Critical Ideas Limited (CIL) has been granted a broker-dealer licence by Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Trading as Chipper Cash, a cross-border payments application, CIL serves over five million users across Africa and its diaspora. This new license would allow the fintech company to operate in the country’s financial markets, significantly expanding its range … The post Critical

 The stock performance on the Ghana Stock Ex­change (GSE) in August dipped in spite of the recovery in the Ghanaian economy. The GSE Composite Index ( GSE-CI) which tracks the performance of all companies traded in the GSE, saw a 2.98 per cent drop in August, clos­ing at 4,359.85 points, reducing the year-to-date gain to … The post GSE performance in August dipped despite

 The country’s year-on-year inflation rate slowed to 20.4 per cent in August from 20.9 per cent in July, the Gha­na Statistical Service (GSS), has announced. This is the fifth consecutive time the country’s inflation rate has declined after the consumer price rate fell to 25.0 per cent in April this year. Data provided by the … The post  August inflation rate slows to 20.4% appeared first on

 The police at Abor in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have grabbed three suspects in connection with the death of Bessah Gadah, a 42-year-old man, at Tsiame in the region. The suspects, alleged­ly beat, killed and secretly buried Gadah. Kwabla Zate, the main suspect, was arrested by the police together with two others, … The post One remanded, others granted bail for allegedly

 The dream of John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, a former Minister of Trade and Industry, to feature on the presidential ballot paper and ultimately occupy the topmost office of the land is nearing reality as he successfully filed his nomination to contest as president in the December 7, 2024 election. Mr Kyerematen’s first shot at the … The post Alan, 2 others file nominations

The government has directed re­gional ministers and their respec­tive Regional Security Coun­cils (REGSEC) to intensify enforcement actions to contain incidents of illegal small scale mining within their respective jurisdictions. Additionally, the Minerals Commission is to enhance reformative efforts, particularly, through ramping up of re­sponsible and legal community mining schemes to preserve the environment and landscape. … The post Illegal

As December approaches, the world’s attention turns to Ghana, a country whose vibrant culture, festive spirit, and breathtaking landscapes make it the ultimate destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable holiday experi­ence. From traditional festivals and lively street celebrations to pristine beaches and lush rainfor­ests, Ghana offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that captivate the senses and … The post Ghana:

 Politicians and their parties in Ghana have been enjoying for far too long a period in which no individual, groups or institu­tions in the country have made any serious attempt publicly to question them about campaign spending, abuse of incumben­cy, and campaign financing. In the circumstances, the politicians and their parties have had a field … The post Can GII monitoring system

The Ghana Report has launched its maiden Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair, in an effort to tackle Ghana’s rising unemployment rate. The fair is set to run from Thursday, September 19 to Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Independence Square and the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Speaking at the  launch, held at the in Accra, … The post The Ghana Report to hold

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has issued query letters to all 29 Metro­politan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region for failing to attend the launch of a policy focused on local economic development. The launch of the Local Eco­nomic Development (LED) Policy (2024 – 2029) which was advertised … The post At

 The government has been implored to make a concerted effort to engage fisher folks and coastal communi­ties in the development of policies related to ocean management. Such a move, according to the President of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NFAG), Nana Joojo Solomon, would help address communication gaps between government agencies and the fishing communities. … The post Engage

 The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCO­BOD) has stated its readiness to intensify its efforts to combat cocoa smuggling across the country’s bor­ders with support from the military. According to the Board, it was overwhelmed by the increasing cases of cocoa smuggling activities in the country. The Chief Executive of the COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, disclosed this … The post COCOBOD combat-ready

Ghana’s CAF Champions League campaign­ers, Samartex FC, will on Sunday host Moroccan giants, Raja Casablanca, in the second round prelim­inary stage first leg game of the 2024-25 Champi­ons League competition at the Accra Sports Stadium at 3pm. The Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions defeated Cameroonian champions, Victoria Unit­ed, 1-0 both home and away to advance. … The post Samartex,

 The 2024 edition of the Stanbic Bank Asantehene Invitational Golf Tourna­ment ended last week in Kumasi. The day’s tournament, held at the Royal Golf Course, was sponsored by Stanbic Bank and hosted by the Royal Golf Club on behalf of the Asantehene. It brought together 54 amateur golfers from across the country, with five of … The post Ntim shines at Stanbic Bank Asantehene

 The 2024 edition of the G.T Oddoye Memorial tennis champi­onships ended successfully on Saturday at the Accra Lawn Ten­nis Club with an impressive final matches from the youngsters. It attracted over 300 children drawn from Techiman, Tema, Ashaiman, Winneba, Akro­pong-Akuapim, Takoradi and Ac­cra, and competed in U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-19 categories. A member of … The post 2024 G.T

 Oil Marketing Compa­nies (OMCs) are pro­jecting some marginal reduction in fuel prices from this month if the Ghana cedi remains stable against the US dollar. The Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Market­ing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong, in an interview on Joy News in Accra yesterday stat­ed that, “All the variables that influence prices … The post  OMCs project marginal drop in

 The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has ex­pressed concern about the govern­ment’s aggressive borrowing in the domestic debt market, especially from the short end of the market, where investor appetite is high. According to its July-August 2024 Economic Outlook, the do­mestic component of the debt has increased by as much as GH¢32.7 billion or 12.7 … The post Govt’s

 The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cau­tioned the public against open flames during this period of low or insufficient rainfall in order to prevent fire outbreaks and their potential consequences. According to the head of Public Relations of the GNFS, Divisional Officer Grade Two (DOII), Desmond Ackah, em­phasised that during this period, items becomes … The post GNFS cautions public against

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday annulled the Wale­wale Constituency New Patriotic Par­ty (NPP) parliamentary primaries. The ballot papers, belonging to EC, were vandalised by the aggrieved party supporters of the two candidates. The North East Regional Director of the EC, Mr Gabriel Manu, announced this to the journalist in Walwale after the counting was … The post EC annuls re-run

 The  Minister of Local Gov­ernment, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has launched the Local Economic Development (LED) Pol­icy (2024-2029) and implementation plan. The revised LED Policy is aimed at promoting a conducive environment at the district level for sustained local business growth, decent employment opportuni­ties and economic empowerment for all Ghanaians. The policy … The post Local