By Isaac Frimpong (Ph.D.) Ghana’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of our economy. Yet our national MSME policy still categorises them by using US dollars rather than the Ghanaian cedi. While the original idea may have been to minimise the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and provide international comparability, this raises […] The post Open

“The test of good etiquette is to be patient with the bad ones”……Solomon Ben Yahuda It all started with a telephone call from James Kennedy Adzie, of the Human Resource Department of Zenith Bank, Ghana, in November 2024. Ever since our meeting, his professionalism and dedication to duty has left an indelible mark on my […] The post Risk

As the modern workplace grapples with ever-evolving health and safety challenges, a crucial issue remains often unaddressed: menopause. Despite impacting millions of women at the peak of their careers, menopause continues to be a taboo subject in professional environments – with significant consequences for productivity, wellbeing, and equality. Insights from the World Economic Forum highlight […] The post Why

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa The Tarkwa branch of ASA Savings and Loans Limited has brought free healthcare services to residents as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive. Organised in collaboration with medical professionals from the Pentecost Hospital, Tarkwa, the exercise offered clients, traders and the wider public services including eye examinations, hepatitis […] The post Tarkwa

By Irene Ansa-Asare HORSHAM Ask the average entrepreneur what support he needs to grow his business, and you will hear the usual answers: funding, marketing, maybe a great accountant. Rarely will anyone say, “I need a great company secretary.” But they should. Because when the chaos hits — and it often does — it is […] The post Founder

Performance management is an ongoing process that helps organisations to align employee goals with broader organisational objectives. It involves setting expectations, providing regular feedback, evaluating performance and developing employees to improve productivity and skills. The ultimate aim is to build a high-performing workforce that drives strategic success while fostering employee engagement and growth. Traditional approaches […] The post Emerging

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russia’s State Duma, the lower Chamber of Legislators, has reconstituted its Expert Council on the development and support of comprehensive partnership with African countries under Alexander M. Babakov, the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. By creating this Expert Council on Russia’s relations […] The post Noel

By H.E Amb. Godfrey Madanhire As the Kingdom of Eswatini prepares to host its most sacred national ritual, the Umhlanga Reed Dance, another moment of continental importance is set to unfold. From the  5th to the 9th of September 2025, traditional leaders from across Africa will gather in Mbabane for the Conference of All African […] The post Africa’s

Question: How would you describe the current state of the upstream petroleum industry? Answer: The new administration has clearly stated that Ghana’s upstream sector is open for business again. There are significant investment opportunities both offshore and onshore, and the industry is ready for growth. Both existing and new investors are relying on the government to maintain the momentum and […] The post Poised

By Raymond DENTEH Agriculture is the lifeblood of Ghana’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP, export earnings, and food security. Yet the sector remains chronically under-financed. Smallholder farmers (SHFs), outgrower businesses (OBs), and other agribusinesses frequently operate without access to suitable credit, relying instead on loans that are either mismatched in tenor or too costly to […] The post Unlocking

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has formally designated digital credit services as a non-bank financial service, bringing the financial sector’s fast-expanding segment under regulatory oversight. In a notice issued on Friday, August 29, the central bank said this classification falls under the First Schedule of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Act, 2008 (Act […] The post BoG

In light of my appointment as Eminent Member and Subject Matter Expert on Innovations & Business Development with the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM), I am pleased to share with my readers an important contribution from the Institute. Supply chains are often discussed in fragments, procurement here, logistics there. Yet the real power […] The post Introductory

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO President-Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG) Solomon Lartey has challenged the long-held perception that insurers fail to honour claims, revealing that companies paid approximately GH?9.2million in claims daily last year. He disclosed that in 2024 the industry paid a total GH?3.3billion in claims – an average GH?4million daily from life insurers […] The post GH?9.2m

Chairman of the newly constituted Board of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Moses Afetsi Positive, has praised the expertise and commitment of Margins ID Group, the company whose subsidiary, Intelligent Card Production Systems (ICPS), conceptualised, designed, and produced the Ghana Card. He said the company’s work has been central to the establishment of Ghana’s robust […] The post Margins

SUNU Assurances Ghana LTD, one of the largest generals (non-life) insurance companies in the country has appointed Ing. Osman Danfodio Abudu as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment took effect on July 22, 2025, said a statement issued by the company in Accra last week . Ing. Osman Abudu brings multiple […] The post Ing. Osman Abudu appointed MD/CEO of

Appolonia City has welcomed a high-powered delegation from the China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council, as part of efforts to deepen investment and trade ties between Ghana and China. The visiting delegation, led by Dr. Francis Agyenim Boateng, was accompanied by representatives from key Ghanaian institutions, including the Ministry of Trade, Agri-Business and Industry, the […] The post Appolonia

Telecel Ghana has reaffirmed its leadership in fostering meaningful supplier relationships at the 2025 Supplier Conference, held under the theme ‘Beyond Transactions: Cultivating Purposeful Partnerships’. The event brought together over 60 supplier partners to deepen collaboration, celebrate excellence, and shape a shared vision for resilient, innovative, and impactful growth. Health and safety, an essential part […] The post Telecel