The amount of money held in accounts, also known as balance on float – primarily in mobile money accounts, has remarkably increased, reflecting a continuous upward trajectory and transformation in the financial landscape. Data from the Bank of Ghana reveal a nearly four-fold increase in just over three years, from January 2020 to June 2023. The balance […] The post e-money

outdoors modern edifice The North Tema Cooperative Credit Union Ltd. has posted strong results for 2022, despite numerous economic challenges faced during the period. Its assets grew from GH¢49million in 2021 to GH¢62.5million in 2022, an increase of 27.55 percent. The union also saw an increase in deposits during the period under review, mobilising a […] The post

The Ghana Association for the Study of Liver and Digestive Diseases’ (GASLIDD) president, Prof. Yaw Asante Awuku, has disclosed about 75 percent of liver cancer cases in the country result from Hepatitis B infection. Currently, one in 10 Ghanaians has Hepatitis B with cases said to be on the rise, he explained, while noting that […] The post Hepatitis

PassionAir, a leading domestic airline in Ghana, commemorates its 5th anniversary by reflecting on a journey marked by challenges, triumphs and unwavering determination. In an exclusive interview with B&FT, Managing Director Samuel Ato Hagan shared insights into the airline’s pivotal moments, accomplishments and future plans. Since its establishment in 2018, PassionAir has carved a significant […] The post

To help address the challenge of difficult access to agribusiness financing, an intervention dubbed the ‘Affordable Agricultural Financing for Resilient Rural Development (AAFORD)’ project has been rolled out. The US$69 million project’s primary objective is to improve agricultural productivity, incomes and resilience of smallholder farmers, vulnerable women and the youth. This is expected to be […] The post

The National Trust Holding Company (NTHC) has held its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where it expressed optimism about the future of its Fund amid the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. The company highlighted the positive impact of government’s economic policies and predicted that the financial markets will become more vibrant, […] The post