Dettol cool soap is an odour antibacterial soap Ghana’s leading hygiene brand, Dettol, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: Dettol Cool Soap with a 5 °C cooling sensation designed to keep Ghanaians cool and fresh, even in the hottest of climates. Maintaining such a sense of coolness and freshness is crucial for…
Benjamin Nii Ayi Lartey United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Nii Ayi Lartey as the Head of Legal & Company Secretary. In this role, Benjamin will provide leadership in legal matters and enhance the corporate governance framework of the bank. Uzoechina Molokwu, Managing Director/CEO of UBA…
Joyce Okoreee Joyce Okoreee, Acting Director, Certification Directorate of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has revealed that the Ghana Standards Authority will be enabling online purchase of Standards this year. Speaking during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce’s (UKGCC) webinar on “The Role of the Ghana Standards Authority in Promoting Local and International Trade,” Madam…
Top clubs in France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Croatia and Norway have expressed a strong desire to partner with the Kenpong Football Academy. This follows a comprehensive European tour embarked on by the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy and celebrated business contractor, Mr. Kennedy Agyepong (Kenpong). The widely respected businessman firmed up negotiations…
Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility company in Africa, has unveiled its latest safety feature, rider verification, to enhance driver safety in Ghana. This is part of Bolt’s ongoing investment in enhancing safety features on its platform, strengthening driver-rider trust and incentivising drivers to accept more orders, which translates to more earning opportunities and an…
By Peter Dery, Head of Retail & Commercial Banking UBA Ghana Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of any economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing significantly to economic growth. It is pertinent to mention that one of the most significant challenges facing SMEs is access to financing. This may be attributed…
Progress in electrification in Africa remains slow and uneven, the latest Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile shows. The findings, based on 53,444 face-to-face interviews in 39 African countries, show that very modest gains in access and connection still leave a majority of households without reliable electricity. While experiences vary dramatically by…
Kold AF Spotify’s EQUAL program supports female artists in music, giving them a global platform through playlists, content hubs, and partnerships. Rising Nigerian artist Kold AF, known for exploring diverse sounds, takes the spotlight for Spotify’s EQUAL Africa program this April, following her selection as Spotify’s Fresh Finds artists in 2023. Spotify’s year-round EQUAL program empowers…
Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs during the Women in Business Dialogue Series hosted by the Business and Financial Times. Nana Esi Idun-Arkhurst, Divisional Director, Retail & Business Banking at Fidelity Bank, delivered impactful insights at the event, emphasizing the importance of cultivating…
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) announced today the appointment of Mr. Woochong Um as its new Chief Executive Officer. Woochong Um will lead GEAPP following his tenure with the Asian Development Bank. GEAPP is a multi-sector alliance created in 2021 to address one of the defining challenges of our time—ending…
Ghana’s recent Internet disruption underscored the critical role of the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX) in ensuring Internet stability. GIX plays a vital role in enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and performance of the internet, ultimately benefiting both service providers and end-users alike. Organizations that exchanged traffic to the GIX were left less impacted as compared…
Yango Yango Delivery, a technology company providing a platform for placing and receiving in-city delivery orders has introduced Cargo Express, its latest offering designed to streamline the delivery of large and bulky items across Africa. This service targets a critical need in the rapidly growing e-commerce sector for reliable and efficient shipment of sizable products…
Bolt Business is launching food and grocery delivery services in Ghana to help companies and employees seamlessly order meals and snacks. From today, companies in Ghana and their employees, will be able to use the Bolt app for office kitchen stock-ups and meals for employees by seamlessly integrating ordering and payment with Bolt Business…
In a dynamic world where technological innovations continuously reshape the landscape of finance, a new initiative is emerging. The launch of a new Non Profit Organisation; Bitfiasi Initiative, focusing on empowering women into financial freedom through the transformative potential of cryptocurrency, is a promising step towards inclusivity and empowerment. The co-founders, Gideon…
Tony Elumelu 10th Cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Announced Over 50 business sectors from farming to technology represented. 20,000 entrepreneurs from 54 countries across Africa funded in 10 years – doubling original target. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries,…
M-PESA Safaricom has signed an International Money Transfer Agreement with Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network, operating in 40 African countries, to help streamline remittance flows to Ethiopia. M‑PESA provides individuals with quick and easy financial services through a mobile phone. Users do not need a bank account, just a Safaricom sim card. Through the…
