At the recently held Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Telecel Ghana and Huawei Ghana signed a new framework contract to promote cooperation and partnership for providing improved network experience and coverage in Ghana. The new contract is aligned with Telecel’s vision to lead Africa’s digital revolution, connecting communities with sustainable and locally developed innovative […] The post

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH  Russia is never isolated as many external countries think. It has non-Western friends, especially in Africa which constitutes part of the Global South. And there is a growing political sentiments and understanding among majority of its African allies that the United States and members of the European Union and Ukraine are […] The post

Cassona Global Imaging Company Ltd., an export trading company (ETC) that specialises in health products in the diagnostic imaging field, has donated to the National Mosque in support of the Ramadan festivities. Similarly, the medical imaging equipment specialist entity also assisted with the National Mosque Clinic for Women and Children project. The donated items include […] The post

A team of professors from Northampton University, England, have commenced first-of-its-kind research into finding alternative mulch solutions to replace the use of plastics in Ghana. The initiative is under a programme dubbed Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT) and is targeted at helping to address plastic pollution, especially in the area of agricultural production. The alternative […] The post

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) says it is working with its partners to improve access to insurance products and services to promote financial inclusion and to make life better for many more Ghanaians. Since 2010, the NIC has been working to develop an inclusive insurance regime in Ghana, with technical and financial assistance from the […] The post NIC and

By Ngozi OKONJO-IWEALA Taking place in challenging and uncertain times, the World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi produced mixed results: a few successes, but also some disappointments. By contrast, the previous ministerial conference, held in June 2022, concluded with the adoption of numerous multilateral agreements and decisions, giving the WTO a temporary […] The post

In a recent initiative to bolster economic resilience, Absa Bank Ghana has organized a seminar for its Business Banking clients focused on understanding and managing market risks effectively. The event, themed ‘Anticipate and Effectively Manage Market Risk’, aimed to provide insight into the current macroeconomic climate, highlighting potential market risks and outlining risk management solutions. […] The post

The Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) held its 20th congregation ceremony on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The event saw the graduation of a new batch of professionals equipped with the technical and vocational skills needed to contribute to national development. Harriet Akua Karikari, the former President of the Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana, who was […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] / [email protected] Fresh analysis from Black Star Brokerage indicates that approximately GH¢16.2billion – $1.2 billion – could flow from banks to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) once the new Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) policy becomes effective. This would result in a tightening of cedi liquidity […] The post

The nation’s banking sector is making progress toward gender equality but there is still a significant climb to reach the summit, a recent PwC report titled ‘Changing Currency’ has said. The report, with the tagline ‘examining trends and challenges of female participation in Ghana’s banking sector sheds light on this ongoing journey, the challenges and […] The post

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Gloria Cabutey-Adodadji, the Sector Head of SME and Retail Banking at Zenith Bank Ghana, has highlighted the critical role of technology skills in business expansion, particularly for women-led businesses. Speaking in Accra at the Women in Business (WIB) dialogue series organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), themed ‘investing in […] The post

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Divisional Director of Retail and Business Banking at Fidelity Bank, Nana Esi Idun-Artkhurst, has outlined essential strategies to prepare women-owned businesses for investment. She stated that a crucial factor determining a business’ creditworthiness is the owner’s discipline and commitment to maintaining accurate bookkeeping records. Expanding further, Ms. Idun-Artkhurst noted that […] The post

Strong capital 178% growth in PBT Despite Ghana’s recent challenging macroeconomic conditions, FBNBank Ghana Limited posted significant growth in key variables in the 2023 financial year.  The performance underscores the bank’s resolve to serve its clients by putting them first and support the economy through cutting-edge financial intermediation. The published financial statements of the bank […] The post