Ms. Hollistar Duah-Yentumi (Esq.) has been appointed the new Ag. Director-General, State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), effective Monday, November 20th 2023. Ms. Duah-Yentumi (Esq.) has been serving as General Manager in charge of Operations at SIGA since its inception in 2019, and brings a wealth of experience and proven track-record to her new role. […] The post SIGA

Head-ESG and Sustainability, Stanbic Bank Ghana, Francis Ayisi has encouraged corporate organisations to make conscious efforts in reducing carbon emissions in the country. This, he said, can benefit the organisations both financially and environmentally. Mr. Ayisi said this at the November 2023 Board/CEO/CAE Governance Forum organised by the Institute of Internal Auditors-Ghana. Speaking on Stakeholders’ […] The post

… to launch revolutionary financial trust infrastructure StacAi has announced the successful acquisition of regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana to launch its cutting-edge Financial Trust Infrastructure. This achievement not only stands as a triumph for StacAi, but marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of financial services, introducing a range of tools for […] The post StacAi

Modern business strategy must incorporate a wider range of capitals, notably environmental and social capital, and it must recognise that most value is driven by people. New research by AICPA & CIMA, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, looks at the implications these changes have for formulating and executing organisational strategy. […] The post

I could feel the audience getting agitated. Their once quiet murmurs were becoming more audible with each passing minute. Standing before us was a speaker whose presentation was being sabotaged by technology, and understandably, she was getting exasperated. Her laptop was connected to the projector via a wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver. The expectation, no […] The post The

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong has charged Ghanaians to seek indigenous solutions to turn Ghana’s situation around. He explained that instead of succumbing to the economic challenges facing the country, Ghanaians should unleash the entrepreneurial spirit inherent in them. Speaking at the Group’s Annual Thanksgiving Service on Friday December […] The post

…at the 2023 edition of the Puma Energy Ghana Transporters’ Quiz As a company dedicated to road safety education and awareness promoting safe driving practices and recognising the efforts of transporters in prioritising safety on the road, Puma Energy Ghana – a leading energy company – held its 6th edition of the Transporters’ Safety Quiz. […] The post Puma

One of my professors in the USA sent me an article titled “Crisis and Bailout: The Tortuous Cycle Stalking Nations in Debt” authored by Patricia Cohen of The New York Times, a prominent global economy reporter based in London, on September 18, 2023. The catalyst for my article was a conversation I had with one […] The post Enhancing

The United States (U.S) Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has expressed her country’s commitment to provide reliable funds in support of African Union (AU) peacekeeping missions. She indicated that the US Government is working with Ghana and other countries in the Security Council to get a resolution over the line, adding that it will also provide reliable support from the […] The post

Following the successful staging of the maiden Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards ceremony last year, the 2nd Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards Dinner is due to be held in Takoradi on Friday, December 15, 2023. The Western Regional Minister, Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, will grace the occasion as the Guest of […] The post 2nd

The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) has announced a significant investment in machinery, including a state-of-the-art 3D printer, to produce high-quality and intricate jewellery designs in-house. According to PMMC Managing Director, Nana Akwasi Awuah, the company now has the necessary software and equipment to create sophisticated jewellery designs, marking a major step forward in their […] The post

…The effects of customer incivility on employee experience A good friend of mine has this as one of favourite sayings: “Character is like pregnancy. No matter how hard you try to hide it, it would eventually show.” It might sound funny but it is true. It does not matter how hard and how long an […] The post Service & Experience with J. N. Halm: Behave! appeared

The Directorate of Research Innovations and Development (DRID) at the University of Media Arts and Communication (UniMAC) organized its maiden university-wide “How to Get Published” webinar series on Friday, December 8, 2023. The first seminar in the series focused on identifying credible journals for publication. Titled “Identifying Credible Outlets for Academic Publishing: Implications for Personal […] The post

First National Bank Ghana has picked up the ‘Leading Mortgage Company of the Year’ award at the 15th Ghana Property Awards, organised by Property Express Group in collaboration with the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), Ministry of Works and Housing and other stakeholders in the property and construction sector. The award makes First National […] The post First

“Hard skills may help you get the interview, but soft skills will help you get and keep the job.” Soft skills have been generally overlooked among job seekers and employees for so long. People usually focus on developing technical skills associated with their interest areas, while paying little or no attention to soft skills which […] The post Diversity

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged all road users to prioritise safety and adhere to road regulations during and after the festive season, in order to prevent lawlessness and misconduct on the roads. This call comes in the wake of provisional data from the Ghana Police Service, which indicate that from January to […] The post NRSA urges road users

The International Association of World Peace Advocates has announced the appointment of Stephen Kojo Sackey as the UN’s Eminent Peace Ambassador and African Countries’ Focal Point to the United Nations (UN). The organisation has held UN Special Consultative Economic and Social Council Status (ECOSOC) since 2019. It is headquartered in the US and Denmark, with […] The post

ASA students in the AI Club have been reading, researching, discussing and debating at length recently on minds vrs machines; and it’s been great fun! You have probably heard about artificial intelligence (AI) and might have used it as well; but do not to worry if you haven’t. Artificial Intelligence is a broad and interdisciplinary […] The post Unspoken fear about

In an era dominated by concerns about environmental sustainability, the construction industry faces a pressing challenge: a substantial environmental impact and the escalating cost of cement. This dilemma is particularly acute in developing countries like Ghana, where the selection of building materials receives insufficient attention, compounding environmental issues. Concurrently, the disposal of agricultural waste adds […] The post

Embarking on a construction project in Ghana can be an exciting endeavor, brimming with opportunities to create one’s dream property or investment for the future. However, the journey from the vision to reality commences with compliance with an imperative list of well-established and regulated frameworks. Ghana’s regulatory regimes including compliance with zoning regulations, environmental factors, […] The post