Implementation of Excise Duty Amendment Act 2023 shows positive signs – Customs

Accra, 21 Septembre (GNA) Il y a 5 heures 53 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 14 heures 3 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 un jour 3 heures 17 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 un jour 3 heures 24 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 un jour 3 heures 28 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 un jour 3 heures 30 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 un jour 3 heures 32 minutes

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 un jour 3 heures 40 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 un jour 3 heures 43 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 un jour 3 heures 45 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 6 jours 8 heures 17 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 6 jours 8 heures 20 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 6 jours 8 heures 25 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 6 jours 8 heures 29 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 6 jours 8 heures 31 minutes

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 7 jours 7 heures 21 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 7 jours 8 heures 6 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 7 jours 8 heures 9 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 7 jours 8 heures 12 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 7 jours 8 heures 14 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 7 jours 8 heures 16 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 8 jours 8 heures 38 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 9 jours 7 heures 59 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 9 jours 8 heures une minute

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 9 jours 8 heures 3 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 9 jours 9 heures 20 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 9 jours 9 heures 22 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 9 jours 11 heures 15 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 9 jours 11 heures 21 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 10 jours 7 heures 10 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 10 jours 11 heures 20 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 11 jours 7 heures 24 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 11 jours 7 heures 26 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 11 jours 7 heures 28 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 11 jours 7 heures 32 minutes

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 11 jours 7 heures 37 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 11 jours 7 heures 43 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 11 jours 7 heures 49 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 11 jours 7 heures 52 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 13 jours 7 heures 2 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 13 jours 7 heures 7 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 13 jours 7 heures 9 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 13 jours 7 heures 11 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 21 jours 8 heures 4 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 22 jours 13 heures 21 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 22 jours 13 heures 24 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 27 jours 7 heures 22 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 27 jours 7 heures 26 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 27 jours 7 heures 31 minutes

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 28 jours 6 heures 26 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 28 jours 6 heures 49 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 28 jours 6 heures 53 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 29 jours 6 heures 5 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 29 jours 6 heures 8 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 29 jours 6 heures 19 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 29 jours 6 heures 22 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 29 jours 6 heures 25 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 29 jours 6 heures 27 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 29 jours 6 heures 29 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 un mois 3 jours 7 heures 46 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 un mois 3 jours 11 heures 20 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 un mois 3 jours 11 heures 23 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 un mois 4 jours 7 heures 15 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 un mois 4 jours 7 heures 20 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 un mois 5 jours 5 heures 56 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 un mois 5 jours 5 heures 58 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 un mois 5 jours 5 heures 59 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 un mois 5 jours 6 heures 2 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 un mois 5 jours 6 heures 15 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 un mois 6 jours 9 heures 24 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 un mois 6 jours 9 heures 29 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 un mois 6 jours 9 heures 33 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 un mois 6 jours 9 heures 39 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 un mois 6 jours 9 heures 44 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 un mois 6 jours 10 heures 51 minutes

South Africa: Unemployment Rate Reaches 32.6% in Q2 – Statistics Agency

Johannesburg, 15 Août (MAP) Il y a un mois 6 jours 11 heures 5 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 un mois 7 jours 12 heures 50 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 un mois 8 jours 16 heures 11 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 un mois 8 jours 16 heures 45 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 un mois 9 jours 6 heures 22 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 un mois 9 jours 8 heures 33 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 un mois 9 jours 8 heures 38 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 un mois 9 jours 8 heures 39 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 un mois 9 jours 8 heures 41 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 un mois 9 jours 10 heures 56 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 un mois 9 jours 10 heures 57 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 un mois 9 jours 11 heures une seconde

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 un mois 9 jours 11 heures une minute

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 un mois 9 jours 11 heures une minute

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 un mois 9 jours 11 heures 3 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 un mois 9 jours 11 heures 3 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 un mois 9 jours 11 heures 4 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 un mois 11 jours 5 heures 26 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 un mois 11 jours 14 heures 32 minutes

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 un mois 11 jours 14 heures 48 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 un mois 11 jours 14 heures 49 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 un mois 11 jours 14 heures 51 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 un mois 11 jours 14 heures 55 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 un mois 11 jours 14 heures 59 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 un mois 12 jours 12 heures 5 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 un mois 12 jours 12 heures 11 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 un mois 12 jours 12 heures 15 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 un mois 12 jours 12 heures 30 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 un mois 12 jours 12 heures 34 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 un mois 12 jours 12 heures 37 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 un mois 12 jours 12 heures 48 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 un mois 13 jours 13 heures 41 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 un mois 13 jours 13 heures 45 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 un mois 13 jours 13 heures 50 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 un mois 14 jours 10 heures 58 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 un mois 14 jours 11 heures 8 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 un mois 14 jours 11 heures 15 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 un mois 14 jours 13 heures 52 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 un mois 18 jours 8 heures 5 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 un mois 19 jours 8 heures 7 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 un mois 19 jours 12 heures 25 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 un mois 19 jours 12 heures 27 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 un mois 19 jours 12 heures 28 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 un mois 21 jours 8 heures 17 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 un mois 22 jours 6 heures 31 minutes

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 un mois 22 jours 6 heures 32 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 un mois 23 jours 8 heures 46 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 un mois 23 jours 8 heures 49 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 un mois 23 jours 8 heures 54 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 7 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 8 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 10 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 15 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 18 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 20 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 23 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 25 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 29 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 un mois 23 jours 14 heures 32 minutes

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 un mois 25 jours 15 heures 35 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 un mois 25 jours 15 heures 39 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 un mois 26 jours 19 heures 4 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 un mois 26 jours 19 heures 7 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 un mois 29 jours 7 heures 59 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 un mois 29 jours 8 heures 52 secondes

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 2 mois un jour 9 heures 20 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 2 mois 2 jours 12 heures 32 minutes

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 2 mois 3 jours 13 heures 14 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 2 mois 3 jours 13 heures 20 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 2 mois 3 jours 13 heures 28 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 2 mois 3 jours 14 heures 2 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 2 mois 4 jours 14 heures 10 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 2 mois 6 jours 5 heures 51 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 2 mois 6 jours 5 heures 53 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 2 mois 6 jours 6 heures 14 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 2 mois 7 jours 5 heures 46 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 2 mois 7 jours 7 heures 46 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 2 mois 7 jours 7 heures 51 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 2 mois 7 jours 7 heures 53 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 2 mois 7 jours 7 heures 58 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 2 mois 7 jours 12 heures 43 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 2 mois 8 jours 9 heures 28 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 2 mois 8 jours 14 heures 47 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 2 mois 9 jours 6 heures 31 minutes

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 2 mois 9 jours 6 heures 37 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 2 mois 9 jours 6 heures 39 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 2 mois 9 jours 6 heures 45 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 2 mois 10 jours 6 heures 41 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 2 mois 10 jours 7 heures 2 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 2 mois 10 jours 8 heures 7 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 2 mois 10 jours 8 heures 13 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 2 mois 10 jours 8 heures 16 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 2 mois 10 jours 15 heures 41 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 2 mois 11 jours 10 heures 27 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 2 mois 11 jours 15 heures 23 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 2 mois 11 jours 15 heures 27 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 2 mois 13 jours 10 heures 51 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 2 mois 15 jours 9 heures 12 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 2 mois 16 jours 13 heures 54 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 2 mois 16 jours 14 heures 22 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 2 mois 16 jours 14 heures 33 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 2 mois 16 jours 14 heures 35 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 2 mois 17 jours 11 heures 2 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 2 mois 18 jours 13 heures 16 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 2 mois 18 jours 14 heures 45 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 2 mois 18 jours 15 heures 32 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 2 mois 19 jours 16 heures une minute

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 2 mois 20 jours 8 heures 33 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 2 mois 20 jours 8 heures 35 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 2 mois 20 jours 13 heures 32 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 2 mois 21 jours 9 heures 39 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 2 mois 21 jours 9 heures 41 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 2 mois 21 jours 14 heures une minute

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 2 mois 22 jours 9 heures 47 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 2 mois 22 jours 9 heures 47 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 2 mois 22 jours 15 heures 37 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 2 mois 23 jours 10 heures 38 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 2 mois 24 jours 11 heures 11 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 2 mois 24 jours 12 heures 48 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 2 mois 28 jours 17 heures 5 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 3 mois 13 heures 52 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 3 mois un jour 10 heures 20 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 3 mois un jour 11 heures 22 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 3 mois 2 jours 10 heures 3 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 3 mois 2 jours 14 heures 4 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 3 mois 2 jours 14 heures 7 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 3 mois 4 jours 7 heures 52 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 3 mois 4 jours 7 heures 57 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 3 mois 4 jours 9 heures 13 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 3 mois 4 jours 9 heures 23 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 3 mois 4 jours 9 heures 27 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 3 mois 4 jours 9 heures 31 minutes

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 3 mois 4 jours 9 heures 33 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 3 mois 6 jours 8 heures 21 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 3 mois 6 jours 8 heures 25 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 3 mois 6 jours 8 heures 28 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 3 mois 7 jours 6 heures 7 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 3 mois 7 jours 6 heures 10 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 3 mois 7 jours 6 heures 16 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 3 mois 7 jours 6 heures 18 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 3 mois 8 jours 5 heures 29 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 3 mois 8 jours 5 heures 45 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 3 mois 8 jours 5 heures 47 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 3 mois 8 jours 9 heures 13 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 3 mois 8 jours 13 heures 54 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 3 mois 8 jours 13 heures 55 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 3 mois 8 jours 13 heures 57 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 3 mois 8 jours 13 heures 59 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 3 mois 8 jours 14 heures 50 secondes

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 3 mois 8 jours 14 heures 2 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 3 mois 9 jours 6 heures 4 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 3 mois 10 jours 8 heures 48 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 3 mois 12 jours 13 heures 5 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 3 mois 12 jours 13 heures 7 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 3 mois 12 jours 13 heures 9 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 3 mois 12 jours 13 heures 10 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 3 mois 13 jours 11 heures 21 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 3 mois 15 jours 13 heures 52 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 3 mois 15 jours 13 heures 59 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 3 mois 15 jours 14 heures 3 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 3 mois 17 jours 7 heures 14 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 3 mois 17 jours 7 heures 16 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 3 mois 20 jours 10 heures 42 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 3 mois 20 jours 10 heures 44 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 3 mois 20 jours 10 heures 47 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 3 mois 20 jours 10 heures 51 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 3 mois 21 jours 12 heures 29 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 3 mois 21 jours 12 heures 31 minutes

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 3 mois 21 jours 16 heures 33 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 3 mois 21 jours 16 heures 46 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 3 mois 21 jours 16 heures 48 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 3 mois 21 jours 16 heures 51 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 3 mois 21 jours 16 heures 53 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 3 mois 21 jours 17 heures une minute

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 3 mois 21 jours 18 heures 4 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 3 mois 23 jours 11 heures 41 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 3 mois 23 jours 12 heures 5 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 3 mois 23 jours 12 heures 8 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 3 mois 23 jours 12 heures 11 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 3 mois 23 jours 12 heures 13 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 3 mois 23 jours 12 heures 17 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 3 mois 23 jours 13 heures 48 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 3 mois 23 jours 13 heures 52 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 3 mois 25 jours 9 heures 7 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 3 mois 25 jours 9 heures 10 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 3 mois 25 jours 9 heures 14 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 3 mois 25 jours 9 heures 17 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 3 mois 25 jours 9 heures 22 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 3 mois 26 jours 12 heures 11 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 3 mois 26 jours 13 heures 32 minutes

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 3 mois 26 jours 13 heures 52 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 3 mois 26 jours 13 heures 54 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 3 mois 27 jours 10 heures 33 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 3 mois 27 jours 10 heures 34 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 3 mois 27 jours 10 heures 36 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 3 mois 27 jours 10 heures 38 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 3 mois 27 jours 10 heures 42 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 3 mois 27 jours 10 heures 46 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 3 mois 28 jours 12 heures 9 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 3 mois 28 jours 12 heures 17 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 3 mois 28 jours 12 heures 20 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 3 mois 28 jours 16 heures 48 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.

Minister lauds Afreximbank contribution to Ghana’s economy

Accra, 22 Mai (GNA) Il y a 3 mois 30 jours 8 heures 3 minutes

The Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has lauded the contribution of the Afreximbank to the economy of Ghana over the years.

Climate and green financing take centre stage at 2023 AfDB annual meetings

Sharm El Sheikh, 21 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 6 heures 16 minutes

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is intensifying its efforts to mobilise domestic and international funds for Africa to combat climate change and its attendant environmental, human, and economic impacts.

46,000 hectares of cashew plantation established in Bono Region under PERD

Drobo , 21 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 heures 2 minutes

The Government’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) programme has been able to establish about 46,000 hectares of cashew plantation in the Bono Region since 2018.

46,000 hectares of cashew plantation established in Bono Region under PERD

Drobo , 21 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 heures 2 minutes

The Government’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) programme has been able to establish about 46,000 hectares of cashew plantation in the Bono Region since 2018.

46,000 hectares of cashew plantation established in Bono Region under PERD

Drobo , 21 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 heures 3 minutes

The Government’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) programme has been able to establish about 46,000 hectares of cashew plantation in the Bono Region since 2018.

Shippers & Customs House Agents Trained on New Exemption Act

Accra, 19 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 2 jours 6 heures 11 minutes

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has organised a training session for its members, other sister Associations and some shippers on the implementation of the Exemptions Act 2022.

South Africa: Energy Crisis Exacerbated by Limited National Grid Capacity – Minister

Johannesburg, 18 Mai (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 3 jours 15 heures 22 minutes

The limited capacity of South Africa's electricity grid is aggravating the energy crisis by hampering the use of alternative energy sources, including renewable energy, said the Minister of Mines and of Energy, Gwede Mantashe.

Morocco: 4 Million Tourists by End of April 2023 (Minister)

Rabat, 16 Mai (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 5 jours 15 heures 15 minutes

Four million tourists visited Morocco during the first four months of the year 2023, up 13% compared to 2019, said, Monday in Rabat, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social Economy, Fatim-Zahra Ammor.

Central banks officials from six African countries learn from GhIPSS

Accra, 15 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 6 jours 8 heures 46 minutes

Central bank officials and switch operators from six African countries were in Ghana last week, to learn from the national payment infrastructure provider, Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System ltd (GhIPSS).

Government launches GHS100 million grant funding initiative for women, youth businesses

Accra, 14 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 7 jours 6 heures 58 minutes

The government has launched a GHS100 million grant funding initiative for training and capacity upgrading of high-growth Micro, Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women and young persons.

Project concession to raise N647bn revenue-ICRC

Abuja, 12 Mai (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 9 jours 13 heures 37 minutes

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), said the approval for the concessioning of its four projects by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) would attract N647.7 billion revenue to Nigeria.

