In a significant move, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has approved a 15% increase in monthly pensions for the year 2024. This decision comes following the green light from the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Dr. John Ofori-Tenkorang, the Director-General of SSNIT, emphasized that the 15% increment is a strategic response to […] The post SSNIT

The year is 2010, a young Eric Osiakwan is engaged in two experiments; getting the West Africa Backhaul Company (WABco) off the ground as an entrepreneur during the day and backing early-stage tech startups by night. Over the next three years, the former faces major headwinds whilst the latter takes off, and with it his […] The post AFA@10 begets Chanzo Capital@10 in 2024

Government has barred Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) without a license or accreditation from operating in the country. The ban which took effect January 1 2024, follows the December 31, 2023, deadline issued by the Authority to CSPs, CEs, and CPs to obtain a licence or accreditation to operate […] The post Ghana

Data collection for Phase I of the Ghana Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES) is set to begin on Monday, January 15, 2024, government Statistician Samuel Kobina Annim has announced. The survey is an economic census that will enumerate all businesses across all sectors of the economy and is aimed at producing an updated Statistical Business […] The post 2024

I believe that we all have goals or things that we want to achieve in life. Everyone has something that they want to bring into their reality. It is so important to have a vision or a goal that even the bible warns us about that ‘Without a vision, the people perish’ Proverbs 29. However, […] The post WHEEL OF LIFE SERIES BY LADYSAM:

Many people are unemployed. Many are seeking for employment in various sectors of the economy. Parents and guardians who have sacrificed their resources and educated their sons and daughters to various academic and professional levels are still bearing the burden of feeding, maintaining, remitting their children or funding their further education and professional developments. So, […] The post

Today, every employer wants to be known as the ‘Employer of choice’. What this means is that the company is the top or preferred choice for best talents in the market. Contrary to the view that there aren’t enough jobs out there, and so job seekers are readily available for the taking, the reverse is […] The post How to build a positive employer reputation

– take simple steps to trigger the right levers and transform your business    The year 2023 is history and in comes a new (leap) year. There is always a sense of anticipation and expectation as we set ourselves up for the weeks and months ahead. In our reflections, we will be ruing some of […] The post Stepping up your CX Gear to stay connected with

Every game has a start time. There is also a time when the game ends and the players can review their performance, design new strategies and start all over again without carrying the weight of the past. You may lose miserably; but fortunately, the game ends. You have another opportunity to dust yourself, wipe the […] The post All you need to know

Takoradi Port is optimistic that the Atlantic Terminal Services Limited (ATS) Container and Multipurpose Terminal will start operations by the first quarter of 2024. The terminal will serve as a main transshipment point for cargo moving from Ghana to neighbouring landlocked countries. “ATS is a game-changer, we look forward to a brighter, exciting year. We […] The post ATS

A few days ago, I participated in the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China. The conference pointed out the direction for China’s futural diplomatic work and the development of China-Africa relations. I want to take this opportunity to introduce to my Ghanaian friends the guiding principles of the conference and […] The post Toward

In an ever-connected world where remote work and Digital Nomadism are on the rise, the concept of a nomad visa has gained significant attention. A nomad visa allows individuals to live and work in a country for an extended period while embracing the local culture and contributing to the economy. More and more companies are […] The post The

The integral position that financial technology (Fintechs) institutions have come to occupy in the financial sector cannot be overemphasised. In recent years, we have witnessed the proliferation of Fintech companies offering innovative solutions that include mobile payment apps, online payment gateways, point-of-sale (POS) systems, peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms, digital wallets, crypto-currency payment processors, and invoice […] The post

Over years of experience and exploration, I learned that life’s essence is not by accident; and we are not here to eat, drink, dance, etc. and die. The deep levels of the ecology of all things, including man-made, reinforce the depths of insight great philosophers and teachers in ancient times have taught. To live a […] The post The

Resource – rich countries have, for decades, explored and exploited the valuable mineral resources they have been endowed with through large-scale mining activities. Historically, a key aspect of large-scale mining has involved the exploration of minerals through surface/land-based mining which has made significant contributions to developments in growing economies. For instance, In June 2023, Ghana […] The post

In a groundbreaking move that promises to redefine sports broadcasting, media giant StarTimes has officially secured the rights to air the highly anticipated Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 and all CAF Events held in 2024 in Anglophone & Lusophone Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2025 Qualifiers. […] The post StarTimes

Over the last 15 years, one of the major developments that has revolutionized and disrupted the entire financial sector in Ghana is the emergence of Mobile Money Services (MoMo). Though MTN launched its Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in 2009, many Ghanaians were yet to warm up to it as a safe mode of payment in […] The post Navigating

The 233times.net has launched the ‘Vision Project’ to support initiatives and businesses of members of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipality in the Western Region. The Vision Project seeks to empower members of GBU to be independent. “The Vision Project is a seed grant of GH¢5,000 to support […] The post Blind Union gets

As we step into the new year, the landscape of sales and marketing is poised for significant transformations. The year 2024 holds the promise of being a turning point, with emerging trends and evolving consumer behaviours shaping the strategies of businesses worldwide. In this article, I delve into the big picture of Sales and Marketing […] The post 2024 -The big picture

The Deputy Public Affairs Manager of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Benjamin T. Larweh, has said that the annual National Chocolate Week celebration is contributing to patriotism and solidarity. “Beyond the culinary delights, Chocolate Week fosters a sense of national pride and unity. It is a time when Ghanaians come together to celebrate their cultural identity […] The post