BETAThe government of Ghana fell short of its Treasury bill target in the latest auction, as investor demand for short-term instruments weakened, according to results released by the Bank of Ghana. The government aimed to raise about GH¢5.0 billion but received bids totalling approximately GH¢3.7 billion. Of that amount, GH¢3.26 billion was accepted, resulting in a shortfall of about GH¢1.3 billion. The 91-day bill attracted the highest level of interest, with bids amounting to GH¢2.23 billion, repr
Divisional chiefs from mining communities around the Bogoso-Prestea area in the Western Region have petitioned President John Mahama to urgently secure a financially capable investor to revive operations at the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, warning that prolonged uncertainty threatens jobs, local businesses and social stability.
TheMinister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor has held a meeting with the World Bank, a longstanding strategic partner in Ghana’s energy sector. According to the Minisyer, the World Bank has played a critical role in supporting key projects and driving important reforms across the sector. “We had a fruitful discussion focused on […]
Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched a new women-focused banking proposition, Obaa Sima, aimed at expanding access to finance and business support for women, particularly those operating within the informal sector.
The 91-day bill was the most subscribed as GH¢2.23 billion of the bids were tendered, representing 59.8% of the total bids. However, the uptake was GH¢1.76 billion.
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, established by UNESCO in 2019, has grown into a global platform for recognising the role of engineering in shaping modern societies. The 2026 celebration, themed “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalisation,” comes at a time when nations are increasingly defined by their ability to design, deploy, and scale resilient digital infrastructure. With global stakeholders gathering in Jakarta, Indonesia, the message
The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Farihan Alhassan, has been nominated to the prestigious Mastercard Africa Leadership Council (MALC), becoming the first Ghanaian representative on the high-level continental platform.
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), to improve performance or risk dissolution. Speaking on behalf of the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, at a meeting with core stakeholders of State-Owned Enterprises and Specified Entities under the theme, Leveraging Public Assets For Shared Prosperity, Mr. Ampem said […]
The Mineral Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) recorded a 10.8% increase in mineral royalties in 2025. Data from the Fund shows that total royalty receipts reached a record GH₵5.43 billion which represents a 10.8% increase in the year 2025 from the GH₵4.90 billion recorded in the year 2024. The achievement marks the highest royalty collection […]
Benso Palm Plantation PLC (BOPP) achieved a historic milestone on Thursday, becoming the first locally-listed equity on the Ghana Stock Exchange to cross the GH¢100 price threshold, even as the broader market experienced a significant pullback. Trading data for the 7,176th session, held on March 19, 2026, showed the agricultural sector star soaring by GH¢7.91 to close at an unprecedented GH¢100.00, cementing its position as the highest-priced Ghanaian stock on the bourse. The only instrument tra
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine, in partnership with the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and Ladies in Mining and Allied Professions – Ghana (LIMAP-Gh), has organised the fifth edition of the “Start Right, End Well” mentorship programme for first-year students of UMaT.
Former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has expressed concern over what he says is the government’s sale of half of Ghana’s total gold reserves last year, saying it has depleted the nation’s reserves. In an extensive write-up on his Facebook page, which he shared Wednesday night, Dr. Adam questioned the rationale behind the government selling half of the national gold reserves built by the previous government, arguing that it defeats the purpose of accumulating the reserves.
CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has said that the NPA is committed to ensuring that the petroleum sector operates effectively and efficiently. To that end, he said the NPA has recently taken a number of measures to ensure safe products. For instance, he said, the consumer welfare services department at […]
Fidelity Bank Ghana has reinforced its commitment to customer centric banking and business growth by hosting a strategic market engagement session with the leadership and members of the Ghana Electrical Dealers Association (GEDA) at Opera Square in Accra Central. The engagement forms part of the bank’s broader agenda to strengthen relationships with key business communities through deliberate, sector focused interactions that respond directly to the realities and needs of Ghanaian enterprises. F
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has marked 130 years of continuous operation in Ghana, underscoring a legacy deeply interwoven with the nation’s financial development trajectory and future aspirations. The bank draws its history from the Bank of British West Africa established in 1896 in the then Gold Coast and served as the Central Bank prior to the establishment of the Bank of Gold Coast in 1953. Over the decades, the bank has played a pivotal role in Ghana’s rapid development, powering the
THE third edition of the Orange Market, organised by Fidelity Bank Ghana in partnership with Accra Goods Market has been held in Accra. It provided a vibrant, high-traffic commercial platform for 40 young entrepreneurs to showcase their wide range of locally made products, innovative services, test their business models, and generate direct revenue. The 40 businesses spanned diverse sectors including agribusiness, sustainable fashion, tech-enabled services and creative arts. Through the FYEI, th
Stanbic Bank Ghana has signed a landmark $600,000 agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Mastercard to expand financial access and business support for women entrepreneurs and professionals across the country.
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) continued its relentless march upward on Wednesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) adding 40.66 points to close at a new all-time high of 15,908.77. Trading data for the 7,175th session, held on March 18, 2026, revealed a significant surge in activity, with total volume of shares traded skyrocketing to 6,426,176—the highest single-day volume this week—and aggregate value hitting GH¢39,931,756.27. Market capitalisation stood at GH¢300.73 billion, maintaining
Geisha Soap, one of Unilever Ghana PLC’s trusted brands reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women by headlining the 8th National Women’s Summit & Expo (NWSE), which brought together a cross-section of participants from across Ghana on March 13, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. Held in commemoration of International […]
MTN Ghana has launched the 2026 edition of its SME Accelerate programme to support the growth and digital development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The year-long programme was launched at MTN House on Friday, March 13, 2026. The event brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and entrepreneurs to discuss ways to strengthen the SME sector and expand business opportunities.
