50 h. ago Africa’s US$100 Billion Trade Finance Gap Strangles Commercial Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-trade-finance-gap-strangles-commercial-growth/A chronic shortage of trade finance is constraining Africa’s commercial expansion, with banks rejecting $100 billion in legitimate trade requests annually and forcing businesses to abandon profitable deals across the continent. The finance gap affects 40% of trade transactions in Africa compared to just 7% globally, according to the African Development Bank. Small and medium […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-trade-finance-gap-strangles-commercial-growth/

Economics

50 h. ago Africa’s US$220 Billion Trade Boom Strains Creaking Infrastructure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us220-billion-trade-boom-strains-creaking-infrastructure/Intra-African trade surged 12.4% to $220.3 billion in 2024, but chronic infrastructure deficits are constraining the continent’s commercial potential and threatening to choke off future growth, industry executives warn. Despite record trade volumes, goods still take an average of 15 days to clear customs at major African ports compared to 3-5 days globally. Truck drivers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us220-billion-trade-boom-strains-creaking-infrastructure/

Economics

61 h. ago AfDB President Unveils Reform Plan to Streamline African Development Finance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-president-unveils-reform-plan-to-streamline-african-development-finance/Dr. Sidi Ould Tah outlined an ambitious 100-day agenda focused on operational reforms and expanded partnerships during his inaugural address as African Development Bank president in Abidjan on Monday. The four-point roadmap prioritizes stakeholder engagement, bureaucratic reform, partnership strengthening, and accelerated financing access as the new leader takes control of the continent’s premier development institution […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-president-unveils-reform-plan-to-streamline-african-development-finance/

Politics

62 h. ago New AfDB Chief Faces Infrastructure Crisis and Climate Financing Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/The African Development Bank’s newly installed president confronts massive infrastructure gaps and capital shortfalls that threaten to undermine continental trade ambitions, according to financial analysts assessing Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s leadership priorities. Toma Imirhe, a financial analyst speaking on Tuesday’s Asaase Breakfast Show, outlined the scale of challenges facing Tah following his formal assumption of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/

Economics

7 d. ago Eight Ghanaians make 100 Avance Media African Female Finance Leaders Ranking chart

Some eight Ghanaians have made the 2025 edition of the 100 African Female Finance Leaders Ranking chart with 18 honourees, as announced by Avance Media. The eight are Abena Osei-Poku, Abiola Bawuah, Josephine Ankomah, Maame Dufie Achampong-Kyei Obeng, Mansa Nettey, Naomi Wolali Kwetey (Dr.), Patience Akyianu, and Victoria Kwakwa. Nonetheless, Nigeria led the 2025 100 […]

Politics

7 d. ago Eight Ghanaians make 100 Avance Media African Female Finance Leaders Ranking

Some eight Ghanaians have made the 2025 edition of the 100 African Female Finance Leaders Ranking with 18 honourees, as announced by Avance Media. The eight are Abena Osei-Poku, Abiola Bawuah, Josephine Ankomah, Maame Dufie Achampong-Kyei Obeng, Mansa Nettey, Naomi Wolali Kwetey (Dr.), Patience Akyianu, and Victoria Kwakwa. Nonetheless, Nigeria led the 2025 100 African […]

Politics

9 d. ago Hotjobs Africa CEO supports  Ashaiman Chief’s Palace Project with 100 Bags of Cement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hotjobs-africa-ceo-supports-ashaiman-chiefs-palace-project-with-100-bags-of-cement/The Chief Executive Officer of Hotjobs Africa, Rev. Emmanuel Mefful, has donated 100 bags of cement to the Ashaiman Divisional Council in a significant gesture aimed at supporting the ongoing construction of the Ashaiman Chief’s Palace. The donation, which took place on the morning of Monday, was officially presented to Nii Anang Adzor, the acting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hotjobs-africa-ceo-supports-ashaiman-chiefs-palace-project-with-100-bags-of-cement/

Society

9 d. ago Vehicle Dealers Union shifts blame to Customs Division over stolen cars

Following the recent crackdown on stolen vehicles in Africa countries including Ghana, in which about 100 missing cars from the United States were discovered, the Executive Secretary of the Vehicle and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana, Frank Atanley Kofigah, has absolved car dealers of responsibility, placing the burden on port authorities.

