This year presents the procurement industry with yet another opportunity to navigate, innovate and reinvigorate our procurement plans, strategy and direction. In retrospect, the lessons gathered from major events in the global economy last year will obviously be a guide leading into this year. The fact of the matter is, going into this new year, […] The post How

…a crucial requirement for success In the rapidly evolving landscape of this digital age, the importance of soft skills has taken centre-stage. While traditional soft skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving remain invaluable, the digital era has ushered in a new set of competencies known as ‘Digital Soft Skills’. As we navigate the complexities of […] The post The

…unlocking gravitas for leadership impact   Have you experienced the challenge of being unable to express yourself effectively? That annoying feeling when a group ignores your suggestion but accepts it when it’s suggested by someone else? People who ignite ideas, inspire action and command respect, while appearing calm and in control of their surroundings, are […] The post

Absa is proud to announce its continued recognition as a Top Employer by the prestigious Top Employer Institute for the third consecutive year, across five markets – including Ghana, Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, and South Africa. This certification confirms the bank’s commitment to creating an aspirational workplace as well as maintaining exemplary people practices and initiatives […] The post

One of the first methods of resolving disputes outside of typical judicial proceedings is arbitration.  The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, said that, “It is equitable to agree to arbitration rather than going to court because the umpire in an arbitration looks to equity while the juryman sees only the law. It is also equitable to be […] The post

Promoting the rights and well-being of children has been the hallmark and commitment of the United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1,2,3,4,5,13 and 16) for 190 countries. The promotion of child’s right is the best way in ensuring children have access to quality education as a minimum […] The post

Although successive governments have over the years developed and implemented measures aimed at promoting a culture of transparency and accountability, Ghana’s fight against corruption appears to be stagnating. The country scored zero for the fourth consecutive year in fighting corruption, according to the CPI 2023 data released by Transparency International (TI). Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), […] The post

At the dawn of 2024, from January 1, five more countries became full members of the BRICS, a transnational association, which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totaling ten countries. Egypt which is located in northeast Africa and partly on the Sinai Peninsula, which […] The post BRICS+: an impressive enlargement

– seek first to understand and then be understood    When you deliver your promise to the customer, you are setting the stage for a relationship that is unending and could yield great results in terms of your market reach and sustainability. Your service delivery story starts with a customer. That customer is wowed by […] The post Customers

Business is a competitive sport, or more appropriately, aggressive warfare, and competition is the language of the game. It is not enough to create products, sell them, and make a profit. The objectives of the players are to topple the market leaders, vie for position, make money from the customer, and win market share. On […] The post The war of

Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana is accelerating the country’s emergence as an attractive hub for the business processing outsourcing (BPO) industry’s migration from Asia to Africa. Its inaugural investment, a platform established by British International Investment (BII) – the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, is directed toward E-Services Africa Limited (eSAL) – a […] The post

Two months ago, after several hours of flying, I arrived at my destination a bit exhausted. A nice- looking, professional and proactive driver was sent to pick me up and take me to my hotel. As the manager of the hotel checked me in, we started a conversation. I was pleasantly surprised by the uncommon […] The post The precious gift of listening with kindness appeared

The Top Employers Institute has once again recognised Vodafone Ghana as a Top Employer for both Ghana and Africa for 2024. This year marks the sixth consecutive win for the company in Ghana and the fifth across Africa, solidifying its position as a leader in corporate human resource practices. Vodafone Ghana has consistently demonstrated excellence […] The post Vodafone

Telecel Group, an Africa-focused telecommunication company with expertise in combining telecommunication with Fintech, e-commerce and tech start-ups, successfully acquired 70 percent majority shares in Vodafone Ghana (Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited – GTCL) in February 2023 and is set to bring disruptive innovation into Ghana’s telecom industry with customer-centric products delivered with exceptional customer service. In […] The post

Farmers have been urged to leverage the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) project to enable them use their stored produce as collateral in acquiring loans at better rates to support their businesses. Senior Credit Infrastructure Specialist at the International Financial Cooperation (IFC), Ubong Awah – who was speaking at the Ghana WRS project consultation workshop in […] The post

The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has been recognised by the Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL), through its Partner Excellence Awards, with the Highest GIRSAL guaranteed Credit of the Year. The award, presented by the CEO of GIRSAL, Kwesi Korboe to the Managing Director of the bank, was to affirm that […] The post

The SUNU Group has marked the first anniversary of the demise of its founder Pathé Dione. The occasion was marked with religious ceremonies in 17 countries on Friday January 12, 2024. In Ghana, an event was held in his memory at the company’s head office in Dzorwulu, Accra. There was also Islamic prayers and Quran […] The post SUNU Group remembers its founder Pathé

The fast-paced progress of technology in our modern era brings up crucial concerns in intellectual property law that need urgent consideration. With the advent of the Metaverse, businesses are now exploring business opportunities in a virtual space that mimics our physical world. In the Metaverse, the options are boundless – you can engage in activities […] The post Looking

Late January 2024, prominent African leaders and corporate business executives attended the summit intended to forge a new relationship between Europe and Africa. It was hosted by Italy’s hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni who who came to power in 2022. The significance of the summit was to reshape and place on track the European policy […] The post Europe

Access Bank Ghana Plc has opened a new branch at the Bright International Industrial hub in Afienya, bringing banking services closer to customers in the industrial hub and its environs. This is in pursuance of the bank’s strategic objective of enhancing customer experience and satisfaction for the over-100 medium to large scale companies and Chinese-related […] The post Access