“The forest rewards those who walk through it.” – Zambian proverb Our imperfections torture us. We are always being driven through agonising reassessments of our lives. We never seem to be content with anything. One moment we are crazy about something, and come the next moment we become indifferent to it. It is like a […] The post The Attitude

…transforming financial transactions through borderless mobile money In a bid to revolutionise the mobile money landscape in Ghana, MFS Africa – a leading fintech company – is making significant strides by offering innovative solutions that simplify financial transactions for individuals and businesses. With a focus on creating a borderless world for payments, MFS Africa’s efforts […] The post

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are concepts that have sought to define how corporate entities should respond to the emerging needs of society and humanity. And over the years these concepts have become integral parts of business strategic planning, especially as a means of promoting […] The post

Julius Sikhuza has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of aYo Intermediaries South Africa. aYo, an African Insurtech specialising in microinsurance solutions, is an insurance platform provider and is jointly owned by telecommunications giant MTN and insurance group Sanlam. The company launched in January 2017, and has 4.2 million active policies users as per MTN’s latest quarterly trading results […] The post

I’m very much looking forward to visiting East London, South Africa,  in late November / early December to meet the amazing collection of start-ups and investors that the team at Angel Fair Africa are assembling for their 10th anniversary, dubbed AFA@10. I first traveled to Africa in 1968. I was taking a half-year off from […] The post My introduction

Gastech 2023, the world’s largest meeting place for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions and climate technologies, opened yesterday, welcoming record-breaking numbers to Singapore EXPO. The first day featured a range of insightful contributions from policy-makers, CEOs and business leaders on the multiple, interconnected challenges facing the global energy sector. Delegates discussed the critical role […] The post

The fifth edition of Deep Learning Indaba (DL1) 2023 has been launched themed ‘, which means ‘we can’. The fifth edition of Deep Learning Indaba (DL1) 2023 has commenced in Accra. Themed ‘Yebetume’ – which means ‘we can’, the event runs from 3rd to 9th September 2023 in Accra at the University of Ghana (UG) […] The post 5th

Change is the only constant in the banking sector in an era marked by our changing financial and banking landscape, rapid technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations. It holds especially true for Ghana’s banking industry, which is navigating through a period of significant transformation. While some may view this change as a challenge, it presents […] The post

Unlocking the potential of healthcare professionals for institutionalisation of quality improvement In the realm of healthcare, ensuring excellence is not just a goal; it’s a necessity. That’s where the SafeCare Assessor Training Programme steps in, a pioneering initiative by PharmAccess that has been reshaping the landscape of healthcare quality in Ghana since its inception in […] The post

University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School has brought together top dignitaries in the legal fraternity in an honorific lecture and awards ceremony to celebrate the lifetime achievements and works of Prof. Justice Samuel Kofi Date-Bah. According to the management of the school, the initiative is aimed at achieving the objective of combining inspired […] The post

The British High Commission, through its Chevening Scholarship Scheme Secretariat, has organised a 40th anniversary commemoration event to highlight the successes chalked by the scheme since its inception. Established in 1983, the scheme has enabled young and passionate individuals with leadership qualities from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any […] The post

AGRA President Agnes Kalibata emphasised the need to address challenges as a community in the wake of Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023 which started on Tuesday, September 5-8 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The conference which brings together over 4,000 delegates from around the world to discuss challenges around food systems, comes amid the […] The post

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Ms. Benonita Bismarck, has assured newly-elected executives of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA-Ghana) of the Ministry of Transport’s commitment to empowering women to assume key positions in the shipping and logistics industry. She cited Tema Port of the Ghana Ports & Harbours […] The post

In a bid to promote economic growth and support small-scale businesses within the community, Assemblies of God Church, North Kaneshie, has organised a business expo to showcase businesses of members and others within the community. The initiative aims at creating a platform for business owners to network, share experiences and support one another, which was […] The post

Stories have always been part of us; they have played a crucial role in our community and society, helping in the transmission of knowledge for generations. We have always been fascinated by stories and the art and science of storytelling.  For many in our part of the world, particularly Ghana, traditional story telling has been […] The post Leveraging

The Cyber Security Authority’s licensing and accreditation programme will establish the country as a hub for cyber-security professionals, according to Prince Adu, Certification Chair at ISACA Accra Chapter. The move, he said, will drive economic growth with cyber-security experts, organisations and service providers contributing to the nation’s progress by paying taxes and engaging in international […] The post

The Bank of Ghana has defended its breach (in 2022) of the limit on lending to government by appealing to section 30(6) of the Bank of Ghana Act (2002): “*In the event of any emergency*, the Governor, the Minister and the Controller and Accountant-General shall meet to decide the limit of borrowing that should be […] The post BoG and lending

Stanbic Bank has donated two cheques totalling GH¢80,000 to support the 2023 Asogli Te Za (Festival) and its Educational Fund. The donation took place at a brief ceremony on Saturday, September 2 in Ho. Part  of the amount donated (GH¢50,000) is to support the Asogli Educational Fund instituted by Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia, who […] The post Stanbic

According to the 2022 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Report, at the end of 2020, “one-quarter of the global population” were “living in conflict-affected countries.” Forced displacements due to these conflicts continue to grow, with a record number of 100 million people being forcibly displaced across the globe. The cost of these conflicts is high, […] The post

Energy sector levies collected from 2016 to December 31, 2022 under the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA) stood at GH¢18.35billion at the end of last year, according to the 2022 annual report on management of these levies. Despite this performance, the report by the Ministry of Finance highlighted that collection fell short by GH¢908.91million, representing […] The post