By Harold Kwabena FEARON In the not-so-distant past, banking often meant enduring long queues, paperwork, and rigid operating hours just to perform basic transactions like transferring money or checking balances. Today, however, the digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped our relationship with banking. Armed with nothing more than a connected smartphone or computer, individuals can effortlessly […] The post
Yango Group, a global tech company that creates daily services, launches Yango Education programme in Ghana. This initiative aims to offer all Ghanaians aged 18 and above who have completed basic education free access to online introductory data analytics courses. This comes at a time when technology is at the heart of almost every human […] The post
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) marks this year’s Founders’ Day with pride, commemorating a significant milestone in Ghana’s transportation history: 50 years of driving on the right-hand side of the road. In a press release, the NRSA states: “On August 4, 1974, Ghana made a historic switch from left-hand to right-hand driving, aligning with […] The post
… as GHA calls for urgent measures The Head of the Coastal Engineering Division of the Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA), Ing. Yiadom Boakye Akoto, has attributed the increasing nature of high sea level and coastal erosion to climate change. Over recent years, the country has had a series of coastal erosions along the coast, especially […] The post Two-thirds of
The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd. (ECG) is guilty of not adhering to the Public Procurement Act (PPA), according to an Auditor-General’s report. ECG signed 50 contracts worth US$145million to procure 862,750 meters between 2016 and 2021 without adhering to the Public Procurement Act (PPA). A performance audit on management of meters revealed that the […] The post Editorial:
A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey suggests that 43 percent of family businesses and firms in the country do not have succession plans in place, with just about 12 percent of the total making it as a third generation business. Although succession planning in private and family businesses is a critical process that ensures continuity and sustainability […] The post
Calls have been made for the tightening of mitigating measures that check the canker of stowaway that has begun to emerge again in the West African sub region. According to the Deputy Port Security Manager, Isaac Kofi Adu, although the Port of Tema continues to record zero stowaway embarkations, the port has become the destination […] The post Nigerian
Dr. Kweku Arthur-Annobil, Business Strategy Manager of Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has urged Ghanaian banks to find innovative ways to support women-led businesses, especially in the face of current economic challenges. Dr. Arthur-Annobil said this during a multi-stakeholder engagement on enabling resilient women-led businesses in Ghana. Speaking on a panel discussion […] The post
A new US$14m, 8,000-ton cold storage facility has been built and commissioned in Tema, adding to the country’s growing asset base when it comes to modern and safe preservation of fish. Owned by Pioneer Food Cannery, a subsidiary of the Thai Union Group and producers of the Star Kist Brand, this cold store is fully […] The post Pioneer Food
Three more education-sector labour unions have announced their intention to embark on strike in the absence of any urgent intervention to address their concerns. The Senior Staff Association – Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union of Trade Union Congress (TEWU-TUC) have […] The post
By Bob MANTEAW (PhD) Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Global Goals remain critical policy ambitions guiding the pursuit of national sustainable development and climate change aspirations. These ambitions also advocate for inclusivity and participatory processes that allow broader engagement of diverse actors from different sectors and constituencies to ensure efficiency and broader reach. […] The post
To foster the achievement of the policy objectives of the Education Strategic Plan 2018-2030 and key education Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets by 2030, civil society organisations (CSOs) have outlined key areas that political parties’ manifestoes must tackle, including spending efficiency, quality and increased funding on the basic level. The CSOs, including the Africa Education […] The post
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM As the world gears toward achieving a green economy, businesses are being encouraged to explore diverse ways to thrive. This, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has said, hinges on adaptability and innovation. Delivering his remarks at the GNCCI Business Awards 2024 official launch, president of the Chamber Dr. […] The post Adaptability,
…focus on future-proofing, ethical practices drive its strategy By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Dr. Adrian Enthoven, Chairman of private investment group Yellowwoods, which owns the Hollard Group globally, argues that businesses must adopt a multi-decade strategy to be environmentally and socially responsible. He suggests that such an approach allows businesses to navigate global challenges’ complex […] The post
By Yaw Ampofo Ankrah reports -Saint-Denis, France American sprinter, Noah Lyles, admitted that he thought Jamaican opponent, Thompson Kishane, was the winner in the 100-metre final race at the ongoing Olympic games in France. It was so close a final that even the eventual winner later confessed that he thought his opponent had won the […] The post The Beautiful Flame appeared first on
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The year-end inflation rate is likely to remain above 20 percent, higher than earlier market projections despite the economy showing signs of recovery. DataBank, a leading financial services firm, specifically projects that inflation could end the period as high as 23.5 percent on account of fuel […] The post Year-end
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) research has indicated that 43 percent of family businesses and firms in the country do not have succession plans in place, with just about 12 percent of the total making it as a third generation business. PwC maintains that succession planning in private and family businesses is a […] The post 43% of family
The Chief Executive Officer of Margins ID Systems, Moses K. Baiden, has described data as the new gold to drive the digital economy the country is building. In an era when the world is swiftly transitioning to digitisation, he said, data is essential for driving the digital economy. Mr. Baiden said this during a visit […] The post Data is the new gold – Margins
Discussing the introduction of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement at the Africa Unlocked conference in Cape Town recently, panel members said that intra-Africa trade accounted for about 16% of Africa’s exports. In contrast, levels in Asia have reached 55%, North America 49%, and countries within the EU 63%. Given these statistics, the […] The post AfCFTA
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has lauded Atlantic Lithium for its steadfast investment in the sector despite a drastic global drop in lithium prices. He underscored the company’s confidence in the sector’s future, suggesting that their unwavering commitment will shape the trajectory of their investments. […] The post
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