President Buhari procured 20 ships in 8 years – Naval Chief

Lagos, 12 Mai (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 9 jours 15 heures 47 minutes

The Nigerian Navy has said that a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy (NN) during the eight-year administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Maximizing Revenues from Natural Resource Wealth Could Yield Big Dividends for African Countries (World Bank)

Washington, 11 Mai (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 10 jours 9 heures 18 minutes

In a time of energy transition and rising demand for metals and minerals, resource-rich governments in Sub-Saharan Africa have an opportunity to better leverage their resources to finance their public programs, diversify their economy, and expand energy access, says the World Bank in a new report.

Government aims to train 50,000 entrepreneurs over three years-Minister

Accra, 9 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 12 jours 8 heures 28 minutes

Government aims to train 50,000 young entrepreneurs over the next three years as training for the first batch of YouStart entrepreneurs began in 188 districts across the country.

South Africa: Power Outages Risk Causing Grid Collapse (Expert)

Johannesburg, 9 Mai (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 12 jours 10 heures 59 minutes

The recurrent blackouts affecting power plants in South Africa risk leading to a general collapse of the national grid, plunging the whole country into darkness, said the expert in electricity Hartmut Winkle.

World Bank Selects Ajay Banga AsNew President

MONROVIA, 8 Mai (LINA) Il y a 4 mois 13 jours 17 heures 58 minutes

The Executive Directors of the World Bank (WB) have selected Ajay Banga as President of the institution for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023.

NaFAA, Maryland Chiefs Agree To Build US$3M Fishing Facility

HARPER, 8 Mai (LINA) Il y a 4 mois 13 jours 18 heures une minute

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has signed a resolution with Chiefs, Elders, fishermen, fishmongers and Sea Chiefs in Maryland County to construct and use a Central Fish Landing Cluster worth US$3 million.

Removing barriers can increase trade flow in Africa by 53 per cent – IMF

Accra, 6 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 15 jours 5 heures 22 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that removing barriers and deepening trade integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), will increase trade flow among African countries by 53 per cent.

Ministry of Roads and Highways engages traditional authorities, others on Abidjan Lagos Corridor project

Apowa, 5 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 7 heures 3 minutes

Ministry of Roads and Highways engages traditional authorities, others on Abidjan Lagos Corridor project

Over taxation, a major cause of unemployment – Abraham Koomson

Tema, 5 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 7 heures 33 minutes

Mr Abraham Koomson, the Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, has reiterated the need for the Government to reconsider some of its economic policies, saying over-taxation has worsened the country’s unemployment situation.

2.5 million youth not engaged in education, training, or employment- GSS.

Accra, 5 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 11 heures 28 minutes

About 2.5 million persons, constituting one out of every four Ghanaian youth between the ages of 15 to 35 years are neither engaged in schooling, learning a vocational skill, nor employment.

Ghana rakes in eight billion dollars for trade in services export for 2022-GEPA Boss

Accra, 5 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 11 heures 40 minutes

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) says Ghana recorded eight billion dollars for trade in services export in 2022.

About 1.76 million persons are unemployed in the third quarter of 2022-GSS

Accra, 5 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 12 heures 42 minutes

About 1.76 million persons were unemployed in the third quarter of 2022, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said.

SCORE programme positions Ghanaian SMEs as eco-friendly

Accra, 5 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 12 heures 43 minutes

Some Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs) say their businesses have been given a more environmentally friendly outlook after receiving training under the Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme.

GVCA calls for implementation of Limited Partnership Act

Accra, 5 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 16 jours 12 heures 44 minutes

The Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) has called for the implementation of the Limited Partnership Act to support the development of the private equity and venture capital industry which is currently limited under the companies Act.

Morocco-Africa: Review of Cooperation Opportunities in Nuclear Energy

Rabat, 4 Mai (MAP) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 7 heures 20 minutes

Cooperation opportunities between the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR) and the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) were the focus of a meeting, Thursday in Rabat, between the acting director of AMSSNuR, Mounji Zniber and the executive secretary of AFCONE, Enobot Agboraw.

ECG collects Gh63.6 million cedis debt from customers in ER

Accra, 4 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 8 heures 11 minutes

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has collected a total of Gh¢63.6 million cedis debt between March 20 and April 20 during the nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise in the Eastern Region.

Ghana must leverage technology for accelerated development-Dr Kludjeson

Accra, 4 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 8 heures 14 minutes

Dr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson, President of Celltel Networks Limited, has stated that the comprehensive acceptance and assimilation of technology into the national development architecture is the key to Ghana's development growth.

Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana mark 30th anniversary

Accra, 4 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 8 heures 17 minutes

The Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana (SOAAG) has celebrated its 30 years of existence with a promise to continue to be the mouthpiece of shipping lines operating in Ghana.

GEPA posts six percent growth in Non-Traditional Export earnings for 2022

Accra, 4 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 8 heures 20 minutes

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) says it recorded a six percent increase in the country's Non-Traditional Export (NTE) earnings for 2022.

PNC unhappy about gov’t’s inability to control cashew price

Accra, 4 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 8 heures 24 minutes

Mr Abdul Samad Nurudeen, the Bono Regional Secretary for the People’s National Convention (PNC) says the party is unhappy that the government is unable to control prices of cashew in the country.

Ban on export: more than 100,000 soyabean farmers likely to be out of business

Accra, 4 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 8 heures 26 minutes

More than 100,000 soyabean farmers in the country are likely to lose their source of livelihoods if the ban on export of the commodity is not reversed, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has cautioned.

Fidelity invites partnerships for youth entrepreneurs mentorship programme

Accra, 4 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 17 jours 8 heures 28 minutes

The Fidelity Bank, has under its youth entrepreneurship support programme, opened applications for mentors to assist youth-led businesses to scale up. 

Nigeria moves to deepen gas utilisation in Nigeria

Abuja, 3 Mai (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 18 jours 9 heures 9 minutes

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has begun engaging with petroleum industry stakeholders to deepen the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG) in the country.

Buhari inaugurates New National Development Plan

Abuja, 3 Mai (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 18 jours 9 heures 58 minutes

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated a new long-term National Development Plan, the Nigeria Agenda 2050 (NA 2050).

Buhari inaugurates New National Development Plan

Abuja, 3 Mai (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 18 jours 9 heures 58 minutes

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated a new long-term National Development Plan, the Nigeria Agenda 2050 (NA 2050).

Management of GITFiC holds discussions with BCEAO

Accra, 2 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 19 jours 7 heures 11 minutes

Ahead of the 7th Annual conference of the Ghana International Trade and Finance conference, its leadership has organised a day’s meeting with a three-member delegation from Bank Centrale Des Etats De l’afrique de L’quest (BCEAO).

President commissions Kia vehicle assembly plant

Amasaman, 2 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 19 jours 7 heures 13 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday commissioned the Kia automobile assembly plant in Ghana, urging the vehicle manufacturer to work towards making their products affordable to the local consumer.

Agriculture plays critical role in sustaining the economy-GAWU Gen-Sec

Accra, 2 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 19 jours 7 heures 16 minutes

Mr Edward Kareweh, the General Secretary of General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU), has called on the government to increase investments in the agriculture sector to enable the country to produce enough to feed the people.

Ghana’s present economic crisis is self-inflicted – TUC

Koforidua, 2 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 19 jours 7 heures 23 minutes

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) says the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war simply revealed Ghana’s fragile economy and that the current economic crisis is self-inflicted.

FG to explore alternative funding model for oil, gas industry development – NUPRC

Texas, 2 Mai (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 19 jours 12 heures 37 minutes

The Nigerian Upstream Downstream Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the Federal Government has concluded plans to explore alternative funding models for development of the country’s oil and gas resources.

We are a major contributor to financial inclusion – MTN Ghana 

Accra, 1 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 20 jours 10 heures 4 minutes

MTN Ghana says it has made major contributions to financial inclusion through its products and services, business start-ups and job creation.

TOR workers to picket at public places from May 2

Accra, 1 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 20 jours 10 heures 6 minutes

Workers of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) will picket from Tuesday, May 2, to Friday, May 5, 2023, at six public places in Tema to back their calls on the government to revamp the operations of the Refinery.

Minority Leader expresses concern over current state of banking in Ghana

Accra, 1 Mai (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 20 jours 10 heures 11 minutes

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority Leader in Parliament, has called for serious discussion of the financial difficulties local banks are facing and how they could be supported to weather the storm.

L’AINE Foundation trains young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs

Accra, 30 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 10 heures 44 minutes

L'AINE Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that strives to empower youth and promote business development, has trained a number of Ghanaian entrepreneurs to promote and expose them to job prospects in the country.

Africa capable of winning economic battle – Dr Kwaku Afriyie 

Accra, 30 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 11 heures 28 minutes

Dr Kwaku Afriyie, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, has expressed confidence in Africa emerging stronger from the current economic crisis facing the region. 

Commercial banks must explore impact investment post-DDEP to support SMEs

Accra, 30 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 11 heures 32 minutes

A private equity and international business consultant, Dr Richmond Odartey Lamptey, has urged commercial banks to establish impact investment funds post Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.

Cattle herders causing nuisance in Tema Freezone enclave

Accra, 30 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 12 heures 39 minutes

Cattle herders are exploiting the porous fencing of the 1,200 acres of the Tema Freezone enclave to graze their cattle in the industrial hub.

PIAC urges government to speed up development of petroleum resources

Accra, 30 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 12 heures 40 minutes

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has entreated the Government to speed up the sustainable development of petroleum resources to reverse the decline in the production of petroleum products.

Yara Ghana assures farmers of availability of fertilizer this farming season

Accra, 30 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 21 jours 12 heures 42 minutes

Yara Ghana, a fertilizer company, has assured farmers in Ghana of the availability of fertilizers in the required quantities and at affordable prices to ensure this farming season becomes successful. 

UN deepens economic ties with Ghana through $517m SDG compact

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 23 jours 6 heures 54 minutes

The United Nations (UN) has committed $517 million in grants to support Ghana to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), make the country resilient and accelerate economic transformation.

Central Region Trade, Tourism and Investment Expo 2023 launched

Cape Coast, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 23 jours 7 heures 18 minutes

The Central Regional Trade, Tourism, and Investment Fair (TTIF), designed to promote businesses whilst attracting and retaining investments has been launched in Cape Coast.

Justice Gertrude Torkornoo makes a case for good work ethics, productivity

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 23 jours 7 heures 31 minutes

Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, a Supreme Court Judge, has called for the harnessing of four key tools to ensure good work ethics and higher productivity in Ghanaian institutions and organisation's.

Nigeria has fourth largest number of diaspora outside Africa – Expert

Abuja, 28 Avril (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 23 jours 14 heures 39 minutes

Prof. Kevin Urama, Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, African Development Bank(AfDB) Group, says Nigeria ranks fourth among African countries with large numbers of diasporans outside the continent.

Exporters call for government’s intervention in non-oil exports

Abuja, 28 Avril (NAN) Il y a 4 mois 23 jours 14 heures 48 minutes

A group of exporters in Imo State has called on the Federal Government to intervene in promoting the non-oil export business nationwide.

Pathways for Sustainable Employment for Women and Youth in Ghana Project needs extension – Stakeholders

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 2 heures 47 minutes

The three-year (2019-2022) Pathways for Sustainable Employment for Women and Youth in Ghana (PASEWAY) Project, which was facilitated by Plan International Ghana has ended, with a call for an extension.

Right interventions required to make tourism number one contributor to GDP, Prof. Eshun

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 2 heures 58 minutes

Professor Gabriel Eshun, the Technical Advisor, Ghana Tourism Development Project (GTDP) at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has identified tourism as having the potential to become Ghana's number one contributor to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Ghana, Austria pledge strategic partnerships for economic transformation

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 3 heures 52 secondes

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia Wednesday re-assured of government's commitment to forging strategic partnerships with Austrian businesses to transform the economies of both countries.

WTO encourages Africa to add value to agricultural products

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 3 heures 3 minutes

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), says African countries should strive to add value to their agricultural products.

AfDB develops financing innovation to redirect SDR into Africa  

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 3 heures 8 minutes

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has created a financial innovation scheme to encourage developed countries to redirect their Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to African nations. 

We must learn to build fiscal buffers in good times – Dr Okonjo-Iweala

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 3 heures 12 minutes

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), says Ghana’s debt structuring should be a “sad lesson” for African countries to build fiscal buffers during economic prosperity.

Internal Auditors charged to act professionally, be politically neutral

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 3 heures 16 minutes

Dr Eric Oduro Osae, Director-General, Internal Audit Agency (IAA), has urged internal auditors to act as professionals and be politically neutral in the line of duty.

Exim Bank, artisans discuss streamlining activities to boost export

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 3 heures 29 minutes

The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) has held a day forum with industry players to streamline activities of handicraft producers to increase export and the sector’s contribution to national income.

Pathways for Sustainable Employment for Women and Youth in Ghana Project needs extension – Stakeholders

Accra, 28 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 3 heures 33 minutes

The three-year (2019-2022) Pathways for Sustainable Employment for Women and Youth in Ghana (PASEWAY) Project, which was facilitated by Plan International Ghana has ended, with a call for an extension.

Africa needs high-speed connected road network – President Akufo-Addo

Accra, 27 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 5 heures 50 minutes

Africa needs high-speed connected road network – President Akufo-Addo

Sustaining increased oil production in Ghana through consistent investment and policy

Accra, 27 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 6 heures 23 minutes

According to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) 2022 Annual Report (p. 25), oil production from the Jubilee Field witnessed an increase in production from 27,335,481 barrels at year's end in 2021 to 30,523,813 barrels at year's end in 2022.

Finance Ministry maintains offsetting $50 million debt with non-capped funds- PIAC

Accra, 27 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 6 heures 27 minutes

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) says the Ministry of Finance claimed it was no longer indebted to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) as it had agreed to write off a US$50 million advance owed the corporation.

Empowering local industries will boost trade – Organised Labour

Tema, 27 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 24 jours 6 heures 33 minutes

Mr Abraham Koomson, the Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, has reiterated the importance of empowering local industries to strengthen domestic and foreign trade.

Ghana records 82.4 per cent petroleum revenue increase

Accra, 25 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 27 jours 4 heures 56 minutes

Ghana recorded a total petroleum revenue of US$1.43 billion in 2022, representing an 82.4 per cent increase of US$783.3 million achieved in 2021.

Tampico drink wins Ghana Beverages Awards 2022

Accra, 24 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 27 jours 5 heures 8 minutes

Tampico drink, one of the products of Acadia Industries Limited is the winner of the 2022 and the 7th edition of the Ghana Beverages Awards (GBA) competition organised by Global Media Alliance (GMA).

Mobile Money Agents Association signs MoU with Fido Loan

Tema, 23 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 6 heures 41 minutes

The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MMAAG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fido Loan, a financial institution, to support their activities.

Physical transformation plan for Ho under Oxygen City project outlined

Ho, 23 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 7 heures 46 minutes

The Ho Municipal Assembly has outlined a plan to transform the Regional capital to meet the acclaim as the heart of the Volta Region’s tourism economy.

NEDCo cuts off power to five health facilities in Bono East

Techiman (BE/R), 23 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 7 heures 51 minutes

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has cut off power supply to five health facilities in the Bono East Region as part of its debts recovery exercise in the company’s Techiman Operational Area.

