… to revive bond market By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The rehabilitation of West Africa’s bond markets hinges on establishing a long-term yield curve, according to Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive-International Capital Market Association (ICMA). Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Bond Capital Markets Conference organised with Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Mr. Pascoe called for stronger government […] The post Gov’t

Supacem Cement’s new US$100 million facility in Tema — reportedly the world’s largest Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) plant — is positioning the  nation to reduce its clinker imports amid global supply constraints that have triggered nationwide cement shortages. The plant processes locally-sourced materials to partially replace imported clinker, the essential binding agent in cement […] The post Supacem’s

… with accurate reporting for economic growth in focus The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) has demonstrated its commitment to deepening its institutional relationship with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) following a high-level courtesy visit to the central bank. The meeting, which took place at the Bank Square, was led by B&FT’s Chief Executive Officer, […] The post B&FT, BoG deepen ties appeared first

Norway’s Minister of International Development, Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, recently paid an official visit to the headquarters of Miniplast Ltd. in Accra. Accompanying the Minister was a high-level delegation, including the Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana and representatives from Norfund – an instrumental investor in Miniplast since 2023. During the visit, Minister Aukrust highlighted Norfund’s impactful investment […] The post Norway’s

The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG) has successfully hosted the Ghana Corporate Finance Awards 2024, under the theme, “Celebrating Excellence in the Corporate Finance Industry” 2025. The Ghana Corporate Finance Awards 2025 is designed to highlight the most exceptional achievements of CEOs, financial institutions and service providers across the various categories within the finance industry. […] The post Margins

By: Buertey Francis BORYOR Ghana’s maritime sector is set to receive a significant boost with a $140 million investment in the Takoradi Floating Dock Project- a new ship repair facility expected to generate more than $40 million in annual revenue and create 450 direct skilled jobs. Maria Ogbugo, a maritime consultant, disclosed this while speaking […] The post $140m

Dweteh, the Ghanaian curio merchandising brand specialising in the curation and marketing of quality locally made souvenirs, as part of last March’s Heritage Month celebrations, hosted an all female golf tournament at the ‘Center of The World’ Golf Club in Tema. The tournament, which saw over 30 ladies from the four golf clubs in Accra […] The post Celebrating heritage

A force of creativity, culture, and innovation, Ghana’s fashion scene has always been dynamic. However, making that leap into creating a lasting global impact, where more than talent is required was the basis for a summit that brought together leaders from all levels of the Ghanaian fashion ecosystem.  Last Tuesday, the Fashion & Design Summit […] The post When Ghana’s fashion industry converged 

The highly anticipated 9th Africa Makeup & Beauty (AMB) Fair is set to make a grand return from Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21, 2025, at the vibrant Afrikiko Leisure Centre, Accra. This year’s edition is themed ‘THRIVE: Nurturing Brands & Innovation in a Changing Climate’, and promises to be the most impactful yet.  […] The post AMB 2025: Africa’s

The Bhojpuri Association of Ghana successfully hosted a vibrant and spiritually uplifting Ramnavami celebration at the GNAT Hall in Accra, marking the divine birth of Lord Rama – a revered figure in Hindu tradition and a symbol of righteousness and virtue. The event was graced by Manish Gupta, Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, who served […] The post Bhojpuri Association

By: Mawuli ZOGBENU There is an African saying that states that ‘if you really mean to do something, demonstrate it’. No long talk. For example, if you want to tell a visually impaired person that you would whip him with a stick, don’t just say it otherwise he won’t believe you; touch him with the […] The post Central Region? appeared first on The Business & Financial T

UN Tourism has taken another major step towards advancing South-South cooperation in tourism development with the successful hosting of the 2nd UN Tourism Africa & The Americas Summit in Livingstone, Zambia. Building on the foundation laid in Punta Cana last year, this year’s summit outlined concrete strategies to implement the Punta Cana Declaration, focusing on […] The post South-South

By: JP FABRI The global trade order is being redefined—again. The recent wave of U.S. tariffs on key imports, marks a deepening of the world’s most consequential trade conflict. With retaliatory measures already taking shape, the spectre of a long-term economic decoupling between the world’s two largest economies is no longer theoretical. We are witnessing […] The post Trading

Minazy Yaazo, also known as Stephen Tetteh Deever, a talented Dangme rapper, has made a loud entrance into the music scene with his debut studio album, ‘Genuine Intentions’. The album, released late last year, features sixteen tracks that showcase his unique blend of style and storytelling. Minazy Yaazo’s creative use of the Dangme language adds a […] The post Minazy Yaazo drops

By Wisdom ANKU Resilience is a critical quality in entrepreneurship that plays a vital role in navigating the unpredictable and often challenging journey of building a business. It refers to the ability to bounce back from failures, adapt to change, and persevere in the face of adversity. Resilient entrepreneurs possess a strong mindset that allows […] The post I am an Entrepreneur (Part

By: Kwesi BISSUE Hellooo My name is Emmanuel I am calling after a long spell of silence After a long break of the past After the days we used to be pals Do you recall this voice? I hope you do…so well   I did not recognize that voice called Emmanuel…not so well I did […] The post Poetry Corner: The Plot Thickened appeared first on The Business &

Fidelity Bank Ghana, in partnership with German Development Cooperation and the European Union has successfully concluded the Short-Term Skills Training Project for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the Ahafo and Bono East regions. This initiative, part of Fidelity Bank’s Empower ALL programme was implemented in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ-Ghana) and […] The post Persons

By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU It may sound funny but studies support that eating peanuts may help you treat your erectile dysfunction. This is the reason. Peanuts are rich in arginine, which is an essential amino acid(Aninbon et al. 2017).   In this article, I examine the science behind groundnut soup consumption based on the main […] The post Groundnut soup

By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.” — Jim Rohn “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill We have been examining the subject of “The Lord Needs Your Boat.” […] The post The Lord needs your boat (Part 2) appeared first on The

By: Gambrah Sampeney KWABENA ADJEI The bird, in its natural state, exudes contentment and confidence. It knows that it has everything it needs to survive and thrive. When hunger strikes, the bird does not pause to think about its ability to fly or Where to find food. Instead, it simply moves, trusting that its resources […] The post The Resourceful Bird appeared first on The