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Prof. Patrick Asuming, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, has raised concerns about the sustainability of the government’s SME Go initiative, citing fundamental issues in the small business sector that remain unaddressed. Speaking to Joy Business at a Quarterly Economic Roundtable organised by the Ministry of Finance and the University of Ghana, […]

The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), through its subsidiary Zoomlion Nigeria Limited, has signed a major export agreement with German-based companies FIMA Industries GmbH and Faun Umwelttechnik GmbH. This deal marks a significant expansion of Zoomlion’s waste management capabilities in Nigeria. Facilitated by funding from Euler Hermes, Germany’s export credit agency, and Oddo BHF Bank, […]

The Ministry of Finance has announced that Ghana’s economy is rapidly recovering, with significant GDP growth, despite global challenges and ongoing debt restructuring efforts. According to the ministry, the rebound is due to macroeconomic stability and growth interventions pursued under the IMF-supported Post Covid-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). “Overall Real GDP growth for the […]

Data from the Bank of Ghana shows that financial institutions and authorised users conducted an average of 2,114,636 monthly enquiries in 2023, marking a 46.5% increase from the 1,443,000 average monthly enquiries in 2022. The Bank of Ghana attributed the rise to the growing integration of credit reports in credit management processes across institutions. In […]

Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has denied reports that the bank has been sold to a foreign entity. The reports, which circulated on social media, claimed that the bank was sold to a “Swiss Front” without parliamentary approval. It also urged depositors to withdraw their funds before the new owner takes over. In a statement issued […]

Fidelity Bank, Ghana‘s largest privately-owned indigenous bank, is set to launch a new campaign titled ‘ɛbɛ fa,’ celebrating the resilience and visionary aspirations of its customers. The initiative reaffirms the bank’s commitment to being a supportive and forward-looking partner in the lives of Ghanaians. ‘Ɛbɛ fa,’ a Twi phrase meaning “It will happen” or “It […]

Today, most of us take our location services on phone for granted. Whether navigating in an Uber or ordering food at home, GPS is the key that has unlocked many of the conveniences of modern life. Many of us know that GPS started life as a military satellite system in 1978 to help kill people […]

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced that Virgin Atlantic will resume operations in Ghana starting May 2025, making it the 25th airline to operate out of Kotoka International Airport. The airline will run daily flights using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. GACL’s Managing Director, Mrs Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, expressed excitement about Virgin Atlantic’s […]

Hubtel Ghana has been ranked as the Fastest Growing Company in Ghana for 2022 financial year in the latest Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies ranking. The list, published by the UK-based newspaper recognizes businesses across the African continent that are achieving remarkable revenue growth. The FT ranking evaluated several companies based on their compound annual growth rate […]

Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) introduced the GoGPayslip in October 2013 to improve the payroll for better service delivery. The CAGD E-Payslip system is designed for the Government of Ghana (GoG) staff to have easy access to their payslip. This means your payslip is accessible from anywhere around the world. Once you have an internet connection, you can […]

If breaking news updates is your thing, then The Ghanaian Standard news website‘s new android app will excite you you too. In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed is not just a choice; it’s a necessity. The Ghanaian Standard, a newly launched Android app, has stepped up to the plate as a game changer for news […]

Tema, Ghana – Carok Global Company Limited, a registered Ghanaian-based company, is making strides in the field of engineering and safety, providing optimal solutions for the Personal Protective Equipment needs of various industries. With a vision to support and address all health and safety concerns of its clients, Carok Global Company Limited boasts a well-experienced […]