The In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge Demo Day – Ghana took place on Thursday, 16th and Friday, 17th October 2025, at the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, bringing together some of the country’s most promising young entrepreneurs driving climate adaptation and green innovation. The event was co-organized by the Global Center on […] The post Youth-Led

The inconvenient truth is that development without inclusion is progress without purpose. Ghana’s decision to enforce a five per cent employment quota for persons with disabilities marks both a moral and an economic awakening, a moment when compassion must evolve into competitiveness. For too long, nations have celebrated bridges, roads, and skyscrapers as symbols of […] The post The

The Ghana Economic Forum’s (GEF) 14th edition opens today in Accra, with a renewed focus on how the nation can achieve lasting currency stability and sustainable economic growth through structural reforms in finance, energy and agribusiness. Organised by B&FT, the whole-day event, held under the theme ‘Currency stability: A reset for sustainable economic growth’, will […] The post GEF

 By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The central bank on Tuesday launched a year-long celebration marking six decades of the national currency, describing the cedi as a symbol of economic resilience and national identity following years of volatility and recovery. The ‘Cedi@60’ initiative, themed ’60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability and Economic Resilience’, […] The post Cedi@60:

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The 10-member national airline taskforce is working assiduously to realise the country’s vision of once again flying its own carrier to reinforce Ghana’s position as a regional aviation hub, Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has said. The minister, speaking to B&FT at the maiden Transport and Logistics Fair in Accra, said the […] The post National

By Christabel Danso ABEAM Airborne mercury levels in some small-scale mining communities across Ghana have risen to alarming levels – more than 150 times higher than global safety limits, according to a new national study by Pure Earth and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report, which assessed mercury and other heavy metals in mining […] The post Mercury

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s largest privately-owned bank, has been crowned Bank of the Year at the  8th Ghana Business Awards, held on Saturday in Accra. In a spectacular sweep that underscores its market leadership, the bank also clinched two other major awards: Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility and CEO of the Year for its […] The post Fidelity Bank named Bank of the Year

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has received reports of the structural collapse that occurred on Tuesday, 28th October 2025, at an ongoing construction site managed by Fabrico Builders at Roman Ridge, Accra. The GhIE expresses its deep concern and sympathy to all affected individuals and their families. The Institution notes with worry the growing […] The post GhIE

AYA-Integrated Healthcare Initiative has launched the AYA Innovation Challenge, a national call for digital health innovators, software developers, and tech startups to design solutions that empower Ghanaians to better manage diabetes and hypertension. AYA is a partnership between GIZ, the Ghanaian Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the pharmaceutical industry, and philanthropic partners – […] The post €100,000

Fidelity Bank Ghana, in partnership with Innohub, has successfully concluded the 2nd edition of the GreenTech Innovation Challenge (GTIC), reaffirming its commitment to climate-smart finance and the strategic role of technology in ensuring food and economic security. The initiative awarded a total of GH¢ 1 million in grants to 16 pioneering climate-smart enterprises driving impact […] The post Fidelity

The Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) has renewed its commitment to community development in Ewe land through expanded investments in health, education, and infrastructure following the successful completion of its 32nd Annual Convention held from August 28 to September 1, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. This year’s convention, held under the theme “Our […] The post CEANA

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), in collaboration with the Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has reaffirmed its commitment to driving trade growth and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana and West Africa through the TradeFAST initiative. The flagship event, GHIB–UKGCC TradeFAST, which took place in Accra, brought together business leaders, policymakers, and financial […] The post UKGCC

In a moment that blended diplomacy, pride, and purpose, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith, issued a heartfelt call to Ghanaians in Iowa: “Get involved in the development of your country.” His message, delivered during the prestigious Borlaug Dialogue, was more than ceremonial, it was a rallying cry to awaken the power […] The post Ambassador

GOIL PLC has expanded its network in the Ashanti Region with the opening of a new service station at Esereso in Kumasi, bringing its total number of outlets in the middle-belt zone to 86. The new station, located in a high-traffic, strategically selected area, forms part of the company’s ongoing nationwide expansion drive aimed at […] The post GOIL opens 86th fuel station in

Ghanaian players abroad continue to deliver excellent performances for their clubs, in anticipation of a place in the senior national team, the Black Stars, as the management is keeping tabs on players with quality to represent the nation come World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico. This weekend wasn’t the regular names on […] The post Performance

Government is committed to ensuring the successful implementation of the Right To Information Act as it promotes transparency, accountability and probity which remain core to its Reset Ghana agenda, President John Dramani Mahama has said. He said the agenda of his government for the sustainable development of the country and improvement in the lives of […] The post Gov’t committed to Right to Information

By Alexander Kelvin SMITH We find ourselves in an era where people no longer believe everything they see, hear, or read. Communication, once a bridge between truth and understanding, now competes in a marketplace where attention is currency and perception is often mistaken for reality. For brands, institutions, and even governments, there is a paradigm […] The post Beyond

By Ben TAGOE In the last few weeks, we’ve talked about the Core 4 principles, how important it is for everyone to take responsibility, and some everyday cybersecurity tips. These ideas make a strong plan. But the journey can’t end with just knowing. It must move towards long-term action and change in culture. This final […] The post Cybersecurity

It’s often said that, where rules are silent, ethics speaks and where laws end, leadership begins. The frameworks that ensure organizations act not just legally, but rightly sustaining trust, credibility and long-term value defines its ethical presence and governance protocols. Governance, it is said is the invisible hand that keeps strategy on course, a mechanism […] The post Discovery

e-Crime Bureau, a leading tier-1 cybersecurity consulting and investigations firm, has announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Agyei as the new Consulting Chief Executive. This appointment is in line with the Bureau’s Transition and Growth Strategy, which focuses on domestic market expansion, enhanced and new solutions, strengthening leadership capacity, enhancing consulting excellence, and positioning the […] The post e-Crime