Politics

1 week ago #GHIBCONVERGE2025 sets blueprint for Africa’s shift to value

Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has concluded GHIBCONVERGE 2025, its flagship thought-leadership and impact forum, after three days of intensive debate on the future of African commodity trade and finance. The event, held in the City of London from 6–8 August 2025, brought together policymakers, financiers, commodity executives, legal specialists, and development experts from across Africa […]

Politics

2 w. ago 100 days to go: Guinness Ghana DJ Awards 2025 set for Palms Convention Centre on November 29

The road to Africa’s biggest DJ night is officially 100 days away from today

Events

2 w. ago GHIB’s, Vista Bank Group announce Strategic Collaboration to support expansion in Africa

Ghana International Bank (GHIB) today announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CNVERGE ’25 conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance access across West African markets and strengthen intra-African banking cooperation.The partnership, formalized through a signing ceremony in London, positions GHIB as the primary correspondent banking partner for Vista Bank […]

Politics

2 w. ago Alhassan Iddrisu Danaa joins GCB Bank as Executive Head of Commercial & Business Banking

GCB Bank PLC (GCB) has announced the appointment of Alhassan Iddrisu Danaa as Executive Head of Commercial & Business Banking, with responsibility for driving strategic growth, governance, and market positioning of the bank’s Commercial & Business Banking portfolio. Mr. Danaa brings over 17 years of leadership experience in Ghana’s financial sector, with expertise spanning platform-based service delivery, value chain-aligned product development, and risk oversight.

Politics

2 w. ago Africa’s US$100 Billion Investment Gap Needs Legal Fix, Bank Chief Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-investment-gap-needs-legal-fix-bank-chief-warns/Africa faces a staggering $100 billion annual shortfall in foreign direct investment, African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina told a packed legal conference in Kenya. He blamed weak rule of law, crushing debt burdens, and predatory “vulture funds” exploiting fragile legal systems for the crippling gap. Speaking to over 1,200 lawyers, judges, and officials […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-investment-gap-needs-legal-fix-bank-chief-warns/

Events

2 w. ago GHIB and Vista Bank Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost African Trade Finance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghib-and-vista-bank-forge-strategic-alliance-to-boost-african-trade-finance/Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has teamed up with Vista Bank Group in a landmark partnership aimed at transforming trade finance access across West Africa. The collaboration, unveiled at London’s CNVERGE ’25 conference, designates GHIB as the primary correspondent bank for Vista’s operations in Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. The alliance will leverage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghib-and-vista-bank-forge-strategic-alliance-to-boost-african-trade-finance/

Politics

3 w. ago GHIB’s financing blueprint aims to unlock billions in lost export revenue

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has set out a financing blueprint to shift Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products, arguing that the current export model is leaving billions of dollars in potential earnings on the table. He said Africa’s share of global trade remains under three […]

Economics

3 w. ago Truecaller Tops 100 Million Users Across Middle East and Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/truecaller-tops-100-million-users-across-middle-east-and-africa/Truecaller has surged past 100 million monthly active users across the Middle East and Africa, marking a 19% year-on-year jump for the caller-identification platform. The milestone, reached in August, reflects accelerating smartphone adoption in mobile-first economies where phone numbers serve as primary digital identities. CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala credits organic growth in key markets like Egypt, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/truecaller-tops-100-million-users-across-middle-east-and-africa/

Politics

4 w. ago South Africa gets closer to full membership of biggest African trade bank

South Africa moved closer to becoming a full sovereign member of the Africa Export-Import Bank, the continent's leading provider of trade finance, after the cabinet gave its approval to the plan, the government said on Thursday.

Politics

last month Obasanjo proposes $100 flight levy to support African Health Fund

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has proposed a $100 levy on all international flights into and out of Africa to support the creation of a continental health fund.

Politics