BETAAt the 2026 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), raised concerns over frequent changes in EU regulations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and sanitary and phytosanitary st
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all banks, payment service providers and regulated financial institutions to immediately discontinue any arrangements that facilitate the funding, operation or settlement of unauthorised fiat currency wallet services offered to users in Ghana by crypto platforms. In a supervisory directive dated June 14, 2026, the central bank expressed concern over the operation of fiat currency wallet arrangements denominated in foreign currencies, mainly United States doll
Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL), operators of MTN Mobile Money services, have approved key corporate and governance resolutions, including a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2026, as the company strengthens its growth strategy and intensifies efforts to combat digital fraud.
The price losers for the month were Ecobank Transnational Inc. (-36.24), CalBank PLC (-18.89%), Ghana Commercial Bank PLC (-15.16%), SIC Insurance Company PLC (-11.50%), Access Bank Ghana PLC (-9.80%), Enterprise Group PLC (-8.88%), Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC (-6.64%), Scancom PLC (-4.41%) TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (-3.59%), Ecobank Ghana PLC (-8.88%), Unilever Ghana PLC (-1.78%) and Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (-1.60%).
Ghana is stepping up efforts to attract Canadian investment into its upstream oil and gas sector, positioning itself as a stable and increasingly competitive destination for global energy capital as geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting investment priorities reshape the global energy landscape. Ahead of the main stage event, officials of the Petroleum Commission held […]
Shareholders of GOIL PLC are set to receive a final dividend of GH¢0.060 per share following a strong financial performance in 2025, despite challenging conditions in the petroleum sector. The total dividend to be paid amounts to GH¢23.5 million. According to highlights from the company’s 57th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Board has proposed a […]
The Governor, who also doubles as the Board Chairman of GHIB, disclosed this at a town hall meeting in London, where he introduced the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, Ian Greenstreet.
Ryanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights.
Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has described non-tariff barriers as the most stubborn obstacle to regional trade in West Africa, warning that they continue to impose significant costs on businesses and consumers across the region. Speaking at the 5th Joint Meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Trade and Industry in Accra, the […]
More than 100 women- and youth-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to benefit from an export readiness support package aimed at helping them expand into international markets. Of the total number, 30 export-ready businesses will be selected in the first phase of the programme, which begins in August this year, and provided with direct support to access foreign markets, while an additional 70 businesses will receive guidance on export registration and certification processes. The be
THE Chairman of the West Africa Gas Summit, Tsatsu Tsikata, said the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) remained a proud example of regional energy integration and sustainable that energy that must be enhanced. He however, affirmed but that Ghana and its neighbors must “brutally” address payment and supply challenges if such cooperation is to continue working. “There’s no reason why payment for gas from Nigeria should not be as secure as payment for gas supplied by ENI under a partial risk guarant
Kasapreko PLC's Initial Public Offering (IPO) has attracted an overwhelming response from investors, with total bids reaching approximately GH¢1.72 billion, more than double the company's target raise of GH¢700 million.
Societe Generale (SG) Ghana PLC has reported a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, posting a profit after tax of GH¢397 million amid improving macroeconomic conditions and growing investor confidence in the banking sector. The performance was highlighted at the bank’s 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Wednesday and streamed live […]
A couple of weeks ago, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George stirred yet another national debate when he hinted at plans to introduce a law that would require adults to log in with their Ghana Card before accessing pornographic websites. Well, that announcement alone nearly caused some adults to forget their mobile money PINs. The proposal triggered heated discussions across radio stations, social media platforms and drinking spots. Predictably,
As the leading indigenous OMC in Ghana and the firm with the largest retail network in the country, GOIL has played a crucial role in maintaining fuel accessibility across the country. Between 2020 and 2022, the Company recorded strong growth, reaching over 1.06 billion litres in annual sales and achieving a peak market share of 22.72% in October 2022. But the downstream industry kept moving ahead at a rapid pace with the aggressive expansion of new indigenous businesses, which intensified rival
Ghana's economy recorded a real GDP growth rate of 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 6.2 per cent in the same period last year, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The growth accelerated as price pressures eased sharply, with the GDP deflator falling to 4.1 per cent. Non-oil GDP grew at a broad-based 6.3 per cent, underscoring the resilience of activity beyond the extractive sector. Government Statistician Alhassan Iddri
People’s Pension Trust (PPT), in partnership with MTN Mobile Money Fintech Limited, has launched FlexiPension, a digital retail personal pension product aimed at bringing millions of informal sector workers into Ghana’s pension ecosystem. The product, unveiled as part of PPT’s 10th anniversary celebrations, is designed to provide flexible and accessible retirement savings opportunities for workers […]
Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across more than 50 markets, has been named to the inaugural Fortune Crypto Innovators list, published alongside the Fortune Crypto 100, cementing its place among the world's leading digital asset innovators. The Fortune Crypto Innovators list recognises organisations advancing the global digital asset ecosystem through breakthrough technology, infrastructure, security and adoption, shining a light on the builde
STAKEHOLDERS in the shipping and export industry have been commended for their significant role in helping Ghana achieve a record $5.006 billion in non-traditional export (NTE) earnings in 2025. The figure represented a 30.7 per cent increase over the $3.83 billion recorded in 2024 and marked the first time the country's non-traditional exports had surpassed the $5 billion threshold. The achievement was described as a reflection of the resilience, innovation and commitment of exporters, as well
Acacia Health Insurance, a member of the Enterprise Group, has launched a new retail health insurance product named 'Eden Care' to extend quality health coverage to families, individuals, small businesses and the informal sector. The product, which offers telemedicine, 24-hour services and digital health management, was unveiled at Advantage Place in Accra yesterday. The Managing Director of Acacia Health Insurance, Mrs Araba Asumanu, said Eden Care marked a deliberate strategic journey of exten
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