Category: Business
It Is Not My Intention To Privatize ECG – Mahama Tells Ghanaians
John Dramani Mahama Source: Africa Publicity The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has told Ghanaians that he does not intend to privatize the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Delivering his May Day address to Ghanaian workers on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Mr. Mahama said ECG will not be privatized as an institution. According to…
Ghanaian Government Reaffirms Commitment to Resolving Ewoyaa Lithium Project Delays
The government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the country’s Ewoyaa lithium project delays. The Government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources reaffirmed its commitment when a delegation of Paramount Chiefs from Mankessim, Nkusukum, Abura, Dominase, and Ogua recently engaged with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon….
Zoomlion Ghana Responds to Controversy Over YEA Contract, Highlights Commitment to Public Good
Source: Africa Publicity Leading Ghanaian waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has issued a press statement addressing recent media publications and social media discussions about its contract with the Youth Employment Authority (YEA). The company says it has been working with YEA since 2006 under the Youth in Sanitation Module, managing and supervising beneficiaries…
Thales reports its order intake and sales for the first quarter of 2025
Order intake: €3.8 billion, down -25% (-27% on an organic basis1) Sales: €5.0 billion, up +12.2% (+9.9% on an organic basis) All 2025 financial objectives confirmed “In the first quarter of 2025, Thales recorded organic sales growth of nearly 10%, demonstrating the strong momentum of our Defence and Avionics activities,…
Investment experts urge Ghanaian start-ups to prioritise the sustainability of their businesses over fundraising
A panel of investment experts comprising Barri Youri, Senior Manager, Financial Advisory at professional service advisory firm, Deloitte Ghana; Saqib Nazir, Chief Executive Officer of Mojo Payments and David Tetteh, Senior Consultant at the Ghana Investment Support Programme (GHISP), have urged start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to raise funds, to rather…
Dettol Original Soap Honored as Best Antibacterial Product at GBIA 2025
Dettol Original Soap, Ghana’s trusted antibacterial bar soap, has been recognized as the Best Antibacterial Product at the 2025 Ghana Business and Innovation Awards (GBIA). This accolade distinguishes the brand’s proven commitment to promoting hygiene and well-being across Ghana. Designed for everyday use, Dettol Original Soap is dermatologically tested and suitable for the whole…
Entrepreneur Richard Nii Armah Quaye Sets the Record Straight: No Political Ambitions After Retirement
Ghanaian entrepreneur and businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye has quashed speculations about his alleged political ambitions following his retirement from Quick Angels and Bills Micro Credit. During a press conference at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Quaye made it clear that his focus is on contributing to Ghana’s economic development, not politics. A New Chapter…
Efua Ghartey, President of Ghana Bar Association given Standing Ovation by Lawyers
Efua Ghartey At the La Beach Hotel, Accra, members of the Ghana Bar Association attending the Mid Year Conference on April 26th 2025, have given the President of the Association, Mrs Efua Ghartey a standing ovation. This was after she delivered her speech which touched on members of the Ghana Bar Association, matters affecting the…
Ghana To Become The First Country In Africa To Issue FLEGT License By June 30 – Lands Minister
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the European Union (EU), particularly in sustainable forest governance. He announced that Ghana is on track to issue its first Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) License by June 30, 2025. This milestone…
Hollard Ghana Partners Porials Pitch to insure Young Entrepreneurs
Source: Africa Publicity Hollard Ghana, a leading insurance company, has partnered with Porials Pitch to provide insurance cover for over 150 vendors and organisers at a youth vendor fair held over the weekend. The collaboration, which took place at the second edition of the Porials Pitch Fair, was aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs with…
Bank Of Ghana Reports 33% Increase In Staff Involvement In Banking Fraud In Ghana
Source: Africa Publicity The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says staff involvement in fraudulent activities across Ghana’s banking and specialised deposit-taking sector for the year 2024 increased to 33%. In its latest annual fraud report, the Bank of Ghana reported that at least 365 employees were implicated in various acts of financial misconduct — up…
Jannice Tagoe Bringing Women Together for Impact-Driven LinkedIn Women’s Connect Conference
Jannice Tagoe Source: Africa Publicity Multi award-winning Ghanaian digital marketer and humanitarian expert, Jannice Tagoe, is teaming up with two non-governmental organizations, the Alliance for Women Economic Development (AWED) International and the BH Foundation, to bring together Ghanaian women from diverse professional backgrounds for the maiden edition of the LinkedIn Women’s Connect conference in…
Media Heavyweight Prince Minkah Joins GoldBod as Media Relations Officer: A New Era for Ghana’s Gold Sector
In a significant move, Prince Kwame Minkah, a well-known journalist and broadcaster, has joined the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as Media Relations Officer. With over 15 years of experience in Ghana’s media landscape, Minkah brings a wealth of communication expertise to his new position. His appointment is expected to enhance public engagement and transparency in…
Kenya Projected To Overtake Ethiopia As East Africa’s Top Economy In 2025
Source: Africa Publicity Kenya is expected to overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s top economy in 2025, latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have revealed. The shift comes in the wake of a sharp devaluation of the Ethiopian birr in July 2024, part of a broader effort to stabilize the economy and advance long-delayed…
World Bank Pledges To Help Create 500,000 Jobs Yearly For Young People In Ghana
Anna Bjerde (right) and Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (t) Source: Africa Publicity The World Bank has pledged to work with the Government of Ghana on a new Growth and Jobs Strategy to help create about 500,000 jobs yearly for young people in Ghana. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting at the…
South Africa’s Finance Minister Reverses 0.5% VAT After Protests From Opposition Parties
Enoch Godongwana Source: Africa Publicity The Finance Minister of South Africa, Enoch Godongwana, has reversed the 0.5 percentage point in South Africa’s Value Added Tax (VAT) increase which he announced during the passing of the budget in March this year. The reversal in the VAT was necessitated by protests by some organizations and two opposition…