefinitely

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 13 heures 2 minutes

An Accra High Court has adjourned sine die (indefinitely) the hearing of a motion on notice to enforce the National Labour Commission’s decision in a complaint filed by the Ghana Mineworkers Union against Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited.

Schools are ignoring the development of sports facilities  

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 13 heures 7 minutes

Mr. Ernest Danso, Chef De Mission of the 13th African Games has bemoaned the lack of commitment towards the development of sports facilities by school managements. 

Niger Coup: Onion trucks stranded in Burkina Faso

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 13 heures 8 minutes

Articulator trucks fully loaded with onions are stranded in Burkina Faso with traders calling for government's intervention.

Onion traders call for relocation of yam, tomato sellers to Adjen Kotoku

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 13 heures 10 minutes

Onion sellers at the Adjen Kotoku market in the Ga West Municipality have appealed to the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, to fulfil his promise of relocating yam and tomato sellers to the Adjen Kotoku Market.

Republic Financial Holdings Limited hosts Asantehene as part of Emancipation Day celebrations

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 25 minutes

Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), the parent company of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has hosted Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene at a luncheon held in his honour.

Choked Markets: Traders turn Graphic frontage to mini market

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 26 minutes

Scores of traders have turned the pavement in front of the Printing Press of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) in Accra into a mini market claiming spaces in markets across the capital are limited.

Court adjourns NLC/ Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited case indefinitely

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 29 minutes

An Accra High Court has adjourned sine die (indefinitely) the hearing of a motion on notice to enforce the National Labour Commission’s decision in a complaint filed by the Ghana Mineworkers Union against Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited.

Stakeholders deliberate on maximising potentials of ‘blue economy’

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 30 minutes

Players in the maritime industry have met in Takoradi to deliberate on policy interventions and regulations regarding the blue economy - inland water and lake transport - and how their potentials could be maximized for local economic growth.

Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago discuss double taxation, bilateral investment

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 31 minutes

Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago have held talks to establish agreements on double taxation and bilateral investment to increase trade flows and investment in the two countries.

Government urged to support youth in agriculture

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 32 minutes

Mr Yunus Abdulai, the Country Lead of Policy LINK, has called on the Government to support young people to take agriculture as viable business opportunity to reduce unemployment.

Volta Regional Employment and Labour Office to be situated at Hohoe

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 32 minutes

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the construction of the Volta Regional Office of Employment and Labour at Hohoe.

USAID Policy LINK, partners engage youth on maximising opportunities in agricultural sector

Accra, 12 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 27 jours 15 heures 33 minutes

A day's dialogue to enhance opportunities for vulnerable groups including young people to participate and contribute to the country’s agriculture policy processes has been held in Tamale.

Thanks to Royal Vision, Morocco Continues to Top African Investors in West Africa – Ambassador

Dodoma, 10 Août (MAP) Il y a 3 mois 29 jours 9 heures 55 minutes

Thanks to the dynamic regional diplomacy led by HM King Mohammed VI, Morocco has confirmed its position as the leading African investor in West Africa, stressed the Kingdom's ambassador to Tanzania, Zakaria El Goumiri.

Let’s develop digital literacy strategies for women in informal sector

Accra, 10 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 29 jours 19 heures une minute

Madam Nigham Shahid, Senior Insights Manager at GSMA, a global mobile ecosystem organisation, has urged Government and regulators in the digital space to develop and implement digital literacy strategies and policies for women in the informal sector.

First corner of Ghana’s economy turned; there are more to turn – Economists

Accra, 10 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 29 jours 19 heures 17 minutes

Some economists have asked the government to increase efforts at improving the relative economic stability gained in the first six months of 2023 to bring relief to Ghanaians.

Inflation for July rises to 43.1 per cent

Accra, 10 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 29 jours 19 heures 18 minutes

The Year-on- year inflation for July 2023 has increased to 43.1 per cent compared to 42.5 per cent recorded in June 2023, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said.

MTN Ghana assures of continuing to tackle MoMo fraud

Accra, 10 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 29 jours 19 heures 20 minutes

MTN Ghana, a mobile network operator, has launched this year’s Mobile Money (MoMo) Season with an assurance to MoMo subscribers that it will continue to tackle MoMo fraud and bring perpetrators to book.

Parliament must investigate the Gh¢ 60.8 billion Bank of Ghana loss – Economist

Accra, 10 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 29 jours 19 heures 24 minutes

Rev Dr Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, Economist and Lecturer, Wisconsin International University College, has called on Parliament to investigate the Bank of Ghana's Gh¢ 60. 8 billion loss.

Central Bank urged to create local currency for domestic transactions

Accra, 10 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 29 jours 19 heures 28 minutes

Mr Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, a Governance Expert, has urged the Central Bank of Ghana, to create a local currency for internal use, to facilitate financial transactions in the country in the wake of the economic downturn.

GRA to implement withholding tax on gross winnings from betting, games of chance

Accra, 9 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 16 heures 34 minutes

Ghana Revenue Authority will on August 15 this year begin the implementation of a 10 per cent withholding tax on the gross winnings from all Betting, Gaming, Lotto, and other Games of Chance.

SSNIT retrieves GH₵132 million from employers through court action

Accra, 9 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 16 heures 40 minutes

The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it has retrieved 132 million Ghana Cedis from 2,272 cases filed at the law court within the first half of 2023.

Government must address E-levy loopholes, further reduce rate

Accra, 9 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 16 heures 44 minutes

The Government has been advised to implement mechanisms to address loopholes in ‘cash out’ during Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy).

Agona West Assembly collects over GHc750,000 in revenue as of May, 2023

Accra, 9 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 16 heures 59 minutes

The Agona West Municipal Assembly has made strides in its revenue mobilisation as part of efforts to improve the Internally Generated Fund (IGF) for 2023.

Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways expand partnership to offer more travel options across US, Africa

Accra, 9 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 17 heures 3 minutes

Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways PLC are expanding their strategic partnership to include Kenya Airways’ nonstop Nairobi-to-New York service, effective Saturday, August 5.