Italy considers Nigeria major economic partner in Africa – Envoy

, 23 Avril () Il y a 4 mois 28 jours 15 heures 36 minutes

Only 30 registered fishing vessels met licensing requirement – Minister

Tema, 22 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 29 jours 7 heures 14 minutes

Madam Hawa Koomson, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, has disclosed that only 30 registered trawl fishing vessels in Ghana have been able to renew their licenses.

Ghana’s carbon market ripe for investment

Accra, 22 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 29 jours 7 heures 25 minutes

Ghana has started operating a Carbon Market Office (CMO) to trade in the multibillion business in the climate change space.

Roads Ministry courts support for Abidjan Lagos Corridor project in Central Region

Cape Coast, 22 Avril (GNA) Il y a 4 mois 29 jours 7 heures 29 minutes

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has held a sensitisation forum on the proposed Abidjan Lagos Corridor project for some chiefs, technocrats, and political heads of the Central Region to seek their support and cooperation.

MTN Ghana Foundation launches enterprise support programme to boost youth entrepreneurship

Accra, 21 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 5 heures 56 minutes

MTN Ghana Foundation has launched the Enterprise Support Programme geared towards boosting youth entrepreneurship and driving innovation across the country.

Development Bank Ghana Initiates Programme to support Green, climate-resilient Projects

Accra, 21 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 6 heures 2 minutes

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) says it is working to position itself as the best institution for attracting development finance funding into the country through a commitment to responsible and sustainable lending practices.

GIPC, World Bank collaborate to establish Investor Grievance Mechanism

Accra, 21 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 6 heures 7 minutes

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is collaborating with the World Bank to develop an Investor Grievance Mechanism (IGM) for the early detection of challenges and dispute redress.

Crude Oil production declines for third consecutive year

Accra, 21 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 6 heures 10 minutes

Crude oil production has been on the decline at an average of 10 per cent per annum for three consecutive years, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has observed.

GIPC urges Department, Agencies to support investor companies to promote growth and create jobs

Accra, 21 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 6 heures 13 minutes

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to support domestic and foreign investors to create jobs and promote socio-economic growth.

LRA Head Says Tax Digital System Makes Effective Collection

MONROVIA, 21 Avril (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 15 heures 53 minutes

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General, Thomas Doe Nah, has disclosed that the new tax system that includes online registration, online filing and payment will ensure effective transformation of revenue collection through information, communication technology (ICT).

AfDB Approves US$255K For LERC Regulatory Database

Monrovia, 21 Avril (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 17 heures 21 minutes

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved US$255,000 to support the establishment of a Regulatory Database Management System (RDBMS) at the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC).

Power Outages: South African Gov’t Prepares for Worst this Winter

Johannesburg, 20 Avril (MAP) Il y a 5 mois un jour 5 heures 45 minutes

South Africa is likely to experience phase 8 loadshedding this winter with power outages up to 12 hours a day, Electricity Minister Ksogientsho Ramokgopa said on Thursday.

Ghana does not have highest piracy attacks – CIMAG

Tema, 20 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois un jour 6 heures 53 minutes

The Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) debunked a report by the International Maritime Bureau’s Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) indicating that Ghana has the highest piracy attacks in the region.

NEPC, Zeenab Foods unveil Nigerian export trade house in China

Abuja, 20 Avril (NAN) Il y a 5 mois un jour 18 heures 48 minutes

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in collaboration with Zeenab Foods Limited, has commissioned the first Nigerian Export Trade House in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, China.

Ghana’s economy grew 3.1 per cent in 2022

Accra, 19 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 2 jours 8 heures 13 minutes

Ghana’s economic growth slowed to 3.1 per cent, year-on-year in 2022, compared with 5.1 per cent the previous year, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday.

Payroll clean-up can save Ghana GHS10bn annually – Fair Wages

Accra, 19 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 2 jours 8 heures 14 minutes

A full-scale cleansing of the Public Sector Payroll can save the country about GHS10 billion annually, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has said.

IEA proposes constitutional provisions and reforms to ensure fiscal discipline

Accra, 19 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 2 jours 8 heures 24 minutes

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana is proposing constitutional provisions and reforms to ensure fiscal discipline in an ongoing constitutional review process it has initiated.

Italy to launch direct flights to Nigeria soon – Envoy

Abuja, 19 Avril (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 2 jours 14 heures 23 minutes

The Italian government will soon launch direct flights from Italy to Nigeria, its Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stefano De Leo, has said.

FAO On Post-COVID-19 Economy Thru Agri-Investment

MONROVIA , 19 Avril (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 2 jours 14 heures 35 minutes

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has committed to contribute to a more equitable, resilient, and performing post COVID-19 economic growth.

German Envoy Wants GoL, Partners Role On Food Policy Reform

MONROVIA, 19 Avril (LINA) Il y a 5 mois 2 jours 14 heures 40 minutes

The German Ambassador to Liberia, Jakob Haselhuber, has called on the government, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other partners to collaborate towards an effective policy reforms on agriculture and investment programs that will boost food security in Liberia.

ECG, GRA negotiate to offset GH₵600 million tax obligation

Accra, 18 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 3 jours 6 heures 38 minutes

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is negotiating with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to offset about GH₵600 million of its tax obligations to the state.

Ghana to receive $250m liquidity support from World Bank in Q3

Accra, 18 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 3 jours 6 heures 43 minutes

The World Bank has agreed to provide $250 million by the end of the third quarter of 2023 to support the Ghana Stability Fund, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed. 

New Executive of AGI’s Textiles, Garments, Leather sector holds maiden meeting

Accra, 18 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 3 jours 6 heures 48 minutes

The new Executive members of the Textiles, Garments and Leather sector of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) have held their maiden meeting to plan activities for the year taking into consideration the needs of the industry. 

Ghana to generate $1.5 billion from tourism by 2027

Accra, 18 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 4 jours 4 heures 2 minutes

Ghana is expected to generate over 1.5 billion dollars from tourist arrivals by 2027, Professor Samuel Annim, the Government Statistician, has said.

Ayorkor Botchwey urges Latvian investors to make Ghana preferred destination

Accra, 18 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 4 jours 4 heures 15 minutes

Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Monday urged Latvian investors to make Ghana their preferred destination in Africa.

Development Bank Ghana secures $70 million to establish partial credit guarantee subsidiary

Accra, 18 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 4 jours 4 heures 20 minutes

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has secured $70 million to implement a Partial Credit Guarantee scheme to help banks and financial institutions to adequately assess and manage risk.

USAID announces $500,000 grant support for SMEs in Northern Ghana’s Agricultural Sector

Accra, 16 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 5 jours 6 heures 48 minutes

The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced its $500,000 Innovative Finance Grant Window to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in northern Ghana.

Ghana to host over 500 delegates for World Trade Centres Association General Assembly

Accra, 16 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 5 jours 6 heures 49 minutes

More than 500 delegates are expected from all over the world to participate in the 53rd General Assembly of the World Trade Centres Association (WTCA) in Accra.

Women in palm oil business at Tafi Dekpor cry for help

Dekpor (V/R), 16 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 5 jours 6 heures 53 minutes

Producers of palm oil at Tafi Dekpor, a farming community in the Afadzato South District of the Volta region, are calling on the government, individuals, and organisations to help them produce on a large scale.

Green transition requires more concessional climate finance for Africa – IMF

Accra, 15 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 6 jours 5 heures 4 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on development banks and multilateral institutions to increase low interest rate finance for Africa’s climate change measures. 

Accra East Region ECG loses Gh¢2 million monthly from sub-standard meters

Accra, 15 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 6 jours 7 heures 42 minutes

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) loses an estimated Gh¢ 2 million monthly within the Accra East Region operational area due to sub-standard meters.

African Diaspora is Important Economic Contribution to the Continent (FM)

Rabat, 13 Avril (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 7 heures 35 minutes

African Diaspora is Important Economic Contribution to the Continent (FM)

Nigeria targets $500m revenue from cashew export in 2023 –NEPC

Abuja, 13 Avril (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 8 minutes

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Thursday in Abuja, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to increase cashew export earnings from 252 million dollars to 500 million dollars in 2023.

Sissala Union spearheads Czech investor’s dialogue with farmers

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 18 minutes

The National Executive of the Sissala Union has held an investment forum with farmers and Czech Republic investors in Tumu.

Hohoe Bank of Ghana, Melcom and others clear ECG arrears

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 20 minutes

Many institutions in the Volta Region have settled their indebtedness to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as the Company mobilises more than GHC 27 million from clients within three weeks.

Revenue accountants urged to familiarize themselves with PFM Act

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 23 minutes

A Chartered Accountant has urged revenue collectors and revenue accountants to see themselves as an integral part of the Public Financial Management (PFM) cycle and familiarize themselves with the Act related to their work.

Annual Inflation rate falls sharply to 45.0 per cent in March

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 26 minutes

Star Ghana Foundation supports Cashew Ghana to empower farmers

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 28 minutes

Cashew Watch Ghana, a civil society organisation has secured a GH¢348,561.00 grant from the Star Ghana Foundation to build and enhance the capacities of cashew farmers in the Bono Region.

ECG recoups GH¢38m debt from clients in Central Region

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 30 minutes

The Central Regional Office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has recovered more than GH¢38 million owed by its customers across the region since the commencement of its debt collection exercise on Monday, March 20.

G-24 advocates robust financial buffer for Ghana, other developing nations

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 12 heures 44 minutes

The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) have urged more substantial financial buffers from global development actors to enable Ghana and other developing countries to speedily meet their debts needs.

Don’t assent the three revenue bills – IEAG and Organized Labour appeal to President

Accra, 13 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 17 heures 20 minutes

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) and the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) have called for a re-engagement on the recently passed revenue bills before the President’s assent.

NANTA partners Tour Operators Union of Ghana to improve inter-Africa

Abuja, 13 Avril (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 8 jours 17 heures 43 minutes

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has partnered the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) to improve inter-Africa travels.

NEDCo to embark on revenue mobilisation exercise from April 18

Tamale, 11 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 10 jours 8 heures 11 minutes

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCo) says it will embark on a general revenue mobilisation exercise across its operational areas, effective April 18, 2023. 

ECOWAS capacity-building workshop on human security ends in Accra

Accra, 9 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 12 jours 6 heures 25 minutes

A three-day ECOWAS capacity-building workshop for multi-stakeholders on Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECO-PHSICM) has ended in Accra.

Business coaching key to sustainable MSMEs in Ghana 

Accra, 9 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 12 jours 6 heures 33 minutes

Mr Prince Ackuaku, a Business Development Coach, has encouraged the youth to seek support from coaches and specialists to have sustainable start-ups and Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Businesses (MSMEs). 

Ministry of Tourism launches 2023 Kwahu Easter paragliding festival

Kwahu Atibie, 8 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 13 jours 6 heures 38 minutes

Mr. Mark Okraku Mantey, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture has launched the 2023 Kwahu Easter paragliding festival at Odweanoma mountains at Atibie in Kwahu South Municipality.

Government launches nationwide campaign to empower financial services consumers

Accra, 6 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 15 jours 8 heures 52 minutes

The government has launched a national financial education campaign to empower consumers and improve their knowledge of the financial system to enable them to make sound financial decisions that promote and secure their financial interests.

Sustainability claims of Chocolate companies cannot be trusted –Senior Adviser

Accra, 6 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 15 jours 8 heures 53 minutes

The 2023 Chocolate Scorecard survey says sustainability claims of chocolate companies cannot necessarily be trusted.

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Set to Slow from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023 (World Bank)

Washington, 5 Avril (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 16 jours 10 heures 48 minutes

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Set to Slow from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023 (World Bank)

Namibian High Commissioner explores investment opportunities in Central Region

Cape Coast, 3 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 18 jours 7 heures 9 minutes

The Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has given a strong assurance of deepening trade relations between Ghanaian and Namibian businesses for a shared growth.

FG to deploy N12bn high capacity fire trucks to Kano, Lagos, Abuja airports

Lagos, 3 Avril (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 18 jours 13 heures 5 minutes

The Federal Government is to deploy the newly acquired N12billion fire fighting vehicles to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.

Minister appeals to Institute of Engineering to support local producers

Takoradi, 1 Avril (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 20 jours 9 heures 10 minutes

Chinese investors set to build largest sugar producing factory in Ghana

Fawoman, 31 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 8 heures 42 minutes

Chinese investors are set to build the largest sugar producing factory in the country, around the Bui dam enclave in the Banda District of the Bono Region. 

NDIC assures Nigerians of safety of bank deposits

Enugu, 31 Mars (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 13 heures 10 minutes

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) on Thursday in Enugu assured depositors of the safety of their money against unusual bank failures.

Nigeria’s CNS to speak on Africa’s Blue Economy in South Africa

Lagos, 31 Mars (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 13 heures 11 minutes

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, has been selected as the Lead Speaker at an international symposium on Africa Ocean Blue Economy held in South Africa in May.

Naira redesign: CBN urges Nigerians to embrace digital payment channels

Enugu, 31 Mars (NAN) Il y a 5 mois 21 jours 13 heures 15 minutes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians to embrace alternative payment channels such as eNaira, USSD and other internet banking facilities in line with its cashless policy.

DBG collaborates with University of Ghana on development finance

Accra, 29 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 23 jours 7 heures 36 minutes

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) to collaborate and deepen the understanding of Development Finance and its impact on development.

DBG collaborates with University of Ghana on development finance

Accra, 29 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 23 jours 7 heures 37 minutes

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) to collaborate and deepen the understanding of Development Finance and its impact on development.

HM the king: Morocco Has Today Become Inevitable Destination in Global Market for Advanced Sectors

Casablanca, 29 Mars (MAP) Il y a 5 mois 23 jours 9 heures 31 minutes

Morocco has today become an inevitable destination in the global market for some advanced sectors, said His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in a message addressed to participants in the first edition of the "National Industry Day", which kicked off Wednesday in Casablanca.

‘Newmont Ahafo North project will enhance lives of local people’

Sunyani, 27 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 25 jours 7 heures 52 minutes

Mr Andries Havenga, the Project Director, Newmont Ahafo North, Ahafo Region, has assured the people that the new mining activities to be undertaken in the area would improve their socio-economic livelihoods.

Gov’t will count on prayers of faith-based organisations to turnaround the economy-Veep

Accra, 26 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 26 jours 7 heures 4 minutes

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has acknowledged the enormous contributions of faith-based organisations towards national development and believed their fervent prayers would help turnaround the economy for the better.

US will increase investment in Africa- Harris

Accra, 26 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 26 jours 7 heures 14 minutes

US will increase investment in Africa- Harris

“I’m in Ghana to promote economic growth, food security” – Kamala Harris

Accra, 26 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 26 jours 7 heures 36 minutes

United States Vice President Kamala Harris has told Ghanaians on arrival at the nation’s capital of Accra that her agenda is to promote economic growth and food security in Africa.

Replace worn out cylinder hoses and rubber seals regularly-NPA

Accra, 26 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 26 jours 7 heures 42 minutes

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has urged the public to regularly check the cylinder rubber seals (washers) in the valves and the connecting hoses to see if they are worn out or damaged.

