BUSINESS

Our African Operations are Profitable, Contribute 50% to Group Earning, Says UBA Africa CEO

  Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that all its African subsidiaries are now on firm footing as they have been contributing maximally to the group’s profit margin. Specifically, the bank’s African operations have contributed close to 50% of the group’s earnings, leveraging on digital …

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Ghana International Mall set to treat patrons to authentic live band music

    Renowned FIFA World Cup organizer( Kenpong Travel and Tours), and  managers of  Ghana International Mall,  Accra’s newest shopping mall, has introduced a live music festival at its premises on the Spintex Road. The ultramodern facility, which is yet-to-be opened to the public, would treat music-lovers with soothing liveband …

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Ghana Trade Fair Centre to host US$300m mega data center

Africa Data Centres (ADC) will soon begin the construction of its strategic international data center as part of the Ghana Trade Fair Redevelopment Project. This serves as a major boost for Ghana in the Government’s push to make digitalisation a major economic growth pillar and employment pool for the youth. …

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AngloGold Ashanti clarifies media reports on ‘trapped’ illegal miners

The management of AngloGold Ashanti has clarified media reports about some illegal miners who have allegedly been trapped in one of its mining shafts at Anwiam in the Obuasi East district. In a press release issued on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, the mining firm explained that the miners who used …

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Nigeria’s dollar bonds jump after new president scraps fuel subsidy

Nigeria’s dollar bonds rallied after President Bola Tinubu scrapped the nation’s $10 billion fuel subsidy program and announced plans to adopt a uniform exchange rate. Debt due in 2047 jumped 3.3% to 66.750 cents on the dollar by 10:10 a.m. in London. Bonds due in 2049 gained 2.9% and those …

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GBfoods Ghana celebrated for Exceptional Product Offerings and Leadership, Securing Seven Awards

    GBfoods Ghana, a leading food manufacturing company and producers of Ghana’s favourite Gino and Pomo range of products is basking in the glory of its recent victories at not just one, but three prestigious award ceremonies solidifying their position as an industry powerhouse.   The first set of …

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Cedi faces pressure amid US debt ceiling negotiations

The local currency has experienced a reversal of its recent gains, losing 1.48 percent. It traded at GH¢10.98 to the United States (US) dollar at the end of last week. Initially, positive market sentiments prevailed and were attributed to approval of the US$3billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme. However, an increase …

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Former finance minister Dr Joe Abbey is dead

Renowned Economist and former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr Joe Abbey has passed away after a short illness. According to a Joy Business report, the former Government Statistician and Diplomat passed away over the weekend. Until his demise, Dr. Joe Abbey was serving as the Executive Director of …

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PURC explains 18.36% electricity tariff increment after public uproar

Dr. Ismael Ackah, the executive secretary of the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), has provided details on how the Commission settled on an 18.6% tariff increment for the next quarter. He empathized and acknowledged the “current economic challenges”, but cited that although consumer satisfaction is the PURC’s top priority, it …

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MASLOC SUPPORTS COMPLEMENTARY EDUCATION AGENCY IN YENDI WITH LOGISTICS

  The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC). Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah has led the institution in donating logistics in the form of learning materials to the Complementary Education Agency in Yendi. The event which took place on Saturday, 27th May 2023 at …

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