By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Africa’s trade with China has reached a record high of US$134billion in the first five months of 2025, representing a 12.4 percent year-on-year growth, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, has disclosed. Speaking during a media briefing at his residence in Accra on Wednesday, June 19, Mr. Tong said the performance […] The post Africa-China
By Louis Gyimah Global Economic Transformation In the mid-2020s, the world economy continues to demonstrate unprecedented complexity, interdependency, and velocity. The fragility of global economic systems was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent supply chain disruptions, which disproportionately affected emerging economies. While developed nations deployed massive stimulus packages, African nations had limited fiscal space […] The post Emerging
The Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) will bring together over 700 business and government leaders from Singapore, Asia, and Africa to explore strategic partnerships and investments. The 8th edition of the ASBF will take place from August 26-28, 2025, in Singapore, under the theme “Bridging Capabilities, Charting Sustainable Growth.” The forum will address key topics […] The post Singapore
…Until we build, we beg – a continent’s fate hangs between factories and dependency When destiny leans forward, it does not shout; it whispers. And when the future whispers, wise nations listen. Africa is at such a moment. In a meeting of strategic clarity and generational importance held in Johannesburg, two of the continent’s most […] The post Professor Douglas Boateng
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank has warned that cyber threats are fast undermining progress in financial inclusion, as digital fraud incidents soar and systemic vulnerabilities in the country’s financial system persist. Digital fraud incidents in the country have surged significantly in recent times, with financial losses from cyber fraud reaching GH?4.4million in the […] The post BoG
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, has underscored the need for a syndicated financing model involving domestic pension funds and foreign capital to unlock long-term financing for infrastructure and commercial projects across the country. In a sit-down with the B&FT, Ms. […] The post Syndicated
By Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI Over 300 exhibitors from across the horticulture value chain gathered at the Accra International Conference Centre from 11–13 June 2025 for the second edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo. The event, jointly organised by the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), in partnership with […] The post Seizing
GOIL PLC recorded a robust performance in 2024 financial year, recording a year-on-year profit of GH?84.7million a 54.82% growth over that of the previous year. The Board Chairman of GOIL, Nana Philip Archer who disclosed this at the 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to Shareholders in Accra said the growth was achieved through prudent financial […] The post GOIL delivers robust performance in
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) has collaborated with the Buz Stop Boys and the 2004 year group of the Ghana Armed Forces to undertake a clean-up exercise at the 37 Military Hospital ahead of its Environmental Sustainability Summit 2025, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Business and […] The post B&FT
…on plastic pollution and sustainable action Ghana’s first major conference to address plastic pollution has taken place in Accra. The inaugural Green Palette Stakeholders Conference convened a dynamic mix of environmental advocates, industry leaders, policymakers, creatives and development partners to address one of Ghana’s most urgent environmental challenges: plastic pollution. Held under the theme “Beyond […] The post Green
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