Giddins Ghana to lead in high-quality, locally made leather products

Accra, 9 Août (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 17 heures 6 minutes

Giddins Ghana Limited, an indigenous company providing high-quality, locally made leather products, has prioritised investment in research and development to continuously improve and innovate its products.

Group calls for equal opportunities for women farmers

Abuja, 9 Août (NAN) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 17 heures 17 minutes

The Association of Women in Trade and Agriculture (AWITA) has called for equal opportunities for women farmers in the agriculture sector.

Ghana introduces guidelines to enhance fiscal prudence during emergencies

Accra, 8 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 18 heures 10 minutes

The Government has introduced two frameworks on emergency expenditure and audit to strengthen fiscal discipline and enhance accountability in Public Financial Management (PFM).

Tomato floods markets; price drops

Accra, 8 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 18 heures 14 minutes

The price of tomatoes has dropped significantly in markets across Accra due to the seasonal glut of the vegetable.

Bank of Ghana says decision to take haircut on government’s debt saves economy

Accra, 8 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 18 heures 19 minutes

The Bank of Ghana says its decision to take a 50 per cent haircut on government's debt has saved the economy from collapse and sent a positive signal to external partners.

Climate change losses could cost Ghana 1.7 per cent of GDP- Finance Minister

Accra, 7 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois un jour 15 heures 27 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, says climate change losses, if unaddressed, could cost Ghana 1.7 per cent of Gross Domestic Product by 2030.

Ghana Enterprises Agency awards GHS35million grants to 270 MSMEs

Accra, 7 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois un jour 15 heures 37 minutes

The government, through the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has awarded 270 selected Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises more than GHS35 million in grants to fund various projects.

Organised labour, corporate trustees satisfied with pension funds alternative offer

Accra, 7 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois un jour 15 heures 45 minutes

Leadership of Organised Labour and the Chamber of Corporate Trustees have expressed satisfaction with the terms of the Alternative Offer For Pension Funds and urged constituents to participate on the advice of their boards.

Women-led households escaping poverty than men-led households -Research

Accra, 7 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois un jour 18 heures 21 minutes

More women-led households are escaping poverty than their men counterparts across all regions in Ghana, a research spanning a 13-year period (2006 to 2019) has found.

MTN records 27.9 per cent increase in semi-annual profit

Accra, 3 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 5 jours 12 heures 34 minutes

MTN Ghana, a leading telecommunications operator, has recorded GHS1.7 billion as profit after tax for the first half of 2023.

Russia, Africa identify areas for cooperation, investment

Accra, 2 Août (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 6 jours 12 heures 36 minutes

Russia and Africa have identified areas where the two parties can cooperate and invest for mutual benefit.

Subsidy Removal: Organised Labour wants FG to cut cost of governance

Abuja, 2 Août (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 6 jours 16 heures 55 minutes

The Organised Labour Union in Ebonyi has urged the federal and state government to prioritise slashing the cost of governance for sustainable development.

Nigerians want functional refineries as solution to economic woes – Expert

Abuja, 2 Août (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 6 jours 16 heures 56 minutes

An economic expert, Mr Yusha’u Aliyu, says that Nigerians are expecting functional refineries to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as fuel.

Anthrax: Experts caution against meat consumption, recommend fish

Abuja, 2 Août (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 6 jours 16 heures 58 minutes

Following the fear of an outbreak of Anthrax disease in different parts of the country, health experts on Wednesday cautioned against the consumption of animal skin, popularly called“kpomo’’ for now.

British International Investment announces US$50 million long-term capital for Ghanaian business  

Accra, 31 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 8 jours 12 heures 46 minutes

The British International Investment (BII), United Kingdom’s Development Finance Institution, has announced the establishment of a new platform, with commitment funding of US$50 million dollars to support 150 Ghanaian Small and Medium-size Enterprise (SMEs). 

Use mid-year budget review to suspend lottery and sports betting taxes-CSBO

Accra, 30 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 9 jours 11 heures 18 secondes

The Coalition of Small Business Owners (CSBO) has urged Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to suspend the taxes imposed on Lottery and Sports Betting companies and their customers.

Maritime industry contributes more than 80 per cent of customs revenue

Accra, 30 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 9 jours 11 heures 2 minutes

Mr Alhassan Suleman Tampuli, the Deputy Minister of Transport, says the maritime industry contributes more than 80 per cent of customs revenue in Ghana.

Be cautious of Keta Port project-related discussions – KIPC alerts Anlos

Aflao , 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 13 heures 15 minutes

Mrs Enyonam Apetorgbor, Chief Executive Officer, Keta Investment Promotion Centre (KIPC) has called on chiefs and people of Anlo to be alert in Keta Port project-related discussions to avoid losing their lands to schemers.

Stakeholders call for food system sustainable plan

Karaga, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 13 heures 18 minutes

Experts in the agricultural sector have called for support for a sustainable food system plan to develop small-scale farmers into agribusiness to promote the economy and food security.

Bank of Ghana incurs GHS55.12 billion loss, targets positive equity in 2027

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 13 heures 23 minutes

Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it has incurred a loss of GHS55.12 billion in 2022, largely as a result of the government’s Domestic Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Minister Ministers briefs Parliament’s Committee of the Whole on Mid-Year Budget Review

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 36 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the finance minister on Friday briefed Parliament's Committee of the Whole on the Mid-Year Budget Review and Economic Policy Statement of the Government and Supplementary Estimates for the 2023 fiscal year.

Demand for mourning clothes increases in Sunyani following Omanhene’s death

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 37 minutes

Traders in Sunyani, particularly cloth dealers in the Central Market have filled their shops with funeral cloths as demand is soaring following the declaration of Sunyani Traditional Council for residents to wear funeral dress for a month.

GCTU Business School to introduce new programmes to rebrand and reposition itself

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 39 minutes

The Ghana Communication Technology University Business School (GCTU Business School) is undertaking a medium-term strategic focus to introduce new cutting-edge programmes as part of the rebranding and repositioning Business Education in Ghana.

Economy will rebound with post-COVID-19 recovery programme – Ministry of Finance assures

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 44 minutes

The Ministry of Finance is optimistic of a rebound in the economy through the Post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG).

