The Executive Director of Retail and Commercial Banking at Prudential Bank has called for stronger collaboration between traditional banks and FinTechs to achieve stronger financial inclusion for Ghanaians. Ebo Quayson says even though there exist some form of collaboration, traditional banks and FinTech operators need to do more and be deliberate about joining forces to […] The post Stronger

An economist and professor of finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has described the 2025 budget as positive – particularly government’s resolve to remove taxes such as the E-levy and COVID levy, as well as the decoupling of value-added tax (VAT). This removal will ease the burden on already […] The post Plaudits continue to

The country’s dipping export competitiveness has tumbled by 8.4 percentage points over the last two decades and is still declining, the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) has said. In its Country Economic Transformation Outlook (CETO) document for Ghana, ACET mentioned that exports remain concentrated in moderate- and low-complexity products, reflecting limited diversification and export […] The post Editorial:

The Senior Staff Association and Unionized workers of GOIL have reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Edward Abambire Bawa. At separate meetings held to welcome Mr. Bawa, both the Senior Staff Association and the Workers’ Union pledged their full cooperation and commitment to fostering […] The post GOIL

GB Foods Ghana proudly sponsored the 2025 edition of Heritage Caravan, organized by Channel One TV and Citi FM, marking its second sponsorship of the prestigious cultural tour. The Heritage Caravan featured three buses traveling across 14 of Ghana’s regions in one week, offering participants an immersive experience of the country’s rich history, traditions, and […] The post GB

Ghana’s economy is at a pivotal moment, with private capital playing an essential role in fostering business growth, creating jobs, and driving economic transformation. The need to mobilize domestic capital, attract global investment, and provide strategic financing for high-growth SMEs has never been more pressing. Against this backdrop, the appointment of Michael Abbey as the […] The post GVCA

The Senior Staff Association and Unionized workers of GOIL have reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Edward Abambire Bawa. At separate meetings held to welcome Mr. Bawa, both the Senior Staff Association and the Workers’ Union pledged their full cooperation and commitment to fostering […] The post GOIL

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Ecobank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs, having invested a total of US$84million into women-led businesses over the past four to five years. This, according to Regional Head-Commercial Banking, Charlotte Amanquah, led to launching the expanded Ellevate  Programme – a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower women […] The post Ecobank

Ghana’s economy is projected to experience sustained growth in 2025, with GDP projected to expand by 5.4% year-on-year, according to insights shared by the Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group, Jibran Qureishi. Speaking at the Stanbic Economic Series webinar themed “The Economy under a New Era,” Mr. Qureishi highlighted the factors driving this […] The post GDP growth projected

By Thomas-Moore ADINGO Founder of Bills Micro Credit and business magnate, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, has made a strong case for local production as a means to reduce imports and stabilise the cedi. However, he believes government must play a proactive role in ensuring market availability before expecting private investors to take the lead. Mr. […] The post Local production

By Seth KRAMPAH, Kumasi Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC) has debunked claims surrounding its sale to Ofori-Poku Company Limited (OPCL), describing the allegations as inaccurate and misleading. According to GBC in a press release sighted by Business & Financial Times, the acquisition process was transparent and adhered to all regulatory requirements and due diligence standards. The […] The post Ghana

The Executive Director of Retail and Commercial Banking at Prudential Bank has called for stronger collaboration between traditional banks and FinTechs to achieve stronger financial inclusion for Ghanaians. Ebo Quayson says even though there exist some form of collaboration, traditional banks and FinTech operators need to do more and be deliberate about joining forces to […] The post Stronger

An Innovation Hub aimed at supporting and empowering fintech startups across Africa by providing the tools and resources needed to accelerate their growth and success has been officially introduced by Mojo Payments Limited, a licensed Enhanced Payment Service Provider by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). For commencement, this novelty will seek to empower fintech startups […] The post Mojopay