Access Bank surpasses GH¢1bn PBT mark for first time

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has partnered with Points Africa, a mobile-first rewards platform, to enhance the Rewards by Access loyalty programme by expanding the network of locations where customers can earn and redeem loyalty points.

Standard Chartered hosted a client roundtable in Accra to discuss its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, reaffirming its preference for global equities and emerging market U.S. dollar bonds while urging investors to remain diversified amid heightened geopolitical and market uncertainty.

The Konahene of Kona, Nana Konadu Yiadom Kumanin IV, has enstooled accomplished entrepreneur and investment executive Dr Maxwell Ampong as the inaugural Aboafuohene of the Traditional Council of Kona, within the Dumankwa-Nifa Kyidom Division under Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed a temporary GH¢2 reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel as part of government's efforts to cushion consumers against rising fuel prices and ease inflationary pressures.

The latest Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report by Ghana Statistical Service shows that more than GH¢36.5billion went on importing food products in 2025.

Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has announced October 1 this year (2026) as the commencement date for enforcing new automotive safety and conformity requirements for imported used vehicles.

President John Dramani Mahama has described the revival of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) as evidence that strategic partnerships, strong leadership and effective management can restore struggling state-owned enterprises without direct government funding.

Last week I read a quote card or news stamp on social media, in which the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu stated that the “Government is investing resources into teaching Chinese and Arabic at Kindergartens across the country.”