Business & Economy
October 7, 2026
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Omanghana
Oyibi Bank Manager Granted GH¢1 Million Bail Over Alleged Theft
The Adenta Circuit Court has granted GH¢1 million bail to Adjetey Isaac Noi, a 28-year-old branch manager of Oyibi Area Community Bank PLC, who is accused of stealing the same amount from the institution. Noi pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing before the court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie. His bail requires […]
October 6, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
NPA Promotes Fuel Safety and Consumer Rights at Asogli Yam Festival
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified public education on petroleum safety and consumer protection during the 2026 Asogli Te Zã, or Yam Festival, in Ho in the Volta Region. The outreach formed part of the authority’s nationwide campaign to help consumers understand their rights and responsibilities when purchasing and using petroleum products. Led by […]
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October 6, 2026
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Omanghana
Ato Forson Says Job Creation Will Lead Government’s ‘New Economy’ Agenda
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says the government’s “New Economy” agenda will priorities decent, sustainable employment and improved living standards for Ghanaian workers. Addressing leaders and members of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) at a stakeholder meeting on October 6, 2026, he outlined plans to translate economic stabilization into opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and […]
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October 6, 2026
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Omanghana
Eswatini Petroleum Company Visits Ghana to Study Oil and Gas Sector
A three-member delegation from the Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC) has begun a study visit to Ghana to learn from the development and management of the country’s petroleum industry. The delegation, led by ENPC Board Member Dumezweni Dlamini, is holding technical discussions with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), headed by Chief Executive Officer Kwame […]
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October 6, 2026
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Omanghana
Zimbabwe Seeks Indian Payments Partnership to Cut Transfer Costs
Zimbabwe’s central bank is negotiating with NPCI International Payments Ltd to modernize its digital payments network, aiming to make transactions faster and more affordable. The proposed partnership, reported on October 5, 2026, would connect banks, mobile-money operators and fintech companies through infrastructure based on India’s Unified Payments Interface. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu […]
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October 6, 2026
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Omanghana
Ghana Advances Cedi–Yuan Payment Pilots to Lower China Trade Costs
Ghana is moving towards direct cedi-to-yuan settlements for trade with China, with banking pilots aimed at reducing currency conversion costs for businesses importing Chinese goods. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama disclosed the initiative at a Monetary Policy Committee briefing in September, indicating that the arrangements were already being piloted before October 5. Stanbic […]
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October 6, 2026
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Omanghana
Sanlam Proposes R16 Billion Santam Buyout, Paving Way for Stock Market Exit
South African financial services group Sanlam has proposed buying the remaining minority shares in Santam for R505 each in cash, in a transaction that could end the insurer’s 62-year listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Announced on October 5, 2026, the proposed acquisition is valued at approximately R16 billion. Sanlam already owns 62.7% of Santam […]
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October 5, 2026
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Omanghana
MTN Ghana Reaffirms Support for Women’s Leadership and Business Growth
MTN Ghana has renewed its commitment to expanding opportunities for women to lead, build businesses and participate in the country’s digital economy. In a virtual goodwill message to the Executive Women Network’s 10th Anniversary Conference and Expo in Accra, Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett said inclusive leadership was essential to stronger organizations and societies. He […]
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October 5, 2026
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Omanghana
Digital Payments Open New Growth Opportunities for Ghana’s Small Businesses
Ghana’s expanding digital payments sector is creating opportunities for small businesses to collect revenue faster, improve financial records and reach customers across different banking and mobile money platforms. The shift matters for an economy in which micro, small and medium-sized enterprises account for approximately 92 per cent of businesses, according to the United Nations Capital […]
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October 5, 2026
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Omanghana
SEC Launches Africa Virtual Asset Summit for November 2–3 in Accra
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ghana, has launched the Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) 2026, bringing regulators, policymakers and industry players together to discuss the future of digital assets across the continent. The two-day summit will take place on November 2 and 3, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. It […]
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