Business

1,276  The Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, has called for the unification of regulations across the continent to facilitate the attraction of capital to invest in the infrastructure on the continent. Participating in a panel discussion at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) on the topic, “Filling the Funding Gap for Infrastructure”, […]

1,217  Ghana’s inflation rate eased to 23.5% in January 2025 after four consecutive months of rising inflation.Authentic Ghanaian cuisine recipes This development follows the government’s failure to meet its 2024 year-end inflation target of 15%, as inflation climbed to 23.8% in December 2024, up from 23.0% in November. Despite the overall slowdown, food inflation remains […]

1,155  The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has highlighted the crucial role of digital connectivity in realizing Africa’s vision of a single market. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue (APD) 2025, Mr. Blewett stressed that discussions surrounding Africa’s economic integration would be meaningless without significant investment in digital infrastructure and connectivity. In […]

1,144  There’s been a false announcement circulating at the Kumasi Central Market, claiming that the daily trading fee will increase from 2 cedis to 5 cedis starting February 3, 2025. However, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has debunked this claim, stating that no such increment has been approved. According to Abass Nurudeen, Esq.,Ashanti Regional Communications […]

892  Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group of Companies, delivered a keynote address today at the African Prosperity Dialogues 2025, emphasizing the transformative potential of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and diaspora investment in driving sustainable economic growth across the African continent. Mr. Dadey’s address underscored the need for collaborative efforts to redefine Africa’s future, […]

894  Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group of Companies, delivered a keynote address today at the African Prosperity Dialogues 2025, emphasizing the transformative potential of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and diaspora investment in driving sustainable economic growth across the African continent. Mr. Dadey’s address underscored the need for collaborative efforts to redefine Africa’s future, […]

946  Nana Akosua Pokuaa, the Deputy Queen-mother of the Ashanti Regional Beads Sellers Association, is calling on Finance Minister Ato Forson to take immediate action to address the rising exchange rates that are threatening local businesses, particularly bead sellers. The increasing exchange rates are causing significant financial strain on small businesses, making it difficult for […]

986  In a bid to maximize the economic potential of Ghana’s gold resources, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated a Technical Committee tasked with drafting the legal and operational framework for the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The inauguration, held at the Ministry of Finance on January 27, 2025, marks a […]

857  KGL Group has been honoured with the prestigious SWAG Corporate Award at the 49th edition of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards, held on Friday, January 24, 2025. The SWAG Awards, recognized as Ghana’s longest-running award scheme, celebrates sports excellence and has consistently rewarded top-performing sportsmen and women, as well as key […]

1,240  The MTN Ghana Foundation has taken a significant step in advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education with the handing over of a modern integrated STEM laboratory at Wiamoase in the Ashanti Region. The ultra-modern integrated STEM Lab is the first of its kind by MTN Foundation in the region. The facility is […]