By Rita Adu BOATENG A little over 17years ago, I started my career in Corporate Ghana as a wide – eyed young lady who was expecting nothing short of an excellent career. I was one of the five candidates who had gone through a rigorous interview and assessment process to be recruited and given the […] The post Why Chalom Hights? appeared first on The

By Isaac OYEGBADE The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in 2002 in response to high-profile corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, transformed corporate governance and financial reporting in the U.S. It aimed to restore investor confidence by imposing stringent requirements for internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing (Coates, 2007; Coffee Jr., 2002). While SOX primarily targets […] The post

By Hilda Nimo-Tieku In the current business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent has become a strategic priority for companies aiming for sustained success. The market is saturated with businesses vying for the same pool of skilled professionals, making it more challenging to stand out as an employer of choice. Leading Ghana’s number one tech-enabled […] The post

Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned indigenous bank, has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support the Partnership to End Fistula in Ghana (PEFIG). The bank has made an initial contribution of GH¢50,000 towards the seven-year partnership, which aims to prevent, treat, and reintegrate women affected by obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is a […] The post

By: Emmanuella YAMOAH As Ghana gears up for its elections, there’s one undeniable truth: communication is more than just a tool for political engagement; it is the lifeblood of a healthy democracy. The country’s democratic history has seen periods of tension and, in some cases, violence. Ethical communication, especially in an election year, holds the […] The post

West Hills Mall, Accra’s ultimate shopping destination, is gearing up for its most exciting Black Friday activation yet, promising unbeatable discounts, high-energy entertainment, and a vibrant shopping experience that’s set to be the highlight of Ghana’s retail calendar. As the mall celebrates its 10th anniversary, this Black Friday will be bigger and better than ever, […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Ahantaman Rural Bank Plc has held its 40th Anniversary Symposium to exchange knowledge and ideas between stakeholders and customers. It was on the theme ‘Forty years of Ahantaman Rural Bank – impact on stakeholders and the community’. Eric Daning Esq., Board Chairman of the Bank, explained that “the bank was established […] The post

By EDDIE  POKU Nissan’s Daring Africa 2024 expedition is a remarkable testament to the durability and reliability of Nissan vehicles, particularly the Nissan Navara and Nissan X-Trail. This ambitious journey spanned eight African countries, starting from the Rosslyn plant in South Africa and concluding in Egypt. Covering over 7,000 kilometers, the expedition provided a first […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO With a damning statistic from the 2023 Global Business Ethics Survey where 87 percent of employees indicated that they do not work in a strong ethical culture, the Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Edward Nartey Botchway, has urged leaders in institutions to change the narrative by implementing strong ethical guidelines […] The post Integrate

By Daron ACEMOGLU  The outcome of the US presidential election was more of a Democratic loss than a triumph for Donald Trump. The Democrats lost not because US President Joe Biden stayed in the race too long, and not because Kamala Harris is unqualified, but because they have been losing workers and failed to win […] The post The Trump shock is the Democrats’ fault

Yango Delivery, a part of global tech company of Yango Group, held a major event for its partners’ couriers that included safety training and an awards ceremony to celebrate top performing couriers. The event brought together about 400 top performing couriers of Yango partners who were honoured with various awards including high end smartphones, award […] The post Yango

By Isaac OYEGBADE The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in 2002 in response to high-profile corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, transformed corporate governance and financial reporting in the U.S. It aimed to restore investor confidence by imposing stringent requirements for internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing (Coates, 2007; Coffee Jr., 2002). While SOX primarily targets […] The post

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), in partnership with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA), has officially introduced the second phase of its electrical cable standard initiative for the mining industry. The move aims to establish a stringent standard for electrical cables used in the mining sector while concurrently encouraging local manufacturing […] The post

The Chairperson, Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr Awele Elumelu, has called for increased participation of women leadership to unleash the expansion of the insurance sector in Africa. Speaking at the inaugural conference of the African Insurance Women Association (AIWA) in Lagos, she stressed that female leadership is both a strategic advantage and an ethical imperative. She […] The post Experts

By Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI Donald Trump’s victorious 2024 presidential campaign marks one of the most remarkable political comebacks in recent history. Having faced an electoral loss to Joe Biden in 2020, navigating a storm of legal challenges and surviving an assassination attempt in the heat of the campaign, Trump’s re-emergence as President of the United States […] The post Trump’s

The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) has achieved results following its inspiring story titled ‘Breaking the barriers of disability’.  The feature highlighted Gangariba Kpawuu, a determined farmer in his 60s from Kunfaabiala, Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region. Despite having his left leg amputated, Gangariba refused to let his disability define him. Unlike the […] The post Breaking

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) has said it is working to challenge the negative perceptions surrounding youth involvement in agriculture, aiming to inspire young people to view the sector as a source of opportunity and innovation. According to Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, Executive Director of KIC, agriculture is not only a critical sector for […] The post

As world leaders gather for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the impacts/costs of climate change are increasing. Extreme weather events – from hurricanes in the Caribbean to catastrophic floods in Europe and droughts in the Amazon – are growing more frequent and intense; enhancing the risk of financial instability, especially, […] The post Editorial:

In the latest Stanbic Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB) rankings, Ghana declined; highlighting growing trade challenges in the country. Ghana slipped from 3rd place in May 2023 to 7th for August 2024, marking a significant drop from its near-top position in September 2022 and indicating deteriorating perceptions of trade-related factors such as border efficiency, […] The post Editorial:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Elsie Awadzi has affirmed the central bank’s commitment to a stronger credit market. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on collateral enforcement, the Second Deputy Governor noted that a robust credit market is essential for providing cost-effective loans to businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […] The post