CSR and sustainability commitments critical to nation’s development—EPA Boss

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 47 minutes

Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, Executive Director, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), says corporate social responsibility and sustainability commitments are critical to the nation's development.

E4L business model increases profits for group businesses

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 49 minutes

The Business Development Model promoted under the Empowerment for Life (E4L) Programme has resulted in increased profits for group businesses in rural communities as some of them now make about GHc150,000.00 profit a year.

Farmers encouraged to practice budget planning

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 52 minutes

Farmers have been encouraged to practice budget planning for their farm businesses to enable them to have more accurate records to predict and protect their finances.

Dr. Ato Arthur urges Budget Analysts to guard professional integrity

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 54 minutes

Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, the Head of the Local Government Service (LGS), has charged staff of the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to be religiously professional in the discharge of their duties to safeguard the integrity of the Service.

Implement fair tax regimes that encourage growth, investment – AGI to gov’t

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 18 heures 58 minutes

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged the government to discuss with industry players to help implement progressive and fair tax regimes that encourage growth and investment.

AngloGold Ashanti invests GHS1.8 million to support local farmers

Accra, 29 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 19 heures une minute

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine has invested GHC 1.8 million in the first phase of a project aimed at enhancing agro-industry and mitigating climate change in the Adansi enclave.

Nigeria’s Lai Mohammed appointed Special Advisor to UNWTO Secretary-General

Abuja, 27 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 12 jours 20 heures 4 minutes

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism has been appointed Special Advisor to Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

2nd Russia-Africa Economic Summit begins, Russia to deepen cooperation with Nigeria, Africa

Abuja, 27 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 12 jours 20 heures 8 minutes

The 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit opened in St. Petersburg on Thursday with Russia seeking to diversify its cooperation in terms of long-term development with Nigeria, Africa.

Diaspora remittances stood at $21.9b in 2022 — Tinubu

Abuja, 26 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 13 jours 23 heures 33 minutes

The Federal Government said Diaspora home remittances in 2022 stood at US$ 21.9 billion through official channels.

Food Security: UN Deputy Chief harps on sustainable investment in Africa

Abuja, 26 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 13 jours 23 heures 37 minutes

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for sustainable investments to build food sovereignty in Africa.

Akoto envisions agriculture-led growth for Ghana’s economic transformation

Accra, 23 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 12 heures 28 minutes

Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, a presidential hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Election 2024, has envisioned a prosperous Ghana through agriculture-led growth to structurally transform Ghana’s economy.

CHED intensifies education on artificial cocoa tree pollination

Asankragua, 23 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 12 heures 30 minutes

Mr Samuel Osei, the Regional Manager of Western South Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED), says his outfit is aggressively educating cocoa farmers in the Region to adopt hand cocoa pollination farming practices to increase their cocoa production.

Foundation provides free skills training for KNUST students

Obuasi, 20 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 19 jours 13 heures 49 minutes

Mama Love Foundation, an Obuasi-based Non- Governmental Organisation, has organised a skills development training for over 300 students of the Obuasi campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

U.S. mayor seeks establishment of Nigerian consulate, direct flight to expand trade, relations

Abuja, 19 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 20 jours 17 heures une minute

Mr Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Huston, United States of America, says he is engaging with the Nigerian government for the establishment of a Consular Office in Huston and direct flight to expand trade relations with Nigeria.

NNPC attributes increase in pms price to market realities

Abuja, 18 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 17 heures 43 minutes

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., has attributed the increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to the market realities.

NASENI seeks partnership on lithium battery production, renewable energy

Abuja, 18 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 17 heures 49 minutes

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has called for partnership in local production and domestication of lithium batteries and renewable energy.

NESREA, UTPRON sign MoU on used tyres disposal

Abuja, 18 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 17 heures 57 minutes

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Used Tyres Producers Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (UTPRON) on the menace of used tyres disposal in Nigeria.

FG sets target on production of electric vehicles in Nigeria

Abuja, 18 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 18 heures 31 minutes

The Federal Government on Tuesday, reiterated its commitment to the development of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the country.

Group tasks FG on enabling environment to boost investments

Abuja, 17 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 22 jours 18 heures 39 minutes

The African Legacy International Media Services Ltd, organisers of Nigeria International Trade Fair/Expo Meeting 2023 has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the country.

Ghana must use AfCFTA to create tuna market within Africa – NAFAG

Tema, 15 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 10 heures 20 minutes

The government has been urged by the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG) to exploit the establishment of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to open markets in the landlocked nations for Ghana's tuna industry.

Bank of Ghana gold reserve increases – Governor

Takoradi, 15 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 10 heures 22 minutes

Dr Ernest Addison, Governor of Bank of Ghana (BoG), has announced that the central bank has seen an increase in its gold reserves this year.

CORAF’s Ghana meeting prioritises digital agricultural system optimisation

Accra, 15 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 10 heures 43 minutes

The biannual board of directors meeting of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) has been held in Ghana’s capital, Accra, with digital agriculture on top of the agenda.

Morocco, Shell Sign LNG Supply Agreement for Next 12 Years

Rabat, 14 Juillet (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 25 jours 10 heures 15 minutes

The National Electricity and Drinking Water Authority (ONEE) signed a twelve-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with Shell International Trading Middle East Limited FZE.

AfDB urges strategic partnerships to unlock US$2.3 trillion investment capital

Accra, 14 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 25 jours 12 heures 15 minutes

AfDB urges strategic partnerships to unlock US$2.3 trillion investment capital

Vice President Bawumia holds talks with a team from World Bank

Accra, 14 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 25 jours 12 heures 20 minutes

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday hosted a delegation from the World Bank at the Jubilee House in Accra for bilateral talks.

Netherlands provides EUR500,000 to 100 Ghanaian SMEs

Accra, 14 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 25 jours 12 heures 22 minutes

The government of the Netherlands has made available an amount of EUR500,000 for some 100 Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to grow and sustain their businesses.

Legal framework needed for sustainable ports development – Women in Maritime

Tema, 14 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 25 jours 12 heures 27 minutes

Mrs. Sylvia Asana Dauda Owu, the President of Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), has called for the development of the necessary legal and institutional framework to ensure the sustainable development of ports.

