Source: UBA Ghana Africa stands at crossroads – a continent beaming with potential, innovation, and promise. As we navigate the complexities of the global landscape, it is important that we chart a course towards sustainable development, inclusive growth, and shared prosperity. At the forefront of this transformative journey is the philosophy of…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been announced as the Best Regional Bank – West Africa at the prestigious African Banker Awards 2024. The annual African Banker Awards, organised by the African Banker Magazine, took place on Tuesday at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, on the side-lines of…
Ghana and the African Development Bank have signed the Indicative Operations Programmes outlining the projects to be implemented between 2024 and 2025. The propose projects encompass support to Small and Medium Enterprises, Agriculture, Skills Development, including digitalization for a total grant amount of US$103 million grant. They also signed a five year country…
The Govt Statistician, Prof Samuel Annim (right) launching the Ghana 2023 Trade Report in Accra on Thursday, May 30, 2024 The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) for the first time has released Export and Import Price Indices (XMPI) also known as the Unit Value Indices which measure changes over time in the relative price of…
Africa is losing billions of dollars annually in gold smuggling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a new report by SwissAid, a non-governmental organization, has revealed. According to the report, the gold are mainly smuggled to UAE from Ghana, Mali, and Zimbabwe. SwissAid says it carried out its investigation using data on declared and…
American Express and Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial services Group, announced an agreement to significantly expand American Express Card acceptance in twenty-one countries across Africa. Through this agreement, American Express Card Members will be able to use their Cards in twelve new countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger, São…
President William Ruto makes his speech during the official opening of the 59th Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group and the African Development Fund at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi on May 29, 2024 Kenya will increase its shareholding in three key African financial institutions, including the African Development Bank…
President of the AfDB Group, Akinwumi Adesina (2nd left) and Kenyan President, WilliamRuto (2nd right) as well as the AU Commission Chairperson (left) launching the 10-Year Strategy in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Source: Africa Publicity The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a 10-Year Strategy which is considered a blueprint for…
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned indigenous bank, says more than 400 exporters and farmers have benefitted from its Export Club initiative. Mr Julian Opuni, Managing Director, made this known at the launch of the 2024 Ghana Horticulture Expo hosted by the Federation of Associations of Ghana Exporters (FAGE) on Tuesday, May 27, 2024. …
In a pioneering initiative to tackle climate change and social issues, JCS Investments Ltd has partnered with UBA Ghana to introduce the JCS Green prepaid card, a co-branded Visa prepaid card. This initiative enables individuals to make a positive impact on the environment and society with every purchase, promoting a greener and sustainable…
All roads in Accra on Friday evening will be leading to the Marina Mall where SoHo and Simply Irresistible, a leading corporate entertainment platform, will host a memorable pre- party for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2024. It’s going to be a truly exciting night, full of entertainment on Friday night, May 31,…
MTN Group has retained the top spot in the annual ‘Brand Africa 100: Best Brands’ survey, also continuing to lead the list of African brands ‘doing good for society, people and environment’ in recognition of our ESG efforts to create shared value and a sustainable business, society and world. “This Africa Day, we take…
Investing in Africa 2024 dialogue focuses on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. With a wide variety of industry sectors attending and many of the key financial sector participants present, investors attend AFSIC looking for new investment ideas or looking to raise capital for their…
Samuel A. Jinapor (7th right) in a pose with dignitaries at the ERPA signing ceremony The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission have signed a historic Emissions Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA) with Tullow, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to address deforestation and forest degradation. The agreement,…
Caption: Hon. Ghartey chairing the first Board meeting of GRA Experienced lawyer and Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Constituency, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has been sworn in as the Chair of the Governing Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). His oath of office was administered by the Minister of Finance, Hon. Mohammed Amin…
Funmi Dele-Giwa Being deliberate about creating a “greater purpose” is essential to building an authentic corporate culture, engaging stakeholders, and navigating the evolving landscape of corporate philanthropy. This is the philosophy behind Africa’s largest digital payments network, Onafriq’s, extensive growth and vision to unify the continent’s digital payments landscape according to its General Counsel…
