Eleanor Azar, Chief of Staff at Telecel Group, who also oversees the Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP), has called for increased investment and consultative support to strengthen Ghana’s growing tech startup ecosystem. In a keynote at the opening of the Tech in Ghana Conference, Eleanor Azar shared insights on ASIP,...
By Peter BOAMAH OTOKUNOR (Dr)  Agriculture is not just a sector—it is the heartbeat of Ghana’s economy, a living testament to the grit and determination of a people who rise with the sun to feed a nation. From the fields of cassava and cocoa to the shores of fishing communities, agriculture...
Stanbic Bank Ghana has engaged young entrepreneurs in digital training to prepare them for the challenges of a highly digitalized business environment. The training, which took place at the SBIncubator in Airport City, is part of a partnership between Stanbic Bank and MTN Ghana to empower the youth with essential...
By Jules NARTEY-TOKOLI E-commerce is shaping the global economy, and Africa is no exception. For African entrepreneurs, the opportunity to establish an e-commerce platform is a gateway to accessing new markets, fostering innovation and driving economic transformation. However, achieving success requires more than just a great idea; it demands a well-structured...
By Maxwell AMPONG  How does a young, budding entrepreneur write about galamsey, and also at arguably the most politically charged period in Ghana this century? Well, I do that by stepping away from the politics momentarily and focusing on the heart of the matter – what galamsey truly represents for...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The German Cooperation, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, has launched an initiative to help enhance Small- and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) build capacity and gain credibility to access green financial instruments. The project, dubbed the Green Finance Facilitator (GFF), falls under GIZ’s Support to the Private...
A new initiative offering affordable financing and tailored business support to Ghanaian entrepreneurs has been launched. The Follow-On Finance Initiative seeks to provide growth-ready businesses with the resources needed to expand operations, create jobs, and generate income opportunities, building on the successes of the WIDU.africa project. This initiative is a...
As part of its 30th-anniversary celebration, Strategic Communication Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa) hosted a special anniversary edition of its initiative, Women Soaring Higher Achieving Real Excellence (S.H.A.R.E) last week  Accra. The event, themed “tales of resilience - sharing our story, amplifying your story, inspiring other stories,” provided an inspiring platform...
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Judith Eyram Akwetey, founder of Agrimecarb, emerged winner of the pitching competition at the second cohort closing ceremony of the Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray (EWithBR) initiative. She walked away with a cash prize of GH¢10,000 to support her venture. Speaking to B&FT, she mentioned: “At Agrimecarb we use...
MSMEs account for over 90 percent of businesses in Ghana and provide around 80 percent of total employment, making them indispensable to the country’s economic stability and growth. At the 2024 Greater Accra Annual Regional Network of Entrepreneurial Development and Employment Promotion Conference, the Country Director at GIZ Ghana, Dr....