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Category: Investing
Mahama Co-chairs TICAD IX Session, Calls for Reforms to Attract Investments
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday co-chaired the second plenary session on the theme “Economy: Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa”.
Mahama To Investors in Japan: Ghana Cedi is World’s Best-performing Currency
Tokyo, Japan//-Ghana’s President John Mahama has declared that the Ghanaian cedi is the best-performing currency in the world this year, as he urged Japanese businesses to seize new investment opportunities in Ghana.
Call for Proposals: Addressing Tax Administration Challenges for the Ghana Revenue Authority
The World Bank, Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and Trust Valley announced on July 28, 2025, the opening of applications for the GovTech Innovation Challenge, a pilot programme that connects technology companies with government partners to address public sector challenges through digital transformation.
The West Only Taught Us English, Nothing more – Jacob Zuma Urges Africa to Rely on its Own Resources
Accra, Ghana//-Former South African President, Jacob Zuma, has called on African nations to chart a path of economic independence by leveraging their resources and deepening cooperation within the BRICS bloc.
Bank of Algeria Joins PAPSS Network as Algeria Prepares to Host IATF2025
Cairo, Egypt/ — The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has officially welcomed the Bank of Algeria into its growing network.
African Dev’t Bank Commits $40M to Catalyse the Alliance for Green Infrastructure
The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has announced $40 million in blended capital to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa – Project Development Fund, anchoring the Fund’s first close of $118 million.
Chowdeck Raises $9 Million Series A Funding to Launch Quick Commerce, Accelerate Expansion across Nigeria, Ghana
Chowdeck, Africa’s leading on-demand delivery platform, has raised $9 million in Series A funding to expand into more cities across Nigeria and Ghana, and launch a quick commerce strategy that will boost the speed and efficiency of its grocery and local markets delivery services.
Most of the Developing World is Turning Into a Development-free Zone
Only six months ago, a “soft landing” appeared to be in sight: the global economy was stabilising after an extraordinary string of calamities both natural and man-made over the past few years. That moment has passed.
Letshego Ghana Delivers Strong and Stable H1 2025 Results
Accra, Ghana// – Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC has announced a strong and stable financial performance for the first half year ended 30th June 2025 during its “Facts behind the Figures” engagement with the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).