MobileMoney Ltd, Vodafone Ghana Mobile Financial Services partner for merchant interoperability

Accra, 25 Mars (GNA) Il y a 5 mois 27 jours 7 heures 38 minutes

Vodafone Ghana Mobile Financial Services Limited (Vodafone Cash) and MobileMoney Limited (MML) have enabled interoperability services that allow both entities’ customers pay at each other’s merchant point of sale.

Nigeria to export skilled labour to Europe – NBTE

Abuja, 21 Mars (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 14 heures 20 minutes

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says Nigeria will begin exporting skilled labour to Europe and other parts of the world under the Nigerian Youths Skills Empowerment (NYSE) Programme.

COM2023: Morocco Calls for Refocusing Spending on Better Targeted Forms of Social Protection Alongside Income Support

Addis Ababa, 21 Mars (MAP) Il y a 6 mois 15 heures 24 minutes

COM2023: Morocco Calls for Refocusing Spending on Better Targeted Forms of Social Protection Alongside Income Support

Beneficiaries of Innovations for African Universities project urged to be innovative, change ambassadors

Accra, 21 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 16 heures 25 minutes

The beneficiaries of the Innovations for African Universities (IAU), a project that seeks to promote entrepreneurship skills among university students, have been encouraged to leverage expertise and resources made available to them to create solutions and better the lives of Ghanaians.

Catfish farming has a lot of potential in Ghana – Fish farmer

, 21 Mars () Il y a 6 mois un jour 3 heures 43 minutes

Mr King Kofi Faska, a catfish farmer and entrepreneur, has said that catfish farming has a lot of prospects as its consumption is on the increase.

Gold Fields, AngloGold Ashanti propose Ghana Joint Venture to create Africa’s largest gold mine

Accra, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 7 heures 3 minutes

Gold Fields, AngloGold Ashanti propose Ghana Joint Venture to create Africa’s largest gold mine

Collaboration key to diffusing digital technology in real economy – BoG Governor

Accra, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 7 heures 8 minutes

Dr Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of the Ghana, BoG, has urged Financial Technology companies (Fintech) to collaborate with other digital solution providers to fast-track the diffusion of digital technologies in the real sectors of the economy.

UDS students win grant to produce bread using Fonio

Tamale, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 7 heures 11 minutes

Three groups of students from the Department of Food Science and Technology, University for Development Studies (UDS) have won grants to produce bread for commercial purposes using the Fonio grain.

UK Department for Business and Trade meets NDA over investment opportunities

Tamale, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 7 heures 14 minutes

Representatives of the United Kingdom (UK) Department for Business and Trade have held discussions with officials of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) to explore potential investment opportunities in the northern part of the country.

Efficient running of BOST, other SOEs vital for national development – Veep

Accra, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 8 heures 49 minutes

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to aggressively review their mandates to contribute their quota towards national development programmes.

Women entrepreneurs urged to embrace digitization, technology to reduce corruption

Accra, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 8 heures 51 minutes

Women entrepreneurs have been urged to embrace the use of modern technological tools to strengthen their business integrity and increase revenue generation.

Zipline introduces new system capable of fast and precise home delivery

Accra, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 8 heures 52 minutes

Zipline has unveiled its new platform that provides quiet, fast and precise autonomous delivery directly to homes in cities and suburbs.

APRM calls on Ghana to enforce existing policies

Accra, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 8 heures 54 minutes

Dr. Willard Mugadza, the International Consultant on the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) has lauded the country for the legal frameworks and policies to guard the operations of State-Owned Enterprises.

New Road toll rates are tentative -Finance Ministry

Accra, 17 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 4 jours 9 heures une minute

The Ministry of Finance says the new road toll rates are tentative and subject to consultations and approvals.

Allen Quaye takes up Head, Retail Banking role at FBNBank Ghana

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 5 heures 56 minutes

FBNBank Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced the appointment of Mr. Allen Quaye as the Bank’s Head of Retail Banking following approval from the regulator, Bank of Ghana.

Fidelity Bank’s financial inclusion bringing banking to the underbanked

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 6 heures 56 minutes

Fidelity Bank, the largest privately-owned Ghanaian Bank, says its financial inclusion agenda nationwide has become a game changer, bringing banking to the doorsteps of the unbanked and underbanked.

CIMG calls for legislation to protect consumer rights

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 6 heures 58 minutes

Dr Daniel Kasser Tee, the National President of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) has called for the enactment of a comprehensive consumer protection legislation to guarantee fundamental rights of consumers.

Volkswagen opens assembling facility at Tema Free Zone enclave

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 7 heures 4 minutes

Volkswagen (VW) Ghana Limited has opened its vehicle assembly plant in the Tema Free Zone enclave with a capacity of producing 5,000 plus cars and pickups annually.

Gold for Oil policy will save gov’t $4.8 billion forex – Veep

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 7 heures 7 minutes

Government will save US$4.8 billion annually in foreign exchange for the successful implementation of the "Gold for Oil" policy, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said on Wednesday.

Government commences payment processes on outstanding bonds

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 7 heures 10 minutes

Government says it has initiated the processes for the payment settlement on outstanding bond on March 13, 2023.

Addressing food security: DBG, partners, engage stakeholders in poultry value chain

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 7 heures 11 minutes

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG), has as part of strategies to improve food security in the country, engaged stakeholders in the poultry value chain to ascertain challenges and provide financing support.

Add value to natural resources for economic growth – Community leaders appeal

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 7 heures 16 minutes

Community leaders within the Mfantseman Municipality have appealed to the Government to add value to all natural resources before exporting them for economic gains.

Customs clearance stakeholders receive refresher training on ICUMS

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 7 heures 19 minutes

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with Ghana Link Network Services, has organized a series of refresher trainings on the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) for port stakeholders across the country.

PURC recovers GhC24.9 million for NEDCo in Bono, Bono East, Ahafo

Accra, 16 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 7 heures 24 minutes

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions recovered GhC24,948,151.84 million from consumers to the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) in 2022.

No economic devt without vibrant, successful SME sector – Buhari

Abuja, 16 Mars (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 5 jours 13 heures 38 minutes

President Muhammadu Buhari says for any economy to grow and create jobs, an equally vibrant and successful small and medium enterprise sector is also needed.

President commissions expanded GB tomato tin factory

Tema, 14 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 6 heures 6 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Tuesday commissioned an expanded tomato tin factory of the Gallina Blanca (GB) Foods, manufacturer of the popular Gino tomato paste brand, at the industrial enclave at Tema.

Government to settle outstanding bond payments in two days

Accra, 14 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 6 heures 8 minutes

The Government says it will pay outstanding coupon and principal on bonds that matured on February 6 and 13, 2023 in two days.

UNIDO calls on SMEs in Ashanti to participate in new Kaizen project

Kumasi, 14 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 6 heures 10 minutes

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) have called for proposals from small and medium scale enterprises in the Ashanti region to participate in the new Kaizen project.

Australian Direct Aid improves shea processing in Northern Region

Sagnarigu (N/R), 14 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 6 heures 13 minutes

Officials from the Australian High Commission in Accra have paid a visit to beneficiary women-owned shea butter processing groups in the Northern Region to ascertain how the support they have received is impacting their operations.

Uganda High commission seeks NCWS collaboration on investment opportunities

Abuja, 14 Mars (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 7 jours 13 heures 50 minutes

The Ugandan High Commission in Nigeria, has solicited the collaboration of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) on investment opportunities for Nigerian women.

Promotion of Economic and Social Development to hold conference on Morocco as Economic Hub

Accra, 13 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 6 heures 34 minutes

The Promotion of Economic and Social Development (PDES), a non-profit organization, is organizing a conference under the theme “Morocco as an economic hub between Africa and the world”.

Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Regulations 2022 effective Nov. 2023

Accra, 13 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 6 heures 36 minutes

The Energy Commission will, effective November, 2023 commence the enforcement of the Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Regulations 2022.

False publications on the blue economy affect the country’s rating – NAFAG

Tema, 13 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 6 heures 56 minutes

Mr. Richster Nii Amarh Amarfio, General Secretary, National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG) has cautioned journalists to undertake facts-checking and due diligence before publishing stories on the blue economy as false publications affect the nation’s ratings.

Digitization an escape root for Ghana’s economic transformation

Tema, 13 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 7 heures 19 minutes

The Reverend Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, an Economist has reiterated that digitization plays a key role in assisting policymakers to spur economic growth by increasing capacity and productivity.

Foundation gives $10,000 support for Nigerian business women in Lagos

Lagos, 13 Mars (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 13 heures 37 minutes

The Coca-Cola Foundation says it is supporting Nigerian business women in Lagos with $10,000 grant to acquire digital skills

Environmental Health Department clears expired goods from Ada market

Accra, 13 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 14 heures 4 minutes

The Ada-East District Environmental Health Department has cleared expired goods from various shops and markets in the district.

UNIDO, Ghana Enterprises Agency to support MSMEs to enhance competiveness, productivity

Accra, 13 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 8 jours 15 heures 6 minutes

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) have launched a call for application to scale up Ghana’s national Kaizen initiatives on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) promotion.

CAGD’s performance review emphasises accountants’ role in building sustainable economy

Kwahu Nkwatia (E/R), 11 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 10 jours 7 heures 55 minutes

The Controller and Accountants General's Department (CAGD) has opened its 2023 annual performance review conference in Nkwatia, Eastern Region, focusing on the theme: "Building a Sustainable Economy: The Role of the Public Sector Accountant."

Tenants can buy fire insurance to protect their properties – Prof. Ofori

Accra, 7 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 10 heures 40 minutes

Professor Justice Ofori, Commissioner of Insurance, has encouraged Ghanaians to patronise fire insurance to protect their properties.

Volta Region’s economy receives boost by hosting Independence Day Parade

Accra, 7 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 14 jours 10 heures 44 minutes

Mr Daniel Noble Awume, the Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), says the Volta Region is experiencing an economic boost by hosting this year's Independence Day Anniversary Parade.

Buhari seeks duty-free market access for least developed countries

Abuja, 6 Mars (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 15 jours 10 heures 59 secondes

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on developed and developing nations to grant duty-free and quota-free market access for products originating from the world’s 46 least-developed countries to ensure their integration in regional and global value chains.

DMO offers 2 FGN savings bonds for subscription

Abuja, 6 Mars (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 15 jours 12 heures 56 minutes

The Debt Management Office (DMO), on Monday offered two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit.

Loan repayment under Anchor Borrowers’ Programme 52%, says CBN

Abuja, 6 Mars (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 15 jours 12 heures 59 minutes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says total repayment of loans under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) stood at N503 billion, representing 52.39 per cent.

Government must form a consortium of national best farmers

Tema, 5 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 16 jours 7 heures 18 minutes

Reverend Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, an Economist, has called for the formation of a consortium of National, Regional, and District Best Farmers to help solve problems in the agricultural sector.

Cashew farmers, dealers assured of verified calibration to prevent cheating

Accra, 5 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 16 jours 9 heures 45 minutes

The Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) has pledged its continuous collaboration with municipal/district chief executives (MDCEs) to calibrate scales of cashew buyers in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to prevent cheating and ensure fairness in sales.

Development Bank Ghana to hold stakeholders engagement on agriculture value chains to boost production

Accra, 5 Mars (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 16 jours 9 heures 46 minutes

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) will next week begin a series of stakeholders engagement across four agriculture value chains with the view of making targeted investments to reduce imports and address food insecurity.

WFP: Morocco’s Mandate Renewed for Third Consecutive Year

Rome, 27 Février (MAP) Il y a 6 mois 22 jours 11 heures 9 minutes

Morocco's mandate in the Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) was renewed on Monday for the third consecutive year as coordinator of the African Group (Electoral List A).

COCOBOD loses GHS4.8 billion to galamsey at Boinso

Cape Coast, 26 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 23 jours 6 heures 30 minutes

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says it has lost GHS4.8 billion worth of investment in 35 hectares of cocoa farms to illegal mining (galamsey) activities at Boinso in the Western Region.

Nigeria’s GDP improves by 3.52% in Q4 2022- NBS

Abuja, 24 Février (NAN) Il y a 6 mois 25 jours 12 heures 28 minutes

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.52 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022 on a year-on-year basis.

Ghana’s coastlines must be transformed into economic ventures – Dr Mbiah

Accra, 23 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 4 heures 13 minutes

Dr Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah, a Maritime Consultant and Legal Practitioner, has called on the Government to develop Ghana’s coastline into economic ventures to spur growth.

Industrialisation: Government must revive key sectors of economy for sustainable growth

Accra, 23 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 4 heures 17 minutes

The Reverend Dr Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, an Economist, has reiterated the need to activate policies to revamp key sectors of Ghana’s economy for sustainable growth.

Research report on mining induced resettlement and compensation launched

Accra, 23 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 4 heures 19 minutes

A research report which sheds light on the experiences of mining communities in Ghana regarding compensation and resettlement has been launched in Obuasi.

USAID MSR Activity holds Public-Private Dialogue on policy implementation

Accra, 23 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 4 heures 21 minutes

A two-day workshop has been held for policymakers (institutions responsible for developing policy) and private actors to dialogue and better understand their operations for easier implementation of policies related to the agricultural sector.

Chamber of Mines urged to work collaboratively to improve livelihoods of mining communities

Accra, 23 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 4 heures 28 minutes

Dr Carol Serwaa Donkor, the Coordinator of the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP) has called on the Ghana Chamber of Mines to collaborate with the NAELP to create visible projects that will impact positively on mining communities.

K.T. Hammond identifies industrialisation as main pillar for Ghana’s economic turnaround

Accra, 22 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 5 heures 41 minutes

Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond, the Minister-designate for Trade and Industry, Monday identified industrialisation as the main pillar for Ghana's economic turnaround and pledged to revitalise small and medium enterprises to contribute to economic growth.

Cashew farmers in Bono East appeal for warehouses to store nuts

Accra, 22 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 5 heures 44 minutes

Cashew farmers in the Bono East region have appealed for storage facilities to enable them to improve productivity.

Government announces principal amounts for new bonds

Accra, 22 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 11 heures 2 minutes

The Ministry of Finance in anticipation of settlement of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) has announced the aggregate principal amount for new bonds.

Passage of Excise Duty Amendment Bill: Let’s engage more – Federation of Labour

Accra, 22 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 11 heures 4 minutes

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has called on government to halt the passage of the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022 for further stakeholder engagement.

Telecel Group acquires majority shares in Vodafone Ghana

Accra, 22 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 11 heures 20 minutes

Vodafone Group Plc has completed the transfer of its 70 per cent majority shares in Vodafone Ghana to the Telecel Group after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals.

NCA confirms approval of transfer of majority share from Vodafone Group Plc to Telecel Group

Accra, 22 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 11 heures 22 minutes

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has confirmed the final approval for the transfer of 70 per cent majority shares in Vodafone Ghana held by Vodafone Group Plc to the Telecel Group.

