African trade finance enters the age of intelligent banking

Mining policies risk overlooking operational challenges when developed without practical experience of mine sites, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Prof. Bernard Kumi Boateng, has said.

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari-Nikpe has outlined a six-point agenda to strengthen the competitiveness of Ghana’s ports, calling for improved operational efficiency, digitalization, multimodal connectivity, sustainability, workforce development and deeper regional trade integration.

Medical facilities in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea-Huni Valley Municipalities in the Western Region are recording improvements in patient care, diagnosis and emergency response following the supply of medical supplies and equipment worth US$793,491.75 by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF).

The growing use of digital tokens to represent real-world assets requires clear legal frameworks, reliable ownership records and safeguards to protect investors, financial technology and banking experts have said.

Golden Star Wassa Mine has for the fourth consecutive time won the National Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition organized by the Ghana Chamber of Mines in partnership with the St. John’s Ambulance Service and the Minerals Commission.

The government is targeting 70 percent population coverage for fifth generation (5G) mobile connectivity by March 2027, as government expands digital infrastructure to support virtual assets, blockchain technology and financial innovation.

Executive Director and Founder of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, has called for a shift in the approach to investments and partnerships in Ghana’s agricultural sector, advocating a “sister-to-sister” model that prioritises regional development and promotes mutually beneficial collaborations between Ghanaian and European businesses.

Bonzali Community Bank PLC, based in the Kumbungu District of the Northern Region, recorded a 78.2 percent increase in profit before tax to GH¢12.78 million in 2025; up from GH¢7.17 million in 2024, as income and lending activities expanded.