By Kizito CUDJOE The Bank of Ghana (BoG) plans to introduce new regulatory frameworks for open banking, digital banking and digital credit by end of the year as part of efforts to expand financial access and support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to first Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni. Speaking at a public-private roundtable […] The post BoG

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Traditional banks in the country must urgently integrate blockchain technology into their operations or risk being displaced by decentralised finance platforms, Sammy Crabbe, a technologist and business leader, has said. In a recent and exclusive interaction with the B&FT, Mr. Crabbe stated that while decentralised finance (DeFi) offers “faster, cheaper, […] The post Banks

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the year ended 31st December 2024, closing the year with a total comprehensive income of GHS210.68 million, representing a 45% year-on-year increase. This was disclosed at the Bank’s 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually from the Republic Court Building, Independence […] The post Republic

Telecel Ghana has opened three additional community shops in Kumasi in a bid to bring telecom services closer to the doorstep of everyday Ghanaian, as part of its Ashanti Month celebrations. The new outlets, strategically located within Abuakwa, Kaase and Ahodwo, are designed to serve as convenient hubs for residents to access a wide range […] The post Telecel expands

Open Institute of Technology (OPIT), an innovative global online university, has announced the launch of OPIT AI Copilot, an advanced artificial intelligence assistant designed to revolutionize digital learning. This groundbreaking development is expected to significantly enhance access and support for its current and future students from across Africa. With over 350 students from 80+ countries […] The post OPIT

By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU I found that attaya is green tea, and science has demonstrated the numerous benefits of drinking green tea. There are many benefits to drinking green tea without adding sugar. My only concern is the quantity of sugar Gambians add to their attaya. You can get all the benefits from drinking […] The post Attaya – Improves prostate health? appeared first on The

In a vibrant celebration of books, storytelling and the transformative power of literacy, Active Minds Reading Club officially launched the Active Minds Reading Squad on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Presbyterian Basic School and Methodist Basic School in Apirede, Akuapem. The initiative, designed for primary school pupils, aims to nurture a life-long love for reading, […] The post Active

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Dr. David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Law Africa, has called on the 2025 doctoral graduates of Nobel International Business University (NiBS), to make their knowledge useful by applying it to real problems around them. Speaking at the university’s graduation ceremony held on June 28, 2025, in Accra, he […] The post New NiBS

The story of my friend’s journey to financial freedom offers valuable insights into the power of money mindset. Despite facing numerous challenges, he remained convinced that his investment would yield returns; and his determination ultimately led to a remarkable outcome. A leap of faith My friend’s decision to invest in a huge generating asset income […] The post MINDSET with

Ayigya Zongo has made history by winning the Salafest Cooking Challenge for the second consecutive year, defeating five other community teams in a thrilling culinary showdown at Atonsu New Market, High School Junction on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The back-to-back champions walked away with a complete refrigerator and assorted products from sponsors, cementing their dominance […] The post Ayigya

If you think banana and groundnut taste nice, then you’ve probably not tried groundnut and pawpaw before. If in doubt, try groundnut with hot pepper. Your eyes will pay for this combination especially when the oxygen required to quench the ‘heat’ is not sufficient. Did you know that a more faithful girlfriend is the one […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli ZOBGENU: ‘Deep or wide?’

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Founder and Director of Christie Brown Academy (CBA), one of the leading fashion academies established in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has advised entrepreneurs in Africa, especially within the creative industries, to commit to building competitive businesses that can reshape perceptions of the continent and its economic future. Speaking in an […] The post Build

e-Crime Bureau emerged with prestigious cybersecurity awards at the 14th Digital Innovation Awards (DIA) 2025 formally the Ghana Information Technology & Telecommunications Awards (GITTA). The DIA Awards remains Ghana’s leading platform that recognises the hardwork, dedication and impact of business leaders and institutions in the IT and telecommunications industry to spear innovation, encourage performing institutions […] The post e-Crime

The maiden edition of the Ghana Herbal Conference has been officially launched with a special on-air session, spotlighting the nation’s commitment to preserving and promoting herbal medicine as a powerful tool for national health and development. The upcoming conference, themed ‘Harmony in Herbalism: Balancing Tradition & Innovation’, seeks to elevate traditional and herbal medicine by […] The post Maiden

Get ready for the biggest celebration of women’s football on the continent! From 5th to 26th July, 2025, SuperSport on DStv and GOtv proudly bring you the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) live from Morocco. As Africa’s biggest sports broadcaster, SuperSport is Here for Her—championing the rise of women’s football with unmatched coverage. Expect expert pre-match analyses, dynamic camera angles, engaging post-match banter, insightful […] The post Africa’s

By Emmanuel Boateng AGYEMFRA At the heart of Kumasi’s historic Manhyia Palace stands a less celebrated, yet deeply transformative initiative. At the Manhyia Local Prison, an agricultural revolution is quietly taking shape—one that goes beyond confinement and punishment, offering inmates something more powerful: purpose. The prison’s Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP), Hannah Hilda Ewoame, […] The post Manhyia

It was a day of high energy, sportsmanship and unforgettable moments as the 2025 edition of the Global Media Alliance Group (GMA) CEO’s Cup took centre-stage at the Ghana Gas Park on Friday, June 20, 2025. What began as a friendly inter-brand competition culminated in an electrifying final that saw PMI clinch the coveted CEO’s […] The post Perception

By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete ~ Jack Welch Cutting through the noise like blind Bartimaeus In our modern, crowded world where messages compete for attention every waking moment, marketers face a dilemma: how to be heard. From TikTok influencers to legacy brands, everyone is […] The post Shout louder than

ART Thu. Jun. 26 – 17:00. Mununkum? A photography exhibition curated by Kwamina Quansa and @blacvolta, with its sole purpose to spark an intentional dialogue across multiple disciplines esp the creative economy on where we are now after 400years and how we intend to disrupt the global scene and cause a positive shift for Ghana […] The post Accra Life: The essential list appeared first on The

…to converge tourism, hospitality leaders from across the continent in Accra What first started as the Ghana Cocktail Festival in 2016, metamorphosing into Hospitality Awards Ghana (HAG) – as a recognition scheme to celebrate and appreciate the very hardworking ‘Heads of Departments’ in the hotel industry with a maiden edition in 2019 – has now, […] The post Groundbreaking Africa-wide