NDC Minority reiterates call for dismissal of Ofori-Atta

Accra, 22 Février (GNA) Il y a 6 mois 27 jours 11 heures 31 minutes

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has reiterated its call for the dismissal of Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister, for alleged incompetence in the management of the economy.

ECG constructs new power station to enhance supplies in the Ho enclave

Ho, 18 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 3 jours 7 heures 6 minutes

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is constructing a new power supply station to help stabilise and expand supply to Ho and its adjoining districts.

Blue Economy can save Ghana from hardship – Dr Mbiah

Tema, 18 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 3 jours 7 heures 13 minutes

The blue economy has the potential to save Ghana from its recurrent economic hardship, Dr Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah, a Maritime Consultant and Legal Practitioner has stated.

Customs Division Tema Collection Sector engages stakeholders

Tema, 18 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 3 jours 7 heures 16 minutes

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Tema Collection Sector, has embarked on a series of engagements with stakeholders to build a cordial working relationship to improve operations.

GSA, Stakeholders Discuss Quality of Iron Rods on Market

Accra, 17 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 4 jours 5 heures 29 minutes

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has, as part of its mission of contributing towards the growth of industry and protection of consumers, engaged stakeholders in the iron rod industry to discuss the quality of products on the market.

Casablanca to Host Africa21 Forum on Feb. 21-22

Rabat, 17 Février (MAP) Il y a 7 mois 4 jours 8 heures 36 minutes

The first edition of the Africa 21 Forum will be held on February 21 and 22 in Casablanca under the theme "Africa at the heart of security and resilience strategies in the 21st century".

Ghanaian institute honours Nigerian entrepreneur

Abuja, 17 Février (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 4 jours 10 heures 21 minutes

Nigerian entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer, Sotab Continental Limited, Mr Adesote Adebowale, has been inducted by the Chartered Institute of Public Resource Management and Politics (CIPRMP), Ghana, into its 2023 Fellowship Hall of Fame.

Green Shipping: Global framework needed for improved maritime sector – IMO General Secretary

Accra, 16 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 5 jours 6 heures 41 minutes

Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary General, International Maritime Organisation (IMO), says for the maritime industry to strive for green shipping amidst mounting climate shocks, a comprehensive global framework for the maritime sector was needed.

KGL Group Crowned « Business of The Year 2022 »

Accra, 16 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 5 jours 6 heures 43 minutes

KGL GROUP has been adjudged the Business of the Year for the 2022 business year by the Millennium Excellence Foundation held in Accra.

DDEP Exemption: Pensioners who failed to tender old bonds for new ones exempted

Accra, 16 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 5 jours 6 heures 46 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, Thursday said all pensioners who failed to tender their old bonds for new ones under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) have been exempted.

Industry fears access to funding over DDEP

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 8 heures 56 minutes

The Association of Ghana Industry (AGI) has expressed fears that financial institutions may not have enough liquidity to give them loans for their business operations.

16 per cent of pensioners signed up for DDEP- Ofori-Atta

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 8 heures 59 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, says about 15 to 16 per cent of pensioners have exchanged their bonds for new ones under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Transparency in financial reporting key to unlocking capital for SOEs

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures une minute

Nana Dwemoh Benneh, CEO of the Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), says the adoption of digital payment systems will not only improve revenue collection but also address revenue leakages.

January year-on-year inflation rate falls slightly to 53.6 per cent

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 4 minutes

The year-on-year inflation fell, for the first time in 19 months, at 53.6 per cent in January 2023 from 54.1 per cent in December 2022, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday.

IMF assigns Resident Adviser on financial supervision to Bank of Ghana

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 15 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assigned a Resident Adviser in financial sector supervision to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to provide technical assistance and help build the capacity of the banking supervision function.

Government secures GHS83 billion in DDE programme

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 16 minutes

The Government says a total of GHS82.99 billion in principal was tendered and accepted at the close of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) on Friday, February 2023.

Valentine: traders in Sunyani experience poor sales in souvenirs

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 19 minutes

Traders engaged in the sales of souvenirs and gifts items in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital on Tuesday complained about poor sales as the world celebrates this year’s valentine’s day.

Kintampo Rural Bank’s assets grow by 12.92 per cent – CEO

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 29 minutes

Assets of the Kintampo Rural Bank in the Bono East Region grew by 12.92 per cent in 2021, strengthening the bank’s efforts to facilitate the socio-economic growth of the region.

DDEP approach could affect government securities -Sophia Akuffo

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 31 minutes

Madam Sophia Akuffo, a former Chief Justice, says the back and forth in the restructuring of debts under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme could go a long way to affect the goodwill of government securities.

AfCFTA urges food processors, manufacturers to properly package their products

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 33 minutes

Manufacturers and food processors in the Bono Region have been urged to properly package their products to meet international standards, as the nation implements the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

EU supports entrepreneurs to receive training in climate smart agriculture

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 36 minutes

A total of 114 agricultural entrepreneurs, who have received training in agricultural value chain, under the Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) project, have graduated and received certification.

Government pledges to honour all maturing bonds as DDE hits 80% participation

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 38 minutes

The Government has assured all bondholders, including pensioners, that it will honour all coupon payments and maturing principals when due as more than 80 per cent bondholders participated in its $137 billion Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Support PwDs to undertake business ventures – GCED

Accra, 15 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 9 heures 44 minutes

Mr Alexander Kojo Tetteh, President of the Ghana Chamber of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities (GCED), has urged families to support persons living with disabilities (PwDs) to undertake business ventures instead of pushing them to the streets to beg for alms.

FG unveils duty free village for diplomats

Abuja, 15 Février (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 6 jours 11 heures 48 minutes

The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled a diplomatic duty-free village in Abuja where diplomats can now buy items and enjoy tax-free services in the country.

Rearing for Food and Jobs: MOFA supports poultry farms to scale up production

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 8 heures 29 minutes

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is supporting two anchor farms to scale up poultry production and processing as part of the Rearing for Food and Jobs programme.

ADOA Rubber plantation project will contribute to economic growth – President

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 8 heures 31 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is upbeat about the 1,000-acre rubber plantation project initiated by the Anglican Diocese of Accra (ADOA) .

MTN Group affirms faith in future of Ghana’s Economy

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 8 heures 34 minutes

The MTN Group on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana, a market it has been investing in for over 25 years.

ECG, NEDCo owe GRIDCo GHC2.7 billion in legacy debts

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 8 heures 35 minutes

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), the two major power distribution companies in Ghana, are currently owing the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to the tune of GHS 2.7 billion.

Cape Coast Assembly locks up ECG, SSNIT offices over non-payment of property rates

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 8 heures 37 minutes

The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) Monday shut down the Central Regional offices of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), over non-payment of property rates and business operating permits.

Don’t worry about the tradability of our bonds- Pensioners bondholders

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 8 heures 42 minutes

Pensioner bondholders have asked the Government to focus on servicing their coupons and not worry about the tradability of their bonds.

Opposition must help solve Ghana’s economic crisis – Prof Gyampo

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 8 heures 45 minutes

Professor Ransford Gyampo, a Political Scientist, has called on the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) to proffer alternatives that will help Ghana achieve debt sustainability and come out of the current economic crisis.

Ghana celebrates National Chocolate Day tomorrow

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 9 heures 16 minutes

Different brands of chocolate and cocoa products have flooded the streets and markets of Accra ahead of this year’s Valentine’s Day, also known as Chocolate Day in Ghana.

Hospitality industry urged to serve client with cocoa products to create value

Accra, 14 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 7 jours 9 heures 22 minutes

Mr Akwasi Agyeman, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has urged actors in the hospitality industry value chain to prioritise cocoa products in serving their clients to increase national consumption.

Ghana Shippers Authority engages stakeholders over operational challenges

Accra, 13 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 8 jours 12 heures 31 minutes

The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), as part of efforts to understand and address the challenges shippers face in their operations, has paid a working visit to four businesses in the Industrial Area of the Greater Accra Region.

Ghana-India Trade Advisory Chamber creates opportunities for the youth- GITAC President

Accra, 13 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 8 jours 12 heures 35 minutes

Dr Dominic Oduro-Antwi, President, Ghana-India Trade Advisory Chamber (GITAC), says the Chamber has put in place a series of programmes to create opportunities for the youth to leverage and harness their potential.

US Coast Guard assesses effectiveness of Ghana’s implementation of IPS

Tema, 11 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 10 jours 7 heures 3 minutes

As part of the International Port Security (IPS) Programme, a delegation from the United State Coast Guard has paid a working visit to the Tema Port to assess the effectiveness of Ghana’s implementation.

UNICEF supports Ghanaian startups to accelerate SDGs achievement

Accra, 11 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 10 jours 7 heures 6 minutes

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has scaled up support to technology-enabled startups to develop innovative and market-driven solutions to accelerate Ghana’s achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Morocco: AfDB Group Strengthens its Technical Assistance to Boost Water Resources

Abidjan, 10 Février (MAP) Il y a 7 mois 11 jours 5 heures 15 minutes

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently approved a €201,000 grant to Morocco, through its Technical Assistance Fund for Middle-Income Countries, with the objective of providing the government with technical assistance for studies on the design of dams, river development and inter- basin interconnection studies.

Burkina Shippers Council opens office in Ghana to boost transit trade

Tema, 10 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 11 jours 5 heures 37 minutes

The Burkina Faso Shippers Council has opened an ultramodern office complex at the Tema Port enclave to facilitate transit trade between Ghana and Burkina Faso.

Debt Exchange Programme: Finance Minister to brief Parliament on February 16

Accra, 10 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 11 jours 5 heures 42 minutes

The Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, is scheduled to brief Parliament on the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme on Thursday, February 16.

Strategic partnership necessary to ensure African businesses reap the benefits of AfCFTA

Accra, 10 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 11 jours 5 heures 44 minutes

Togbe Afede XIV, the Executive Chairman of the World Trade Centre, Accra says strategic global partnerships are necessary to ensure that African businesses reap the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Net claims to government is GH¢44.5 billion – BoG clarifies

Accra, 10 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 11 jours 5 heures 46 minutes

The Bank of Ghana says its net claims to government as of December 2022 was GH¢ 44.5 billion.

Fertilizers: OCP Africa’s Initiatives Highlighted in Nairobi

Nairobi, 9 Février (MAP) Il y a 7 mois 12 jours 6 heures 11 minutes

OCP Africa's initiatives in times of crisis were presented in Nairobi during the "Argus Africa Fertilizer 2023" event, held from February 8 to 10 in the Kenyan capital.

Dakar: Moroccan Ambassador to Senegal Holds Working Session with BCEAO Governor

Dakar, 9 Février (MAP) Il y a 7 mois 12 jours 6 heures 19 minutes

HM the King's Ambassador to Senegal, Hassan Naciri, held on Wednesday in Dakar a working session with the Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), Jean Claude Kassi Brou.

Ghana Standards Authority to engage Iron Rod dealers on February 16

Accra, 9 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 12 jours 6 heures 28 minutes

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is set to engage dealers of iron rods in the country on Thursday, February 16 to discuss the quality of iron rods on the Ghanaian market.

CFAO Mobility expands Mercedes-Benz distribution network in Africa

Accra, 9 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 12 jours 7 heures 37 minutes

CFAO is expanding distribution for luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz in four more African countries: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal.

Upper East Region GRA exceeds revenue target by 20.24 percent

Bolgatanga, 9 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 12 jours 7 heures 39 minutes

The Upper East Regional Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) exceeded its revenue target for 2022 by 20.24 percent despite infrastructure and logistical challenges.

Ghana must complete DDEP quickly to foster investor confidence

Accra, 9 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 12 jours 7 heures 43 minutes

The Government has been advised to accelerate processes to complete the ongoing Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) to ensure investors do not lose confidence in the Ghanaian economy. 

Government on right track to conclude Domestic Debt Exchange Programme on Friday – Minister

Kwahu-Nkwatia (E/R), 9 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 12 jours 7 heures 45 minutes

The Government is on the right track to conclude its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) by Friday, February 10, 2023, Mrs Abena Osei-Asare, a Deputy-Minister for Finance, has said.

Airport Passenger Service Charge on domestic travel woefully inadequate – GACL

Accra, 8 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 13 jours 6 heures 58 minutes

Mrs. Pamela Djamson-Tettey, the Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, has called for an urgent review of the GHC 5 Airport Passenger Service Charge (APSC) per passenger for domestic air travel.

Sustainable Oceans Project: More than 200,000 fishers to benefit

Accra, 8 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 13 jours 7 heures 4 minutes

Sustainable Oceans Project: More than 200,000 fishers to benefit

Government gives bondholders three-day extension after technical glitches

Accra, 8 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 13 jours 7 heures 10 minutes

The Government has extended the deadline for the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) to Friday, February 10, as a result of technical challenges with tendering processes.

Stop proposed tax on sweetened fruit drinks- FABAG appeals

Accra, 8 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 13 jours 7 heures 14 minutes

Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) has appealed to government to stop the proposed 20 per cent excise tax on sweetened fruit juice, spirits and water as that can aggravate challenges of the Manufacturing sector.

More expenditure cut needed for economic stability – Ricketts-Hagan

Accra, 7 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 14 jours 5 heures 57 minutes

The Government has been advised to consider further cutting down expenditure apart from the fiscal measures introduced in 2023 to lessen the impact of the current economic crisis on citizens.

Nigerian postal service generated N3.63bn in 2021 — NBS

Abuja, 7 Février (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 14 jours 13 heures 13 minutes

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said the Nigerian Postal Service earned N3.63 billion in 2021.

Nigeria key to African blue economy – Korean envoy

Lagos, 7 Février (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 14 jours 13 heures 15 minutes

The Deputy Minister for Overseas Koreans and Consular Affairs, Republic of Korea, Choi Yeong, says Nigeria is on the gateway to unlocking the potential of the African continent’s blue economy.

GRA rolls out agenda for nurturing young officers

Tema, 6 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 15 jours 6 heures 55 minutes

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says its objective of creating an inter-generational exchange among Customs officers is in line with World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) agenda to place younger generation at the heart of global customs transformation.

Don’t make us destitute – Pensioners cry for DDEP exemption

Accra, 6 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 15 jours 6 heures 57 minutes

Some members of the Pensioners Bondholders Forum on Monday picketed the Ministry of Finance, demanding exemption from the Government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Bank account holders advised to add beneficiaries

Takoradi, 6 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 15 jours 7 heures une minute

Bank accounts holders have been advised to add payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) beneficiaries to their accounts as the simplest way to leave to heirs any investment in the event of death.

Germany says ready to support Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts

Accra, 5 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 16 jours 6 heures 2 minutes

Germany, the second largest bilateral creditor to Ghana (only after China), says it is ready to support Ghana in its ongoing debt restructuring process.

Ghana Gas signs agreement for US$700 million second gas processing plant

Accra, 4 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 17 jours 7 heures 16 minutes

The Ghana National Gas Company on Friday signed a Project Implementation Agreement with its joint venture partners to construct a second Gas Processing Plant (GPP Train 2) at an estimated cost of US$700 million.

