With a vision to establish itself as the leading provider of professional rural banking services within the Afigya Kwabre jurisdiction, Board of Directors, management and staff strive to set the highest standards of excellence and professionalism in everything they do. Kwabre Area Rural Bank PLC. is located at Kodie in the Afigya Kwabre South Municipality […] The post

By Daniel Asafra TIBU Tourism remains one of the world’s multi-million dollar industries and has the potential of becoming the largest employers. According to the UN Tourism formerly United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), tourism employs two (2) out of every 10 job seekers and therefore any deliberate attempt by a government to introduce a […] The post

Ahantaman Rural Bank PLC was established in November 1984 with headquarters at Agona Nkwanta in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The bank currently has 353 employees and provides banking and micro-finance services to its surrounding communities through its current compliment of a main office branch at Agona Nkwanta and 22 other networked […] The post

Fiaseman Rural Bank, with its headquarters at Bogoso in the Western Region, is one of the most competent financial intermediation companies in the rural and community banking sector. As a high performing bank and a leader in the industry, it is expected to show the rest of the industry how to navigate through the turbulent […] The post Rural

By William Selassy ADJADOGO Under the presidency of French President, Emmanuel Macron, France has changed its approach when it comes to relations with Africa. It has broken up with the opaque France-Africa relations to a new approach, based on reciprocity and stronger connections with civil societies. This was the talking point at the just ended […] The post France new

By Kizito CUDJOE The country is set to surpass four million ounces of gold production this year, maintaining its status as Africa’s top gold producer, according to preliminary data shared by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor. Speaking at the 10th Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA 2024) in Accra, Mr. Jinapor […] The post Domestic

…as political parties table plans for sector By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana imported US$17.7million worth of livestock last year, data from the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have revealed. Of the value, PFAG indicated that cattle, goats and sheep constituted 70 percent of imports into the country from Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria in 2023. […] The post US$17.7m

Managing Director-Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Alhaji Alhassan Yakubu-Tali, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to enhancing customer value and service experience across all its channels. This was contained in his remarks at the ADB customer appreciation dinner held at Nim Avenue Hotel in Tamale, Northern Region. The event saw the bank’s long-serving customers and top-performing […] The post

In a bold move to tackle Kenya’s crippling sanitation crisis, Uasin Gishu County has joined forces with the Jospong Group of Companies to revolutionise waste management and create a cleaner, healthier future for thousands. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last week in Accra between the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the government […] The post

… birthing new era of excellence  The Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC), has rebranded to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), a rebirth envisioned as the commencement of a bold new era of excellence. This all-important activity affirms COMAC’s seat of prominence in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. With over two decades of significant […] The post AOMC

Tullow and the Ghana Forestry Commission have completed all necessary requirements to commence full-scale implementation of a joint nature-based carbon offset project, launched earlier this year. The Forestry Commission, supported by Tullow, will now engage stakeholders at both national and regional levels to finalize project details. Key activities will include a comprehensive environmental and social […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO With a difference of 9.9 points, the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School conquered three other secondary cycle institutions – ensuring their winning the 2024 National Investment Quiz (NIQ). During the contest they exhibited mastery over financial literacy, specifically with bonds, stocks and the international market. PRESEC walked away with a cash […] The post PRESEC

By Joseph AKOSSEY Financial inclusion means individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs. According to the World Bank Group, financial inclusion is a key enabler to reducing poverty and boosting prosperity. In view of its importance, the World Bank Group launched Global Finder, a database […] The post

Amenfiman Rural Bank has been operational since 1980, conducting the business of banking for the past 42 years since it was mandated to do so. The bank is headquartered at Wassa Akropong in the Amenfi East Municipality in the Western Region of Ghana and under prudent management and visionary leadership. It currently has 18 outlets […] The post

By Seth KRAMPAH & Joseph AKOSSEY Available data indicates that there is under-representation of women in leadership positions across the world. For example, as of 2020, there were only 37 women leading fortune 500 companies (fortune.com). Similarly, report published by the IMF in September 19, 2018 highlighted that women accounted for less than 2 percent […] The post

By Seth KRAMPAH Rural communities in Ghana about four decades ago, before Ghana’s national rural electrification project, were painted with a broad brush of underdevelopment, poverty and backwardness. This view often permeates discussions on rural banking, where the ‘rural’ tag is seen more as a stigma than a unique brand. B&FT’s SETH KRAMPAH takes a […] The post

In the competitive landscape of rural and community banking, one institution consistently stands out as a trailblazer—Atwima Kwanwoma Rural Bank PLC (AKRBank). True to its slogan ‘The Pace Setter’, AKRBank is setting benchmarks for innovation, customer satisfaction and financial inclusion in Ghana. As the nation marches toward its financial inclusion agenda, AKRBank is boldly leading […] The post

By Jeffrey D. SACHS Ultimately, this is the story of how the Israel lobby undermined America, wrecked the Middle East, and set a series of international crimes against humanity in motion. It’s official now. America’s closest ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the one accorded more than 50 standing ovations in Congress just months ago, […] The post

By Jules NARTEY-TOKOLI  In a landmark moment for Ghana’s digital economy, the country officially launched its 5G internet services, a move that signifies the beginning of a new era in connectivity and innovation. This milestone, announced by President Akufo-Addo and Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is set to redefine the nation’s technological landscape. The rollout is […] The post

Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports, called for international support to elevate sports and community development across Africa during the prestigious Sports, Entertainment, and Impact (SEI) Summit at Harvard Law School. The two-day event, held November 15-16 under the theme ‘The Business of Doing Good’, brought together global leaders to explore innovative ways to […] The post