Digitalisation of MSMEs can increase Nigeria’s GDP by $50bn – NITDA

Lagos, 14 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 25 jours 17 heures 12 minutes

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says that digitalisation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) could increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 50 billion US dollars.

South Africa: trucks arson attacks, a « sabotage of the economy » (President)

Johannesburg, 13 Juillet (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 26 jours 13 heures 57 minutes

The trucks arson attacks that have persisted for several days in different parts of South Africa represent a "sabotage of the economy", said President Cyril Ramaphopsa.

Subsidy removal: Tinubu reassures Nigerians of coming palliative

Abuja, 13 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 26 jours 19 heures 16 minutes

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal was being worked out.

Enterprise Singapore drives investment in Africa’s digitalisation, manufacturing

Accra, 12 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 27 jours 11 heures 38 secondes

Enterprise Singapore is seeking to increase investment in Africa’s digitisation and manufacturing sectors through partnership as Singapore hosts the seventh Africa-Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) in August this year.

Assets of 17 defunct government entities to be sold-Minister

Accra, 12 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 27 jours 11 heures 6 minutes

The Minister for Public Enterprises, Mr Joseph Cudjoe, has announced the Government's intention to dispose of assets of 17 inactive State-Owned-Enterprises (SOEs) to save costs.

Inflation for June rises to 42.5 per cent – GSS

Accra, 12 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 27 jours 11 heures 8 minutes

The Year-on-year inflation for the month of June 2023 stood at 42.5 per cent, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday.

GITFiC draws action plan for succeeding months

Accra, 12 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 27 jours 11 heures 15 minutes

After successfully hosting the 7th annual Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC) at Senchi in the Eastern region they have followed up with an action plan that will guide their activities in the coming days.

YEA exceeds 2023 target; creates over 80,000 jobs

Accra, 11 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 11 heures 10 minutes

The Youth Employment Agency has created over 84,000 direct and indirect jobs across the country from January to June 2023, Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Afriyie, Head of Corporate Affairs of the Agency, has said

Government begins biometric data verification exercise for CAP 30 pensioners

Accra, 11 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 11 heures 31 minutes

The Government of Ghana, acting through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD), has commenced a biometric data verification exercise for CAP 30 pensioners.

Redeveloped trade fair to house AfCFTA Secretariat

Accra, 11 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 12 heures 37 minutes

The government is planning to relocate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat to a redeveloped Ghana Trade Fair site.

GIPC to send friendlier investment Act to Cabinet next week

Accra, 11 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 12 heures 42 minutes

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has assured investors of significant improvements in the country’s investment laws to ease trade.

World Bank’s Managing Director for Operations visits Ghana

Accra, 11 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 12 heures 45 minutes

Ms Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s Managing Director for Operations will pay a three-day working visit to Ghana from July 12 to 15 to deliberate on ways to support the country’s economic recovery efforts.

Liberia Records Lowest Inflation Rate In Sub-Region Under Pres. Weah

MONROVIA, 11 Juillet (LINA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 20 heures 10 minutes

The Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration at the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Lester Tenny, says Liberia, under the stewardship of President George Weah, has recorded an inflation of rate of 6.9 percent from the 28 percent that was inherited, noting that this is one of the lowest inflation rate in the sub-region.

Minister Fettah Holds Talks with Cabo Verdean Peer during African Caucus Meeting

Sal Island, 10 Juillet (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 29 jours 14 heures 56 minutes

Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah held talks with Cabo Verde's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Olavo Avelino Garcia Correia, on the sidelines of her participation in the African Caucus meeting, held on July 6-8 on the Island of Sal, Cabo Verde.

Electric Vehicles will reduce respiratory issues-Alhaji Tampuri

Accra, 10 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 29 jours 19 heures 53 minutes

The change from fossil-based vehicles into electric cars has been touted as one project that can reduce carbon emissions in the country.

Affordable Housing: Works and Housing Committee commends MD of TDC

Accra, 10 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 29 jours 19 heures 56 minutes

The Works and Housing Committee of Parliament has commended Madam Alice Abena Ofori-Atta, the Managing Director (MD) of Tema Development Company (TDC) Limited, for her visionary leadership in putting up decent affordable housing units for Ghanaians.

GEPA furthers export agenda with maiden Bakatue Expo

Elmina, 8 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 15 heures 20 minutes

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), has opened a three-day business expo as part of activities marking the 2023 Bakatue Festival of the chiefs and people of Elmina in the Central Region.

Exporting Ghanaian dance culture key to boosting tourism  - Van Calebs

Accra, 6 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 2 jours 13 heures 41 minutes

Ghanaian choreographer and socialite Van Calebs says educating people in the diaspora about Ghana's dance culture will help boost tourism.

FG targets N553bn from unremitted shipping taxes

Lagos, 5 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 3 jours 18 heures 23 minutes

The Federal Government says it intends to recoup over N553 billion unremitted taxes from international petroleum shipping companies operating in Nigeria.

Afrique du Sud : La crise énergétique réduit la croissance de 2% en 2023 (Banque centrale)

Johannesburg, 5 Juillet (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 3 jours 18 heures 52 minutes

La crise énergétique qui secoue l’économie sud-africaine depuis près d’une décennie devrait réduire la croissance du produit intérieur brut (PIB) de 2% en 2023, a révélé la Banque centrale sud-africaine (SARB).

FG intensifies debt recovery drive, urges MDAs to key in

Abuja, 5 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 3 jours 19 heures 2 minutes

The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning has urged all federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to key into its debt recovery policy to improve government revenues.

Lake Chad Basin Governors meet in Chad

Abuja, 5 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 3 jours 19 heures 5 minutes

Governors in the lake Chad region are meeting in N’Djamena, Chad to review areas of regional cooperation, peacebuilding and sustainable development.

GoL Reduces Wage Bill, Generates US$750k From Payroll Audit

MONROVIA, 4 Juillet (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 4 jours 15 heures 32 minutes

As a means of bringing sanity to public service through transparency and accountability, the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance Development Planning (MFDP) Payroll Management Team, has disclosed the discovery and subsequent removal of 900 ghost names from the government payroll.

