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Ghanaian business and financial news outlet covering climate, environmental sustainability, banking, mining, and economic development.
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… The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) reports that the South African Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed claims that Pretoria had requested a state visit by President Ramaphosa. …
South Africa dispels diplomatic rift with Ghana over Ramaphosa visitBusiness & Financial Times
Dr Michael Addaney , Senior Lecturer, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani On 16th June 2026, I joined fellow panellists at the Environmental Sustainability Summit convened by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) under the theme ‘Inspired by Nature. …
Ghana’s climate finance: Stop counting the money, Start counting the outcomesBusiness & Financial Times
… It will be recalled that at the recent Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS) organised by Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in Accra, climate experts warned that flooding events in urban centres like Accra were likely to intensify without urgent investment in drainage infra …
Accra grinds to a halt as floods submerge roads, disrupt electricity supplyBusiness & Financial Times
… This year’s Environmental Sustainability Summit, an annual event organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), was held under the theme ‘Inspired by Nature. …
Expert urges US$500m climate resilience fund to tackle floods, waste crisis by 2027Business & Financial Times
… Speaking at the Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS 2026) organised by Business and Financial Times (B&FT), Senior Programmes Officer-EPA Hope Kotoka Ahiabu noted the ban will unlock new opportunities for businesses. …
EPA not going back on styrofoam ban, urges industry to seize opportunity to innovativeBusiness & Financial Times
… Speaking at the 2026 Environmental Sustainability Summit organised by Business and Financial Times (B&FT), Gold Fields Ghana’s Principal Specialist for Mine Closure (Africa and Canada Assets) Dr. …
Gold Fields targets sustainable mining with US$107m environmental bondBusiness & Financial Times
Chief Executive Officer-Business and Financial Times (B&FT) Dr. Godwin Acquaye has said environmental sustainability must become a national priority if the country is to safeguard its future generations. …
Editorial: Environmental sustainability remains a national priority!Business & Financial Times
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Environmental sustainability must become a national priority if the country is to safeguard its future generations, Chief Executive Officer-Business and Financial Times (B&FT) Dr. …
Protecting environment is key to securing future generations – B&FT CEOBusiness & Financial Times
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Environmental sustainability must become a national priority if the country is to safeguard its future generations, Chief Executive Officer of Business and Financial Times (B&FT), Dr. …
Environmental sustainability must remain national priority – B&FT CEOJoy Online
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Miss Ghana 2026 auditions set for June 27South Africa's Presidency has dismissed reports of a diplomatic rift with Ghana over President Ramaphosa's visit, clarifying that recent official exchanges concerned only preparations for the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission meeting, not a proposed state visit.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa's Presidency has dismissed reports of a diplomatic rift with Ghana over President Ramaphosa's visit, clarifying that recent official exchanges concerned only preparations for the South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission meeting, not a proposed state visit.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Energy and Natural Resources lecturer argues that Ghana is not translating climate finance commitments into measurable outcomes on the ground, citing urban flooding in Accra as an example where US$350 million in World Bank funding has failed to prevent ongoing damage and loss of life. The problem is governance-related—involving maintenance gaps, poor land-use planning, and weak procurement oversight—rather than a funding shortage.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Torrential rainfall on Monday inundated large parts of Accra, paralyzing business activity, disrupting transport, forcing some schools to close, and leaving several communities without electricity as floodwaters submerged roads and homes. The Interior Minister urged residents to remain indoors as further rainfall was forecast.
30 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A climate finance expert has called for government to establish a dedicated national fund to address recurring floods, waste management challenges and other climate-related risks, proposing a National Climate Resilience and Climate Economy Infrastructure Facility by June 2027 to mobilise at least US$500million in blended finance for critical climate and environmental infrastructure.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority says it will proceed with an absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging and is urging the food industry to embrace the opportunity for green innovation, promoting sustainable alternatives such as paper-based packaging, biodegradable materials, and traditional leaf wrapping.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Gold Fields Ghana has secured approximately US$107 million in environmental reclamation bonds to guarantee the restoration of mined lands and ensure funding for mine rehabilitation and closure activities. The company's Principal Specialist for Mine Closure emphasised that the bond reflects Gold Fields' commitment to environmental responsibility beyond regulatory compliance, with sustainability a core pillar of its business model.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
At B&FT's Environmental Sustainability Summit in Accra, the CEO expressed concern that environmental issues receive insufficient attention despite their direct impact on human survival and economic development. He highlighted deforestation, illegal mining, and unsustainable resource exploitation as major threats requiring urgent action.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
B&FT CEO Dr. Godwin Acquaye warned that environmental sustainability must be treated as a critical national priority rather than a corporate social responsibility initiative, citing deforestation, illegal mining and pollution as serious threats to livelihoods and economic prosperity.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
B&FT CEO Dr. Godwin Acquaye told the 2026 Environmental Sustainability Summit in Accra that environmental issues deserve greater national attention and support, as they are fundamental to human survival and economic development. He warned that deforestation, illegal mining and unsustainable resource exploitation continue to degrade the environment and threaten food systems, water and land.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The 69th Miss Ghana pageant auditions will be held on June 27, 2026, at Oak Plaza Hotel, East Airport, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contestants aged 18–26 will compete for the chance to represent Ghana at Miss World and lead charitable initiatives through the Miss Ghana Foundation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 2026 peer-reviewed study found concerning levels of mercury (0.53 mg/kg) and cadmium (1.2 mg/kg) in soils at Agbogbloshie, along with lead, arsenic, chromium, nickel, copper, zinc and iron, linked to informal electronic waste processing and the dismantling and burning of mobile phones and telecom equipment.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Experts at The Money Summit 2026 affirmed that Ghana's 147 community banks are essential for deepening financial inclusion and grassroots economic transformation, particularly by serving the informal economy which accounts for roughly 80 percent of local economic activity.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An economist at the University of Ghana Business School argues that falling monetary policy rates will have limited impact on businesses unless elevated credit risk tied to high non-performing loans (NPLs) is addressed. Ghana's banking sector NPL ratio stood at 18.9 percent in December 2025, with bad loans valued at over GH¢21 billion, prompting the Bank of Ghana to direct banks to reduce NPL ratios below 15 percent by end of 2026.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Peter Dzasa, Head of Treasury at Ecobank Ghana, said billions of cedis in pension funds could finance commodity value chains if market infrastructure, grading systems, and regulatory safeguards are in place. He highlighted the Ghana Commodity Exchange and warehouse receipt system as enabling mechanisms, noting that verified quality and available markets build investor confidence to support crops including cashew, shea, and maize.
