Yah’Kwame Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell who is professionally recognized as “Yahu Blackwell” is the new Osu Noryaa Mantse — the development king at large for the Osu Monarchy. Rumors also have it that, Yahu will also have another royal position that will be passed down through his Ga lineage, which will be announced in November […] The post Yahu

Fourteen (14) African commodity exchanges have agreed to harness their collective potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in what market watchers describe as one of AfCFTA’s biggest feats so far. Known as the AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges (ACX), its major aim is to work collectively in making the continent food secure […] The post

The Presbyterian Basic School at Ejisu-Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti Region has been presented with 100 dual desks by ASA Savings and Loans Limited. This will enable the students to be comfortable during teaching and learning, as well as enhance concentration and focus. Hitherto, desks in the school were not enough for schoolchildren at the […] The post

With 2023 marking the 20th editions of the Ashanti Business Excellence Awards Scheme and the Ashanti Financial Services Excellence Awards Scheme, the two awards ceremonies which are normally organised separately have been scheduled to take place jointly on Friday, October 27 at the Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel. The complementary 9th Ashanti Business Leaders Excellence Awards […] The post

It all began in March 2023 with ear-deafening applause during the inter-parliamentary conference under the theme ‘Russia-Africa in a Multipolar World’ that was held in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin offered what was referred to as ‘no-cost deliveries’ of grains to six African countries. This unique promise was consolidated and renewed during the second Russia-Africa […] The post

The British Council has supported the ‘Pa Gya’ Literary Festival 2023 edition with a grant of £11,500 to curate its activities and 11-member delegation from sub-Saharan Africa, Wales and the UK. The delegation, comprising writers, poets, academics, editors, illustrators, literary agents and bloggers, will actively participate in panel discussions, workshops and other engaging activities during […] The post

This article highlights the pivotal role played by Non-Financial Business Consultancy and Advisory Services in bolstering the growth and sustainability of micro-, small- and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana. While financial resources are crucial, the non-financial support provided by professional consultants proves instrumental in navigating regulatory complexities, crafting strategic plans and fostering innovation. Through market […] The post

A delegation of top 24 Universities from People’s Republic of China yesterday held an exhibition dubbed “China Higher Exhibition 2023” at the Confucius Institute of the University of Ghana in Accra. The event put together by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy of Accra, Ghana’s Ministry of Education and the […] The post

Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by seizing external market opportunities. This, according to panellists at the recent 12th Ghana Economic Forum organised by the B&FT, will help boost local production and reduce overdependence on imports, as well as help the […] The post SMEs

Bank of Africa (BOA)-Ghana, a Bank of Africa BMCE Group subsidiary, has honoured about 106 golfers who participated in its maiden Invitational Golf Tournament held at the Bok Nam Kim Golf Course, Accra. The ceremonial tournament brought together some of the country’s finest golfers from the corporate sector, who displayed impressive skills in various competitions […] The post

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) have been urged to be innovative in their strategies and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure growth and success in post Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). In an address at the 22nd Annual National CEOs’ Conference of the Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) in Ho yesterday, Board […] The post

appsNmobile Solutions Ltd. is Ghana’s most innovative financial technology company, licenced by the Bank of Ghana. The company is known for its many first-to-market payment solutions that provide convenience, security and peace of mind. In the current digital dispensation, companies process millions of data on a regular basis. Most of this data can easily get […] The post

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, recently spoke at the IMF-African Caucus Meeting at the World Bank/IMF Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, where he emphasised the importance of strengthening multilateral coordination and regulatory efficiency for sovereign debt resolution in low-income countries (LICs) through the creation of a robust Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR). […] The post

Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor-Bank of Ghana, has emphasised the importance of strengthening multilateral coordination and regulatory efficiency for sovereign debt resolution in low-income countries (LICs) through the creation of a robust Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR). Speaking during the IMF-African Caucus Meeting at the World Bank/IMF Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, Dr. Addison underscored the significance […] The post

Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited has been recognised as Savings and Loans Company of the Year 2022, and Most Promising HR Management, Banking and Finance at the 34th Annual National Marketing Performance Awards and HR Focus Conference and Awards 2023 respectively. The awards further affirm Advans Savings and Loans’ dedication to customer satisfaction as […] The post

In keeping with its commitment to support the development of popular culture and sports, Achimota Retail Centre (Achimota Mall) has thrown its weight behind this year’s Rida Golf Tournament which took place at the Achimota Golf Course last weekend. Achimota Retail Centre (ARC), the Ga East municipality’s biggest and most popular shopping destination, supported the […] The post

A total of 14 commodity exchanges on the continent have agreed to harness their collective potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in what market watchers have described as one of AfCFTA’s biggest feats thus far. High on the AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges’ (ACX) agenda, the body is to work collectively on […] The post

A former finance minister, Seth Terkper, wants an end to the issue of recurring arrears such as in the energy sector, as well as payments to contractors within the fiscal space. During a thought-provoking panel discussion at the 2023 Ghana Economic Forum (GEF), Mr. Tekper – who joined the conversation virtually, said it is high time a permanent […] The post

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has sanctioned seven petroleum products marketing companies (PPMCs) for illicit distribution of petroleum products. They are to pay fines for violating the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) regulations, making false UPPF representations to the Authority and engaging in third-party supplies. Failure by the affected companies to pay the fines will […] The post

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has offered clarification regarding the delay in distributing bailout funds to customers of Blackshield Fund Management. This delay, SEC explains, primarily stems from legal action taken by the company which contested the liquidation petition initiated by the Official Liquidator upon revocation of the company’s licence. “We wish to state […] The post