More than 100 employees of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have had their appointments terminated, in what appears to be a direct fallout from a government directive annulling public sector recruitment made after the 2024 general elections. Although the dismissal letters, dated Thursday, 19 June 2025, reference the non-confirmation of […]
A growing rift is unfolding at Ghana’s port community as the Indigenous Freight Forwarders Association has taken a swipe at the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) over what it describes as misplaced agitation against the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Indigenous Freight Forwarders are urging […]
…Launches Major Educational Initiative Under His Foundation In a bold step to promote education and digital literacy in his traditional area, Otoobour Djan Kwasi II, the Chief of Aburi (Aburihene) and Adontenhene of Akuapem, has commissioned a fully equipped computer laboratory for the Nsakyie Basic School under the banner of […]
CARE Ghana, through its PROSPER III project with funding from Cargill, has handed over Agro-processing equipment to women producer groups in five cocoa-growing communities across the Ashanti and Central Regions. The handover event, held at Kufuor Camp in the Atwima Mponua District on June 17, 2025, reflected CARE’s commitment to […]
Onafriq, in collaboration with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), announced the launch of a new cross-border payment service that will initially pilot outbound transactions in Ghana. This launch operationalises the partnership established in 2022, aimed at promoting intra-African cross-border trade and enhancing financial inclusion. The service improves financial […]
Accra, Ghana – June 20, 2025 In a strategic move to attract investment and youth development support for his municipality, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South, Honourable Joseph Awal Antwi, has paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu in Accra. The meeting centered on efforts to […]
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the AfCFTA Secretariat have held the 2025 IATF (Intra-African Trade Fair) Ghana High-Level Roadshow as part of a series of events ahead of the 2025 IATF to be held in Algiers, Algeria, from September 4-10, 2025. […]
The government of Kenya led by President William Ruto in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has held a High-Level Consultative Meeting on the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII), a transformative Pan-African effort aimed at positioning the continent as a global leader in green manufacturing and […]
Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene has highlighted the critical need for advanced medical facilities and quality health services in Africa, in order to retain monies that are currently funding oversees treatment which can be used in strengthening Africa’s healthcare infrastructure, invest in local talent and build […]
The AfCFTA Secretariat has expressed grave concerned by the recent downgrade of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) by Fitch Ratings. The Secretariat says while they acknowledge the role of rating agencies in global financial markets, they are concerned that such assessment may not fully reflect the evolving realities, priorities and vision […]