Gold-for-Oil: 11 OMCs fail to reduce prices on first consignment

Accra, 4 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 17 jours 7 heures 19 minutes

Some 11 out of 27 Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) that benefitted from the Gold-for-Gold policy have failed to reduce prices of their commodities, Dr Amin Adam, the Deputy Minister for Energy has said.

Agadir: Morocco, Mauritania Sign Specific Protocol on Cooperation Actions in Fisheries Research

Agadir, 3 Février (MAP) Il y a 7 mois 18 jours 5 heures 48 minutes

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Mohammed Sadiki, and Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy of Mauritania, Mohamed Abidine Mayif, chaired Thursday in Agadir, the signing ceremony of a specific protocol on cooperation actions in fisheries research between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

German Finance Minister calls on G20 to form Creditor Committee on Ghana’s debts

Accra, 3 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 18 jours 6 heures 54 minutes

The German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, has called for a quick formation of a creditors committee under the common framework to deal with Ghana’s debt restructuring efforts.

Ghana Gas signs US$700 million deal for second gas processing plant

Accra, 3 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 18 jours 6 heures 56 minutes

Ghana Gas signs US$700 million deal for second gas processing plant

Why Customs could not meet 2022 revenue target of N3trn — CG

Abuja, 3 Février (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 18 jours 8 heures 43 minutes

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) has disclosed that the service did not meet its 2022 revenue collection target.

Africa must drive Agenda 2063 through human resource development

Accra, 2 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 19 jours 5 heures 54 minutes

Africa must drive Agenda 2063 through human resource development

Central Region to get Cargo Airport

Cape Coast, 2 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 19 jours 6 heures 2 minutes

Feasibility studies are advanced for the construction of Ghana's biggest Cargo Airport at Komenda in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region.

CrownCity technologies is lSO/IEC 27001:2013 & PCI DSS Version 3.2.1 certified

Accra, 2 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 19 jours 6 heures 6 minutes

CrownCity Technologies (CCT), a Fintec Company, has been awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and Payment Card Industry Standard (PCI DSS) certification.

Regulate the usage of ‘second-hand’ LPG cylinders – Otu Larbi

Tema, 2 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 19 jours 6 heures 21 minutes

An Energy Consultant, Mr Samuel Otu Larbi, has called for the establishment of a body to regulate the usage of second-hand Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders.

Avedzi urges GPHA to refund GH¢23,000 over procurement breaches

Accra, 1 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 20 jours 6 heures 12 minutes

Mr James Klutse Avedzi, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Wednesday urged the management of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to refund GH¢23,000 over procurement breaches.

Registrar of Companies to strike off lapsed business names from Register

Accra, 1 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 20 jours 6 heures 18 minutes

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has begun the process of striking off business names, which have lapsed from the Business Names Register for defaulting in their renewal.

Extractive activities to support Ghana’s economic rebound in 2024 – IMF

Accra, 1 Février (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 20 jours 6 heures 22 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Ghana’s economy will see a rebound in 2024, supported by extractive activities in the country, despite a slow growth in 2023.

Nigeria attains 100% broadband penetration—Buhari

Abuja, 1 Février (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 20 jours 13 heures 25 minutes

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that the Federal Government had achieved 100 per cent broadband penetration across Nigeria.

Fly Africaada unveils Commercial Operational Plan

Accra, 31 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 21 jours 7 heures 33 minutes

The Fly Africaada Aviation Company has unveiled its plans to introduce a state-of-the-art new generation fleet of aircraft, to sustainably expand routes.

Government commits to revamping poultry industry – Deputy Agric Minister

Tema, 31 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 21 jours 7 heures 36 minutes

Alhaji Mohammed Hardi Tufeirua, a Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, has reiterated government’s commitment to invest more resources to revamp the poultry industry to meet consumer demands and to export to the West African sub-region.

Dabokpa Technical Institute manufactures tricycle

Tamale, 31 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 21 jours 7 heures 42 minutes

Dabokpa Technical Institute in Tamale has manufactured a tricycle as part of efforts to reduce importation of the product into the country.

PAC expresses worry over $600 million ECG indebtedness to Bui Power Authority

Accra, 31 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 21 jours 7 heures 45 minutes

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has expressed worry over the about $600 million Electricity Company of Ghana’s indebtedness to the Bui Power Authority.

Transport Minister to open 4th Aviation Ghana Stakeholders Breakfast Meeting in Accra

Accra, 31 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 21 jours 7 heures 47 minutes

Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah will on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, open the Fourth Aviation Ghana Stakeholders Breakfast Meeting of major aviation and travel sector operators in Accra.

Nigeria records $1bn investment in automotive sector — minister

Abuja, 31 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 21 jours 13 heures 40 minutes

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo said that the Federal Government has recorded more than one billion dollars’ worth of investments in the automotive industry.

Fintech Association poised to support sector advancement, economic growth

Accra, 30 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 22 jours 7 heures 4 minutes

The Ghana Fintech and Payments Association has indicated its readiness to enhance the promotion and advancement of financial technologies and digital payment systems to position the sector as a major contributor to growth in the Ghanaian economy.

GRA taskforce arrests five shopping malls managers for tax infractions

Accra, 30 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 22 jours 7 heures 7 minutes

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) taskforce has arrested five managers of shopping malls at Spintex Road in Accra for allegedly evading tax on the electronic Value Added Tax (VAT) system.

Monetary Policy Committee increases rate by 100 basis points to 28 per cent

Accra, 30 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 22 jours 7 heures 12 minutes

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has increased the Policy Rate by 100 basis points (1 per cent) to 28 per cent, citing the need to drive inflation downwards.

Maritime sector can propel Africa’s economic development – Ayorkor Botchwey

Accra, 30 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 22 jours 7 heures 18 minutes

Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, says the maritime sector has a great potential to propel Africa’s economic growth and development.

Ghana signs MoU with TradeMark Africa on Abidjan-Lagos corridor

Peduase (ER), 30 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 22 jours 7 heures 21 minutes

Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TradeMark Africa (TMA) for the development of trading infrastructure along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor to boost intra-Africa trade.

Diezani moves to recover seized assets, applies to court

Abuja, 30 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 22 jours 13 heures 12 minutes

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to vacate an order granted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of her seized assets.

National Fisheries Association wants OMCs to supply them premix fuel directly

Tema, 29 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 23 jours 5 heures 42 minutes

The National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG) has asked the Fisheries Commission to allow the Oil Marketing Companies to supply premix fuel directly to members.

Article 71 Office Holders must take a 50 per cent haircut – Labour Federation

Tema, 29 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 23 jours 5 heures 47 minutes

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has recommended a 50 per cent haircut on the salaries and emoluments of Article 71 Office Holders as part of the Debt Restructuring Programme and to reduce the pressure on the public purse.

Elitrust Finecone trains young entrepreneurs to sustain businesses

Accra, 29 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 23 jours 5 heures 50 minutes

Elitrust Finecone Ltd, a Ghanaian consulting firm dedicated to development, is building the capacity of young entrepreneurs and providing them with essential skills to sustain their businesses.

UMB introduces two new Life Insurance products with SIC Life

Accra, 28 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 24 jours 7 heures 3 minutes

Universal Merchant Bank and SIC Life Limited have two new life insurance solutions, the UMB Education Plan and the UMB Funeral plan.

Debt Restructuring: John Mahama urges Government to dialogue with bondholders

Accra, 28 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 24 jours 7 heures 7 minutes

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Government to hold more dialogue with bondholders to reach consensus on addressing the nation’s debt restructuring programme.

Les partenaires financiers promettent aux pays africains environ 18.135 milliards de francs CFA pour leur souveraineté alimentaire

Diamniadio, 27 Janvier (APS) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 5 heures 12 minutes

Les partenaires techniques et financiers (PTF) représentés au deuxième Forum de Dakar sur l’agriculture ont pris l’engagement d’octroyer à l’Afrique 30 milliards de dollars US (environ 18.135 milliards de francs CFA), pour la mise en œuvre des plans nationaux de souveraineté alimentaire au cours des cinq prochaines années, a annoncé, vendredi, à Diamniadio (ouest), le président de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), Akinwumi Adesina.

L’application ‘’Yelen Taxe’’ améliore la collecte des recettes dans les communes test

Dakar, 27 Janvier (APS) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 5 heures 17 minutes

Le directeur du programme GOLD (Gouvernance locale pour le développement) de l'USAID, Jean Michel Dufils, a salué, vendredi, l’impact de l’application ‘’Yelen Taxe’’ (YTAX) sur collecte des recettes communales dans les collectivités où cet outil est en phase d’expérimentation.

Africa needs solution driven initiatives to prosper- Dr Bawumia

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 30 minutes

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged African political and business leaders to develop solution-driven initiatives to deepen intra-continental trade.

We have more opportunities in Ghana and Africa than elsewhere -Togbe Afede

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 33 minutes

Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has rallied University graduates to perceive opportunities within the present economic situation and seek to contribute to the development of Ghana and its parent continent.

Investment needed in critical infrastructure and services to reap dividends of AfCFTA

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 36 minutes

Investment needed in critical infrastructure and services to reap dividends of AfCFTA

14-taxes imposed on imported raw material is crippling manufacturing – GFL

Tema, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 36 minutes

Over 14 taxes imposed on the importation of raw materials are crippling the manufacturing sector, Mr. Abraham Koomson, General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has revealed.

GRA, Customs Tema Collection gets first female Commander

Tema, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 38 minutes

Assistant Commissioner Christiana Odi Adjei has made history as the first female sector commander of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Tema Collection.

BES Veggie moves to tackle post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 42 minutes

BES Veggie, an agri-processing startup, has set out to address post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers by processing perishable vegetables such as tomatoes and pepper into powder form to prolong their shelf lives.

Customs Administrators urged to strengthen trust with stakeholders

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 44 minutes

Dr John Kumah, a Deputy Minister of Finance, has urged Customs Administrators to strengthen trust with stakeholders to motivate and cultivate a sense of belonging to the work environment.

Use .gh domain names to promote local internet economy – GDNR to businesses

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 46 minutes

The Ghana Domain Name Registry (GDNR) has called on stakeholders, including businesses, to buy Ghana domain names (.gh) to promote revenue generation in the local internet space for economic development.

Africa needs US$170 billion annually to bridge infrastructure gap – Veep

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 49 minutes

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says Africa needs between US$130 and US$170 billion annually to bridge its infrastructure gap and generate sustainable growth at five per cent or more per annum.

Insurers agree to participate in domestic debt exchange programme

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 52 minutes

The Ghana Insurers Association has agreed to participate in government’s Domestic Debt Exchange programme, following the government’s guarantees of cushioning affected insurance companies.

AMA to roll-out digital revenue collection in March

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 54 minutes

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to introduce a digitised revenue collection system in March, this year, to rake in more revenue for the Assembly.

AfDB mobilises $1.9 billion to fund transformative projects over next three years

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 7 heures 57 minutes

The Africa Development Bank had at the end of last year mobilised some $1.9 billion from development partners to fund transformative projects from 2023 to 2025.

Encourage smart children to pursue TVET – NYA urges parents

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 8 heures une minute

Mr Nelson Owusu Ansah, the Deputy Director of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has urged parents to allow their children, no matter their performance, to pursue courses in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) if they desire, to create jobs for themselves.

Cut the cost of operation – Mireku Duker urges mining sector agencies

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 8 heures 7 minutes

Mr George Mireku Duker, a Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources in charge of Mines, has entreated heads of mining sector agencies to be cost-effective in their operations due to the current economic challenges.

Feed Africa Summit: African Development Bank to commit $10 billion to make continent world breadbasket

Accra, 27 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 8 heures 20 minutes

The African Development Bank Group will commit $10 billion over the next five years to boost Africa’s efforts to end hunger and become a primary food provider for itself and the rest of the world.

Dakar 2 Summit: Morocco’s Example at the Service of Africa’s Food Sovereignty (AfDB)

Dakar, 27 Janvier (MAP) Il y a 7 mois 25 jours 10 heures 9 minutes

On the occasion of the Dakar 2 Summit, held from January 25 to 27 in Diamniadio, near Dakar, on the theme "Feed Africa: food sovereignty and resilience", the Moroccan government shared successful experiences in the agricultural field, which are the subject of cooperation with the countries of the continent, said the African Development Bank (AfDB) in a statement.

Agro-Industrial Zones: Buhari welcomes provision of $538m to Nigeria by ADB, others

Abuja, 26 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 26 jours 13 heures 30 minutes

President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the provision of 538.05 million Dollars for the first phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) for Nigeria programme.

Ministry of Trade and Industry launches SME high growth scheme

Takoradi, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 6 heures 27 minutes

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is implementing the SME High Growth Programme under the World Bank-funded Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP) for Small and Medium-size enterprises to boost the sector.

AG’s Report: Lack of supervision a major cause of infractions by Specified Entities – Report

Accra, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 8 heures 20 minutes

Lack of effective supervision, monitoring, and evaluation on the part of Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Finance of Specified Entities is among the major causes of infractions and irregularities flagged in the 2021 Auditor-General's (A-G) Report.

Debt Exchange: Government needs to exclude individual bondholders after deal with banks

Accra, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 8 heures 28 minutes

The Ghana Individual Bondholders' Forum has urged the government to stay focused on its responsibility to protect its citizens.

Domestic Debt Exchange: Vulnerable must not suffer, says Consultant

Accra, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 8 heures 32 minutes

A Banking Consultant says Ghana's quest for a Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) must be well packaged to ensure that the vulnerable in society would not suffer.

GIPC hosts Africa’s Annual Assembly of Investment Promotion tomorrow

Accra, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 8 heures 56 minutes

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to host the First Annual Assembly of African Investment Promotion Agencies to promote intra-Africa trade.

Transport sector operators sensitized on road use laws, regulations

Accra, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 8 heures 58 minutes

A sensitization workshop on national, regional transport and road use laws and regulations has been organized for transport operators in the Ashanti region.

GNA to get US$3million grant from AfDB to improve operations

Accra, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 9 heures 11 minutes

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is to provide a US$3million grant to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) to enhance its operational capabilities, Mr. Albert Kofi Owusu, the General Manager, has said.

Sarkodie and Black Sherif ranked among one hundred “Most Impactful” people in 2022

Accra, 25 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 9 heures 39 minutes

Ghanian musicians Sarkodie and Black Sherif have been ranked among 100 “Most Impactful” people in 2022 by “Ranks Africa” magazine.

ECOWAS Speaker seeks political commitment to adoption of single currency

Abuja, 25 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 10 heures une minute

Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament has called for more political commitment towards the adoption of the ECOWAS common currency, blaming inflation in the region on the use of U.S. dollars in trade.

Nigeria to net $500m revenues from cashew exports in 2023 — Minister

Abuja, 25 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 11 heures 41 minutes

Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development says cashew nuts export from NIgeria had generated over 250m dollars in 2022 and it is expected to fetch Nigerian farmers about $500million in 2023 .

Angola’s oil revenue rises by 43.77%

Luanda, 25 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 13 heures 35 minutes

Crude oil revenues reached US$39.94 billion in 2022, with growth of 43.77 percent against the same period of the previous year.