5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission is laying regulatory groundwork to licence independent custodians for gold-backed tokens under the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, with plans to extend tokenisation to real estate, diamonds, and bauxite. The regulator is building a post-custody framework requiring vault operators to undergo inspections before holding physical gold underpinning digital tokens.
4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Bank of Ghana defended the cedi's fundamentals and cautioned market participants against speculative positions, arguing that stronger external buffers and improving macroeconomic conditions support exchange rate stability despite recent pressures. The cedi weakened 0.94 percent against the dollar week-on-week and 10.14 percent year-to-date, with the central bank supplying US$250 million through auctions as demand continued to outpace supply.
3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Head of Marketing and Brand at Ecobank Ghana called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions to mobilise capital, rebuild trust and strengthen economic stability. She said coordinated financial systems are better positioned to withstand shocks, attract investment and accelerate recovery.
3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Gold Board has advocated gold tokenisation to deepen capital formation and broaden investment opportunities, enabling Ghanaians to own fractions of gold through digital tokens starting from as little as GH¢15. The Board also noted that Ghana's gold exports rose from about 63.8 tonnes in 2024 to nearly 104 tonnes in 2025, with the ASM sector contributing almost half of total exports, though the country lacks local refining capacity to maximise value.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Bank of Ghana's Second Deputy Governor said trust, capital and stability are mutually reinforcing pillars needed to sustain macroeconomic gains and support Ghana's growth. The central bank is coordinating efforts to mobilise long-term domestic savings—including over 100 billion in pension funds, capital markets and remittances—for investment in productive sectors like agriculture, manufacturing and small businesses.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
B&FT CEO Dr. Godwin Acquaye told The Money Summit 2026 that commodity-backed financing could unlock capital for Ghana's productive sectors and accelerate economic transformation, citing the country's gold, cocoa, oil, and strategic minerals as bankable assets. He pointed to structured arrangements in the cocoa sector and mining deals like Bogoso-Prestea as evidence the model works.
2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
PerTutor AI, an artificial intelligence education platform, received GH¢10,000 in advertising support from the Youth Economic Forum Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026 and projects GH¢500,000 in revenue within six to 12 months by engaging at least 10 institutions with its AI-driven educational solution tailored to Ghana's education needs.
30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A climate finance expert at the University of Ghana Business School says SMEs can access cheaper capital through climate finance if they become "climate smart," but many lack awareness and bankable projects despite Ghana having a dedicated climate fund worth US$100 million.
29 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's government is preparing to scale renewable energy beyond pilot projects from 2027, focusing on utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, mini-grids and electric mobility to reduce reliance on thermal generation. The transition comes as the power sector grapples with mounting debt, transmission bottlenecks and grid stability concerns.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Gillian Darko, VP of Strategy at Yellow Card, was recognized at the Ghana Fintech Awards as a leading voice shaping the future of financial technology in Ghana. Her work involves driving strategic initiatives across markets and helping position digital assets within Africa's financial ecosystem.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Food Buffer Stock Company says it requires at least GH¢770 million to absorb a rice surplus from the 2025 farming season, but has received only GH¢100 million in 2025 funds and is awaiting a further GH¢200 million announced in the 2026 Budget.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana's Head of Women Banking stated that the main barrier to finance for women entrepreneurs is not access to funds, but their readiness to qualify for support. Many women-owned businesses lack proper registration, documentation and governance systems, making it difficult for banks to onboard them.
4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The newsroom serves as the central hub of media organizations where journalists deliberate, refine their craft, and train aspiring reporters through mentorship. Newsrooms process and verify information before it reaches the public, playing a decisive role in shaping which stories are told and how they are presented.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Coloured Yarns Ventures, a Kumasi-based fashion brand, has experienced increased sales and customer traffic following participation in the Women In Business (WIB) Dialogue Series exhibition organised by Business and Financial Times. CEO Cecilia Afram credited the exhibition with bringing the brand exposure and attracting new customers to their showroom at Kumasi City Mall.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Stakeholders at the 3rd Women in Business Dialogue in Kumasi said limited access to capital and business support structures continue to hold back women-led enterprises in Ghana, despite their significant contribution to the economy. Participants noted that women account for nearly half of Ghana's entrepreneurial workforce, but many still struggle with access to credit, markets, and financial literacy.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Participants at the Women in Business Dialogue Series in Kumasi praised the platform for moving beyond discussion to deliver tangible results for female-led enterprises, citing achievements in providing business exposure, advocating favourable policies, and facilitating linkages with markets and financial institutions. The event brought together women entrepreneurs, young agripreneurs, financial institutions and policymakers to address barriers including limited access to finance, weak business formalisation and constrained market access.
29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →