Street lighting is a vital social amenity that brings about several benefits to both pedestrians and drivers including improving road safety, reducing criminal activities and increasing the general business and living climate of urban and peri urban areas. The significance of street lightening cannot be underestimated because of the vital role street lightening plays in […] The post Street
In one of my school garden interactions, a student asked a question on pest control, and I genuinely think though this is a specialty area it’s one of the common challenges for gardeners. Let me expand on the answer I provided to our young school gardener. Every organic garden suffers from pests at one time […] The post Let’s Go Farming: Pest Control for organic
It appears that the international community is moving toward what many are calling a historic agreement to set a global minimum tax rate on multinational corporations (MNCs). It’s about time – but it may not be enough. Under the existing rules, firms can escape paying their fair share of taxes by booking their income in […] The post The global tax devil is in the details appeared
“When a needle falls into a deep well, many people will look into the well, but few will be ready to go down after it.” – African proverb In ancient times when warring was common among nations, strategists always advised that it was not efficient to attack a nation whose citizens were highly ethical. The […] The post The Attitude Lounge: Building a People appeared first on
Any intervention/prescription without a diagnosis is a malpractice in any profession. How can a medical doctor treat a patient without letting the patient undergo a diagnostic or laboratory test, to know what is actually wrong with the person to administer the right drug to cure the ailment? Before a lawyer intervenes on behalf of a […] The post Good
Samsung has launched the new Samsung Galaxy A22 smartphone, the latest in its popular collection of affordable devices. The A Series is designed to make Samsung’s latest innovative products more accessible to a wider audience. With an immersive visual experience that enriches streaming and gaming, and a versatile camera to capture your everyday, the Samsung […] The post Samsung’s
Economic-policy discussions in the eurozone, the United Kingdom, and the United States increasingly revolve around the question of when and how quickly central banks should pull back the uber-stimulus measures implemented last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are no easy answers. Both parts of the question call for finely balanced judgment calls […] The post Central banking,
…what today’s banking sector leader needs to thrive “One of the greatest failures of every generation is that it fails to read the minutes of the last meeting”. I find this quote from David A. Noebel very interesting because it summarises how seemingly simple, and let’s face it…often mundane, practices are often overlooked, but in […] The post Corporate governance: shield
Harmony Attise, the Founder and CEO of Commec Group, a business development company, has explained the importance of taking up the challenge of supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs. Miss Attise noted that COVID-19 impacted businesses regardless of the size and influence, rendering operation conditions less promising and debt struck, hence the need […] The post Commec
The leadership of Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) have paid a courtesy call on the management of Business and Financial Times (B&FT). The GIADEC delegation led by its CEO, Michael Ansah, included Charles B. Janney, Director, Human Resource and Administration; and Kojo Yankah, Executive Assistant/Head of CEO’s office. In a comprehensive presentation to the […] The post GIADEC
More than 1,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have so far applied for the two new stimulus packages being disbursed by the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) – less than two-week since the application portals were opened, the Chief Executive Officer, Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, has disclosed. The SMEs and tourism support programme is under the GH¢145million COVID-19 Response […] The post GEA
Across the globe, National Development Banks (NDBs) have huge potential to support their country’s development strategies and the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies. However, a perception of problematic governance and weak performance means that these banks may be overlooked, both in terms of their potential role in supporting national development and as partners for international […] The post Will
United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd., Africa’s Global Bank, has picked up three awards at the 2021 Global Banking and Finance Awards in the UK. The awards are Best Banking Group Brand in Ghana; Best Remittance Bank, Ghana; and Best CSR Bank, Ghana. The announcement was made in a release and published on their website, […] The post UBA wins 3 at 2021 Global Banking and
FanMilk PLC, leading producer of nutritious and refreshing milk-based and dairy-based food products, has won top honours at the 2021 edition of the Marketing World Awards. SuperYogo, the new fortified frozen yoghurt from FanMilk has been adjudged as ‘Best New Product of the Year’, while FanYogo’s recent advertising campaign, called ‘Shine Your hustle’ won the […] The post SuperYogo,
Discernible volumes of 5G subscriptions are expected from 2022, reaching 7 percent in 2026. By the end of 2026, Sub-Saharan Africa will have around 70 million 5G subscriptions Consumers will have added an average of 3.4 online services to their daily online activities by 2025 Ericsson recently unveilled two reports that, together, forecast the post-pandemic […] The post Sub-Saharan
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Spinal Clinic Limited, Dr. Bryan Cox, has called on government to get rid of doctors who falsely portray themselves as chiropractors in the country. He said government should enact laws that prosecute quack doctors within the chiropractic profession. These doctors without proper training, according to him, could cause […] The post Gov’t
…to step-up production in cashew, shea butter, coffee, others The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has begun a six-day tour of five regions across the country. The tour forms part of government’s plans to increase production in six tree crops – cashew, coffee, rubber, shea butter, coconut and palm oil. It […] The post Agric Minister begins
Energy sector debt, approximately GH¢8billion, has been refinanced over the last four years ending 2020 through the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), the annual report on management of energy sector levies and accounts has shown. Following the issuance of ESLA bonds, state-owned enterprise (SOE) debts were novated to ESLA Plc – which means the company […] The post GH¢8bn
Italian oil giant Eni has announced a significant oil discovery on the Eban exploration prospect in Cape Three Points (CTP) Block 4, offshore Ghana. The Eban – 1X well is the second well drilled in CTP Block 4, following the Akoma discovery. Preliminary estimates place the potential of the Eban–Akoma complex between 500 and 700 […] The post Eni makes significant oil discovery
The long-standing problem of lack of patient capital faced by businesses, particularly manufacturers, will soon be a thing of the past when the Development Bank of Ghana (DBG) comes off this year, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has assured. Speaking to captains of large producers in Accra, Mr. Ofori-Atta said the soon to be established lender […] The post Patient
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