By Stanley FELTEN In my youth, I made a pilgrimage to the high plateaus of Tibet. I sought wisdom from monks who seemed to live in harmony with a world that most of us, in our noisy rush for profit and power, have forgotten how to hear. One morning, as the sun rose over the […] The post 1bn reasons to save our land appeared first on The Business & Financial Times

 By Ebenezer OWUSU-ANSAH  Once a wetland and now the site of one of the world’s largest electronic waste dumps, has come to symbolize the country’s environmental paradox: a nation striving to develop but poignantly sinking under the weight of its own waste attendant with the looming health issues that follow. Across urban centers spread across […] The post Breathing in poison appeared first on The

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Senior Manager for Enterprise Information Security and Governance at MTN Ghana, Jacqueline Hanson Kotei, has issued a stark warning about the growing sophistication of cyber threats, calling for a collective effort to secure the nation’s digital future. Speaking at a cybersecurity awareness forum for staff of MTN Ghana in Kumasi, Ms. […] The post MTN urges cyber vigilance

Chloe Smith challenges African leaders to integrate innovation and AI responsibly in human capital strategies at HR Focus Africa Conference & Awards 2025 At the HR Focus Africa Conference & Awards 2025, the President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Chloe Smith, delivered a thought-provoking keynote calling for the responsible integration of […] The post CIPD

By Juliet AGUAIR-DUGBATEY Yinson Production Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), has intensified its campaign to boost Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education through practical, hands-on learning. The initiative, dubbed STEM Clinic, is designed to spark curiosity and build confidence among young learners — particularly girls. This year’s edition engaged over […] The post Yinson

By Kizito CUDJOE The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has praised BOST Energies Limited (BOSTenergies) for its bold repositioning in the energy sector, describing the company’s recent rebranding as a “strategic transformation” that aligns with the country’s long-term sustainable energy agenda. During a working visit to the company’s headquarters, Mr. Jinapor […] The post Energy

Phenicia Furniture, a fast-growing leader in the luxurious furniture market, has officially opened the doors to its fifth state-of-the-art showroom in Ghana. The new flagship location in Kasoa marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to make high-quality, luxurious furniture accessible to more customers across the country. This strategic expansion adds the bustling community […] The post Phenicia

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi         The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in the Ashanti Region has announced a significant financial reconciliation for the third quarter of 2025, securing over GH?81million in combined consumer refunds and recovered revenue for utility providers. The commission’s latest quarterly report reveals it facilitated a total settlement of a little above GH?81million. […] The post PURC

….inducted into hall of fame for the sixth time MTN Ghana has once again demonstrated its leadership in marketing excellence, innovation, and customer experience after being named the Overall Marketing-Oriented Telecommunications Company of the Year and inducted into the CIMG Telecommunications Hall of Fame for the sixth time at the 2024 Chartered Institute of Marketing, […] The post MTN shines at

– Influence grows quietly before it trends loudly In today’s noisy world, everyone seems to be shouting for attention. Social media is full of professionals who announce every certificate, celebrate every meeting, and post every photo where they stand next to a microphone. It’s as if the motto has become: “If you didn’t post it, […] The post On

 By Kweku SERSAH–JOHNSON There was a general cry in the land. For over two decades, from across the country came loud voices clamoring for the passage of the Right To Information Bill. Led by Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations including the Media Foundation for West, the CDD, the Ghana Journalists Association, the Media Commission , […] The post Right to Information Commission:

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The 2025 edition of FirstBank Ghana’s Junior Internship Programme (JIP) has ended with an awards ceremony celebrating young participants who excelled during the two-month learning experience. The closing ceremony, held at the bank’s head office in Accra, brought together parents, partners, staff and the young interns who took part in the […] The post FirstBank

In a related development – during a stakeholder engagement session in Accra as part of preparations for the 2026 national budget recently – Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Nyarko Ampem observed that Ghana’s economy is firmly on the path to recovery, supported by strong fiscal performance, lower inflation and renewed investor confidence. Primary balance recorded […] The post Editorial:

An Oil Palm Plantation policy is being finalised to be presented in next year’s budget, as part of a broader effort to develop key economic crops within the agriculture sector in 2026 and beyond. It aims to harness the full potential of oil palm and other strategic crops for generating large-scale employment across the value […] The post Editorial: Oil Palm to receive

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Informal cross-border trade between Ghana and its three neighbouring countries reached GH¢7.4billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4 2024). This represents 4.3 percent of the country’s total trade for the period, according to findings from the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) maiden Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) Survey. The survey covered October […] The post Informal

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU and Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The domestic bond market is adjusting to a new phase of higher interest rates as yields on long-term government securities climbed above 16 percent this week, with investors seeking value along the yield curve after months of decline. Trading remained strong, led by the middle to […] The post Market braces for higher rates

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH  Following government’s pledge to waive taxes on agro-processing machinery, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has challenged it to immediately back its promise with action or risk stalling what it termed a “positive step toward achieving machinery sufficiency.” While commending the Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi’s announcement of […] The post Agribusiness

…sustaining robust revenue and profit growth GCB Bank PLC (GCB) has delivered another impressive result for Q3, 2025, churning out a 100.1% year-on-year growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to GHS2.01 billion. The double-digit growth in the unaudited third quarter numbers (January – September 2025) was achieved across key income lines, supported by strong performance […] The post GCB

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Members of Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) have been charged to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in their professional duties. The call was made at the 2025 Presidential Luncheon, where the institute’s president, Augustine Addo, emphasised the pivotal role accountants play in safeguarding public resources and ensuring […] The post ICAG

… ACBF partners gov’t to build next generation of public finance leaders Ongoing public finance reforms have received renewed momentum through a strategic partnership between the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Government of Ghana to strengthen leadership, ethics, and accountability in the public sector. The collaboration was highlighted at the launch of the […] The post Public