The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is faulting the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in the implementation of its flagship agricultural programme’s second phase,  Planting for Food and Jobs II. The Association claims its implementation is skewed with several inconsistencies that do not favour farmers. These discrepancies, according to the Association, are creating […] The post

By Fuaad Dodoo A single unverified, inaccurate or misguided statement or report by a journalist can throw a country’s financial sector into chaos. Believe it or not, journalists, through their reportage can make and unmake a country’s financial industry. This was my key takeaway from the Workshop on Business Journalism organised by GCB Bank. As […] The post

In observance of World Lung Cancer Day, AstraZeneca has today highlighted its contributions to improving lung cancer outcomes in Africa and emphasised the critical importance of early detection for improved health outcomes. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, with an estimated 2 million diagnoses and 1.8 million deaths annually. According to […] The post

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão has on Wednesday, July 31 2024 concluded a three-day visit to Ghana. He participated in the stakeholder forum that took place on 30th July in Kumasi, in preparation of the upcoming presidential […] The post

Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai has encouraged the graduating class of the Academic City University College to prioritise building depth in their chosen fields and embracing lifelong learning as they transition into the world of work. Delivering the commencement address at the 3rd graduation ceremony of the university in Accra, Ing. Obo-Nai […] The post

 By Grace QUAYE  Ghana, like many countries around the world, is grappling with significant environmental challenges, including deforestation, pollution, and the adverse effects of climate change. As the country strives for sustainable economic growth, green bonds have emerged as a powerful tool to finance projects aimed at mitigating these issues. The Securities and Exchange Commission […] The post

ASA Savings and Loans, a leading financial institution, has provided financial support to 50 brilliant but needy students from 10 localities in the Greater Accra Region. Beneficiaries were drawn from communities such as Nima, Maamobi, Accra Newtown, Kotobabi, Pig Farm, Osu, Lapaz, Abeka, Kwashieman, Awoshie, Bubuashie. An amount of GH¢ 50,000 was disbursed to the […] The post ASA

…launches 40th anniversary By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Apowa Ahantaman Rural Bank PLC, one of the fastest-growing rural banks in the country, continues to record reasonably healthy performance and has achieved significant growth over the past few years. Year on year performance indicates significant growth in key performance areas such as Deposits, Investments, Paid-Up Capital and […] The post

Morocco celebrated the 25th anniversary of the enthronement of King Mohammed VI on 30 July 2024. Economic growth, reforms and development projects have been at the heart of recent decades marked by evolution and progress. The reign of Mohammed VI has seen the promotion of numerous social reforms, such as the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), […] The post Celebrating

By Peter Bismark KWOFIE In a coordinated effort with the military command and other security agencies, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority recently convened in the North, Tamale, to destroy millions of seized tobacco products that illegally found their way into the country. In an interview, a leader of the task force revealed […] The post

London GCB Bank Plc, the oldest Indigenous bank in Ghana, has signed a long-term partnership with Retail Banking Institute to develop the GCB Retail Academy. Retail Banking Institute will deliver training and continuous professional development for GCB’s retail team members as a central pillar of the bank’s people and talent strategy. Mr Sina Kamagate, Executive […] The post

pcl. in collaboration with its partner, LRMG Africa, has successfully hosted the annual Ghana Business Conference for this year, themed “AI as a Driver for Business Growth: Key Imperative for Decision Makers.” Held at the prestigious Accra City Hotel, Ghana, the event brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and business executives to explore the transformative […] The post

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology Ghana (OFAB GH), an institution hosted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) whose aim is to provide better understanding on concerns associated with biotechnology, in collaboration with the International Association of Agricultural Students (IAAS) have organised an OFAB Youth Biotech seminar for students […] The post

The Managing Director (MD) of UCS Facility Management Ghana Limited, Yaa Dansowaa Ampofo, has been recognised as the Exemplary Business Leader of the Year award at the 4th National Governance and Business Leadership Awards. The prestigious awards ceremony, which recognised outstanding achievements in governance, corporate leadership, and industry excellence, was held in Accra on Saturday, […] The post

By Elizabeth Punsu, Kumasi The cost of accommodation in Kumasi, capital of Ashanti Region, has surged dramatically over the past two years due to rising prices of building materials, goods and services. Anecdotal research by the B&FT indicates that these prices have increased between 50 percent and 130 percent. A single-room self-contained apartment, which was […] The post Rent

Award-winning software provider, EMTECH has announced a new software product called Beyond Compliance, to help Financial Service Providers (FSPs) automate and manage regulatory compliance in one place. Regulatory Compliance is an imperative for FSPs as the fines for non-compliance can run into the billions of dollars. Beyond Compliance  helps users stay ahead of regulatory issues […] The post

By  Muhammad Dan Suleiman (Dr) In a 2018 interview with a renowned professor at the University of South Africa, we discussed the danger of calling things the wrong names. The subject of the interview was violent groups in Africa. I called some of them “Islamist,” but the professor thought that that nomenclature hides the material […] The post Democracy

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a centralised foreign exchange trading platform, which requires that all persons seeking to buy or sell foreign currencies provide a Ghana Card or passport for foreign nationals and undergo biometric verification. The move is a futher effort to ensure safe and sound operations of […] The post BoG’s

President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), a nationwide initiative to improve road conditions in all 275 constituencies. Led by the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, DRIP will address the National Security Ministry’s concerns about poor road conditions being a significant national security threat. At a colourful ceremony […] The post

…to deliver professional training for  staff  GCB Bank Plc, the oldest Indigenous bank in Ghana, has signed a long-term partnership with Retail Banking Institute to develop the GCB Retail Academy. Retail Banking Institute will deliver training and continuous professional development for GCB’s retail team members as a central pillar of the bank’s people and talent […] The post GCB