Ecobank Ghana has recently received EDGE certification for its Head Office building, located at 2 Morocco Lane, off Independence Avenue, Ministerial Area, Accra and opposite the Afua Sutherland Children’s Park. This achievement reaffirms the bank’s commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. It also highlights Ecobank’s position as a frontrunner...
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially launched the trial phase of digital audio broadcasting (DAB) in the country. The milestone makes the country the first in West Africa and the fourth on the entire African continent to embrace this cutting-edge radio technology. DAB represents a state-of-the-art radio broadcasting system that...
The government has demonstrated commitment and ability toward restoring investor confidence in both domestic and international markets, following the payment of the first coupon obligation on new bonds resulting from a recent debt restructuring. The success of the first debt restructuring has laid the groundwork for the second phase of...
A one- week Pilot Training Workshop for District Mining Committees (DMCs) and selected Small Scale Miners has been held at Tarkwa in the Western Region. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is expected to be carried throughout the country. Also, it is an ongoing effort towards...
Tourism Minister Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has disclosed that revenue collection systems at key tourism sites and attractions within the sector will, from next year, be automated to maximise gains and investments made in the sector. Currently, B&FT checks show that almost 100 percent of revenue collection at tourist attractions...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the importance of stability in driving and sustaining a vibrant trade ecosystem within the continent. A stable and peaceful Africa, he said, is essential as the continent seeks to build a dynamic trade system that will transform economies. “For Africa to thrive, we must...
Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has reiterated the government’s commitment to making the country an aviation hub in the West African sub-region. He said this at the inauguration of phase two of the Tamale International Airport. The completion of the second phase of the airport means that passengers can now...
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited has made a sterling performance for the 2023 half-year results which ended in June, posting strong and impressive growth numbers. UBA Ghana posted Profit before Tax (PBT) of GH¢295.5million for half-year of 2023 up from GH¢91.2million within the same period in 2022. This...
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has hinted that the cabinet is currently deliberating on the possibility of granting tax exemptions for the importation of agricultural inputs. “The problem is, when prices go up, no matter what we do, our businesses are unwilling to bring prices down and...
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy has found no evidence of any losses from a deal between the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Genser Energy Ghana Limited (GEGL), concluding an investigation into unfounded claims of irregularities. The investigation was initiated in response to claims made by the...