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KNUST’s Prof. Grace Nkansa Asante becomes Ghana’s first female Professor of Economics

Prof Nkansa Asante becomes the first female in Ghana to be conferred the academic title following an approval by the University Council. She currently holds the position as the Vice Dean at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, KNUST.

PIAC touts GNPC’s prowess as key energy provider

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for the review of the laws of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to allow...

Change MASLOC into a digital lending platform – Citizens Movement against Corruption

The Citizens Movement against Corruption has proposed transforming the Microfinance and Small Loans Center (MASLOC) into a digital lending platform. MASLOC, established to provide...

MTN and Huawei launch Joint Technology Innovation Lab to drive Africa’s digital transformation

MTN Group, in partnership with Huawei, officially inaugurated the Technology Innovation Lab at MTN Group's headquarters. This milestone marks a significant advancement in their ongoing...

IMF projects single-digit inflation of 8 percent for Ghana by end of 2025

The International Monetary Fund, IMF is projecting that Ghana will return to single-digit inflation by the end of 2025. The IMF in its Economic Outlook...

IMF projects 4.4% growth rate for Ghana in 2025

IMF is projecting a growth rate of 4.4 per cent for Ghana by the end of 2025. This was captured in the IMF’s Global...

Producer Price Inflation increases sharply to 16.5%

The year-on-year inflation rate at ex-factory prices for all goods and services was 16.5% in March 2024, the Ghana Statistical Services has disclosed. This is...

Fisheries Ministry announces Ghana’s first Marine Protected Areas

Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson has announced Ghana’s first Marine Protected Areas (MPA). The MPA covers some 700km2 of biodiversity-rich coastal waters. The communities...

Ghana’s emerging economic potential – Ekumfi and Natural Juices Industries

As Ghana’s cocoa sector is diminishing at a faster rate as well coconut, the citrus and juice industry are likely to be the next...

Fuel price increase: Petrol selling at GH¢14.99, diesel going for GH¢14.80

Some Oil Marketing Companies have started increasing prices of petroleum products at the pumps in line with the two-week review period. Market Leader, GOIL is...

NPA sets ₵13.2 as price floor for petrol; ₵13.7 for diesel

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has started enforcing the “price floor” for petroleum products in the country. The initiative, which is part of the NPA’s...

Ghana debt restructuring snag just a hiccup – Amin Adam

Ghana has made “significant progress” in debt-restructuring negotiations and the latest snag that sent its Eurobonds tumbling on Monday will be ironed out in...

Isaac Adongo dismisses IMF’s ‘positive’ assessment on Ghana’s economy

The Ranking Member on the Finance Committee in Parliament, Isaac Adongo, has raised concerns following the recent staff review by the International Monetary Fund...

Ghana fails to reach debt deal with international bondholders

Ghana has failed to strike a deal with two bondholder groups to restructure $13 billion of international bonds, the government said on Monday, dealing...

Cephas Quarshie: A man of God using Cereno Homes to redefine housing in Ghana

Apostle Dr. Cephas Quarshie, renowned as the Group Chairman of the CBS Group of Companies, stands at the forefront of Ghana's business landscape, earning...

Price of petrol, diesel to go up 5%, 4% per litre – IES

The price of petrol and diesel is projected to further increase by about 5% and 4% per litre respectively at the pumps in the...

COCOBOD, mining firm in tango over destruction of cocoa farms

The Ghana Cocoa Board is up in arms with MIGOP, a private mining company for allegedly destroying hundreds of hectares of rehabilitated cocoa farms...

Ghana secures $360m from IMF with Staff-Level agreement for second review of extended credit facility

Ghana has secured $360 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) subject to passing the Fund's Board Approval. This was after it reached the Staff-Level...

Top 10 African countries with the highest food inflation rates in 2024

A recent report by the United Nations has shed light on the persistent challenge of food inflation across various African nations in 2024. The...

GNPC wins 2024 CSR Company of the Year Award

The GNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has been honoured with the prestigious CSR and Corporate...

GSA, FDA harmonise certification processes to fast track approvals for businesses

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and the Food Drugs Authority (FDA) have harmonised their certification processes to fast track approvals for businesses. The move is...

Ghana’s inflation 6th highest in Sub-Saharan Africa – World Bank

Ghana’s inflation of 25.8% is the 6th highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the April 2024 World Bank Africa Pulse report. Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Malawi,...

GPRTU warn against unauthorized fare increases by some drivers

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, Ghana, has issued a stern warning against unauthorized fare increases by some drivers. In a...

GEXIM organises Iftar to commemorate Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations

The Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) has organised its maiden Iftar at the Bank’s headquarters at the African Trade House in Accra. The...

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI 

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his country will invest 9.4 trillion won ($6.94 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027. According to him,...

Government’s refusal to clear goods for HEAL KATH Project sparks public outcry

There is widespread outrage among some Ghanaians over the government's refusal to aid the Heal Kath Project team in clearing tiles for renovation works...

Billionaire faces death in $44bn bank fraud case

It is the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the world has ever seen. Behind the stately...

Mahama in shock as he lists 22 taxes on vehicle imports at Tema Port

Former President, John Mahama has expressed shock at 22 levies and fees on the clearing of goods at the Tema Port. According to him, the...

KNUST Career Services Centre partners with German Embassy to Host ‘Time with the CEOs’

The Career Services Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in collaboration with the German Embassy organised a seminar dubbed...

GNPC may not survive after 2026 if… – PIAC

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is warning that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation(GNPC) may not survive without government support if the government...

Agrihouse to host Ghana agrochemical and crop protection exhibition and awards

Local agricultural advocacy NGO, Agrihouse Foundation, has launched the maiden edition of its Ghana Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition and Awards (GACA) at its...

March 2024 inflation increases sharply to 25.8%

Inflation for the month of March 2024 increased to 25.8% from 23.2% recorded in February 2024. According to figures from the Ghana Statistical Service, the...

PIAC worried about GNPC ‘Cash Calls’ challenges from Joint Venture partners; blames Finance Ministry

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has expressed worry about the inability of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to meet cash calls...

GSE registers six top gainers in March 2024; MTN, NewGold record all-time high prices

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded six top gainers in March 2024. The equities market continued to rally positively during the month, with two companies,...

Why gold prices are at record highs

From central banks to Costco customers, it seems everyone is buying gold these days. The price of spot gold reached $2,364 per ounce Tuesday, after hitting record highs for...

Cocoa products must meet responsible sourcing standards for entry into European Market – EU Commissioner says

The European Union's Commissioner for Environment, Oceans, and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, has underscored the significance of the EU's newly implemented traceability policy, stating that...

You are a humble and listening leader – GUTA president tells Mahama

President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has praised the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, characterising him as...

“Give us back our money now” – Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management

Hundreds of aggrieved customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management, who have their investments locked up due to the government's revocation of the...

Economy to recover on back of strong consumption — Fitch

Ghana’s economy will enter a recovery phase this year as the government is expected to increase expenditure in an election year, rating agency, Fitch,...

Ghana to return to 5.0% GDP growth from 2026 – World Bank

The World Bank is expecting Ghana’s growth rate to reach 5.0% by 2026. This is coming after it projected a marginal 2.9% Gross Domestic Product...