Moody’s recent upgrade of the country’s credit rating is viewed as a positive sign for the nation’s economic recovery and future growth prospects. Last week, Moody’s Ratings upgraded Ghana’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Caa2 from Caa3 and Ca respectively, while also changing the outlook to positive from stable. It marks the […] The post Editorial:

By Fafa GBEHO After 10 years of exploring various career paths, I found my calling in Human Resources, a profession that often finds you rather than the other way around. Although I initially hesitated, I soon realised HR is a strategic role that plays a crucial part in organisational success. Many misunderstand HR, thinking it’s […] The post A tribute to GMA and CIHRM appeared

During this year’s Tidal Rave Beach Festival, Absa Bank offered patrons an unforgettable blend of entertainment and entrepreneurial opportunities. The event, which drew thousands of enthusiastic attendees to one of Africa’s most popular beach festivals, showcased Absa’s commitment to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. A key feature at this year’s Tidal Rave was the Absa Ignition […] The post

Accra Business School is honored to announce that His Lordship Yonni Kulendi, Justice of the Supreme Court, will deliver the keynote address at the institution’s 2024 Congregation, to be held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday 16th November, 2024t 10:00 am. Under the theme “Leading with Integrity: Shaping a Future Built on Conviction […] The post

By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI Ghana’s financial landscape has changed significantly over the years, with both lucrative investment opportunities and devastating financial losses. For many people, investing is more than just a way to increase their wealth; it’s also a way to secure their future and protect their hard-earned money. However, previous experiences, particularly the failure of […] The post

 By Mary Anane AWUKU As we delve into one of the most significant challenges businesses face today, financial management it’s essential to recognize that effective money management is not always straightforward. Over the years, I have observed many entrepreneurs fall into the pitfalls of financial mismanagement, so I feel compelled to address this topic with […] The post Managing

By  Alvin A. MINGLE In the architecture of today’s evolving global marketplace, procurement is no longer just a transactional function; it has evolved into a strategic operation with the potential to drive organizational growth, profitability and sustainability. Supplier development continues to play a pivotal role in achieving this, particularly in the Ghanaian procurement space. With […] The post

A toxicologist made a submission on JOYNewsfile recently and noted that restoring the quality of a damaged biological system such as water may need a decade. The comment centred on efforts at reclaiming environmentally degraded lands and whether they actually restore the fertility of soils. However, a researcher with the CSIR-Soil Research Institute refuted this […] The post

…to drive sustainable growth across Africa’s impact economy The Africa Impact Investment Group (AIIG) has announced the 3rd edition of the Africa Impact Summit, which will take place in Accra, Ghana, on June 11-12, 2025. The summit kicks off with a pre-conference study tour in Nigeria on June 9th and 10th, which will offer additional […] The post Africa

By Albert Derrick Fiatui &David King Boison (Dr) The $9 billion investment in six luxurious cruise ships as part of Nigeria’s IPADA Initiative marks a pivotal moment for Africa’s maritime infrastructure and economic future. This investment, backed by AKL Lumi, Africa’s first digital currency with dual backing of solar energy and gold, presents enormous potential […] The post

By Prof. Samuel Lartey In the classic book The Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clayson outlines timeless principles for financial success: earning, saving, and growing wealth. These lessons resonate with the real-life story of Prof. Samuel Lartey, a distinguished academic, financial expert, and current Vice President of Regent University College of Science and Technology, […] The post

As Ghana faces yet another economic crisis, it’s crucial to revisit the leadership and policies that once set the country on a path to prosperity. The John Dramani Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, between 2012 and 2016, laid a solid foundation for Ghana’s transformation, driving advancements in digital infrastructure, industrialization, energy, education, and health. […] The post

Kanu Equipment, a leading provider of agricultural and earthmoving machinery in Africa, has partnered with Agrihouse Foundation for the 14th Annual Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibition, scheduled to take place from October 29-30 ,2024 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, in Tamale, in the Northern Region. The partnership underscores their commitment to supporting Ghana’s agricultural […] The post

By Kelvin LOTSU Recently, I was in the beautiful city of Mombasa, Kenya where I participated in the 2024 edition of the annual technology conference, TICON Africa Conference. I was lucky and grateful to the organisers for giving me the opportunity to make a presentation and I seized it to talk about Gavazo and its […] The post TICON

Grains Council advocates sustainable agric practices By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Data from the Ghana Grains Council (GGC) indicate that dry spells and drought conditions have affected 1.8 million hectares of agricultural land in the country, resulting in crop revenue losses amounting to some GH¢22.2billion in 2023 and 2024. The Council noted that the Northern and Savannah […] The post Dry

By Bernard Yaw ASHIADEY & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Linus Kumi, Head of Corporate Banking at GCB Bank, has lauded stricter Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) identification requirements and moves towards further integrating national ID systems with financial data, describing them as “a great opportunity” for the banking sector. “For me, I think it is a […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE Dean-Faculty of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Prof. Francis Kemausuor has called for stronger collaboration between academic research institutions and the oil and gas sector to address the country’s declining oil and gas production. Ghana has witnessed a worrying drop in crude oil production, falling […] The post

 A News Desk Report The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has granted sandbox innovation licences to five insurtech companies. This initiative, aimed at boosting the country’s low insurance penetration rate, allows these firms to pilot innovative products for a year before potentially receiving full licences. Michael Kofi Andoh, Commissioner of Insurance, emphasised the regulator’s positive approach: […] The post

Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana, has emphasised the importance of strong partnerships between the bank and its clients in delivering value. Mr. Asomaning said this at a special event organized for the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking clients at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. Highlighting the critical role that collaboration plays […] The post

Mildred Akotia of Akwaaba Fine Foods, Longue Sylvester Abdul Razak of Sly Farms and Audrey Forson of Tekura Designs were at the weekend crowned the Young Innovators of the Year for their achievements in the Agriculture, Agribusiness and A-TVET sectors. Each of them was given a citation, a plaque and a cheque for GHC15,000  as […] The post Akwaaba