By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Food vendors operating at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi are calling on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to significantly reduce what they describe as an “excessive” income tax regime that is threatening their livelihoods. Speaking in an interview with Business & Financial Times (B&FT), Chairman of the Ghana Traditional Caterers Association […] The post Kejetia

By Merlin RAJAH, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa CIB South Africa’s equity market has long supported a high standard of trading activity, with infrastructure that global participants recognise and trust. That has made it easier for different types of capital to enter over time, and the mix of participants now reflects that. Global […] The post The pace of

AAK, a globally recognised leader in plant-based oils and fats production with a long-standing presence in the West African shea industry, has called for stronger regional coordination and resilience across the shea value chain, as critical priorities for unlocking the full economic potential of the sector. This position was further reinforced at the 18th Annual […] The post AAK

Businesses, regulators and health and safety practitioners must go beyond physical safety and pay more attention to workers’ mental wellbeing and overall safety. The President-Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Professionals Association of Ghana (SHEQ-PA), Akua Agyeiwaa Brentuo Amoo, made this call during the World Health and Safety Conference 2026 in Accra. She called for stronger […] The post Editorial:

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has taken a significant step toward strengthening global partnerships following a high-level engagement in Ottawa with senior officials of Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The meeting, held during an official visit to Canada at the invitation of the Canadian government, brought together  Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA […] The post AfCFTA

Every so often, I meet a very accomplished professional who says, “I’m ready for media.” They have the experience. They have the credentials. They have the confidence. Then the camera comes on. And suddenly… things change. Sentences become longer. Answers become wider. And somewhere between the question and the response, the message quietly disappears. Let […] The post On

As part of efforts to revitalise the local poultry sector and reduce the country’s dependence on imports, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture will begin distributing poultry to large-scale commercial farmers in June. This forms part of the broader poultry revitalisation agenda under the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme. The initiative has already been implemented at household […] The post Editorial:

By Ruby Ntiri In an era where corporate accountability is constantly under scrutiny, transparency has emerged as one of the most valuable currencies in business. Organizations are no longer judged solely by profitability, but by how openly and ethically they operate. At the center of this shift sits the accounting and finance function, quietly but […] The post Transparency,

Few brands in the world of fashion and consumer products have undergone as dramatic a transformation as Crocs. Once the subject of ridicule, with many dismissing them as the epitome of poor taste, Crocs has managed to completely reinvent itself. What was once an ‘ugly’ shoe is now one of the most sought-after products in […] The post Comms

By Mary Asante-Asamoah Family businesses are often seen as a source of pride, continuity, and legacy. They represent years of hard work, sacrifice, and vision passed from one generation to the next. But for many in the next generation, the experience of stepping into a family business is far more complex than it appears from […] The post Family business diaries 2: The realities

By: Professor Kwasi Dartey-Baah Leadership today is increasingly shaped by tension. Organisations are under pressure to innovate, remain competitive on a global stage, and respond quickly to shifting demands, yet they are also expected to stay grounded in their values, culture, and sense of identity. This balancing act is especially visible in environments where tradition […] The post Balancing

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH For decades, France and the entire Europe have been key partners, providing diverse development support for Africa. But, the time has indeed changed. With the heightening of geopolitical threats and tensions, France struggles to sustain its presence in Africa, targeting to increase business profile by leveraging into the Anglophone community of […] The post France

Africa’s uneven progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is shaped not simply by the absence of institutions, but by how governance capacity functions in practice, a new continent-wide research report has revealed. The research work Co-authored by Prof Kingsley Opoku Appiah of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, published in the Sustainability […] The post Governance

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana is broadening its digital finance agenda beyond payments into areas such as digital credit, embedded finance and cross-border financial services, as African policymakers intensify efforts to build interoperable financial systems capable of supporting regional trade and economic integration. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, Governor […] The post BoG

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana will partner Rwanda, Zambia and other African countries to pilot a continental digital trade corridor aimed at improving cross-border payments, digital identity verification and electronic invoicing, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman announced at the 3i Africa Summit in Accra. The pilot marks Ghana’s latest push to position itself at […] The post Gov’t

By Juliet ETEFE Ghana’s inflation rose slightly to 3.4 percent in April 2026, marking the first uptick since December 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. The increase represents a 0.2 percentage point rise from the 3.2 percent recorded in March 2026, but remains significantly lower than the 21.2 percent recorded in April 2025, […] The post Inflation

The Government has intensified efforts to boost vegetable production in northern Ghana with the construction of 25 modern solar-powered boreholes across selected districts in five northern regions, as part of a GH¢8 million initiative targeting dry-season agriculture and women’s economic empowerment. The intervention is being implemented under the Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW […] The post Canada-backed

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Plc has officially inducted 10 women-owned businesses into the sixth cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator programme, reaffirming its commitment to advancing women’s leadership in Ghana’s technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The programme, delivered by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, an institute of Ashesi University, provides structured incubation […] The post StanChart

African countries are expected to lose up to 0.2 percentage points of GDP growth in 2026 due to the middle east conflict The conflict will push Africa’s median inflation rate up to an expected 5% by the end of 2026 The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a 95% drop in maritime traffic, […] The post Global economic confidence plummets

All super moms in Accra will converge at the Achimota Retail Centre (ARC), the capital’s most fancied shopping and lifestyle destination on Sunday, May 10 for a day-long celebration to honour mothers through curated recreational experiences, storytelling, and exclusive shopper incentives. ARC’s Mother’s Day celebration will transform the mall into Accra’s most vibrant destination for […] The post Big