By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The country is on course to develop a national space law, which seeks to provide an effective legal framework that will unlock innovation, protect national data and open up the sector for private collaboration. The space law will serve as the legal instrument required to operationalise Ghana’s Space Policy as the […] The post National Space

By Victor AGBEVE On the dusty streets of Tamale in northern Ghana, Hajia Mariam’s small kente weaving company was dying. During the 2020 pandemic markets were closed, customers were gone and with it all demand, as well as her capital. She could no longer find the funds to provide food for the twelve workers in […] The post Surviving the

The evolving dynamics of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has a subject for global discussion in recent times. The issue can be contributed to the possible effects of private-sector digital currency issuances on financial market stability and monetary policy. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) defines a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as “a […] The post Exploring

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