By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) [email protected] Ghana, often hailed as one of Africa’s most stable democracies, finds itself at a critical juncture. Years of internal and external pressures have led to a prolonged economic slowdown that has affected every sector, leaving citizens grappling with hardship and uncertainty. As the country stands on the brink of an […] The post

The Trinity Temple of International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Kumasi has donated office furniture to furnish the consulting rooms of the newly refurbished Psychiatry Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The office furniture valued at approximately Seventy- Five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH?75,000), was made possible through contributions from the Church’s ‘’Healthy Mind […] The post

1My profound leadership taught-leaders include Nelson Mandela; for bravery, wisdom and peace,   Mahatma Gandhi for peace, Mother Theresa for humility, Barack Obama for rising above all odds when everyone says it is not possible, and my favourite, Miles Munro for practical leadership application in real (christian and political) life and of course, John C. Maxwel […] The post

By Arvind SUBRAMANIAN China’s trading partners are once again fretting about the country’s supposedly unfair economic practices. This time, the focus is on China’s alleged attempt to export its excess capacity, especially in emerging sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), and to undermine domestic industries in the United States and Europe. But before the world […] The post The

By John S. QUAISIE As elderly people enter retirement life, they are often confronted with challenging situations which need to be addressed with all seriousness.  The realities of retirement often call for new strategies, innovative and pragmatic ways of addressing critical issues, in order to ensure value-added pension life. The Identity Crisis As their gray […] The post The

By J. N. Halm Every business exists to make money—and every business knows that the best way to make money is to ensure that customers are on the side of the business. It is that simple. A business that is in the good books of its customers tends to win on the market. When customers […] The post Grateful customers: The reciprocal benefits of customer

As West Hills Mall marks its 10th anniversary, it reflects on a decade of transformation from a bustling shopping center to a vital community hub in Accra. Over the past ten years, the mall has evolved beyond just a retail destination, becoming a cornerstone of social, cultural, and economic activity in the region. When West […] The post

By Samuel DOWUONA The first instalment of this two-part article looked at how government has failed to show up when there is cash call by the two telcos in which it has held golden shares since they entered into the market. It also pointed out that if only government had just showed up for those […] The post Government’s golden shares

How to delegate Now that you have identified why you have to delegate, what to delegate and when; let us see how we can do it well to adapt to our situations. Here are a few things to take note of during your first delegation assignment. What are the time- lines attached to this function? […] The post Risk WATCH with Alberta Quarcoopome:

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE “Embrace failure as much as possible; that’s how remarkable art is created. If you are too careful you kill the creativity” – Bernard Kelvin Clive Today, we’re examining how failure can help us build and grow—whether it’s building our brands or our businesses. The subject of failure is often hard for […] The post Failure:

Global Business Services (GBS) has become a significant driver of economic growth, job creation, and diversification. Building a successful GBS ecosystem needs a collective effort through diverse effective units and strategies like fostering collaboration, leveraging technologies, focusing on innovation, building strong external partnerships, adapting to changing environments, and more. This fourth part of the ‘GBS […] The post

By Sean Isaac ADDO-MENSAH The beginning of August saw the coming into force of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), a landmark regulation that is poised to have significant global ramifications. As the world’s first comprehensive legislative framework laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, this Act sets a precedent that is likely […] The post

Despite the remarkable digital transformation happening in this era, financial literacy continues to be a significant challenge throughout Africa, including Ghana. While there have been advancements, a considerable number of individuals still lack basic financial literacy and the access to vital banking services. This gap shows the pressing need for holistic measures that will strengthen […] The post

Technology is indeed transforming business processes. A business can leverage on cloud computing to improve efficiency of its operations.  Cloud computing allows storing and accessing data and programs over the internet. In this regard, there is a growing trend towards the use of cloud accounting solutions (software) to facilitate detailed financial reporting and data analytics. […] The post

The CEO and Managing Director of Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance Ghana, Tawiah Ben-Ahmed, has promised that the merger of Sanlam and Allianz Insurance is set to revolutionize the insurance industry in Ghana and Africa. He said the brand promise of SanlamAllianz is to offer a service experience that is unmatched in the industry. This, he […] The post SanlamAllianz

CedisPay, a financial services provider, is set to unveil its Financial Wellbeing Budget App on September 1, 2024. The innovative app aims to revolutionise personal finance management, offering a comprehensive platform for users to track expenses, manage budgets, and achieve their financial goals. The CEO and Founder of CedisPay, Emmanuel Akrong, expressed his excitement about […] The post

SA retail portfolio improves Anticipates improvement in 2nd-half earnings 2024 interim results salient points Revenue increased 3percent to R53.7 billion Operating costs increased 8percent to R28.3 billion Cost-to-income ratio increased to 52.7percent from 50.6percent Pre-provision profit declined 1percent to R25.4 billion Impairments charge in line with prior year Headline earnings decreased 5percent to R10.2 billion […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has inaugurated its 2024 Presidential Debates Committee (PDC), as part of its preparations to organise Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates and evening encounters. The nine-member Presidential Debates Committee is  carefully selected by the IEA and made up of eminent persons who have distinguished themselves in their […] The post

By Korsi DZOKOTO As Ghana approaches the 2024 elections, it’s crucial that we rethink our approach to economic growth and job creation. A visionary strategy for achieving these goals is the development of a 24-hour economy within the services sector. This proposal, championed by the NDC’s presidential candidate John Mahama, outlines a comprehensive plan to […] The post Advancing

Modern Floors, a renowned Ghanaian premium flooring company recently celebrated as Africa’s Homegrown Global Flooring Giant, showcased its impressive range of products at the Uganda Buildcon International Exhibition held from August 8 to 10, 2024, at the UMA Show Grounds, Kampala, Uganda. Led by the award-winning CEO Basil David Anthony, Modern Floors’ team delivered an […] The post