BETADuring his visit, Mr. Donohoe will meet with President John Mahama in Accra and His Excellency President Joseph Baokai in Monrovia. He will also hold high-level discussions with senior government officials on key development priorities in both countries, with a focus on accelerating job creation, improving electricity access through Mission 300, and strengthening economic go
Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano South and member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Charles Asiedu, has called for an urgent, coordinated national effort to revitalise the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited (GCMC), arguing the state-owned company is central to accelerating Ghana’s clean cooking agenda and supporting local industry. In a statement delivered to Parliament, Charles […]
Leading global energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, has commissioned MT Asharami Ghana, a 40,000 cubic metre Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier in Ulsan, South Korea, strengthening Ghana’s clean energy supply chain while advancing the country’s clean cooking and energy access agenda. The newly commissioned dual fuel vessel improves LPG supply reliability, reduces logistics constraints, […]
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has been named Best in Cash Management after receiving the Excellence in Cash Management Award at the Innovation & Excellence Awards held during the 25th edition of the Connected Banking Summit West Africa in Accra.
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) achieved another milestone on Thursday, with the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) smashing through the 10,000-point barrier for the first time, closing at 10,007.68 after a gain of 248.25 points. Trading data for the 7,171st session, held on March 12, 2026, revealed sustained investor enthusiasm, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbing an additional 123.31 points to settle at 15,524.99. Market capitalisation expanded to an unprecedented GH¢287.83 billion
The refurbished terminal is expected to play a dual role, handling both domestic and some international flights, as authorities work to ease pressure on existing infrastructure, particularly terminal 3.
President John Dramani Mahama has spoken about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) duing a meeting held at the Blue House with the President of Korea, Lee Jae-Myung. During the discussion on Wednesday, March 11, President Mahama highlighted that the headquarters of the AfCFTA is based in Accra, Ghana. He also indicated that the […]
Oil prices again topped $100 per barrel on Thursday as widespread Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities overshadowed a vast release of government reserves. As Donald Trump vowed to “finish the job” and press ahead with the US-Israel war on Iran, the country’s regime stepped up retaliatory strikes on economic targets across the region. Several merchant ships were struck in and around the strait of Hormuz, one of the most important arteries in global trade. Three crew members aboard
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) extended its record-breaking run on Wednesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) climbing an additional 216.19 points to close at 15,401.68, as investors continued to pile into equities with unwavering enthusiasm. Trading data for the 7,170th session, held on March 11, 2026, revealed sustained momentum across the bourse, with the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) gaining 220.75 points to settle at 9,759.43. Market capitalisation expanded to an unprecedented
Crypto markets showed mixed signals on Wednesday, with Bitcoin hovering near $70,150 after briefly rising above $71,700 but failing to hold the gains. Over the past 24 hours, the flagship currency has largely moved in a narrow band between $69,500 and $71,500, reflecting the absence of a decisive breakout. Ethereum, meanwhile, held above the $2,000 mark. Among other major tokens, BNB traded near $641, while XRP hovered around $1.38. Stablecoins Tether and USD Coin remained close to parity with t
The Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovations (CDABI), Ghana’s leading virtual asset industry and self-regulatory body, has welcomed Blockchain.com's entry into the Ghanaian market while raising compliance questions about its recent marketing campaign.
A consortium of banks could in the coming days move to confiscate and auction the assets of the Produce Buying Company (PBC) to recover debts exceeding 300 million cedis.
The Ghana Stock Exchange achieved a milestone on Tuesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) smashing through the 15,000-point barrier for the first time in history, closing at 15,185.49 after a breathtaking gain of 598.32 points.
Insurance industry leaders from across Africa convened in Accra for the 4th Africa Network of Insurers Associations (ANIA) Annual General Meeting and Conference, where they discussed strategies for strengthening the continent’s insurance sector and expanding market penetration.
The Ghana Stock Exchange achieved a milestone on Tuesday, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) smashing through the 15,000-point barrier for the first time in history, closing at 15,185.49 after a breathtaking gain of 598.32 points. Trading data for the 7,169th session, held on March 10, 2026, revealed a market in overdrive, with the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) climbing 252.74 points to settle at 9,538.68. Market capitalisation ballooned to an unprecedented GH¢277.97 billion, up from M
Former Greater Accra Minister Daniel Titus-Glover is criticising the NDC for cosmetic economic policies and rising utility tariffs despite favourable economic indicators.
According to the Bank, the year 2025 marked a significant improvement in Ghana’s macroeconomic environment resulting in a sharp decline in interest rates, strong appreciation of the Ghana cedi and easing inflation.
Global and local leaders of Opportunity International (OI) have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding inclusive finance in Ghana, as stakeholders gathered in Accra for the OI Global Board and CEOs Meeting.
Global and local leaders of Opportunity International have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding financial inclusion in Ghana as the organisation held its Global Board and Chief Executive Officers meeting in Accra. The week-long engagements ended with a dinner at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra on February 27 under the theme, “Seeds of Opportunity: A Ghanaian Story of Growth and Impact.” The gathering brought together board chairs, chief executives, regulators, banking leaders and develo
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has called for urgent and coordinated action among public institutions to remove persistent bottlenecks in Ghana’s trading system that delay the movement of goods and increase the cost of doing business. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 first quarter meeting of the National Trade [ hellip;]
