Rider Steel will offset 49,900 tons of CO2 emissions over the installation’s 20-year lifetime. The 4.3MW grid-tied system is the largest distributed solar power project for an industrial client in Ghana. Daystar Power (“Daystar”), a leading hybrid solar energy provider for businesses and industrial manufacturers in Africa and a member of the Shell Group, has […] The post

In civil proceedings before the court, there may be the need in some instances to preserve the status quo to allow the court the time and opportunity to determine the respective rights of the parties. Injunction is one of the mechanisms that help the court to achieve this purpose. In recent times, the issue of […] The post Legal

…a marketing symphony of tradition and global appeal The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) offers a forum for nations to demonstrate their rich cultural history as well as a prominent football event. Ghana’s participation in the ongoing AFCON in Ivory Coast has provided an opportunity to display the country’s cultural richness and customs on the […] The post

Ghana is on the brink of progress, and it’s time to embrace new ways of doing things. A 24-hour economy is not just a concept; it’s an opportunity to unlock Ghana’s full potential. It’s a commitment to expanding productivity and prosperity beyond daylight hours. Imagine a Ghana where businesses operate around the clock, creating more […] The post The vision

Stepping into the dynamic world of corporate enterprises is like embarking on a journey across uncharted terrain. With over 25 years of navigating these corporate waters, I have come to understand that the true compass of any industry is the customer – the very heartbeat of our existence. Every aspect, from day-to-day operations to overarching […] The post Navigating

Students participating in the ongoing Spelling Bee competition have spoken on how the competition is contributing to their educational development. One of the participants, Alison Asante – a 12-year-old Junior High School form one student, speaking at an event dubbed ‘Party in the Park’ in Accra – described the competition as very educative and insightful. According […] The post

A new year is a fresh chapter to rewrite the course of our lives. It gives us an orientation to correct mistakes, set new goals, create new habits and generally seek to phase-up our lives. Having entered a new year, this is a perfect time to reflect on our lives and set intentions for self-improvement. […] The post Personal improvement themes for the new year appeared

The Q4 2023 Ghana Fintech Report has emphasised the need for a robust consent regime, describing it as one of the key factors in protecting consumer data. Consumer data protection has become a pressing concern in this digitally inclined era, coupled with the exponential growth of data collection and usage by innovators or businesses. As […] The post Consumer

• A recently released World Economic Forum report calls for a new approach to economic growth that balances efficiency with long-term sustainability and equity, examining speed and quality together. • High-income economies score high on innovation and inclusion, while lower-income economies on sustainability. • A new Future of Growth initiative will help policy-makers and economists […] The post

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in the global economy, contributing significantly to job creation and serving as essential components of large companies’ supply chains. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), SMEs account for more than two-thirds of employment opportunities worldwide, underscoring their critical role in shaping a sustainable future. SMEs […] The post

A cybersecurity expert who doubles as president of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG), Abubakar Isaaka, has called on the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) to collectively work with accredited professionals within the sector to apprehend all individuals behind evolving job scams. He indicated that with a joint effort in conducting “a comprehensive reconnaissance”, they will […] The post

Social media platforms have become an essential aspect of our everyday lives in an age driven by digital connection. While these digital spaces provide new potential for communication, connection, and pleasure, their rising reliance comes with a dark underbelly: the ongoing harvesting of and the possibility of personal data breaches. Social media networks hold large […] The post

We are already two weeks into the new year, and you might not have had time to set big grandeur goals and develop the necessary action plans to back them. Don’t worry, you are not late. You can choose a few popular New Year’s resolutions and be fine. There are New Year’s resolutions that never […] The post Two critical resolutions

The concept of who a customer is has more to do with life than the common reference within a business context. Simply put a customer is someone with whom we exchange value. Therefore, in a business sense, we will exchange money for a product or service. A retail store will sell products to its customers […] The post Customer

Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s largest privately-owned bank, has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to agricultural lending in Ghana – receiving two prestigious awards from the Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL). The bank was named the Most Responsive Partner Financial Institution of the Year and earned the Highest Staff […] The post

The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has said incidents of oil palm products-smuggling into the country is intensifying despite several complaints made to designated authorities. President-OPDAG, Samuel Avaala, told B&FT that smugglers have been using unapproved routes while others take advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme to perpetrate the vice. “Last year, […] The post

As the country grapples with a severe environmental crisis due to the hazardous consequences of secondhand clothing waste, a levy has been proposed to better manage the situation. Across every part of the country, once-vibrant landscapes and communities are now under siege as pollution from discarded garments takes a torturous toll on the nation. Fast […] The post Levy on secondhand

Domestic gold production is projected to reach a record-breaking 4 million ounces (oz) in 2023, compared to 3.7 million ounces in 2022. This will mark the highest production in three years, once again solidifying the country’s position as foremost gold producer on the African continent. The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) revealed that it expects […] The post Gold output to exceed 4m

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has partnered with its Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) to disburse GHS 623 million into the private sector. This capital injection has contributed to the creation of jobs, expansion of businesses, increased revenue, and generation of foreign exchange.  DBG’s key highlights in 2023 are captured in a year-end wrapped video on its […] The post