of de facto partial demonitisation as traders, customers shun smaller coins By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ([email protected] ) A growing reluctance to accept small-denomination coins — from 20 pesewas (GH¢0.20) down to the 1 pesewa (GH¢0.01) — is causing friction between businesses and customers, with at least two incidents witnessed by the B&FT over the […] The post GH¢186m

…Short-term thinking is the enemy of long-term success, and the unborn will pay for our impatience By Ing. Professor Douglas BOATENG There are institutions built to impress the living. And there are institutions built to protect the unborn. The tragedy of our time is that we keep confusing the two. We clap for what makes […] The post The Inconvenient Truth:

By Innocent Samuel Appiah In a move that could fundamentally reshape Ghana’s gold sector and unlock billions of dollars in untapped economic value, the Ghana Gold Board has signed a landmark agreement with Gold Coast Refinery and Run Refinery that promises to transform the country from a raw gold exporter into a refined gold producer. […] The post Game-changing gold refining

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coconut Grove Regency Hotels, Ralph Ayitey, has warned that Ghana’s ambition to become a tourism powerhouse will fail without a “conscious”  effort to bridge a critical skills gap between middle and high level management in the hospitality sector. He made these remarks at his hotel’s […] The post Skills

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has estimated that the country’s cashew industry could generate more than US$660million in annual revenue if the sector is supported with effective regulation, adequate processing infrastructure and strong export facilitation. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), disclosed this […] The post Cashew

The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) has announced plans to reduce the price of certified seeds by 20-25 percent for the 2026 farming season. This decision is aimed at directly alleviating the financial burden on Ghanaian farmers and accelerating the adoption of high-quality, improved seeds nationwide. This is contained in a press release […] The post NASTAG announces

Delta Air Lines has been named the top on-time airline in North America by Cirium for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting an unwavering commitment to safety, reliability and service driven by the dedication of Delta people. Delta’s 2025 performance topped all North American carriers, with 80.9percent of 1.8 million flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule, per Cirium’s measurement. This surpassed the […] The post Delta

By Immanuel BOAMA-WIAFE Seven years into leading operational transformations across corporate giants and my own ventures, I have stumbled upon a truth you will not find in most management playbooks: the best operational leaders are not those who follow the manual to the letter. They are the ones who know exactly when to toss it […] The post The paradox of operational

By Benjamin Tachie ANTIEDU & Goodnuff Appiah LARBI (Ph.D.) The Constitution occupies a unique and exalted place within Ghana’s legal and political order. It is sui generis among laws and the fundamental law from which the validity of all other enactments, actions, and omissions derives. Beyond its binding legal force, the Constitution embodies the collective […] The post Constitution

By Elliot WILLIAMS The West African Chapter of the global Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) Society has elected and subsequently inaugurated a new governing council, which was sworn into office on January 7, 2025 at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The brief transition ceremony brought together insurance practitioners, CPCU designees and industry stakeholders who are […] The post CPCU

By Dela Herman AGBO A fixed deposit (FD) is a financial instrument offered by banks that allows an investor to place funds for a specified period such as 30, 90, 180, or 365 days at an agreed interest rate. The investor earns a predetermined return and receives the principal plus interest at maturity. Fixed deposits […] The post Fixed deposits, treasury bills,

Renowned entrepreneur and CEO of M-TES Construction and Engineering Limited, Frederick Kweku Anim, has officially launched Kar-Ker Automobile Services and Repairs, a cutting-edge vehicle servicing and repair company set to revolutionise the automobile industry in Ghana. The launch marks a significant milestone in the country’s automotive sector, with Kar-Ker Automobile Services and Repairs offering a […] The post Motoring

The West African Insurance Institute has constituted a nine-man transitional committee to select candidates for the office of the Director-General for the institute as the incumbent term approaches an end. Members of the transitional committee are drawn from countries. They include Paul Mendy, 2nd Deputy Governor, Central Bank of the Gambia as the Chairman; Arthur […] The post WAII transition committee

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has declared 2026 the year of ‘Progressive Development through Collaboration’, setting out a strategy aimed at turning policy momentum into real industrial growth across the continent. The plan builds on cooperation achieved in 2025 and focuses on trade integration, manufacturing expansion, policy certainty and […] The post African

GCB Bank PLC has successfully held the first of five major draws under its nationwide ‘Pa To Pa’ savings promotion, a campaign designed to reward loyal customers with various goodies and an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2026 global football festival in the Americas. The first draw marks the beginning of an exciting journey that will […] The post GCB Bank rewards 1st batch winners

By Benedict ASHIEDU Most organizations today are awash in data. Dashboards update in real time. Analysts generate increasingly sophisticated models. Yet strategic decisions are still often shaped by instinct, precedent, or the loudest voice in the room. The issue is rarely access to information. It is the absence of a disciplined way to convert insight […] The post Beyond

By Charles Ferguson AI is coming for “content,” meaning everything from advertising and novels to movies and journalism. The result, starting very soon, is likely to be simultaneously horrific, wonderful, depressing, and exciting. There will be not only creative destruction, but also lots of plain old destruction. Having spent most of my adult life producing […] The post The AI takeover of all

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has concluded as a historic spectacle, shattering long-standing records and delivering a masterclass in attacking football. As with all AFCON tournaments, the 2025 edition created its own indelible memories while echoing the historic drama the competition is famous for. Beyond the pitch, […] The post AFCON

By: Confidence AKPLOME Ghana’s FX market shows two prices for the same dollar. This analysis explores how allocation, liquidity, and policy shape the gap—and what credible unification would require. The Daily Disconnect Every morning, a familiar ritual plays out. A business owner scans the news and sees reports suggesting the cedi is holding steady. The […] The post Two rates, one currency: The

By Prof. Samuel Lartey www.pefghana.org On 18 January 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations final delivered more than a football champion. It delivered a leadership lesson that resonates far beyond sport. Watched by millions across Africa and the world, the match between Senegal and Morocco became a powerful case study in resilience, influence, and decision-making […] The post Sadio