By PETER MARTEY AGBEKO  It wasn’t long after my first column that my phone buzzed with a message from an old friend. Michael Kwesi Amuakwa, a trusted classmate from my days at St. Augustine’s College, had read the piece and felt compelled to reach out. After years of friendship, he confided in me, sharing personal documents […] The post The silent struggle of locked funds

By Mohamed A. EL-ERIAN “It’s the economy, stupid!” This famous mantra, coined by the political strategist James Carville, helped Bill Clinton unseat President George H.W. Bush in 1992, and now it explains another election. The economy played a critical role in the 2024 presidential race, creating the conditions not only for Donald Trump to trounce […] The post Once again,

 By Senyo ADJABENG  Thoughts of and the mention of Covid-19 brings a lot of horrible memories for most people. For business people, it meant key challenges of being agile, innovative and transformational. Mostly, hybrid work arrangements revealed and increased the emphasis on mental health, and reliance on digital collaboration.  Businesses that understood and adapted to […] The post

By Allen OLAYIWOLA The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the way businesses operate worldwide, and Ghana is no exception. The unprecedented shift to remote work has tested the resilience and adaptability of businesses across the nation. One tool that has stood out during this period is Microsoft Teams, which has become an essential part of […] The post

Introduction Elections are about more than voting, and the entire election cycle is increasingly data dependent. Voter registration, voter authentication, voting and results transmission all involve the the collection of at least some personal data. Political parties depend on data to drive their campaigns, from deciding where to hold rallies, which campaign messages to focus […] The post

The Central Securities Depository (CSD) of Ghana marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration that highlighted its evolution and future aspirations. The event, which took place in Accra, saw Dr. Maxwell Opoku Afari, Board Chairman of CSD and First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, address the audience on the institution’s achievements and its […] The post CSD

By Juliet ETEFE, New Dehli ([email protected]) Travelling can be transformative, especially when it reveals insights into one’s own homeland. In just seven days, I found India to be a fascinating study in deliberate progress and cultural pride—a journey that reshaped my perspective on what Ghana could also achieve. India, one will say is a land […] The post Lessons

By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) Throughout this series, insights from Human Resource to Human Capital: The Essence of Population Management have demonstrated the wide-ranging impact of poor population management on Ghana’s education, healthcare, governance, infrastructure, housing, security, and overall national development. Like many sub-Saharan African countries, Ghana faces a dual population challenge: rapid growth coupled with […] The post

By Enock YEBOAH-MENSAH Financial statements are a summary of the financial records of an organisation that shows its financial performance over a given period and financial position as at a point in time. The previous articles focused on Common-Size Analysis and Financial ratios (published on 13th November); this article focuses on Trend Analysis using the […] The post Understanding

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE The importance of creating tailor-made solutions for clients and customers cannot be overstated. In doing business today, knowing your target audience is as important as the product itself. To genuinely succeed, you need to match your offerings to the needs, lifestyle, and economic capacity of those you aim to serve. Let […] The post Audience

While it is commonly held that access to finance constitutes one of the major hurdles for the SME sector’s growth and sustainability, a new study has disclosed that technical assistance is the topmost need for businesses – even ahead of capital. According to the study, targetted training is required in specific areas to significantly enhance […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana’s Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) is aiming to secure US$120million by 2030 in order to establish a self-sustaining venture capital ecosystem. This aims to strengthen the venture capital landscape in Ghana, creating a robust environment for startups and SMEs and ultimately contribute to the country’s broader economic development goals. The […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is projecting its assets under management (AUM) to exceed US$1.5billion. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, at a media engagement in Accra, noted that this boost is tied to ongoing revaluation efforts of mining assets, particularly the government’s 10 percent equity interests […] The post MIIF

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Telecommunications companies in the country contributed more than GH¢9billion in taxes and other payments for 2023, a 50 percent increase over the GH¢6billion paid in 2022. These data are included in the Transparency Initiative Report – jointly released by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and Electronic Money Issuers Chamber of Ghana. […] The post

In a landmark move, WAICA Reinsurance Corporation Plc (WAICA Re) has established AFIN Bank UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom. This strategic initiative marks a significant step in WAICA Re’s mission to strengthen financial ties between Africa and international markets. AFIN, short for “Africa Affinity,” embodies WAICA Re’s deep-rooted connection to […] The post

…propose reduction in corporate tax to 18% By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Association of Rural Banks have appealed to  government to reduce corporate tax for Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) as a special incentive to ensure the growth of the rural economy and the country at large. They are proposing a reduction from the existing […] The post Our locked-up funds

By Juliet ETEFE, New Dehli ([email protected]) Travelling can be transformative, especially when it reveals insights into one’s own homeland. In just seven days, I found India to be a fascinating study in deliberate progress and cultural pride—a journey that reshaped my perspective on what Ghana could also achieve. India, one will say is a land […] The post Lessons

PET stands for Political, Economic, and Technological factors, the three key external forces that shape a business environment. In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the interplay of political, economic, and technological factors is essential for comprehending the complexities that shape our world. These dimensions are deeply interconnected, influencing each other in ways that can […] The post

Bernard Kafui Sokpe, CEO of Jambo Spaces, delivered powerful insights on creative entrepreneurship and professional development during an engaging interview with Rev. Erskine on Y107.9FM’s Myd Morning Radio Show’s Y Leaderboard Series. During the interview, Sokpe addressed critical issues facing African creatives, particularly emphasising the importance of contract scrutiny and monetary value recognition in the […] The post

Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) and the Mastercard Foundation have organised a series of zonal pitches across the northern, middle and southern belts of Ghana in a lead up to the final competition for the 2024 AgriTech Challenge Classic. The AgriTech Challenge Classic is a seven-month training programme aimed at developing the interest and building the […] The post 2024