The stage is officially set for the 2025 edition of the Global Trade and Business Awards (GTBA), following a successful media launch held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Golden Crystal Hotel in East Legon. The event brought together high-profile diplomats, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to celebrate Ghana’s leadership in international trade and to […] The post Nominations

…critical to government revenue drive The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has disclosed that key policies in the country’s tax administration laws are expected to be implemented from July 1, 2025, to boost domestic revenue drive for the government. These include the Modified Taxation Scheme, VAT on Real estate, and VAT on Non-Life Insurance. Modified Taxation […] The post Modified Taxation takes off

Chinese-owned global electronics giant TCL, with a significant footprint in Ghana over the past decade, has officially launched its expansion into the West African market. The company is also set to introduce a dynamic new line of innovative products, further solidifying its position as a leader in consumer electronics and home appliances. With a strong […] The post TCL

By Joseph ZIEM The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged Ghanaians to take a more active interest in how the country’s oil revenues are utilised, warning that without sustained citizen oversight, Ghana risks repeating the mistakes made in its mining sector. Citizens, civil society organisations and traditional authorities, PIAC noted, have a critical […] The post PIAC

By J. N. Halm It was barely 9AM that Saturday when chaos erupted at the main gates of the bank. That particular branch sat in the middle of the Central Business District and was therefore subject to the occasional melee at its gates. On this particular morning, a large group of market women had arrived […] The post Reflexivity: How hotel

The Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Boards of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), and Metro Mass Transit Limited, with a strong caution to board members against interfering in the day-to-day operations of their respective agencies. At the inauguration ceremony, the Minister […] The post Transport

The maiden edition of Channel One TV’s AgriFair has concluded to widespread acclaim from stakeholders, exhibitors, and patrons. Held from June 20 to 22 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, the three-day event celebrated Ghana’s agricultural potential by convening farmers, Agritech innovators, agro-processors, policymakers, and consumers under one roof. The AgriFair followed the […] The post Channel

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH As global funding declines, civil society organisations (CSOs) face an ethical dilemma of either becoming pawns of foreign agendas or harnessing the nation’s culture of generosity to fuel development. This profound sentiment was captured during his keynote address by Chairman-National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) Dr. Nii Moi Thompson at the Ghana […] The post NDPC

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The National Insurance Commission’s (NIC) Western Regional Office has resolved 21 out of 30 insurance-related complaints lodged by policyholders in the first half of 2025. Nine cases are still in the process of being resolved. Speaking to Business & Financial Time (B&FT), Acting Western Regional Manager-NIC Nada Ashong revealed that […] The post NIC

In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a critical focus for businesses worldwide.  While environmental and economic sustainability often dominate discussions, the concept of Sustainable Human Resource Management (Sustainable HR) is gaining traction as a vital component of long-term organizational success. Sustainable HR integrates social, environmental, and economic considerations into HR practices to ensure employee […] The post HR

 By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Dr. Rosemary Andersen Akolaa, a lecturer at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, has called for urgent national action to tackle the growing plastic pollution crisis. Speaking on the topic ‘Plastic pollution in Ghana: Challenges, solutions and the path forward’ at the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS) in Accra, she […] The post Urgent

We write in respect of the above-referenced article published on page 8 of your Newspaper —Business and Financial Times — on June 26, 2025. The article discusses charges brought against the former Director of the National Securities Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, alleging their involvement in serious financial crimes, including money laundering. In […] The post RE:

Digital colonialism refers to the control and exploitation of digital technologies, infrastructures, and data by powerful foreign entities, often multinational corporations or governments, over less developed nations. This control can manifest in various forms, including ownership of internet infrastructure, dominance of digital platforms, and extraction of user data without equitable benefits to the source countries. […] The post Financial

The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening transparency and economic literacy through closer collaboration with the media, especially financial journalists across the country. Speaking at the opening of a four-day training workshop for journalists in Ghana’s Eastern Region, the Bank’s Director of Communications, Bernard Otabil, emphasized the critical role journalists play in […] The post BoG

By Clara Adade Not long ago, a mid-sized Ghanaian business upgraded it accounting system to meet the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA’s) new electronic VAT (E-VAT) requirement which was rolled out in May this year. The software was smart, it could process invoices, track transactions in real time and automatically compile tax submissions. It worked, until […] The post Blame

By  Desmond ISRAEL Esq Today, the movement of data across borders has become as vital as the movement of goods and capital. The principle of Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT), first popularized by Japan during the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019, is now central to global digital policy dialogues. It champions the idea that […] The post ICT

COMSYS Ghana Ltd has been named both Enterprise Solution Provider of the Year and Network Infrastructure Company of the Year at the 2025 Digital Innovation Awards (DIA), further solidifying its reputation as a trailblazer in delivering transformative enterprise technology solutions across Ghana and beyond. For over two decades, COMSYS has been a driving force in […] The post COMSYS

Only single-use and non-recyclable plastics will be targetted under the forthcoming plastic ban, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has clarified. Not all plastic products will be targetted, as the policy aims to eliminate the most environmentally damaging plastic, while allowing continued use of recyclable and essential plastic materials. Acting Director-Human Settlement Unit, EPA, Hope Lomotey […] The post Editorial:

Fundamental flaws in the tax system has undermined revenue collection and forced government into an unsustainable borrowing cycle, former finance minister and current Special Presidential Advisor on the Economy, Seth Terkper, has observed. At the launch of his book ‘VAT in Africa – The Ghanaian Experience’ held last week, Mr. Terkper warned that distortions in […] The post Editorial:

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Renowned tax and legal expert Professor Abdallah Ali-Nakyea has called for urgent amendments of Ghana’s anti-corruption laws to close longstanding legal loopholes that continue enabling impunity and eroding national development efforts. Speaking at a multi-stakeholder forum in Accra organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Prof. Ali-Nakyea emphasised that although […] The post Amend