Nigerian traders make case for deeper Nigeria-Ghana relations

Abuja, 3 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 5 jours 17 heures 45 minutes

The Nigerian Union of Traders Association in Ghana (NUTAG) on Monday called for deeper trade relations between Nigeria and Ghana.

Economist tasks FG on reforms to ease fuel subsidy removal

Abuja, 3 Juillet (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 5 jours 19 heures 14 minutes

Renowned Economist, Dr Muda Yusuf, has urged the Federal Government to address the social outcomes of its recent reforms, especially the inflationary pressure induced by the fuel subsidy removal.

Morocco, Uganda Set to Boost Cooperation in Agricultural Development

Rome, 3 Juillet (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 5 jours 20 heures 2 minutes

Strengthening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector was the focus of talks held in Rome on Sunday between Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Mohamed Sadiki, and his Ugandan counterpart, Rwamirama Bright.

Agriculture: Ghana Aspires to Benefit from Morocco’s Pioneering Experience

Rome, 2 Juillet (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 6 jours 20 heures 30 minutes

Ghana aspires to benefit from the pioneering experience of the Kingdom, which has made "notable advances" in agriculture and water resource management, said Ghana's Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, in Rome on Saturday.

Ghana supports the Republic of Türkiye with Cocoa products  

Accra, 1 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 7 jours 13 heures 2 minutes

The Government, through the Ministry of Finance has presented Cocoa products to the Republic of Türkiye in Ghana to support the victims of the devastating earthquake.

WIDU.Africa awards 15 entrepreneurs for creating sustainable businesses

Accra, 1 Juillet (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 7 jours 13 heures 4 minutes

The Employment Development in Africa with the Disapora (WIDU.Africa) has awarded 15 entrepreneurs for creating sustainable businesses and employment opportunities through the support from relatives from the diaspora.

China/Africa: Morocco, Committed to Africa’s Development (M. Mezzour)

Changsha (China), 1 Juillet (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 7 jours 18 heures 2 minutes

Morocco is a committed and mobilized partner for Africa's security, development and sustainability, said Friday in Changsha (China), Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour.

Let’s use natural resources well

Accra, 30 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 14 heures 9 minutes

Professor Wisdom Akpalu, Dean, School of Research and Graduate Studies, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), has reiterated the call on the Government to ensure sustainable use of natural resources.

African companies need to expand intra-regional trade in manufactured goods

Accra, 30 Juin (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 14 heures 10 minutes

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, a former Commissioner of the African Union Commission, has charged businesses in Africa to grow intra-continental trade in finished goods.

I’ll not aid in destruction of Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu

Lagos, 30 Juin (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 18 heures 30 minutes

President Bola Tinubu says he will not partake in the economic destruction of the country by enemies of the nation.

Liberia Makes Significant Progress In Fiscal Transparency – Report

MONROVIA, 29 Juin (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 9 jours 14 heures 16 minutes

Liberia has made significant progress towards meeting fiscal transparency, the United States Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs has said in its 2023 Fiscal Transparency Report.

Liberia Makes Significant Progress In Fiscal Transparency – Report

MONROVIA, 29 Juin (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 9 jours 14 heures 16 minutes

Liberia has made significant progress towards meeting fiscal transparency, the United States Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs has said in its 2023 Fiscal Transparency Report.

China: China-Africa Economic, Trade Expo kicks off with Morocco’s Participation

Changsha, 29 Juin (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 9 jours 20 heures 6 minutes

The third edition of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicked off Friday in the city of Changsha (Hunan province, centre), with the participation of Morocco.

Liberia Deposits Ratified Hong Kong Convention, Brings Safety Instrument Into Force

Monrovia, 28 Juin (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 10 jours 15 heures 7 minutes

Liberia has taken a major leap towards ensuring that the environment is protected in the operations of the global ship recycling industry by depositing the country’s ratified Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships.

FG to fast-track access to single digit loans for MSMEs—Shettima

Abuja, 27 Juin (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 11 jours 15 heures 40 minutes

Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will ensure quick access to single digit loans for Nigerian small businesses.

DMO releases N1.2 trn FGN bond Issuance calendar for Q3

Abuja, 27 Juin (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 11 jours 17 heures 17 minutes

The Debt Management Office has indicated plans to issue Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds valued at N1.2 trillion in its third quarter "Bond Issuance Calendar'' for 2023.

MAN kicks against impending electricity tariff hike

Lagos, 23 Juin (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 15 jours 21 heures 34 minutes

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has described the plans to increase electricity tariff from July 1 as outrageous.

Morocco, ‘Shining’ Example of Africa’s Greatest Potential (IMF Managing Director)

Marrakech, 21 Juin (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 17 jours 18 heures 21 minutes

Morocco is a "shining" example of Africa's greatest potential, said Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva.

Bank Al-Maghrib keeps its key Rate Unchanged at 3%

Rabat, 20 Juin (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 18 jours 14 heures 50 minutes

The Board of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), convened on Tuesday in Rabat, decided to keep the key rate unchanged at 3%, after three successive hikes totaling 150 basis points (bps).

Food Security: UN allocates $20m to scale up response in N/E

Maiduguri, 20 Juin (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 18 jours 15 heures 51 minutes

The United Nations (UN) has allocated $20 million to ramp up humanitarian response to the problem of food security and nutrition crisis in the North East.

Marrakesh among Seven Great Cities Offering Great Walks (New York Times)

New York, 19 Juin (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 19 jours 14 heures 32 minutes

Marrakesh is among seven great cities in the world that offer great walks and the pleasures of strolling through their urban landscape, according to the New York Times.

CBN releases additional FX reforms, relaxes restriction on domiciliary accounts

Abuja, 19 Juin (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 19 jours 18 heures 33 minutes

Following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new guidelines in the Foreign Exchange (FX) market recently released, the apex bank has announced further policy changes.

Ex-president Jonathan tasks African leaders on AfCFTA

Abuja, 19 Juin (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 19 jours 18 heures 37 minutes

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has charged African leaders on the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

IMF money: PFAG demands part to boost agriculture

Accra, 17 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 12 heures 21 minutes

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is urging the government to dedicate part of the funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme to support agriculture sector activities.

2023 African Women in Agribusiness Awards launched

Accra, 17 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 12 heures 26 minutes

The 2023 African Women in Agribusiness Awards, which aims at honouring women who have contributed immensely to the growth of agribusiness development on the African continent, has been launched.

More women needed in key managerial positions in mining industry- Oteng Gyasi

Accra, 17 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 13 heures 42 minutes

Mrs Barbara Oteng Gyasi, Board Chairperson, Minerals Commission, has called for more women in the management of Ghana’s mining industry.

Develop tailor-made insurance, pension modules for informal traders – GUTA President 

Accra, 17 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 13 heures 53 minutes

Dr Joseph Obeng, President, Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has urged pension and insurance companies to develop tailor-made packages for the informal sector.

MTN builds capacity of informal sector on digital marketing

Accra, 17 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 13 heures 56 minutes

Some informal sector business owners and operators in the Upper East Region have received training on digital marketing, to take advantage of the revolution in the media space to boost operations and increase revenue.

USAID MSR Activity holds entrepreneurial youth summit on agribusiness

Accra, 17 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 14 heures 56 secondes

An entrepreneurial youth summit has been held to expose young people to opportunities in the agricultural sector and how they can use them to create wealth for themselves and jobs for others.

AOMC embarks on safety operation audit of Oil Marketing Companies

Accra, 17 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 14 heures 2 minutes

In order to maintain industrial safety, the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC) has launched a Filling Station operation audit inspection to ensure that members follow safety protocols.

Financial sector fraud declines to GHS56m in 2022

Accra, 15 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 23 jours 12 heures 50 minutes

Ghana’s Banking sector and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDI) lost approximately, GHS56 million in 2022, representing a 7.88 per cent reduction compared to the GHS61m recorded in 2021.

AGI appeals for reduction of utility tariffs for manufacturing companies

Tema, 15 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 23 jours 12 heures 54 minutes

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has appealed to the government to reduce the utility tariffs for manufacturing companies and industries producing and contributing to the development of the country.

Ghana sets up $30m World Bank funded labour market information system

Accra, 15 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 23 jours 12 heures 57 minutes

The Government is preparing to operationalise the Ghana Labour Market Information System (GLMIS) in September 2023, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) has announced.

BoG cautions Ghanaians against 97 unlicensed loan apps

Accra, 14 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 24 jours 10 heures 36 minutes

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has asked Ghanaians to desist from dealing with some 97 unlicensed financial institutions engaged in giving out loans to people.

Ecobank Ghana MD sees recovery after Domestic Debt Exchange Programme

Accra, 14 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 24 jours 10 heures 39 minutes

The Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana PLC, Mr Daniel Sackey, has described the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as a temporary setback on the bank’s financial performance last year and the first quarter of 2023.

Ghana’s inflation increases to 42.2 per cent in May

Accra, 14 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 24 jours 10 heures 45 minutes

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation for May increased to 42.2 per cent up from 41.2 per cent in April, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday.

Fisheries Ministry to deploy Electronic Monitoring System on fishing trawlers-Minister

Accra, 14 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 24 jours 10 heures 47 minutes

As part of measures to combat illegal fishing activities, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development will, this year, begin deploying Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) on trawlers and tuna vessels.

Ghana’s investment in energy infrastructure to spur industrialisation – Akufo-Addo

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 9 heures 58 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is upbeat about the prospects of Ghana’s industrialisation drive following the Government’s massive investment in energy infrastructure.

Ghana to end water importation after passage of Ghana Accreditation Service Bill- Trade Minister

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 10 heures 14 minutes

Ghana will end the importation of water if the Ghana Accreditation Service Bill currently referred to the relevant Committees of Parliament is passed, Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, Minister for Trade and Industry said on Tuesday.

1D1F: 296 projects at various stages of implementation – Trade Minister

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 10 heures 17 minutes

From 2017 to date, 296 projects under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) Programme are at various stages of implementation, Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has disclosed.

Morocco’s Approach to Africa Has Yielded Concrete Results – IFC Senior Official

Rabat, 13 Juin (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 13 heures 42 minutes

Morocco's approach to Africa has yielded concrete results not only for the Kingdom, but also for sub-Saharan African countries, Sergio Pimenta, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Vice President for Africa, said on Tuesday in Rabat.

Let’s make efforts to reduce audit infractions- Head of Local Government Service

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 18 heures 23 minutes

Dr Nana Ato Arthur, Head of Local Government Service, has challenged Chief Directors/Regional Coordinating Directors (RCDs) of the Service to make conscious efforts to “hugely” reduce audit infractions in their regions.

Child Labour: Over 400,000 children aged 5 to 17 engage in economic activities – GSS

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 18 heures 24 minutes

The 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) report reveals that 419,254 children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in economic activity in the country.

Abokobi Rural Bank records 62 percent profit for 2022

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 18 heures 26 minutes

The Abokobi Area Rural Bank Limited posted another impressive performance by recording a net profit of GHS 648,000 in 2022 as against GHS 400,000 in 2021, representing 62 per cent increase.

SSNIT intensifies drive to insure over 500,000 self-employed workers

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 18 heures 28 minutes

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is intensifying activities to register more than half a million self-employed workers by the end of the year under the Self-Employed Enrolment Drive (SEED).

Ghana Shippers Authority trains haulage drivers

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 18 heures 30 minutes

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority, has organised a day’s workshop for haulage truck drivers in the Western Region to expose them to industry best practices and the need to promote safety on the road.

GOIL places high priority on the health and safety of stakeholders

Accra, 13 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 18 heures 31 minutes

Mr. Kwame Osei-Prempeh, Group Chief Executive Officer of GOIL Company PLC, has revealed the company has placed a high priority on the health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) of its employees, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.

Laying of Foundation Stone for Agricultural Services Centre in Kpalimé, Joint Initiative of Togolese Gov’t and OCP Group

Kpalimé, 12 Juin (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 26 jours 10 heures 33 minutes

The ceremony to lay the foundation stone for the Agricultural Services Centre in Kpalimé, Togo, took place on Friday in the presence of the Togolese Head of State, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, and officials from OCP Africa.

AOMC charge Oil Marketing Companies to adhere to safety protocols

Tema, 11 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 27 jours 13 heures 17 minutes

The Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC) has charged Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) to always adhere to safety protocols at Filling Stations as your first error can be your final one.

Ghanaian manufacturers must adopt environmental sustainability practices

Accra, 9 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 29 jours 17 heures 34 minutes

Ghanaian manufacturers have been urged to align their products packaging with environmental sustainability practices to preserve and protect the country’s natural resources and environment.

Registrar of Companies engages professional bodies on new legal framework for registration

Accra, 9 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 29 jours 17 heures 36 minutes

The Office of the Registrar of Companies has engaged professional bodies on the new legal framework for registering professional groups in the country in accordance with Company Act 992 (2019).

Hohoe Municipal Assembly steps up revenue mobilisation efforts

Hohoe , 9 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 29 jours 17 heures 38 minutes

The Hohoe Municipal Assembly in the Volta region, in efforts to mobilise revenue for the year 2023, has begun a mop-up exercise in the Municipality

Speaker Bagbin commends Vanuatu’s trade commissioner to Ghana

Accra, 9 Juin (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 29 jours 17 heures 40 minutes

Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has commended Professor Hugh Aryee, the Republic of Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, for ensuring that Ghana and Africa open business interests in the Vanuatu economy towards African trade facilitation.

FG begins zero fossil energy emission regime—NEPZA

Abuja, 8 Juin (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 15 heures 50 minutes

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says the licensing of Deep Blue Industrial Park in Lagos begins a regime of zero fossil energy emission in the country.

Nigeria restates commitment to deepen trade relations with China

Abuja, 6 Juin (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 2 jours 18 heures 21 minutes

The Federal Government has stated its commitment to further strengthen its trade and economic relations with the People’s Republic of China.

Fuel subsidy: CSOs call for resuscitation of existing refineries, effective mass transit system

Kaduna, 6 Juin (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 2 jours 18 heures 28 minutes

The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF), a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and Partners in Nigeria, have called for the resuscitation of existing refineries and provision of effective mass transit system to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians.

Gov. Fintiri pledges support for farmers with modern inputs, techniques

Yola, 6 Juin (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 2 jours 18 heures 32 minutes

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has expressed his administration’s determination to support farmers with modern agricultural inputs and techniques to boost farming activities in the state.

Government Assurance Committee inspects abandoned Elmina Fish Processing Plant

Cape Coast, 4 Juin (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 11 heures 43 minutes

The Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurance has inspected the abandoned Elmina Fish Processing Plant in the Central Region to ascertain the challenges and find sustainable solutions to them.

AGI calls for recalculation of VAT on raw materials

Tema, 4 Juin (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 11 heures 45 minutes

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called for the recalculation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on raw materials that are unavailable in the country to reduce the cost of production.

Israel Economic and Trade Mission discuss agricultural opportunities with sector players

Accra, 1 Juin (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 15 heures 11 minutes

Representatives of Israel Economic and Trade Mission in Ghana have held discussions with some players in the agricultural sector in the Northern Region to explore collaborative opportunities in the areas of agriculture, agro-technology, and food production for sustainable development.

Government must work closely with seed traders in Ghana – NASTAG

Accra, 1 Juin (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 15 heures 13 minutes

The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) has appealed to the Government to extensively engage the association in formulating policies on seeds.

EU Project commissions five sustainable businesses in the WR

Accra, 1 Juin (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 15 heures 17 minutes

The European Union funded, "Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana" (GrEEn) Project, implemented by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation in Ghana, has commissioned five sustainable businesses in the Western Region.

Lower Pra Rural Bank records positive indicators

Accra, 1 Juin (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 15 heures 20 minutes

The Lower Pra Rural Bank at Shama in the Western Region has recorded positive results in most indicators during its operations ending December 31, 2022.

Fuel subsidy removal in Nigerians’ interest, to avoid collapse of economy — TSG

Abuja, 31 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 16 heures 58 minutes

Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Like-Mind Initiative, says the removal of fuel subsidy was done in the interest of Nigeria to avoid total collapse of the nation’s economy.

CSO backs Tinubu on removal of petroleum subsidy

Abuja, 31 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 17 heures 12 secondes

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Oil and Gas Transparency and Advocacy Group has drawn support for President Bola Tinubu on the removal of the petroleum subsidy.

Banks urged to set up cash outlets to serve rural population

Accra, 31 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 21 heures 2 minutes

Major banks and financial institutions in the country have been urged to set up cash outlets in deprived communities to serve the rural population.

Minerals Commission engages Eastern Region communities on mineral right obligations

Accra, 31 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 21 heures 15 minutes

The Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission in the Eastern Region has organised a workshop to educate communities in quarry mining enclaves of their responsibilities regarding land ownership and environmental impact mitigation.

Hit two million tourism arrivals by 2025- President task Ministry

Accra, 31 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 21 heures 17 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has tasked the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to ramp up promotional activities to achieve the target of two million international arrivals by 2025.

IMF’s economic growth projections for Ghana « unambitiously low »-IEA

Accra, 31 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 21 heures 20 minutes

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana has described the economic growth projections for Ghana under the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as "unambitiously low".

Gulf of Guinea countries must cooperate to fight piracy – Maritime Safety Expert

Accra, 31 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 21 heures 23 minutes

Commodore Kakra Addison (rtd), a Maritime Safety and Security Expert, has called for effective cooperation between the Gulf of Guinea countries to pull together resources and expertise to fight piracy that has bedeviled the region.

Keta Port will be Akufo-Addo’s legacy to the people

Accra, 31 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 21 heures 30 minutes

Mrs Enyonam Apetorgbor, Chief Executive Officer, Keta Investment Promotion Centre, has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to begin real construction works on the proposed Keta Port as his legacy to the people.

TUC advocates AfCFTA labour provisions to protect workers

Accra, 31 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 22 heures 33 minutes

Members of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana have called on African State Parties to ensure that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has labour provisions to prevent the exploitation of workers in member countries.

IMF deal will not immediately end our economic challenge- President

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 16 heures 10 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana’s new programme with International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not immediately eliminate the present economic difficulties in the country.

