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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SIMS boss advocates for minimum allocation for investment asset classes - The Business & Financial Times

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
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

1 month 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

2 months ago | 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 […]
Africa must strengthen tax systems, curb IFFs to bridge financing gap - Mahama

2 months ago | thebftonline.com | Juliet Etefe

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Africa must take decisive action to strengthen tax systems and curb illicit financial flows (IFFs) to close the continent’s significant financing gap, President John Dramani Mahama has stated.
Mahama swears in constitutional review committee members

Jan 30, 2025 | thebftonline.com | Juliet Etefe

By Juliet ETEFEPresident John Dramani Mahama has sworn into office the eight-member Constitutional Review Committee, marking a critical moment in Ghana’s democratic evolution. The President underscored the importance of adapting the 1992 Constitution to ensure it continues to meet the needs of an ever-changing nation.
Kumasi to host Tech In Ghana 2025

Dec 2, 2024 | thebftonline.com | Juliet Etefe

The 2025 edition of the annual Tech In Ghana conference, a flagship event in the country’s technology ecosystem, is set to take place in Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti region. This announcement, made by Akosua Annobil, founder of Tech In Ghana during the 2024 edition in Accra, underscores a commitment to decentralising tech innovation and spotlighting regional contributions to the digital economy.
Of central banks and driving fintech innovation in Africa - The Business & Financial Times

Nov 12, 2024 | thebftonline.com

By Afia Gyapomah TWUMASI The traditional financial system, led by brick-and-mortar banks, has historically supported economic growth. However, it could not enable access for many to be financially included and was saddled with service inefficiencies. Over the last decade, technological innovations like ATMs, online banking, and mobile banking were deployed to transformed financial services and […]
GMX set to improve music streaming locally and internationally – Veep - The Business & Financial Times

Nov 1, 2024 | thebftonline.com | Juliet Etefe

Ghana Music Xperience (GMX), the latest music streaming innovation, is set to transform the music landscape with its unparalleled focus on Ghanaian music content, discovery, and personalized experiences. This groundbreaking platform is poised to redefine how music lovers engage with Ghanaian music, both locally and internationally. GMX will boast of an extensive library of Ghanaian […]