Ghana

Akufo-Addo statue

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo Faces Backlash Over Self-Honoring Statue Unveiling

Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo faces criticism for unveiling a self-honoring statue amid economic challenges. Ghanaians question ...
Mpox Vaccines

WHO Distributes Mpox Vaccines to Nine African Countries as Cases Surge

The WHO distributes mpox vaccines to nine African countries as cases surge, prioritizing healthcare workers ...
telecel

Telecel Ghana Kicks Off Care Month with Customer Rewards and Education

Telecel Ghana has officially launched its Care Month initiative, aimed at rewarding customers while promoting ...

Energy Commission

Energy Commission Gives Advice on 2023 Power Outages

In December 2023, the Energy Commission issued an important advisory addressing the irregular power outages ...

Virtual Asset Providers

Ghana’s SEC Introduces Guidelines for Virtual Asset Providers

Ghana's SEC issues new guidelines for virtual asset providers, detailing licensing requirements for exchanges and ...
used electrical appliances

Energy Commission to lift ban on importation of used electrical appliances

The Concerned Home-Used Dealers Association in Kumasi has requested the Energy Commission to reconsider their ...

Bitnob Launches Bitcoin Remittance Service for Cross-Border Payments Between Nigeria and Ghana

Nigerian fintech startup Bitnob introduces a Bitcoin-based remittance service, facilitating seamless cross-border payments between Nigeria ...
The Impressive Growth of African Startups

Ghana’s FinTech Revolution: Banking the Unbanked

In the bustling markets of Accra and the remote villages of the Northern Region, a ...

Cocoa

Ghana Cocoa Traceability System: A New Era for Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing

Ghana is renowned for its rich cocoa production, which is not only a significant contributor ...

ban on crypto

Ghana maintains a ban on crypto transactions while issuing draft guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers to regulate digital assets responsibly.

In a move reflecting its cautious stance toward digital assets, Ghana has maintained its ban ...

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GM Gambian Dalasi73.8379
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