The Akufo-Addo-led government is aiming at constructing 20 more interchanges by the end of its second term in 2024, Roads Minister Kwasi Amoako-Attah has revealed.
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Europe, Ghana sign €170m pact to establish a Development Bank
The Ministry of Finance and the European Investment Bank have signed an agreement for the provision of a one hundred- and seventy-million-euro (€170 million) facility for the establishment of a new national bank, the Development Bank Ghana (DBG).
Cancel Africa’s debt – Akufo-Addo to world leaders
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for the restructuring of the global financial architecture so it could respond better to the needs of Africa.
Jospong, MDGS/MD Power partner to construct waste to energy plant
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with McDavid Green Solutions (MDGS/MDPower LLC) of the United States of America (USA), for the construction of waste to energy plants across the country.
United Airlines returns to Ghana after nine years of absence
At exactly 08:08 GMT on Saturday, May 15, 2021, United Airlines flight UA996 touched base at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra, from Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, to complete the first non-stop flight of its new services to the West African city after nine years of absence.
Humanitarian Agencies pledge to support W/A Food Security storage system
As part of the International Online Conference being held by the ECOWAS Commission from 28th April to 10th May 2021 to share its food security storage experience with its partners and the other regions of the world, humanitarian agencies have pledged to support and work in respect of the West African Food Security Storage System.
Perseus Mining injects $385m into Ivorian, Ghanaian economies
Perseus Mining Limited has released its CY20 Sustainable Development Report detailing the company’s progress over the past 12 months in delivering on its commitment to responsible mining operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Fuel margins reduced to 9 pesewas per litre
The Government of Ghana has announced a reduction in fuel margins from 17 pesewas per litre to 9 pesewas.
NCA Shuts down 49 TV Stations operating without license
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has embarked on an exercise to shut down 49 Television (TV) stations for operating without Authorizations.
Audiomack partners MTN to stream music to over 76 million subscribers
Audiomack has partnered with MTN Nigeria to unveil the Audiomack+MTN Data Bundle program, which offers MTN subscribers tailored data bundles for streaming unlimited music and accessing content on Audiomack free of data charges. The partnership will see MTN subscribers gain free access to Audiomack’s streaming service via their mobile devices on weekly and monthly subscriptions. […]
ETI appoints Tomisin Fashina as Group Executive, Operations & Technology
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced the appointment of Tomisin Fashina as its new Group Executive for Operations & Technology, a position he will now hold to his existing role of Managing Director of eProcess International. Ade Ayeyemi, CEO Ecobank Group said: “The rapidly accelerating digital adoption by Africa’s […]
Free trade bloc can be a game changer for African people and business – Trade Expert
Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021 WTO Aid-for-Trade Stocktaking meeting. The African Development Bank, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and International Trade Centre (ITC) organized the session held on Wednesday 24 March. […]