Kumasi: The Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has awarded a total of USD 200,000 in start-up seed funding to 22 teams of young entrepreneurs. The awards were presented during the final pitch session of the 2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro, held over two days in Kumasi.
Accra: Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has called on domestic airline operators to consider reducing fares in light of the cedi’s appreciation against other currencies. He emphasized that the cedi’s gain is anticipated to positively…
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has called upon financial institutions to take bold steps in de-risking the agriculture sector and to provide substantial capital support to agri-business startups. He emphasized the crucial role of the Ghana Exim …
Accra: Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has highlighted the significant role of the Collateral Registry in expanding financial inclusion within the country. In a speech delivered by Dr. Zakari Mumuni, the First Deputy Governor, durin…
Accra: Ghana’s economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, up from 4.9 per cent in the same period of 2024, driven by the services sector and recovery of the agriculture sector.
According to Ghana News Agency, the agriculture se…
Kumasi: The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of Kumasi, Mr. Richard Kwasi Ofori Agyemang Boadi at his office. Led by its Regional Chairman, Mr. Anthony Kwaku Oppong, the vis…
Accra: Dr. Doli-Wura Awushi Abdul-Malik Seidu Zakaria, Managing Director of the National Investment Bank PLC (NIB), has announced that the bank’s financial stability has been significantly strengthened following a successful recapitalization effort. T…
Accra: Mr Kofi Bentil, a private legal practitioner and Vice President of Imani Africa, has called for the inclusion of a sunset clause in the newly passed Energy Sector (Amendment) Bill 2025. The bill, which imposes a GHS1 levy on every litre of petr…
Accra: Fidelity Bank Ghana says it is pursuing an integrated approach to supporting young businesses – blending access to capital, technical assistance, and intentional gender inclusion. Speaking during a high-level panel session at the 2025 Ghana-Eur…
Accra: The Ghana Grows Programme, an initiative by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with the Springboard Road Show Foundation, has successfully equipped 30 young women with crucial entrepreneurial skills. This marks the completion of the thi…