Asset managers Ashmore and GMO have joined the steering committee of a creditor group of Ghana's international bondholders as country's debt restructuring efforts gather pace, three sources close to the matter said. Ghana, which is facing its worst economic crisis in a generation, is targetingUS $10.5 billion of external debt...
Ghanaian start-ups have been offered the opportunity to compete with their counterparts from three other countries on the continent in the maiden ‘The Next Titan Africa (TNT Africa)’ competition. The US$120,000 cash prize business support competition is an entrepreneurial reality show designed to ignite the entrepreneurship spirit of young Africans...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a partnership with Accra Medical Centre Ltd. (AMC) to help the health service provider expand its operations in Accra and in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana, where modern facilities are more limited in a bid to increase access to affordable,...
Nike retains #1 ranking for 5th consecutive year in a relatively unchanged Top 10 ranking of the most admired brands in Africa. Unicef is the #1 NGO, Coca Cola the #1 non-African brand and MTN the #1 African brands recognized for doing good for society. MTN and Dangote...
Unilever Ghana PLC, a leading consumer goods company, has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022, showcasing a robust growth of 20 percent, reaching GH¢ 632 million in 2022 compared to GH¢530 million in 2021. According to the Chairman for Unilever Ghana, Edward Effah - speaking...
but there are fears target could be missed   At the 25 percent mark of the year, data from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reveals that the Electronic Levy (E-levy) generated GH¢246.9million in revenue, accounting for 11 percent of the projected GH¢2.24billion for the year. Since its implementation 11 months ago...
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has inaugurated an advanced command centre, the latest in its cybersecurity infrastructure, established to ensure the delivery of a safer digital financial industry. Dubbed the ‘Financial Industry Command Security Operations Centre (FICSOC)’, the move comes in the face of increased cybersecurity risks in the country...
Applauds easing of COVID restrictions British Airways is increasing the number of flights between Accra and London, with the addition of three return services a week. Announcing the development during a media briefing in Accra, British Airways’ Head of Sales for Africa, Middle East and South Asia, Moran Birger,...
The 1997- and 1998-year groups of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Senior High School (OLA), have led the Past OLA Girls’ Association (POGA) to celebrate its 25th anniversary and commemorate their Alma Mater’s 69th Speech and Prize-Giving Day over the weekend in Ho. The event, which is hosted by various...
Chrispod Hospital and Diagnostic Centre has organised a free health screening exercise for over 600 members of the Faith Community Baptist Church in Madina and Winners Chapel in North Kaneshie, both in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise forms part of the healthcare provider’s corporate social responsibility, and was also...