Standard Chartered has affirmed its commitment to enhancing employee well-being, especially for women. The Bank recently hosted a stakeholder forum to engage and launch the Ghana Women-Friendly Workplaces Report by management and research firm Konfidants Ghana. Stakeholders discussed female employees’ unique reproductive health concerns at the workplace. Creating inclusive and supportive workplaces that prioritise women’s […] The post Empowering

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Persistent failure, particularly by state-aligned entities, to honour contractual obligations is raising concerns among investors, with the United States America (U.S.A.) government signalling caution over future financing for key projects if the pattern persists. U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer – who raised the concern, lamented […] The post Payment

sets aside GH?35million credit support with reduced interest rates  gifts victims GH?200,000 Dr Alexander Asmah, CEO addressing victims of the fire outbreak Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC has rolled out a comprehensive credit relief package to support victims of the recent fire outbreak that razed several shops at the Blue Light Market in Adum. The Bank […] The post Amenfiman

sets aside GH?35million credit support with reduced interest rates  gifts victims GH?200,000 Dr Alexander Asmah, CEO addressing victims of the fire outbreak Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC has rolled out a comprehensive credit relief package to support victims of the recent fire outbreak that razed several shops at the Blue Light Market in Adum. The Bank […] The post Amenfiman

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Dr. Davies Kofie Adedze, a leading advocate for regenerative medicine, has stated that stem cell therapy could significantly reduce the country’s burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other leading causes of death. According to him, the conventional approach to managing NCDs—primarily through medication and lifestyle adjustments—often fails to address the […] The post Stem

…as former Customs boss bows out By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) collected a revenue of GH¢45.27billion against a set target of GH¢41.33billion last year. The amount collected represented an excess collection of GH¢3.94billion – and constituted a 9.5 percent increase in revenue mobilisation. Speaking to B&FT at his farewell […] The post Customs

The Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin has reinforced the relevance of strengthening women-led businesses and the critical role of strategic partnerships in advancing their growth. Speaking at the launch of Absa Bank Ghana’s ‘She Business’, a revamp of their banking proposition to support female entrepreneurs with substantial collateral-free loans, […] The post Telecel

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has convened a high-level stakeholder learning session to assess the role of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in supporting inclusive lending to microenterprises across Ghana. Held under the theme ‘Role of Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Driving Economic Growth and Job Creation: Lessons from the Absa Young Africa […] The post Absa

So, you’re in love with an entrepreneur. That’s great. Truly. Good for you! Entrepreneurs are passionate, driven, visionary, and often a little nuts. Before you walk down the aisle, you need to understand what you’re truly signing up for. This isn’t just about late nights and high ambitions; it’s about chaos, communication, cash flow challenges, […] The post 7 Tips on Loving

The cybersecurity war between legitimate content providers and the criminal gangs running illegal pirate streaming services is heating up. Technology now allows for pirate syndicates and users to be tracked, blocked and prosecuted. But the real war is to ensure that African storytellers have a voice. The essence of any society is its cultural output […] The post #ProtectOurStories:

The Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) recently held the First Pitch of its 2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro from March 12 to 14, 2025. This significant milestone marks the initial stage of the competition as participating start-ups showcased their innovative business ideas aimed at transforming agriculture in Ghana and beyond. The AgriTech Challenge Pro, a flagship programme […] The post 2025

As the first U.S. airline to celebrate its centennial, Delta is honouring the dedication and spirit of the people who propelled the company through a century of flight with the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum. Officially opening Monday, April 7, the vast hangars-turned exhibit and event space captures the airline’s unique culture and people-first values, […] The post A

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana on Friday 28th March 2025 hiked the policy rate – the rate at which it lends to commercial banks – by 100 basis points to 28%. The Committee chaired by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama cited high inflation, fiscal expansionary and […] The post Ghana’s policy rate of 28% stubbornly high;

Ghana’s premier event on artificial intelligence (AI) is excited to announce the official winners for this year’s Ghana AI Summit Awards. The Ghana AI Summit and Awards 2025, honoured individuals, organisations and initiatives that have made remarkable contributions to AI innovation and application across diverse sectors. This year’s awards celebrate groundbreaking AI-driven solutions that are […] The post AI

Ghana’s treasury bill yields have witnessed a significant decline since the beginning of the year.  The yield on the 91-day bill has dropped sharply by 12.55% to 15.86%. That of the 182-day bill has also plummeted to 16.93%, a 12.04 percentage points fall. Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson touted this as one of his […] The post Declining

By: Anny OSABUTY THIS OUR GHANA that some have made it their business to build wealth through fraudulent means, while projecting the spoils of fraud as divine blessings from God. Or, as somebody says, “sika tuo” alias MONEY BULLETS. These characters are employed on the basis of their expertise, and the system or whoever employs […] The post This our Ghana appeared first on The

The ‘Back to Your Village’ Food Festival once again solidified its place as Ghana’s premier gastronomic tourism event, drawing an astonishing crowd of over 30,000 on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2025. Hosted by Channel One TV with support from Citi FM, the two-day festival transformed the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly […] The post ‘Back to Your

In the spirit of compassion, unity, and shared blessings that define the holy month of Ramadan, GBfoods Ghana has extended warm wishes and heartfelt congratulations to Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam, the Council of Elders, and the entire Muslim community across Ghana. Ramadan is a sacred time of reflection, devotion, and family togetherness. […] The post GBfoods

As part of efforts to mitigate factors responsible for climate change, Greenheart SE, a biotechnology company, has outdoored the Emission to Solution (E2S) Project aimed at addressing Scope 1 carbon emissions in agricultural processing facilities at a launch ceremony. The ceremony also saw the presentation of three efficient carbonisers to the Magazine Palm Kernel Processors […] The post Greenheart

Bridget Mensah, Head of Marketing, Communication, PR and Events at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company (GMABC), has won the prestigious Purple Award at the 2024 Ladies in Media Awards (LIMA). The Purple Award is the night’s highest honour, recognising exceptional women leaders in African media. Dr. Timothy Karikari, Director of Broadcasting at GMA, called the […] The post GMABC’s