Mid-year budget: No new taxes; likely downward review of gov’t expenditure – Dep. Minister

The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng has hinted that the government will likely review downward its expenditure when the finance minister presents the mid-year budget tomorrow, July 23, 2024. The World Bank at its...

No plans to increase transport fares – PROTOA

The Progressive Transport Owners’ Association (PROTOA) has stated that there are no current plans to increase transport fares. This statement comes in response to the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana’s announcement of a 15 percent...

BoG closes Dek-Nock Investments for engaging in deposit-taking without license

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) with the help of the Ghana Police Service, has closed down Dek-Nock Investments, located at Nungua and Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. In a statement signed by the Secretary...

2024 PwC Banking Survey: Nearly-Half of customers still prefer traditional banking

The 2024 PwC Ghana Banking Survey Report indicates that despite a significant move toward digital banking by many banking institutions, nearly half (47%) of banking customers still favor traditional banking methods. In contrast, 53%...

BADEA to step up funding efforts to support Africa’s development

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), which celebrates its golden jubilee anniversary this year, will over the next 50 years focus on enhancing its own efforts and mobilizing additional funding support...

CIB Ghana inducts over 200 banking professionals

At the 15th Induction Ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana, 237 banking professionals were inducted, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s history. This year’s induction was particularly noteworthy for sustaining...

E/R: MTN scales up support for SMEs to create jobs and boost economy

MTN Ghana Foundation has intensified its support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Eastern Region to create jobs and boost the local economy. MSMEs play a crucial role in economic development, but...

CWG Ghana earns coveted Tier-1 status in fight against digital threats

CWG Ghana, a leading technology solutions provider, has been licensed by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) as a Tier 1 Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP). This prestigious recognition places CWG Ghana among the first companies...

Anxiety at Koforidua PROTOA station as deadly clash looms

There is heightened anxiety at the Koforidua Peace PROTOA station following reports that hooligan machomen plan to disrupt the upcoming handing-over ceremony to the newly elected interim executives of the driver’s association. The ceremony, scheduled...

Accra Brewery PLC presents Eagle Stout in all new Golden Bold Label

The Ashanti Region played host to the outdooring of the newest outlook of Eagle Stout when it was unveiled to a rousing welcome in the central Business District of the garden city, Kumasi. The launch...