Ghana has entered the final stage of assessing its implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Trade in Goods, with senior government officials, private sector representatives, technical experts and the AfCFTA Secretariat meeting in Ada to validate the country’s implementation review. The three-day Validation Meeting, taking […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the Government of Burundi have agreed to develop a joint country implementation roadmap aimed at accelerating Burundi’s participation in Africa’s single market and expanding opportunities for the country’s private sector. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between AfCFTA Secretary-General […]
The President of the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG), Samuel Animado, has called for bold leadership and deliberate investment in innovation to shape Ghana’s economic future. Delivering the keynote address at the 2nd edition of the Ghana 100 Trailblazers Conference and Awards organised by the Business Executive Group, […]
Yellow Card, a leading global stablecoin infrastructure provider, today announced the successful closing of a $40 million strategic funding round, with investment from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Sony Innovation Fund, Polychain Capital, Blockchain Capital, and additional strategic investors. The funding will scale Global USD Accounts, Yellow Card’s end-to-end dollar […]
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd, Bernard Gyebi, together with the Executive Director, Daniel Sarpong, led a delegation of the Bank’s senior management on a courtesy call to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. […]
GCB Bank, Ghana’s number one bank, has been recognised with the Excellence in Retail Banking Award at the MoneyAura Africa Awards (West Africa) 2026, reaffirming its leadership in delivering innovative, accessible and customer-focused banking services across the country. The award was presented at the MoneyAura Africa Awards held in Accra, […]
Bolt is now available through ChatGPT through a global integration, bringing Bolt’s service to ChatGPT’s 900 million weekly users for the first time.Customers can interact with Bolt directly inside ChatGPT, where they can see an upfront price estimate for their journey, weigh up route options, and check when their driver […]
New Bolt data reveals that affordability continues to shape how Ghanaians use ride-hailing services, with more than 90% of all trips across Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi booked through the platform’s Standard and Economy categories. The findings highlight the continued importance of affordable mobility for everyday travel, even as demand for […]
A multimillion-dollar gold trade dispute involving Sesi-Edem Company Limited and JG Resources Limited is expanding beyond a commercial disagreement, with the matter now attracting legal, regulatory, and governance scrutiny over alleged assay discrepancies, contractual breaches, and unresolved financial obligations. The controversy, which industry sources estimate involves exposure exceeding $20 million, […]
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has called on the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) to immediately sanction shipping lines that continue to impose container administrative charges above the approved regulatory cap, describing the practice as economic sabotage. In a press statement issued on July 28, the Association accused […]
