Google has exceeded a five-year target to invest $1 billion in Africa, it said on Wednesday, as it made public initiatives on infrastructure and the development of AI to accelerate the continent’s digital growth. They follow Google’s launch of cloud services for the Johannesburg region in 2025. Here are the details of the new initiatives […]
Vivo Energy is pleased to announce the completion of the transaction to acquire 100% of the shares in TotalEnergies Marketing Jordan. Vivo Energy, the leading African energy distribution company – which now operates around 4,200 service stations across 29 markets – has today completed the acquisition of TotalEnergies Marketing Jordan, including its network of around […]
Transformational Leadership Concepts (TLC) has called on Ghanaians to shift their understanding of productivity from simply being busy to creating meaningful impact, as it hosted the 20th edition of its Timekeeping Dialogue Series under the theme, “Busy, Stressed and Still Behind: Rethinking Productivity for the Ghanaian.” The virtual dialogue brought together corporate leaders, human resource […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps in line with industry projections. Market leader GOIL has reduced petrol prices from GH¢13.87 to GH¢12.79 per litre. Diesel has also been reduced from GH¢15.95 to GH¢15.35 per litre. Another major player, Star Oil, has told JOYBUSINESS it will soon cut prices […]
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), widely recognised as the engine of Ghana’s economy, are increasingly leveraging mobile money and digital payment solutions to improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial management and unlock new opportunities for growth and access to credit, according to MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL). Speaking ahead of the 2026 World SME Day, observed on […]
Millions of people travel across the world each year for different reasons, but regardless of the purpose, there is always a mix of excitement and anxiety. Excitement about discovering new cultures and experiences is often paired with concerns about money. Can I pay with cash? Will my bank card work? How much will it cost? […]
Stanbic Bank Ghana is stepping up its fight against financial fraud through investments in advanced technology, including artificial intelligence-driven monitoring systems designed to identify suspicious activities, strengthen fraud detection and protect customer assets. The Chief Risk Officer of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Felicity Osafo Sampong, disclosed this at the Stanbic Bank/Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting held in […]
Benjamin Nana Kwesi Mensah, Associate, Mining & Metals, Corporate and Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank, has said access to financing for Ghana’s small-scale mining sector can be significantly improved through stronger deal structures, greater transparency and enhanced governance practices. Speaking during a panel discussion on investment opportunities in the small-scale mining sector at the West […]
Stanbic Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a large-scale tree planting exercise aimed at supporting Ghana’s climate resilience efforts and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative, which forms part of the bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, saw hundreds of staff participate in the planting of more than 10,000 trees at […]
Private intercontinental airline Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana and the belly of America, stands at a critical moment in Ghana’s development journey. The future of every nation is ultimately determined not by the abundance of its natural resources, the size of its economy, the height of its buildings, or even the sophistication of its […]
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunications operator, ranks second globally in the 2026 Ranking Digital Rights Index – becoming the first telecommunications company headquartered in an emerging market to place among the top three performers worldwide. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the Group’s efforts to strengthen transparency, governance and the protection of digital rights […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has convened development partners working across Ghana’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) ecosystem to strengthen collaboration, improve coordination and accelerate the adoption of sustainable business practices that support private sector growth and long-term development. The ESG Roundtable for Development Partners brought together key […]
