BETAThe Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is introducing a land equity model aimed at improving investor access to farmland while reducing disputes between investors and local communities. Director for Agribusiness, Kwame Oppong-Ntim, on Joy FM's Super Morning Show as part of activities marking Agribusiness Month, says the approach, being piloted in the Yeji traditional area, involves traditional authorities contributing land as equity in agribusiness ventures.
he Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry says it has secured access to about 40,000 acres of land in the Yeji traditional area to support large-scale commercial farming and agribusiness investment. Director for Agribusiness, Kwame Oppong-Ntim, said the initiative forms part of efforts to address one of the biggest challenges facing investors in agriculture — access to litigation-free land.
Instagram says it has resolved an issue which saw hackers trick its AI support tool into giving them access to other users' accounts.
This was captured in an internal projection model that often guides the monetary policy decisions of the Bank of Ghana, as well as its Inflation Targeting Framework.
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has warned that West Africa’s continued dependence on imported rice threatens the region’s food sovereignty, urging governments and investors to accelerate efforts towards rice self-sufficiency. Speaking at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra, Dr. Touray said the region’s growing appetite for rice continues […]
GLICO Health Insurance LTD, a premier private commercial health insurance provider in Ghana, has formally announced the rollout of its comprehensive Sustainability Plan. This transformative milestone follows the release of its inaugural 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. It marks a structural shift in how private health financing operates within the West African sub-region. Originally established as ‘Gemini Healthcare’ over two decades ago, the company rebranded as ‘GLICO H
SIC Insurance PLC closed the 2025 financial year with a leap in profitability, posting a group profit after tax of GH¢84.05 million, representing a 57.3 per cent increase from the GH¢53.41 million recorded in the prior year, according to the company's audited financial statements. The strong performance was driven by a combination of higher insurance revenue, increased investment income, and a major one-off gain from the regularisation of encroached lands at Greenhill. Group profit before tax cl
After 15 years of operations, Enterprise Properties Limited has officially unveiled its brand to the public. The company is marking a significant milestone in its journey and signaling a renewed commitment to excellence in corporate real estate services, job creation, and economic growth. The company, which has largely operated within the Enterprise Group ecosystem, says […]
Ghanaian entrepreneur and luxury watchmaker Anthony Mensah Dzamefe, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caveman Watches, has earned a coveted feature in the Forbes Africa Ghana 2026: Africa Undiscovered Edition, marking another significant milestone in the brand's journey from Accra to the global luxury market. The feature, headlined "Redefining Luxury from Accra," celebrates Caveman Watches' remarkable contribution to reshaping perceptions about African-made luxury products while positioning
Afarinick Company Limited (ACL) has distributed over 400,000 improved cocoa seedlings free of charge to farmers across the Volta Region, a major intervention aimed at accelerating cocoa cultivation and improving farmer livelihoods. The large-scale seedling distribution exercise was held at Afarinick's flagship cocoa project in Kpando, where the company has established a 2,000-acre sustainable commercial cocoa plantation, recognised as Ghana's largest. The event brought together hundreds of cocoa
Afarinick Company Limited has launched a 2,000-acre sustainable cocoa plantation in Zigbe-Kpando in the Volta Region, marking a major private-sector investment in Ghana's cocoa sector. The plantation is fully irrigated and uses climate-smart agricultural practices to maintain production despite changing weather conditions. The project aims to boost cocoa cultivation in the region and support Ghana's cocoa development agenda. The unveiling ceremony drew Members of Parliament from the Volta Region
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Chief Executives Network Ghana, Ernest De Graft Egyir, has unveiled a bold national initiative aimed at transforming high-potential Ghanaian companies into globally competitive multinational corporations.
The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, has called for a deliberate effort to build globally competitive African enterprises capable of transforming local economies and positioning the continent as a major force in the global economy.
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has successfully inaugurated two mechanized borehole water projects in the Upper East and Northern Regions, bringing clean and safe drinking water to underserved communities after a heart-wrenching documentary exposed residents competing with animals for water.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has cautioned Ghanaians against fronting for foreign nationals to operate in retail spaces reserved exclusively for citizens. The centre explained that the caution had become necessary following growing public concerns over the increasing involvement of foreigners in local retail trading as the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill awaited presidential assent to strengthen the country’s investment regulatory framework. The GIPC maintained that the
The Vice-President of Groupe Ndoum, Nana Ofori Owusu, has stated that GN Savings and Loans has commenced preparations to resume operations after the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of restoring the institution’s licence, having determined that the revocation was unjustified. In an interview with Graphic Business, he said GN savings and Loans had initiated the necessary legal procedures to formally notify the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the receiver before discussions could commence regarding the tra
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has called on businesses to demonstrate ethical responsibility in their pricing decisions, particularly during and after periods of economic and global crises. Addressing private sector leaders at the 10th CEO Summit in Accra on Friday, the Minister acknowledged that price increases may sometimes be unavoidable during challenging periods such as currency depreciation, global supply chain disruptions, energy crises, and pan
THE country’s tax architecture is becoming more data-driven, more enforcement-oriented and more ambitious than at any point in its modern fiscal history, the inaugural 2026 Tax Outlook published by law firm, Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah. The report, authored by Managing Partner, Seth Asante, and Partner, Godwin O. Nkrumah, warns that the compliance environment for businesses and individuals was shifting fundamentally as the country approached the formal conclusion of its International Monetar
Ghana’s announcement that it has moved from a high-risk debt distress classification to a moderate-risk position marks an important milestone in the country’s ongoing fiscal recovery. The update, presented to Parliament by the Minister of Finance, reflects improvements in debt management after years of sustained pressure on public finances. The Graphic Business notes that the shift is significant when viewed against the backdrop of Ghana’s debt trajectory since 2013. Moving from unsustainable de
BLUE Rose Estate Ltd is seeking to make a case for the real estate sector at the upcoming Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026. Participating as an official sponsor and exhibitor at the Summit, the company seeks to showcase exciting property opportunities for comfortable living and smart investment. The summit, on the theme: “The Reset Agenda: Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity”, will be held on June 1 and 2, 2026, at the Raffles London in the UK. To be hosted
