By Juliet ETEFE At the opening of the 2024 Sustainability Summit, Dr. Godwin Acquaye, CEO of Business and Financial Times (B&FT), emphasised the critical need to balance economic growth with environmental preservation. Addressing industry leaders, Dr. Acquaye underscored that an economy that prospers at the cost of environmental degradation is ultimately unsustainable. He explained that […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni has underscored the urgency for bold action and purposeful collaboration for environmental and economic sustainability. He stressed that the journey towards sustainability cannot be undertaken alone urging collaboration across industries, sectors, and communities. “Building a greener future requires that we bring together diverse voices […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Ghana Plumbers Association has indicated its plans to create a mutual fund aimed at increasing its members’ access to job opportunities within the plumbing sector. According to Association president, Eng. Joshua Nyarmavor, a plethora of opportunities exist in the industry yet clients’ growing demand for pre-financing projects impedes members’ ability […] The post

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched its manifesto for the 2024 election, outlining far-reaching policies it intends implementing to restore Ghana to the ranks of elite sporting nations in Africa and beyond. With challenges such as chronic under-investment, poor administration practices, corruption and abandonment of grassroots talent development characterising the sector, the current state […] The post

GCB Bank recorded strong profit growth in the first half of 2024 (1H 2024) compared to the same period in 2023. This strong performance was primarily driven by a significant increase in customer deposits year-to-date (YTD), coupled with dedicated efforts at optimising operational efficiency. The 1H 2024 financial performance results from the Bank’s strategic shift […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have been urged to strengthen their governance structures, enhance risk management, and adhere to the regulatory framework set by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to better serve the country’s informal sector. According to Elsie Addo Awadze, Second Deputy Governor- BoG, who said this, in a speech read on […] The post BoG

Startup Discovery School (SDS), in collaboration with Sahara Impact Ventures, an Autodesk Foundation portfolio organization, in collaboration with Academic City University College has announced the inaugural Climate Champion Competition, offering a grand prize of US$3,000 to climate technology startups with the most scalable solutions in Ghana This event happening at Academic City University College on […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE In the lead-up to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP29), taking place in Azerbaijan in November, Business and Financial Times (B&FT) is set to host its 2024 Sustainability Summit in Accra after a successful maiden edition. The 2024 Sustainability Summit, to be held under the theme ‘Ensuring Environmental and […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The World Bank has said only three percent of cultivated land in the country is irrigated – a phenomenon the Bank indicates could stifle Ghana’s agriculture resilience. In its Africa Can End Poverty report under the ‘Delivering Irrigation for Enhanced Productivity and Climate Resilience in Ghana’ category, the Bank disclosed that climate […] The post Only

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The emergence of domestic credit rating agencies will serve as a key driver for the Ghana’s domestic debt market’s growth – particularly in the corporate sector, according to Augustine Simons, Head-Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) at Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Speaking at a recent Breakfast Seminar organised by pan-African credit […] The post

Atta Gyan, Deputy Managing Director at Fidelity Bank, highlighted the potential of green bonds to drive sustainable development and attract new investors to Ghana’s financial market. His remarks were delivered at the maiden ACI Financial Markets Conference, a prestigious event that convened industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers to discuss the future of Ghana’s financial sector. […] The post

GBfoods Ghana, a leading food manufacturer, has introduced a new tomato mix specifically designed for preparing Jollof rice. The launch is aimed at addressing the growing demand for convenient cooking solutions while preserving the authentic taste of Jollof rice, a dish that holds significant cultural value in Ghana The newly launched tomato mix is made […] The post GBfoods

A consortium of reputable trade associations, including the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana, Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council, Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, Ghana South Africa Business Chamber, Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, Japan External Trade Office, and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry, France, is set to launch a series of high- level discussions […] The post

The Nzuri Uhai Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to empowering and transforming the lives of females and the youth, held its inaugural Rise Up Youth Summit at Accra Girls Senior High School on Sunday, August 18, on the school’s premises. Led by US-based Ghanaian lawyer, Mrs. Dionne Akom Tweneboah Esq, the foundation is dedicated to […] The post