The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs (Dodowa) has confirmed Obrempong Wetse Kojo II known in private life as Dr. Prince William Asharku-Bruce Quaye as the legitimate Paramount Chief of Ngleshie Alata Jamestown Traditional Area. In a ruling and judgement delivered separately by the panel members of the Judicial Committee of the Greater Accra Regional […] The post OBREMPONG
Africa’s leading Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), MTN, Vodacom and Safaricom, have recently made bold plans to venture into the increasingly dynamic world of fintech. On 23rd June 2021, Safaricom launched its super app, which creates an ecosystem of mini-apps from the network operator as well as third-party apps that feed off the super app[1]. A […] The post Are mobile operators
For the banking system to adequately play its expected role under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), it would need to drive value creation by developing new technologies, scaling its payment infrastructure and methods to a pan African level to serve the diversified economies on the continent. The system, which has been a steady […] The post AfCFTA:
Internet governance (IG) is the development and application of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures, and programs that shape the evolution and usage of the Internet. It is the design and maintenance of global Internet architecture, bothering on areas including infrastructure and standardization, legal, cybersecurity, development, economic, sociocultural, and human rights issues. It is now […] The post Internet
The National Health Insurance Scheme was set up by an Act of parliament in 2003 as a means to fulfil Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. Insurance in general within our jurisdiction lacks public trust and confidence. This is a […] The post THE
Child labour is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and dignity that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children. Child labour is dangerous, and it exceeds reasonable hours, but more importantly, interferes with […] The post Two-year
The notion that the world is a global village is not a fallacy in today’s world. Businesses do not exist in isolation and are impacted by factors beyond their control. In fact, what happens in one country and continent may have an effect on businesses in another country. Think of how manufacturing companies in China […] The post Understanding how your
July 1st, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. H.E. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. Chinese President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, declared at the Ceremony that through the continued efforts of the whole Party and the entire […] The post Set Sail on a New
LG Electronics’ impressive lineup of soundbars featuring premium quality audio, easy connectivity, smart functionality and sleek designs that integrate perfectly with LG’s stunning TVs deliver rich, true-to-life sound that captivate with their accuracy and depth. These Soundbars’ range leverages the company’s long-standing partnership with Meridian Audio, with more models featuring the finely-tuned technologies such as […] The post LG
The Executive Committee of the Ghana Cooperative Credit Unions Association (CUA) has paid a courtesy call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, 28th June 2021 at Jubilee House. In the presentation of CUA, given by its Chairman Dr. Bernard B. B. Bingab, the Association congratulated the president on his re-election to the seat […] The post Leadership of CUA
The International Financial Corporation, IFC, has commended LMI Holdings for their successful development of Special Economic Zones (TMIZ and DIZ) which has resulted in raising US$3.4billion of FDI over 20 years. Again, the initiative has also raised US$5.4billion of exports he said, noting that their infrastructural development outlook is promising. The commendation came when a […] The post IFC
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has called on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to work closely with the Agency to build an inclusive and sustainable economy. Mrs. Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, Executive Director of the GEA, said the Agency will work to support MSMEs build their capacity and give them the resources they need to operate […] The post Let’s
– is it an obstacle in modern banking? (4) “When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl Segregation of Duties in The Traditional Lending Process The fourth revolution has made utmost use of digitalization to ensure seamless delivery of all operations and services. […] The post Segregation
“Airlines are not usually very good at information technology,” says Pascal Buchner, the chief information officer of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the trade association for the world’s airlines. Anyone who has had their baggage lost, or their flight delayed, would probably agree. But airlines are betting they can improve the situation by […] The post How
Indian-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, 3LOQ, has introduced a new product named Habitual.AI which will enable banks to create habitual users across digital channels and mobile platforms. The technology is a new innovation that is particularly useful and relevant to clients in this pandemic period. Habitual.AI platform enables banks to study their customers’ preferences and […] The post Indian
Retirement planning is a conversation many prefer to postpone to a later date. This is because retirement appears to be a future conversation, given the exigencies of today’s financial pressures. Although it may be in the future, planning for your retirement is an important step that must be taken early in your working life. Advisedly, […] The post Financial
…Landlords should stop demanding advance payment of rent; it’s a crime It has been reported in the news that the Commissioner-General (CG) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is introducing rent tax starting by the end of this year. I wish to state that this reportage lacks truth and validity in the face of the […] The post Payment of rent tax appeared first on The
With technology permeating every sphere of our daily lives in this global village of ours, digital literacy has become more important than ever in our work lives. The continuous digital transformations such as artificial intelligence, automation and digitisation that are going on in today’s workplace are tangible signs for the professional world. According to the […] The post The
Current charcoal demand in Ghana About 37% of energy consumption in Ghana is derived from biomass, which is mainly in the form of charcoal, (Source: GSS, 2019). The demand is higher in the urban areas making 50% respectively of the total demand and it is expected that population growth, especially in the cities, will further […] The post Supporting sustainable
The position of directors as the first and residual employees of companies with responsibility for the day-to-day management demands careful and deliberate consideration in their appointments – so as to not only meet the legal requirements but also provide the requisite managerial pool for companies. The provision of funds either as equity or debt is […] The post Appointment
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