Johann Rupert (left) and Aliko Dangote (right) Johann Rupert, a South African billionaire, has overtaken Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, as Africa’s richest man. This is according to latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Mr. Rupert controls several global luxury brands and also has major investments in South Africa. He also controls Richemont, one of the world’s…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has been announced as the winner of the Most Sustainable Bank of the Year 2024 category by the Global Business Magazine Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores UBA Ghana’s unwavering commitment to excellence in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable banking….
Daniel Nuer Daniel Nuer, Head of the Tax Policy Unit at the Ministry of Finance, Ghana, has revealed that the Ministry of Finance is working to introduce about 36 more Double Taxation Agreements in addition to the 14 currently being enforced in Ghana. According to Mr. Nuer, six of the agreements are pending Parliamentary ratification,…
Ghana opposition NDC demands accountability for deadly 2020 election violence Johnson Asiedu Nketia Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed not to sign the peace agreement for the country’s 2024 presidential and Parliamentary elections if recommendations from the committee formed to probe the country’s 2020 deadly electoral violence are not implemented….
Ghana has set for itself a target of attaining a 100% water coverage by 2030. According to the Ghana Water Company Ltd (GWCL), measures are being implemented to ensure reliable water supply across Ghana. Public Relations and Communications Manager at Ghana Water Company Limited, Mr. Stanley Martey, says the company has…
There has been a fire outbreak at Job 600 building in Ghana’s Parliament. The inferno began in the early morning of Tuesday, August 27, 2024. As a result of the fire, damages were caused to the building. The cause of the fire outbreak was yet to be known as at the time of filing…
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), a leading conglomerate in Ghana and West Africa, has sought to establish partnerships with Indian businesses at the recently concluded 19th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Africa Business Conclave 2024, held in New Delhi from August 20 to 22, 2024. The summit, themed “Creating one future,” aimed…
– ’Find Your Soil’, Nurture Your AgriTech Innovation and Win $50,000 in Equity Funding The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). This year’s challenge seeks to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs who…
Gari Dhombo, CEO of GrowthHouse GrowthHouse, a leading independent financial planning services provider, has launched GrowthX. GrowthX, a publicly accessible rapid practice valuation tool for financial advisers stands out as an industry-first. Unlike existing valuation tools, GrowthX is available to all financial advisers free of charge, making it a unique offering in the market. This…
UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 will convene at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone in the economic relationship between Zimbabwe and its diaspora community. Organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) and Vaka Ekhaya, this event aims to foster substantial investment opportunities and wealth creation, responding to the Zimbabwean government’s…
Joe Ghartey (left) and the Chief Imam (right) Hon. Joe Ghartey, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has led GRA to pay a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. In brief remarks during the visit on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Hon. Ghartey said Ghana was…
Faith Sobe Cyril, a recent graduate of Academic City University College, has been hired by Apple UK as a Software Engineer. He graduated with a first-class honour in Computer Science. Faith is now a part of Apple’s Evolve programme, a comprehensive two-year rotational initiative that offers participants a deep dive into different areas of…
Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, the Kamenahene of the Akwamu Traditional Area, has donated another $10,000 towards the legacy project of the Adisadel Millennium (2000) year group. Osae Nyampong VI, who is also the Patron for the 2000 year group, made the presentation to the president of the group, Richard Nii Amu Arthur, as part fundraising…
Ghana is actively pursuing a $500 million loan from major cocoa traders to support its cocoa industry, as delays in securing its usual financing arrangements continue to pose challenges. Sources from Citi Business News reveal that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is in discussions with key cocoa traders, including Olam Group and Barry Callebaut, to…
By Africa Publicity The Central Bank of Ghana (BoG) on August 16, 2024, issued draft guidelines on digital assets, seeking feedback from the public and industry stakeholders on the country’s upcoming crypto regulations. The BoG says data collected over the last three years shows a greater increase in demand for crypto in Ghana….
Hopeson Adorye The Secretary to Okyenhene, Daniel Marfo Ofori-Atta, has filed a Ghc 10 million defamation suit against a member of Ghana’s Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye. Mr. Ofori-Atta, who is also Secretary to the Ofori Panin Stool, attached Media General, owners of Accra-based TV3 and Onua TV, to his suit. The Secretary to Okyenhene’s…
