Business & Financial Times

Business & Financial Times (B&FT) holds the title of Ghana's leading business newspaper, reaching a diverse audience throughout the country's 10 regions. First launched in 1989 as a weekly publication, B&FT has evolved into a daily newspaper. It provides essential business and financial news and insights to both local and international readers in the business sector.

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MUSIGA advances minimum wage initiative with stakeholder talks - The Business & Financial Times

3 weeks ago | thebftonline.com

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is intensifying efforts to establish a minimum wage for musicians, a move aimed at ensuring fair remuneration and improving livelihoods within the industry. MUSIGA is currently in the process of engaging Kingsley Ofei-Nkansah, popularly known as Sax, as a consultant to support this critical initiative. In addition, MUSIGA has […]
Vlisco launches ‘Colour of Love’ Collection to celebrate mothers

3 weeks ago | thebftonline.com | Juliet Etefe

Vlisco Group has launched a vibrant collection themed “Colour of Love” in honour of mothers. The launch held at its shop at Accra Mall, pays tribute to the strength, resilience, and unconditional love of mothers. The Vlisco Group designs, produces and distributes fashion fabrics, especially of the African wax print style, for the West and Central African market and African consumers in global metropolitan cities.
SIMS boss advocates for minimum allocation for investment asset classes - The Business & Financial Times

1 month ago | thebftonline.com

The Managing Director of Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), Mr. Kwabena Boamah, has called for a policy shift in investment regulation that will require minimum allocations for all asset classes. This, he said, will help in the diversification of investments while creating fairness in assessing the performance of fund managers. Mr. Boamah made this call […]
Gov’t gets bold digital reset in motion

1 month ago | thebftonline.com | Juliet Etefe

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has highlighted a robust roadmap set in tone to transform the country’s digital ecosystem, enhance transparency and accountability across the sector. Speaking during his first quarterly press briefing, the minister emphasised that the technology and innovation space remains a critical pillar for economic transformation and youth empowerment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education: Transforming classrooms or replacing teachers? - The Business & Financial Times

1 month ago | thebftonline.com

By: Kwame NYATUAME A few months ago, I had a conversation with a teacher friend, Elikem, who has been teaching science at a Junior High School in Accra for over a decade. With a worried look, she asked me: “Kwame, with all this AI technology coming into education, do you think teachers like me will […]
Weave Ghana Ltd. unveils new mega growth packaging, launches ‘Relax Right’ campaign - The Business & Financial Times

1 month ago | thebftonline.com

Weave Ghana Limited, a leading hair care brand, has officially unveil the new packaging of its Mega Growth product, reinforcing its commitment to providing high-quality solutions tailored for the African woman’s hair. The unveiling event, held in collaboration with professional hairdressers and salon owners, showcased Mega Growth’s refreshed packaging and its new campaign aimed at […]
March producer price inflation eases to 24.4%

1 month ago | thebftonline.com | Juliet Etefe

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported a year-on-year producer inflation rate of 24.4 percent for March 2025, down from 27.6 percent recorded in February 2025. This marks a slowdown in the rate at which ex-factory prices of goods and services are increasing.
Afro-Arab Properties launches interest-free housing scheme with EV for Ramadan - The Business & Financial Times

2 months ago | thebftonline.com

In a bold move to tackle Ghana’s housing deficit and promote sustainable living, Afro-Arab Properties has unveiled an unprecedented Ramadan promotion: interest-free home purchases with complimentary electric vehicles (EV) for buyers. The initiative, announced by Alhaji Salamu Amadu, President of the Afro-Arab Group, allows prospective homeowners to secure a property and spread payments over five […]
Breaking language barriers in healthcare: How AI-powered medical dictation can transforming healthcare - The Business & Financial Times

Mar 3, 2025 | thebftonline.com

By Gillian Hammah (Dr) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to tech hubs in Silicon Valley—it’s solving critical challenges in Ghana’s healthcare system. While AI is reshaping industries globally, one area where its impact is life-changing is in bridging language gaps between doctors and patients, reducing administrative burdens, and automating medical coding. This article […]
First National Bank partners Solar Taxi to promote electric vehicle ownership - The Business & Financial Times

Mar 3, 2025 | thebftonline.com

First National Bank Ghana has partnered with Solar Taxi to offer electric vehicle (EV) financing. This initiative allows homeowners to unlock the value of their property through the bank’s equity release loans to finance the purchase of an electric vehicle, contributing to Ghana’s transition towards green energy mobility. Ghana is making significant strides in sustainable […]