Western Regional Manager of COCOBOD engages cocoa farmers on rehabilitation programme

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 16 heures 34 minutes

Cocoa farmers in the Boinso Cocoa District in the Western South Region, are benefitting from the Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme aimed at cutting and replanting Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus infected farms.

Ghanaians urged to consume cocoa in large quantities

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 16 heures 38 minutes

Mr Benjamin Amponsah Fordjour, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Centuries International, a Non-Governmental Organisation has urged Ghanaians to consume cocoa products in large quantities for healthy nutrition.

MTN calls for multi-sectorial approach to fighting MoMo, internet fraud

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 16 heures 40 minutes

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Ghana, Mr Selorm Adadevoh, has called for a multi-sectoral collaboration to minimise mobile money and internet fraud in the country.

High cost of power is inimical to industries – Akpeloo

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 16 heures 43 minutes

Mr Tsornam Cleanse Akpeloo Greater Accra Regional Chairman of Association of Ghana Industries has stated that high cost of electricity is inimical to the development and growth of industry in Ghana.

Ghanaians, industries urged to brace up for difficult times as IMF Conditionalities bite

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 16 heures 46 minutes

Rev Dr Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, Economist and Senior Lecturer, Wisconsin University, has urged Ghanaians and industries to brace up for difficult times ahead as IMF conditionalities bite.

Businesses to experience increased cost of production -Economist

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 18 heures 17 minutes

Businesses are likely to experience increased cost of production as the IMF conditionalities prohibit tax exemption and phases out tax holidays. 

Review of flagship programmes: Let’s not touch Free SHS—Kwame Pianim

Accra, 29 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 18 heures 21 minutes

Mr Kwame Pianim, an Economist, has advised Government not to “touch” the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy in the quest to review flagship programmes.

President Akufo-Addo commissions €84 million Elmina Fishing Harbour 

Elmina , 27 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 12 jours 13 heures 36 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the much-awaited Elmina Fishing Port rehabilitation and expansion project in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region.

RCCs, MMDAs undergo financial management training on SOCO project

Tamale, 27 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 12 jours 13 heures 39 minutes

Selected staff of Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have had a training on financial management to build their capacities for the smooth implementation of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project (SOCO).

Ghana advised against appetite for loans for sustainable development

Sharm El Sheikh, 27 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 12 jours 13 heures 44 minutes

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has advised Ghana not to be heavily dependent on loans for its long-term national development.

Seventh GlTFIC conference commences at Senchi in the Eastern region.

Senchi, 27 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 12 jours 13 heures 47 minutes

The seventh Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference has commenced in Senchi in the Eastern region

Fish Export: Ghana earns US$254 million in 2022

Elmina, 27 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 12 jours 13 heures 51 minutes

Ghana earned about US$ 254 million from export of fish and fishery products in 2022, Mrs Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, said on Friday.

AfDB to Support Human Capital in Morocco in Coming Years

Sharm el-Sheikh, 26 Mai (MAP) Il y a 6 mois 13 jours 16 heures 40 minutes

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will support human capital in Morocco in the coming years, for stronger and more inclusive growth, announced the Bank's resident representative in Morocco, Achraf Tarsim.

IMF, stakeholders task Tinubu on revenue generation, debt reduction

Abuja, 26 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 13 jours 18 heures une minute

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the incoming government of President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu to take steps to increase the country’s revenue base.

Zungeru hydroelectric power injects 700MW to grid-Minister

Abuja, 26 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 13 jours 18 heures 21 minutes

The Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu says that the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant in Niger state has injected 700 Megawatts(MW) to the National Grid to boost electricity.

Inflation: Economists fault rate hike, urge CBN to focus on key drivers

Lagos, 26 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 13 jours 18 heures 24 minutes

Some Economists have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to focus more on supply side or cost push factors and structural issues fueling inflation in the country.

Venture Capital Trust Fund to invest GH₵200 million in new funds

Accra, 25 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 15 heures 2 minutes

As part of efforts to boost the economic growth of the country, the Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) says it is pumping some GH₵200million of its capital into new funds this year.

Ghana holds positive talks with AfDB for stability fund support – Dr Amin Adam

Accra, 25 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 15 heures 4 minutes

Ghana’s discussions with the African Development Bank (AfDB) for liquidity support into its Financial Stability Fund has been positive, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance has said.

Ghana, four others sign $8m MoU to increase domestic revenue

Accra, 25 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 15 heures 5 minutes

Ghana and four Governors of the Board of Directors of 15 Constituencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation and spur economic growth in their respective countries.

MDA officials undergo financial management training in Bolgatanga

Accra, 25 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 15 heures 7 minutes

Officials from Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) in the Upper East and North-East Regions are undergoing a three-day financial management training workshop in Bolgatanga for the implementation of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project.

KAIPC trains professionals on maritime security, transnational organised crime

Accra, 25 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 15 heures 11 minutes

The Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPC), with support from the German Government, has commenced a two-week intensive training course on Maritime Security and Transnational Organised Crime for 34 professionals.

West Africa needs entrepreneurship culture for economic growth, prosperity – Akufo-Addo

Accra, 25 Mai (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 15 heures 15 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, for his entrepreneurial ingenuity, saying the West African sub-Region needs that culture for economic growth.

Average Consumer Price in Africa Expected to Reach 15.1% in 2023 – AfDB

Sharm el-Sheikh, 24 Mai (MAP) Il y a 6 mois 15 jours 16 heures 38 minutes

Average consumer price inflation in Africa is expected to rise from 14.2% in 2022 to 15.1% in 2023, before falling back to 9.5% in 2024, the African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates.

CBN revokes licences of 132 MfBs, others

Abuja, 24 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 15 jours 16 heures 46 minutes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced revocation of the licences of 132 Microfinance Banks, three Finance Companies and four Primary Mortgage Banks across the country.

Africa needs more investments in green infrastructure, says AfDB President

Abuja, 24 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 15 jours 16 heures 50 minutes

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa needs to frontload investments in green infrastructure space through private sector financing.

Nigeria provides N5bn loan facility for livestock farmers – Minister

Abuja, 24 Mai (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 15 jours 21 heures 17 minutes

The Federal Government on Tuesday said a N5 billion loan facility has been provided at the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) for livestock farmers across the country.