National Oil Company saves USD 281 million on refined oil imports

Luanda, 25 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 7 mois 27 jours 13 heures 37 minutes

National Oil Company (Sonangol) saved US$281 million in the import of refined products in the fourth quarter of 2022 by reducing its purchases of diesel and gasoline abroad.

Morocco, 2nd African Country to Conclude Investment Promotion Agreements with 26 States in Africa (Minister)

Rabat, 24 Janvier (MAP) Il y a 7 mois 28 jours 12 heures 16 minutes

Morocco, 2nd African Country to Conclude Investment Promotion Agreements with 26 States in Africa (Minister)

Central Bank Team Arrives Grand Gedeh County To Probe Fire Incident At Branch

Monrovia , 24 Janvier (LINA) Il y a 7 mois 28 jours 14 heures 3 minutes

Following a fire that gutted the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Grand Gedeh County Office over the weekend, a team comprising security officer, fire investigators and officials of the bank have in the county from the CBL Headquarters in Monrovia, the Liberian capital.

Africa requires new strategy to optimise investment – Yofi Grant

Accra, 23 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 29 jours 6 heures 3 minutes

Heads of African Investment Promotion Agencies, businessmen and women as well as academia will meet in Accra on Wednesday, January 25, to strategise on how African nations can add value to natural resources through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to boost their economies and create jobs.

Ensure efficient utility infrastructure and reduce tariffs- AGI

Accra, 23 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 29 jours 6 heures 10 minutes

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) had urged the Government to ensure efficient utility infrastructure and logistics management to save cost in these difficult times.

Ghana champions climate financing for climate vulnerable countries

Accra, 23 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 7 mois 29 jours 6 heures 15 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s Finance Minister, is leading the V20 Group of Finance Ministers under the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) to advocate for funding to implement Climate Prosperity Plans and Loss and Damage (LD).

Angola at Central Africa Maritime Conference

Luanda, 23 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 7 mois 29 jours 13 heures 39 minutes

An Angolan multi-sector delegation participates in the First Maritime Conference of Central Africa (COMAR1) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

MTN Ayoba Momo Accelerator awards five tech startups

Accra, 21 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 8 heures 12 minutes

MTN Ayoba Momo Accelerator has awarded five tech startups for their hardwork and innovative platforms serving clients in the digital space.

Customs is building capacity of staff to maximise revenue collection – Commissioner

Accra, 21 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 8 heures 27 minutes

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) continues to update the skills of officers to ensure they live up to their revenue mobilisation tasks.

GIPC to host Africa’s First Annual Assembly of Investment Promotion Agencies

Accra, 20 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois un jour 5 heures 27 minutes

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will on January 25, 2023, host the First Annual Assembly of African Investment Promotion Agencies in Accra.

Ghana must capitalise on Fintech for long-tern economic development

Accra, 20 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois un jour 10 heures 51 minutes

Ghana has been urged to adopt measures to tap into the potential of the financial technology (Fintech) sector for sustainable economic development.

Government pursuing strategies to encourage investment in minerals

Accra, 20 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois un jour 10 heures 58 minutes

The Government is pursuing strategies to encourage investment in minerals other than the traditional gold, diamond, bauxite, and manganese.

Ghanaian civil society organisations call on private lenders to cancel external debt

Accra, 20 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois un jour 11 heures 23 minutes

A group of Ghanaian civil society organisations (CSOs) has called on international lenders to cancel Ghana’s debt to ensure post-covid economic recovery.

Intra-continental trade: Nigeria seeks partnership among African shippers

Abuja, 20 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 8 mois un jour 13 heures 14 minutes

Nigeria has sought effective collaboration among African Shippers and other stakeholders in order to entrench viable ideas and strategies that will enhance intra-Africa trade.

Naira gains 0.05% at Investors, Exporters window

Abuja, 19 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 8 mois 2 jours 17 heures 59 minutes

The naira on Wednesday exchanged at 461.25 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window.

North East recovery projects gulp $2m – Coordinator

Abuja, 19 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 8 mois 2 jours 18 heures 2 minutes

Dr Mohammed Danjuma, National Coordinator of Multi Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project for North East Nigeria (MCRP), said about $2 million had been spent on projects in the region.

Ghanaian civil society organisations call on private lenders to cancel external debt

Accra, 18 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 3 jours 6 heures 41 minutes

A group of Ghanaian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has released a statement calling on international lenders to cancel enough of Ghana’s debt to make it sustainable.

PAC to go after retired officers for repayment of embezzled funds

Accra, 18 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 3 jours 6 heures 44 minutes

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament intends to go after retired public servants who misappropriated funds and refuse to pay after service.

Producer Price Inflation for December falls to 52.2 per cent

Accra, 18 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 3 jours 6 heures 51 minutes

The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate for December 2022 was 52.2 per cent, down from 78.1 per cent the previous month.

Full operationalisation of AfCFTA will promote economic development- Mene

Accra, 18 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 3 jours 7 heures 40 secondes

Full operationalisation of AfCFTA will promote economic development- Mene

Angola explores only 10 percent of arable land

Luanda, 18 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 8 mois 3 jours 12 heures 19 minutes

Of the 3.1 million kilometers of cultivable area, Angola uses only 331,285 kilometers, or 10.37 percent, according to the final report of the Agricultural and Livestock Census (RAPP).

2023 Draft State Budget passed in generality

Luanda, 17 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 8 mois 4 jours 8 heures 59 minutes

National Assembly (AN) on Monday approved in general terms the State Budget Proposal (OGE) for the 2023 economic year.

Angola pledges to use 77% of clean energy by 2025

Abu Dhabi, 17 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 8 mois 4 jours 9 heures 2 minutes

Angolan Head of State João Lourenço said Tuesday that the country pledges itself to use 77 percent of renewable energies by 2025.

Abeiku Santana named among top 10 tourism and hospitality influencers in Africa

Accra, 15 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 6 jours 5 heures 56 minutes

Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, popularly known as Abeiku Santana, has been named among the Top 10 Hospitality and Tourism Influencers in Africa for the year 2022.

Vice President to open 74th Annual New School

Accra, 15 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 6 jours 7 heures 2 minutes

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia will on Tuesday, January 17 open the 74th Annual New Year School and Conference (ANYSC) at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.

‘Heavy duty vehicles are not to use inner-city city roads’

Tema, 14 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 7 jours 5 heures 46 minutes

It is against the law for heavy-duty vehicles, including those with containers fixed on them, to use inner-city roads meant for smaller vehicles, Mr Tonny Dickson Afriford, a Road Crash and Injury Prevention Analyst, has said.

Ghana, other sub-regional countries charged to protect biodiversity, aquatic wealth

Accra, 13 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 8 jours 7 heures 33 minutes

Ghana, other sub-regional countries charged to protect biodiversity, aquatic wealth

SSNIT increases monthly pensions by 25 per cent

Accra, 13 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 8 jours 7 heures 39 minutes

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA),has increased monthly pensions upwards by 25 per cent for the year 2023.

Government to roll out Vehicle Financing Scheme for “ordinary” Ghanaians

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 5 heures 39 minutes

Mr Alan Kyerematen, the outgoing Minister of Trade and Industry, says the Government will introduce a Vehicle Financing Scheme to make it possible for “ordinary” Ghanaians to purchase newly-produced vehicles in Ghana.

MoMo agents push for GHS500 threshold, 0.5 per cent rate on E-levy

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 5 heures 42 minutes

The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MMAAG) is calling for the Government to revise the daily threshold of Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) from GHS100 to GHS500.

Talents in Africa, KGL Foundation provide transferable skills to 50 young people

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 5 heures 44 minutes

About 50 young people have benefited from the Youth Employment Pathway Development Initiative (YEPDI) to embrace the new 'gig economy.'

Diaspora Transfers: Morocco’s Central Bank Worked to Reduce Costs (Official)

Rabat, 12 Janvier (MAP) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 6 heures 28 minutes

Diaspora Transfers: Morocco's Central Bank Worked to Reduce Costs (Official)

Angola seeking to expand economic cooperation with Zambia

Luanda, 12 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 9 heures 22 minutes

Angola plans to establish a real partnership with the Republic of Zambia to ensure promotion and broadening of friendly ties and economic cooperation, the Angolan Head of State João Lourenço said Wednesday in Luanda.

135 Indian companies invest $19bn in Nigeria, says envoy

Abuja, 12 Janvier (NAN) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 14 heures 31 minutes

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri G. Balasubramanian, says over 135 Indian companies so far invested 19 billion dollars in Nigeria in the last four decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Fidelity Bank rolls out five-year plan to promote Gender inclusive banking

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 17 heures 7 minutes

Fidelity Bank Ghana, a privately-owned indigenous Bank, has launched a five-year Gender Action Plan to promote gender inclusion in accessing financial services.

Africa’s policy, business leaders to meet in Ghana to push AfCFTA agenda

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 17 heures 12 minutes

Africa’s policy, business leaders to meet in Ghana to push AfCFTA agenda

Ghana Gas saves $207 million within five years after Ghanaian engineers took over

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 17 heures 26 minutes

The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) has saved $207 million as cost of operations since March 2017 when Ghanaian engineers and technicians took over the running of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant from the Chinese.

Ghana Enterprises Agency launches US$20 million SME High Growth Programme

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 17 heures 31 minutes

Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has launched a new SME High Growth Programme to build on and consolidate the successes achieved under the various SME-focused support initiatives.

District assemblies charged to expedite action on permit issuance

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 17 heures 46 minutes

Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister, has called on district assemblies not to delay in issuing permits and other business negotiation processes involving the private sector to facilitate work.

Ghana’s inflation hits 54.1 per cent in December 2022

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 17 heures 51 minutes

Ghana’s inflation accelerated to 54.1 per cent in December up from 50.3 per cent in November 2022 as food costs surge, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday.

NGO supports youth in northern Ghana with start-up capital

Accra, 12 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 9 jours 17 heures 53 minutes

The Coalition for Positive Impact (CPI), a youth-led non-governmental organisation (NGO), has supported 10 young people in northern Ghana with start-up capital ranging from GH₵1,000.00 to GH₵10,000.00 to enable to them to implement their business ideas.

Central Bank establishes new rules for foreign transactions

Luanda, 11 Janvier (ANGOP) Il y a 8 mois 10 jours 13 heures 3 minutes

Banking institutions must subscribe to the Swift FIN Inform transaction reporting system to ensure that data from international payments and receipts operations carried out are directly reported to the National Reserve Bank of Angola (BNA).

2023 Budget: Agriculture sector recording low

Accra, 10 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 11 jours 7 heures 30 minutes

Ghana recorded low agriculture growth in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

About 17 Spanish CEOs to attend the launch of Ghana’s Dellino Exclusive in Accra

Accra, 10 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 11 jours 7 heures 33 minutes

Dellino Exclusive a multi-brand showroom based in Accra will hold a three-day launch and exhibition in Accra with 17 Chief Executive Officers in the Designing industry expected to attend.

Tema artisans call for the transformation of sector

Tema, 10 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 11 jours 7 heures 37 minutes

Ghana needed to transform the arts and crafts sector through the injection of modern technology to enhance quality of the finished products.

Oil Marketing Companies owe gov’t GHC400 million – Dr Abdul-Hamid

Sunyani, 10 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 11 jours 7 heures 42 minutes

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the country owe the government more than GHC400 million, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has stated.

Customs exceeded its revenue collection target by 7.95 percent – Commissioner

Tema, 9 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 12 jours 8 heures 54 minutes

Mr Seidu Iddrisu, Commissioner, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has disclosed that Customs exceeded its revenue collection target by 7.95 per cent.

Ghana to host maiden Africa Prosperity Dialogue Series January ending

Accra, 7 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 14 jours 6 heures 2 minutes

Ghana will host the maiden edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogue Series (APDS) from January 26 to 28, 2023 at Aburi in the Eastern Region.

ERCC names Ms. Akwetey as overall best district agricultural director

Accra, 7 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 14 jours 13 heures 58 minutes

Ms Tharzia Numako Akwetey, Director of Agriculture, New Juaben South Municipality (NJSM), has been named the Eastern Region's best district agriculture director.

North Gonja Community Foundation inaugurated 

Accra, 7 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 14 jours 14 heures 4 minutes

The North Gonja Community Foundation (NGCF), a community-owned and incorporated non-profit organisation, has been inaugurated to address the developmental needs of the area by uniting citizens of the area to give back to their community.

Some major tourism stories in 2022

Accra, 6 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 15 jours 8 heures 21 minutes

COVID-19 vaccines, a catalyst to reviving the tourism sector

Do not reshuffle Fisheries minister-Fishers in Western Region plead

Accra, 6 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 15 jours 9 heures 12 minutes

Fishermen and stakeholders within the fisheries value chain in the Western Region have appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to maintain the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Madam Mavis Hawa Koomson in case of any ministerial reshuffle.

MTN increases MoMo wallet and transaction limit for customers

Accra, 6 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 15 jours 9 heures 20 minutes

MTN Mobile Money Limited (MML), has increased its mobile money wallet and transactional limit for its customers.

Bank of Ghana authorises nine institutions to serve as FX brokers

Accra, 6 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 15 jours 9 heures 22 minutes

The Bank of Ghana has authorised nine institutions to serve as Foreign Exchange (FX) Brokers.

IMF pushes for debt cancellation for Ghana and other distressed countries 

Accra, 6 Janvier (MAP) Il y a 8 mois 15 jours 9 heures 24 minutes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is working towards a debt cancellation programme for Ghana and other countries amid a global economic recession scare this year. 

Women rice farmers warn of looming crisis, appeal to Gov’t for support

Accra, 6 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 15 jours 9 heures 26 minutes

The Afadzato South Women Rice Growers Association in the Volta Region has bemoaned the lack of support from the government, saying it is a major setback to activities of members.

Go into coconut farming -CEO of Sahmen Coconut Farms to the Youth

Accra, 6 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 15 jours 9 heures 33 minutes

Dr Samuel Hodor Mensah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sahmen Coconut Farm Resort Center, has called on the youth to venture into coconut plantation as a business to make them self-reliant.

Importers and Exporters Association questions benchmark value reversal without consultation

Accra, 4 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 17 jours 8 heures 23 minutes

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has expressed disappointment at the government’s inability to consult the business community and other stakeholders before the implementation of the discount reversal on benchmark values.

New ride hailing App inDrive begins operations in Accra

Accra, 4 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 17 jours 10 heures 14 minutes

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform has started operating in Ghana with the company currently operating in over 700 cities in 47 countries.

GPHA reaffirms determination to build Keta Port

Accra, 4 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 17 jours 10 heures 21 minutes

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has reaffirmed its determination to build the Keta Port and said it will deliver to the expectation of the public.

A capital of $200 million is needed for PSC Tema Shipyard

Accra, 4 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 17 jours 10 heures 27 minutes

Mr Michael Luguje, Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has disclosed that an investment capital of USD$200 million is needed to revamp the PSC Tema Shipyard.

