By Kizito CUDJOE While the United States (U.S.) withdrawal from the Paris Agreement deals a blow to global climate efforts, an energy expert has urged Ghana to craft strategies to benefit from potential openings while safeguarding against challenges. Africa Senior Programme Officer at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), Denis Gyeyir, noted that the U.S. […] The post
By Etse SIKANKU (Prof) French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks about African countries’ “ingratitude” for France’s role in counterterrorism have reignited debates over France’s diminishing influence in Africa. At an ambassadors’ conference in Paris, president Macron claimed that Sahelian nations “had forgotten to thank” France for its interventions, even suggesting that without French troops, many […] The post
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO President-Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MoMAG), Edward Ofori Agyemang, has welcomed government’s promise to abolish the E-levy – indicating that the decision will boost businesses of mobile money agents. He noted that as an association with the interests of its members at heart, the E-levy remains one of the key issues they […] The post
A recent report by UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) on Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS) revealed that while businesses are cautiously optimistic about future growth, significant challenges still remain. Its findings identified taxation policy, the cost of telecommunications, government bureaucracy and the regulatory framework as top concerns for businesses in 2024. While the manufacturing […] The post
The synergy between President Mahama’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy and the AfCFTA is quite complementary. According to Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency, he believes AfCFTA presents transformative opportunities for local businesses. By facilitating expanded markets and enhancing industrial output, the 24-hour economy policy will flourish by creating jobs and driving […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Ghana opened its doors to Mobile Money services (Momo) in 2010, however, sending money from one wallet to another on a different telecommunications network was only possible through the token system, which was complicated until the Mobile Money Interoperability (MMI) was introduced in May 2018. Since its introduction, it’s easier to […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Finance minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to exceed its revenue targets for 2025. Speaking during a working visit to the GRA headquarters in Accra, he commended the authority for surpassing its 2024 target but stressed the need for even greater performance this year. […] The post Finance
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM Development finance and economics expert Dr. Eric Boakye Yiadom has explained the need to broaden the tax net as a key strategy for driving economic growth. Speaking to the B&FT, he said this is crucial – especially as government plans to repeal certain taxes as part of its reforms. During the […] The post Tax reforms
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra has granted an interim injunction in favor of ATC Tower (Ghana) Limited, restraining Airtel Ghana Limited from transferring or disposing of its assets amid an ongoing arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration in Paris, France. The court’s […] The post
Fidelity Bank has denied allegations that it seized US$25million from the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), a state institution that manages national mineral royalties. In a statement released on January 23, 2025, the bank clarified that the claims are unfounded and misrepresent the nature of its transactions with MIIF. “Fidelity Bank has not seized […] The post Fidelity
Colleagues from Absa Bank Ghana’s Finance and Legal team have donated braille laptops to the visually impaired students of Okuapemman Senior High School to enhance their technological skills. This initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing Citizenship and Colleague Volunteerism efforts. The donation aims to equip the young students with tools to succeed in a […] The post
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