The Ghana Bauxite Company is expanding its surface mining operations to mitigate the impact of its operations on the environment. The present drill and blast method is expected to ease to allow for surface mining which has less negative effect on the environment. The drill and blast operations, which isContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has reassured that the setting up of GoldBod and the passage of its establishing act will ensure that Ghana’s mining sector is streamlined. It will also enable the country to derive more value for money from gold exports, he said. In a video time-lining the beginningsContinue Reading
The new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority, Ing Edward Obeng Kenzo has embarked on a strategic mission to recover all debts owed the institution. The move forms part of efforts to strengthen the financial position of VRA and invigorate its operations as the most important energyContinue Reading
The frustration of data vanishing too quickly is a recurring concern that MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett is all too familiar with. Speaking at MTN House in Accra on Wednesday, April 2, he addressed the widespread perception that telecom companies deliberately steal users’ data—an accusation he firmly rejects. “I haveContinue Reading
For years, many mobile network customers in Ghana and beyond have voiced a common frustration: “MTN is stealing my data.” It’s a claim that has echoed in different countries and across different telecom providers. But MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett is setting the record straight once and for all—there isContinue Reading
Activities in the secondary bond market picked up by 10.22% week-on-week to GH¢999 million last week from GH¢907 million. The February 2027 and February 2031 maturities accounted for 49% of total volumes traded. Overall, bonds maturing between 2027 and 2030 dominated, capturing 54% of trades at an average yield toContinue Reading
The Bank of Ghana in its Summary of Economic and Financial Data for March 2025 has reported that the value of mobile money transactions in the country dropped to GHC 316 billion in February 2025, down from GHC 333 billion recorded in January. In contrast, December 2024 saw a higherContinue Reading
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said that Ghana must work to minimise the risk exposure posed by the decisions of the U.S Government led by President Donald Trump. Answering questions about Ghana’s counter strategy against the effects the actions of the US President, duringContinue Reading
As President Mahama approaches his 100 days in office, the Ghanaian business community appears to be highly expectant of the government’s ability to fix challenges facing their operations. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9 FM in Kumasi with Sir John, the Chief Executive Officer of the Obibini BlackmanContinue Reading
The Ghana Cedi placed 7th as the strongest currency in Africa as of the end of the first quarter of 2025. Its currency per value was estimated at GH¢15.48 to one US dollar. This rating is courtesy of the Forbes currency calculator According to the Bank of Ghana, the CediContinue Reading