Chief urges farmers to be thrifty with income

Accra, 3 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 18 jours 13 heures 25 minutes

Nab Francis Akanbegme Asangalisa II, the Chief of Chuchuliga in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region, has cautioned farmers to be thrifty with income from the sale of farm produce and avoid using it on merry making.

Trade and Industry Minister urges Ghanaians to trust prudent management of economy

Accra, 3 Janvier (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 18 jours 13 heures 35 minutes

Trade and Industry Minister, Mr Alan Kyerematen has urged Ghanaians to trust in the prudent management of the economy as it has despite the odds coped better than peers amid the global economic crisis.

ADB wins GIRSAL award

Accra, 31 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 21 jours 11 heures 39 minutes

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has been adjudged the winner of the 2022 Highest Value of Guaranteed Agricultural Credit Award.

Yendi Municipal Assembly scales up revenue mobilsation

Accra, 31 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 21 jours 11 heures 45 minutes

Yendi Municipal Assembly in the last five months of 2022 improved its revenue mobilization, Alhaji Hammed Abukari Yussuf the Municipal Chief Executive has said.

GRA announces reversal of discount on Free on Board Value

Accra, 31 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 21 jours 11 heures 47 minutes

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the implementation of a reversal of discount on Free on Board (FOB) value on general goods, and the Home Delivery Value of vehicles, effective January 1, 2023. 

New Juaben South creates PFJ Farmers’ Market

Accra, 31 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 21 jours 11 heures 53 minutes

The New Juaben South Municipal (NJSM) Department of Agriculture has established a Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Farmers' Market to promote the selling of farm products at cheaper rates to consumers.

Government to list qualifying State-owned Enterprises on Ghana Stock Exchange- Minister

Accra, 31 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 21 jours 11 heures 55 minutes

Minister for Public Enterprises, Mr Joseph Cudjoe, says the government plans to list qualifying State-owned Enterprises on the Ghana Stock Exchange next year.

Police seize 756 diamond stones in Lunda Norte

Luanda, 28 Décembre (Angop) Il y a 8 mois 24 jours 14 heures 57 minutes

As part of operation “Safe festive season”, the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) in the north-eastern Lunda Norte Province, in the last three days, seized 756 diamond stones of various carats in illicit possession of three nationals.

Supreme Court orders new seizure of Isabel dos Santos’ assets

Luanda , 28 Décembre (Angop) Il y a 8 mois 24 jours 14 heures 59 minutes

Angolan Supreme Court has ordered a new preventive seizure of the assets of the businesswoman Isabel dos Santos and her partners worth 1 billion US dollars, for suspected crimes of embezzlement, influence peddling and money laundering, among others.

More than $5 million remittances expected in 2023 to ease Ghana’s forex pressure

Accra, 28 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 24 jours 15 heures 57 minutes

The pressure on Ghana’s forex is expected to ease, with an expected $5 billion in remittances for 2023, following a $4.7 billion inflow of remittances in 2022.

Ghana records a 15 to 17 percent drop in cargo volumes in first nine months of 2022 

Accra, 28 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 24 jours 16 heures 12 minutes

Ghana’s ports recorded between 15 and 17 percent drop in cargo between January and September 2022, Mr. Michael Luguje, the Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has said. 

Road contractors will be paid before end of year – Roads Minister

Accra, 27 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 25 jours 18 heures 2 minutes

Mr Kwasi Amoako-Atta, the Minister of Roads and Highways, says the Government would clear a “chunk” of outstanding debts owed road contractors before the end of the year.

Road contractors will be paid before end of year – Roads Minister

Accra, 27 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 25 jours 18 heures 4 minutes

Mr Kwasi Amoako-Atta, the Minister of Roads and Highways, says the Government would clear a “chunk” of outstanding debts owed road contractors before the end of the year.

DCE hands over site for construction of three critical projects

Accra, 27 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 25 jours 18 heures 27 minutes

Mr George Gerald Naluri, the Lambussie District Chief Executive (DCE) has handed over sites earmarked for the construction of three critical building projects aimed at propelling development.

Ending 2022 – We all should relax, take time off and de-stress – Volta GTA

Accra, 27 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 25 jours 18 heures 34 minutes

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is inviting the public to take advantage of a growing tourism industry in the country and refresh body, soul, and mind after enduring a difficult year.

Transportation fares reduce in Volta

Ho, 25 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 27 jours 7 heures 49 minutes

Major commercial human transporters in the Volta Region have reduced fares in line with directives agreed upon by the government and the unions.

Government includes individual bond holders in debt exchange programme

Accra, 25 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 27 jours 7 heures 57 minutes

The Government has modified its GHS137.3 billion domestic bond exchange programme to include individuals, as part of efforts to restructure its debt.

We won’t rush Keta Port construction – GPHA

Tema, 23 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 29 jours 5 heures 48 minutes

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has stated that it would not be pressurized into the construction of the Keta Port.

Effective joint actions needed in climate mitigation efforts 

Kumasi, 23 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 29 jours 5 heures 50 minutes

The Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) has called for effective joint actions by all organisations working on climate mitigation and adaptation issues to help create resilient economies and communities at both local and national levels.

International conventions on fisheries must be identified as state laws

Tema, 23 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 29 jours 5 heures 56 minutes

Nana Dr. Oyeman Ofori-Ani, the Board Secretary of the Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association, has called for compliance with the international conventions and laws on fisheries.

Christmas Shopping: Traders unwilling to reduce food prices despite Cedi appreciation

Accra, 23 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 29 jours 5 heures 59 minutes

Some traders at the Makola Market, one of the biggest trading outlets in the Greater Accra Region, are unwilling to reduce the prices of food commodities despite a sharp fall in the dollar exchange rate.

Catamaran trips to Mussulo resume

Ramiros, 23 Décembre (ANGOP) Il y a 8 mois 29 jours 8 heures 44 minutes

Sécil Marítima on Thursday resumed catamaran trips to Mussulo, Talatona municipality, in Luanda, from boat terminal (Embarcadouro) (vice-versa).

Gov’t finalises barter of gold for oil products arrangements-Veep

Accra, 23 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 30 jours 5 heures 58 secondes

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia Thursday said the Government has completed discussions to operationalise the barter of gold for oil products next month (January 2023).

‘Facts are sacred, but comment is free’ – Ghana’s President on IMF negotiations

Accra, 22 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 30 jours 5 heures 6 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to the Ghanaian media to be circumspect about their reportage on the Government’s negotiation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Parliament passes Appropriation Bill 2022

Accra, 22 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 30 jours 5 heures 10 minutes

Parliament on Thursday passed the Appropriation Bill, 2022, under a certificate of urgency giving Government the go ahead to spend GHS227.80 billion from the Consolidated Fund and other public funds for the 2023 fiscal year.

Parliament passes Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2022

Accra, 22 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 8 mois 30 jours 5 heures 12 minutes

Parliament has by a majority vote passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2022, increasing the rate by 2.5 per cent.

Afrixembank inaugurates $100m quality assurance centre to boost Nigerian exports

Niamey, 22 Décembre (NAN) Il y a 8 mois 30 jours 18 heures 54 minutes

The African Export–Import Bank (Afrixembank) has reiterated its commitment to save Nigeria from over $700 million losses agro-export rejections with the inauguration of the African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC).

GDP growth slows to 2.9 per cent year-on-year in third quarter

Accra, 22 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 heures 49 minutes

Ghana's economic growth slows to 2.9 per cent year-on year in the third quarter of this year compared to 6.5 per cent in the same period of 2021, Professor Samuel Annim, the Government Statistician, said on Wednesday.

Stanford Seed Transformation Network Ghana inducts new members and executives

Accra, 22 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 heures 52 minutes

The Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN), Ghana Chapter has inducted 15 new members and executives to lead the Network at an event in Accra.

Net metering goes live Friday as PURC announces first quarter tariff in January

Accra, 22 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 heures 56 minutes

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) says it will soon announce the approved water and electricity tariffs for the first quarter of 2023, come January.

Minority leader blames Parliament for Ghana’s economic crisis

Accra, 21 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 13 heures 29 minutes

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minority Leader, says Parliament has contributed to the country’s current economic crisis.

Ghana Euro bondholders form Committee to support debt restructuring

Accra, 21 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 13 heures 50 minutes

External holders of Ghana’s Eurobond have formed a creditors committee to support the country’s debt restructuring programme to help it secure a $3 billion loan facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

 Set up funds for COVID-19, Sanitation levies – SEND GHANA

Accra, 21 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 13 heures 53 minutes

SEND GHANA, a civil society group, has called on the Government to establish funds for the COVID-19, and Sanitation and Pollution levies to aid tracking and accountability.

Buhari inaugurates Eyemark to empower citizens to monitor capital projects real-time

Abuja, 21 Décembre (NAN) Il y a 9 mois 14 heures 17 minutes

President Muhammadu Buhari says the government is edging forward in promoting sustainable development by creating a digital application, Eyemark, that enables citizens to monitor and evaluate capital projects in real-time.

 Jack-Rich advocates admission of Nigeria into G-20

Abuja, 21 Décembre (NAN) Il y a 9 mois 14 heures 57 minutes

Mr Tein Jack-Rich, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Belema Oil, has advocated the admission of Nigeria into the G-20 economic group.  

Angola foresees increase in oil output of 32,800 BPD

Luanda, 20 Décembre (ANGOP) Il y a 9 mois un jour 12 heures 32 minutes

Angolan government said it expects an increase in crude oil production of around 32.800 barrels/day by 2023, rising from 1.14 million recorded in 2022 to 1.18 million barrels/day.

Industrial properties for sale to yield Kz 1.4 bln

Luanda, 20 Décembre (ANGOP) Il y a 9 mois un jour 12 heures 36 minutes

Angolan government expects to collect 1.5 billion kwanzas with the conclusion of the public tender auction for the privatisation of the 4th wave of three industrial units installed in Luanda/Bengo Special Economic Zone (ZEE).

Finance Minister calls for stakeholder support to sustain Cedi rebound 

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 6 heures 32 minutes

Mr Ken Ofori-Atta has called on all stakeholders, including Parliament, to work collectively and support the Government to sustain the recent gains of the Cedi against the dollar and other major currencies.

Government announces suspension of some external debts

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 6 heures 35 minutes

The Government has announced the suspension of all debt service payments for some of its external debt, including the payments on Eurobonds, commercial term loans, and most bilateral debts. 

World Bank pledges support to Ghana’s YouStart Entrepreneurship programme

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 6 heures 37 minutes

The World Bank has pledged its support to the implementation of the Government’s GHS10 billion YouStart programme, aimed at building Ghana as an entrepreneurial nation.

Stakeholders must embrace technological change to increase foreign capital into Ghana

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 6 heures 46 minutes

Stakeholders in all sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including regulators, financial institutions, and financial technology (fintech) companies, have been urged to embrace technological change.

Youth urged to take serious interest in agriculture

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 17 heures 27 minutes

Elder Moses Abu-Longue, Mampong Municipal Overall Best Farmer for 2022, has advised Ghanaian youth to see agriculture as a lucrative venture and take keen interest in it.

 President urges traders and transport operators to reduce prices as Cedi steadies

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 17 heures 33 minutes

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Sunday pushed manufacturers, traders, and transport operators to reduce the prices of goods and services as the Cedi firmed against major trading currencies.

BOST Spillage: Maame Water spillage was a purposeful operation

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 17 heures 57 minutes

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) Sunday denied leaked petroleum products through its pipeline at the Atimpoku area, beyond the Adomi Bridge in a village called Maame Water, saying the spillage was a purposeful operation.

Unstable currency, delayed payments crippling pharmaceutical industry – Abutiate

Accra, 19 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 2 jours 18 heures 3 minutes

Mr Harrison Abutiate, the Chairman of the National Executive Committee, Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy, says the unstable Ghanaian currency and delayed payments to pharmacies, particularly by government facilities, are crippling the pharmaceutical industry.

Two-day training online trading for SME’s fixed for December 17

Accra, 17 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 jours 6 heures 40 minutes

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), will under-go a two-day training in online marketing and branding at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

Seventh UK-Ghana Business Council meeting opens in Accra

Accra, 17 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 jours 6 heures 49 minutes

The seventh meeting of the UK-Ghana Business Council (UK-GBC) opened at the Jubilee House in Accra on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Transport fares to go down by 15.3 per cent Monday

Accra, 17 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 jours 6 heures 52 minutes

Transport fares will be reduced by 15.3 per cent, effective Monday, December 19, 2022.

Motorists delighted as fuel prices drop for third straight week

Accra, 17 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 jours 6 heures 54 minutes

Some motorists, including commercial transport operators have expressed delight about the continuous drop in fuel prices in the last three weeks.

Parliament approves NDPC, Head of Civil Service 2023 fiscal year budget estimates

Accra, 17 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 4 jours 7 heures 5 secondes

Parliament has approved the sum of GH¢13, 265,310.00 to finance the implementation of the programmes and activities for the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) for the 2023 financial year.

Railways Ministry gets GHS618.2 million for 2023 fiscal year

Accra, 15 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 7 heures 4 minutes

Parliament has approved GHS618.2 million for the Ministry of Railways Development to run its programmes and activities for the year 2023.

Kenya introduces its tea brands in Ghana through AfCFTA market

Accra, 15 Décembre (GNA) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 7 heures 5 minutes

Kenya has introduced its brands of tea in Ghana through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market.

Pan-African Platform Leader Calls Morocco ‘Great Leader’ in Investment

Washington, 15 Décembre (MAP) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 8 heures une minute

Morocco is a "great leader" in Africa developing "important" relations with numerous countries, Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa 50, a pan-African infrastructure investment platform, underlined in Washington.

Sonangol seeks legal approval for Credit Titles issuance

Luanda, 15 Décembre (ANGOP) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 13 heures 25 minutes

The Angolan State-owned oil company Sonangol has said it is taking steps with the competent authorities towards the approval and registration of Credit Titles issuance prospectus for public tender.

US: Angolan president highlights progresses in energy production

Washington , 15 Décembre (ANGOP) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 13 heures 33 minutes

Angolan head of State João Lourenço said Wednesday in Washington that the country depends less and less on the production of energy from thermal power stations.

Luanda’s new international airport to contribute to economic development

Luanda, 15 Décembre (ANGOP) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 13 heures 37 minutes

The Chief Judge of the Senegalese Court of Audits, Mamadou Faye, highlighted the facilities of the new international airport hoping that the infrastructure will contribute to the development of the economy and facilitate the free movement of people and goods.

Economists urge CBN to prevent hoarding, counterfeiting of redesigned naira

Abuja, 15 Décembre (NAN) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 16 heures 52 minutes

Economists have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take firm control of the quantity of the redesigned naira notes it would release into circulation to avoid hoarding and counterfeiting. 

Afreximbank, U.S. Eximbank sign $500m MoU for revival African airlines, others

Abuja, 15 Décembre (NAN) Il y a 9 mois 6 jours 16 heures 54 minutes

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and U.S. Eximbank have signed $500m Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment, especially to help revive and strengthen African airlines through re-fleeting.