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Prudential Bank CIO wins Master Category at World CIO 200 Summit
Prudential Bank’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Leopold L. L. Armah, has been named “Winner in the Master Category” at the World CIO 200 Summit, placing him among Africa’s leading technology executives. The award recognises CIOs who demonstrate exceptional leadership in driving digital transformation, cybersecurity,...
Maverick Research appoints former NielsenIQ executive Justin Sargent as strategic advisor
Maverick Research, one of Africa’s leading insights, analytics, and retail measurement companies, has announced the appointment of Justin Sargent as Strategic Advisor as the company accelerates its growth ambitions across the continent. The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Maverick Research as the company contin...
NLA CEO sought $6,000 monthly rent allowance – Hawk Newspaper Editor
Editor of the Hawk Newspaper, Charles MacCarthy, has alleged that the Chief Executive Officer of the National Lottery Authority requested a $6,000 monthly rent allowance. Speaking on Ekosii Sen, Mr MacCarthy questioned the justification for the alleged request, suggesting it was excessive given prevailing economic cond...
Bond market: Turnover declines by 66% to GH¢559m
The newly issued 7-year (2033) bond attracted some light interest with turnover of GH¢15.52 million at a weighted-average yield of 12.10%.
IFC convenes development partners to strengthen ESG collaboration and sustainability impact in Ghana
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has convened development partners working across Ghana’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) ecosystem to strengthen collaboration, improve coordination and accelerate the adoption of sustainable business practices that support privat...
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC holds landmark 50th AGM, reaffirms commitment to shareholders value
TotalEnergies Marketing Ghana PLC (“the Company”) held its landmark 50th Annual General Meeting in Accra, where shareholders approved a total dividend of GH¢3.2245 per share for the 2025 financial year, maintaining the payout from 2024. The total dividend payout of GH¢360.7 million comprises an interim dividend already...
Kwahu Tafo Chief hails 24-hour economy market project
The Chief of Kwahu Tafo, Nana Kwasi Opoku Minta, has described the construction of the 24-hour economy market in the area as a major development that will boost economic activities and improve livelihoods. Nana Kwasi Opoku Minta made the remarks during the official handing over of the market project site at Kwahu Tafo....
Banking reforms incomplete, state-owned banks under watch – IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Ghana’s banking sector reforms remain incomplete, despite what it describes as significant improvements in overall sector stability under the country’s ongoing economic programme. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, IMF Mission Chief Dr Ruben Atoyan...
IndomieFest lights up Takoradi, extending Ghana’s biggest family celebration to the Western Region
On Saturday, 18th July, Takoradi Mall came alive as IndomieFest, Ghana’s recurring biggest kids and family event, brought families across the Western Region together for a day filled with fun, entertainment and unforgettable moments. Following the Koforidua edition in March, and the Accra edition in April, Indomiefest...
GRA unveils customs border post at Antado, Cape Coast
At the official opening of the post, Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, assured of the necessary government support to ensure that officers put in their maximum effort to collect revenue for the State.
Current account stability to mitigate pressure on cedi; currency to end year at GH¢11.40 to a dollar
Fitch Solutions says the current account stability will mitigate any downside pressure on the Ghana cedi, despite souring investor sentiment towards Emerging Market assets. According to the UK-based firm, strong export receipts will continue to bolster Ghana’s already robust forex reserves, which have risen to US$14.4...
T-bills auction: Government records 32% undersubscription; interest rates rise again
The most subscribed bill was the 91-day bill, as GH¢2.02 billion of the bids were tendered, representing 63.8% of the total bids. However, the uptake was GH¢1.99 billion.