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

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has officially handed over two new Public Employment Centres (PECs) in Techiman and Berekum. The modern facilities aim to improve Ghana’s employment ecosystem, offering career guidance, job placement services, and […] The post

By Bernard KELVIN CLIVE  “Your moments of glory can fade without a trace if those seasons are not leveraged effectively.” Your prime days won’t last a lifetime —time flies. Today, I want to share the importance of maximizing your prime time or peak seasons. I recall a moment in 2024, during a boxing match between […] The post Prime seasons are not forever appeared

By Samuel SAM The Northern Regional branch of the Pensioners Association has commended the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) management for its commitment to providing security, dignity and hope to retired pensioners in the country. Since the scheme began paying monthly pensions in the early nineties, pensioners have been paid every single month […] The post Pensioners

By Isaac Frimpong (Ph.D) Dear Presidential Candidate, As Ghana finds itself at a turning point in its economic and social development, I write to emphasise a pressing issue that demands urgent attention: the transformation of our workforce. The choices we make now will determine whether Ghana’s growing population becomes an unparalleled asset or a liability. […] The post

This is the second of three (3) series of articles to be published in three (3) insertions. The first article titled: ‘‘The insignificance of tribalism towards election 2024 – A survey report” was published on 18th November 2024 on page 17 of the Business & Financial Times. It is presented as an analysis of a […] The post No future government

By COP29 Media At the Russian side event at COP29 in Baku titled “Russia’s Contribution to Strengthening Global Food Security,” Sergey Tverdokhleb, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Climate Policy and Carbon Regulation of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, delivered a compelling argument on how closely the climate crisis is linked with the […] The post

By Evelyn ARTHUR Meridian Port Services Ltd. (MPS) has attained certification as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), a recognition by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This positions MPS as one of the first nine companies in the country to attain this prestigious status, reinforcing its strategic role as an economic enabler […] The post MPS

By Amos SAFO Today, Monday 25 November 2024 marks 12 days to the crucial 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. Unfortunately, and quite expectedly, there are disturbing signals by some interest groups to plunge the country into instability. This assertion is based on the threats issued by a National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth to destabilize the […] The post Beating

Data loss can have serious consequences for any business. It is one of the most common causes of business disruption or failure. Data loss can occur through a virus, cyber-attack, a user error, power failures or spikes, system crashes, theft or a disaster. To control the effects of data loss means that a business must […] The post Data resilience: A strategy

By Elizabeth PUNSU About 14,981 girls across the country have been trained under the National Girls in ICT programme, Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has said. Additionally, more than a hundred teachers have benefitted from this training. This feat, according to the minister, even though may seem big is just a drop in […] The post About

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has inaugurated a US$100 million Oil and Gas Services Terminal at the Port of Takoradi. The project, started in November 2022 was completed within two years, with funds from the Government of Ghana and China Harbour Engineering Company as the contactor with GTYD as […] The post President

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi MTN Ghana, as part of its 15 -year anniversary milestone, has awarded 30 MoMo Agents and 60 merchants in the South-West Business District, for their commitment and improvement in the sector. They received e-cash, ranging from GH¢ 1,000 to GH¢ 15,000, motor bike among others. Prince Owusu-Nyarko, Regional Senior Manager […] The post