BETAA high-powered delegation of business leaders from the CEO Network Ghana has paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, presenting a bold roadmap aimed at transforming Ghanaian enterprises into globally competitive corporations.
Full Akosombo restoration may take up to five days — not 24 hours, Rockson admits The full restoration of power generation at the Akosombo Dam could take up to five days following Thursday’s substation fire, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has admitted — marking a shift from earlier assurances that suggested a quicker recovery timeline. Spokesperson for the Ministry, Richmond Rockson, said engineers initially briefed government that complete restoration of the facility would require
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced a strong financial performance for the year ended 31st December 2025, reinforcing its strategic momentum and commitment to delivering innovative, customer-focused banking solutions.
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) closed the trading week ending April 24, 2026, with the GSE Composite Index settling at 14,873.11, representing a solid 6.05 per cent gain over the previous week's close of 14,024.22. Market capitalisation climbed nearly 5 per cent to reach GH¢278.98 billion, up from GH¢266.45 billion seven days earlier. The week, which comprised five trading sessions from Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, saw total traded volume hit 13.55 million shares, a 6.68 per cent increa
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has reported a strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, posting a 33.8 per cent increase in profit before tax as it deepens its digital transformation drive and rolls out a new customer-focused strategy. The bank’s results, presented at its 35th Annual General Meeting in Accra, showed profit before tax rising to GH¢440.29 million, while profit after tax climbed by 36.7 per cent to GH¢287.94 million. Total assets also expanded significantly to GH¢12.33 b
In a move that industry watchers are calling a turning point for Africa's digital asset landscape, the Ghana Chapter of the Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovations and Kenya's Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce have signed a formal partnership agreement to create what they describe as an East-West African Digital Asset Corridor. The memorandum of understanding, signed on April 14 but announced jointly on April 22, establishes a three-year framework for collaboration across five crit
Ghana is set to overhaul its cooperative sector as the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme Secretariat begins drafting a new legal framework aimed at modernising operations and unlocking growth across key productive sectors. The move was announced at a national stakeholder forum on cooperative development held in Accra, where policymakers, industry players and cooperative leaders converged to chart a new direction for the sector. The proposed reforms are expected to repl
For the fourth consecutive year, Malta Guinness proudly stood as the official sponsor of the Women’s Premier League, backing the league with the same vim and belief that defines the players on the pitch. With its nourishing goodness and steady support, Malta Guinness continues to fuel a league built on resilience, passion, and possibility, empowering […]
The decomposition of the NPL showed that the private sector accounted for the most non-performing loans, in line with its dominant holdings in total credit.
In a statement, the institution said the appointment, which was approved by the FAEO Executive Council, followed a successful proposal led by Prof. Nyarko to host the committee in Ghana after a competitive selection process.
Rising living costs are tightening the grip on Ghanaian households, with new data showing that food is consuming an increasing share of incomes pushing many closer to vulnerability. A report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that nearly one in five households spends more than 75 percent of their total expenditure on food, a […]
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is appealing for a clearer and more predictable regulatory guidelines to improve access to credit for businesses, warning that ambiguities in the current lending framework continue to constrain growth. President of the association, Kofi Nsiah-Poku, says while efforts to deepen financial access are commendable, inconsistencies in the secured lending […]
Republic Bank Ghana PLC has posted impressive financial results for the year 2025, recording a total profit of GHS 287.94 million which is an increase from the GhS210.68 million achieved in 2024. This large performance was supported by a 34.57% rise in non-interest income and an increase in interest income to GHS 1.28 billion in […]
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) closed the penultimate session of the week on a strong note, with the GSE Composite Index adding another 172.12 points to reach 14,934.57. That marks the fourth consecutive session of gains, pushing the year-to-date return past 70 per cent. Market capitalisation also climbed further, rising from GH¢278.31 billion on Wednesday to GH¢280.24 billion, reflecting sustained investor confidence even as total traded volume eased to 1.85 million shares and value traded dipp
Ghanaian agribusiness firm Eno’s Organics has taken its products to the international stage at Macfrut 2026, as the company seeks to expand its footprint within global food markets. The exhibition, held at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy, is one of the world’s leading gatherings for stakeholders across the fruit and vegetable value chain, bringing together producers, distributors, investors and innovators to explore trends in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Participation by Eno’s Organ
As part of GCB Bank PLC’s broader commitment to supporting national institutions and promoting sports development, the bank has donated US$20,000 to the Ghana Army Volleyball Team.
Dr Hassan Ayariga, founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has called for the total dismantling of the monopoly currently governing Ghana’s digital lottery space.
…following successful tenure as MD/CEO of First Bank (GH) Following the completion of his two-term tenure as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, and in line with the FirstBank Group’s corporate governance framework, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante has been appointed to Head the International Banking at the FirstBank Group. This new […]
Following the completion of his two-term tenure as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, and in line with the FirstBank Group’s corporate governance framework, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante has been appointed to Head the International Banking at the FirstBank Group.
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has underscored the centrality of “financial health” in the country’s economic transformation following a high-level engagement with Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health. Describing the meeting as a distinct honour, the Minister said discussions moved beyond traditional notions of finance to […]
