By Desmond BREDU One of the most frequent buzzwords in personal finances is financial independence and financial freedom. Even though these words are frequently used, many people need to understand what they truly mean. In this article, I look at dissecting financial independence, how different it is from financial freedom and how we can, as […] The post Accelerating financial
…a home owner’s dilemma I find that an easy ice breaker for people in social settings is to ask about your job or an insight into a topical industry matter. At the recent launch of realtors association, I wasn’t disappointed in the least when barely 10 minutes into the program, I was served with the […] The post REAL ESTATE MINUTE With Cyril
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II has encouraged governments and business leaders to decentralise their operations to accelerate development. He said this when the senior management team of Telecel Ghana, a leading telecommunications company in Ghana, paid a courtesy call on him. The visit was aimed at advancing a stronger relationship between Telecel Ghana and […] The post
The newly established industrial salt production plant worth US$88million at Ada in the Greater Accra Region is estimated to yield about US$2billion to the economy in the short to medium term. The project holds the potential to become the country’s leading export commodity to the African market under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). […] The post
By Peter DOYLE Exiting a longstanding currency union – as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger propose to do by leaving the CFA franc zone, comprised of West African states that use the French-backed currency pegged to the euro – is not a decision to be taken lightly. For the departing members, in particular, alternative monetary […] The post Leaving
From sunrise to sunset, no water or food for long hours. Then, breaking the fast at sunset, followed by one to two more meals before dawn. Meals during Ramadan are often more abundant and richer than usual, consumed at unusual hours of the night. As the sacred month of Ramadan comes to an end with […] The post Reestablishing
…the case of Regent University College of Science and Technology By Samuel LARTEY (Prof) In Ghana, private universities are currently facing significant challenges in delivering quality education due to a combination of economic constraints, logistical issues, and technological disparities. The recent economic downturn has exacerbated financial pressures on both students and educational institutions, leading to […] The post
By Issahaku YAKUBU Islam is based on five core principles; adhering to these principles is essential for being recognized as a follower of the Islamic faith. These principles, also known as the Five Pillars of Islam, include Shahadah (belief in the oneness of God, Allah SWT), Salat (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Zakat (charity), and Hajj (pilgrimage […] The post Beyond
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Construction has begun on transforming the 23-kilometre Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road into a dual carriageway, as part of the N1 Highway expansion. Awarded to Justmoh Construction Limited, the project includes the construction of four major bridges and numerous culverts, funded by GCB Bank PLC. The project, slated for completion within 24 months, […] The post
By Ishac DIWAN & Vera SONGWE For the first time in two years, some low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) can access the bond market. But many others remain still in dire need of liquidity and face punishing interest rates. Amid this ongoing crisis, the Finance for Development Lab’s proposal for a “liquidity bridge” that would […] The post Developing
GCB Bank has presented a newly constructed 4-unit classroom block together with overhead water tanks and rehabilitated washrooms to the Kwaman Methodist School located in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region. The newly constructed classroom block will help provide a conducive learning environment for students of the school and also enhance the […] The post GCB
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has called for further enhancements to the G20 Common Framework for debt relief, urging the international community to leverage the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) to promote a rapid, transparent and equitable resolution of debt. The GSDR is an initiative aimed […] The post Governor
As Ghana’s cocoa sector is diminishing at a faster rate as well as coconut, the citrus and juice industry are likely to be the next game-changer of the country’ economic woes as it currently stands to rake in over US$300million per annum through the exports of these local fruits to the international market. This could […] The post Ekumfi
By Juliet ETEFE Amid the ongoing economic struggles, Chief Alhassan Andani, the Executive Chairman of LVSafrica, has advocated a deliberate transition from a procurement-driven to a productive economy. Key to his proposal is the crucial need for long-term patient capital, tax breaks and other incentives to enable domestic producers to enhance efficiency locally and eventually […] The post
By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has officially inaugurated its new office edifice in Tema, within seventeen years of operation. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, which was well attended by the movers and shakers of the maritime industry, Managing Director of MSC, Ghana, Cedric Goujon, said the opening of the office is not […] The post MSC
… A strategic approach for Regent University College of Science and Technology in times of economic turbulence By Prof. Samuel Lartey ([email protected]) In the wake of Ghana’s recent economic downturn, stakeholders across various sectors are facing unprecedented challenges. For educational institutions like Regent University College of Science and Technology, these challenges present unique opportunities to […] The post
…A roadmap for educational services stakeholders in Ghana By Kiki ROCKSON, CEO of Electronic Merchant Services, Ghana & Freda Kabuki OCANSEY (Dr) The economic landscape in Ghana presents numerous challenges, especially in the education sector where scarce resources and competing priorities impact stakeholders across the board. As we navigate these turbulent times, educational technologies emerge […] The post
…A Guide for Students and Parents at Regent University College of Science and Technology By Yaw Boadi APPIAH & Benjamin ZOGBATOR In the current economic and financial climate of Ghana, where instability and resource scarcity pose significant challenges, the burden of funding tertiary education weighs heavily on students and their families. This feature article, authored […] The post
“When God is cooking, don’t expect to see smoke.” – Zambian proverb For a great many of us, life is good as long as we have what it takes to live a good life. Often, the translation is on materiality; and that usually entails being surrounded by the things we have worked for and acquired […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: A fact
By Lawrence H. SUMMERS & N.K. SINGH The world is facing the worst five-year span in three decades. Higher interest rates have left developing countries crushed by debt, and half of the poorest economies haven’t recovered to where they were before the pandemic. Growth is weak across large swaths of the world, and inflation remains […] The post The world is still on fire appeared
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