Key Marketing professionals across Africa’s Financial organizations have met to inspire brands to embrace digital transformation for continued success, at the Annual Marketing Symposium which took place in Botswana. The two days event organized by Ayzont Interactive founded by Creative Strategist, Motabaseyo Zontass Nameela, with the theme: Marketing’s New Directive: Innovate, Adapt, Thrive, in Gaborone, […] The post

The Sentinel Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (the Sentinel REIT), the first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) licensed under the current Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) REIT Guidelines has acquired One Airport Square (OAS), the iconic Grade A building in the prime area of Accra’s Airport City. The nine-story OAS is a mixed-use building with a […] The post

Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly one of the most significant technological advancements of this era. It has revolutionised the way to interact with technology, influencing medicine to finance, entertainment to education. Despite the ubiquity of AI, heightened by the emergence of generative AIs, biases on the technology remain a major challenge. It is imperative that […] The post

Dr. Bernad Bingab, Chairman of the Ghana Cooperative Council’s Board, has encouraged African leaders to adopt the agricultural cooperatives model for improvements in both food security and economic development across the continent. Implementing this model, according to him, has the potential to boost food production and improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers across the continent. […] The post

The Institute of Export (IOE) and International Trade, a United Kingdom (UK) established organisation, has announced entry into the Ghanaian territory to drive professional skills acquisition in international trade to boost the country’s human resources potential for global trade markets. The IOE, which is well-known globally for providing the platform for individuals and organisations to […] The post

An association of five emerging economies popularly referred to as BRICS, under Russia’s presidency (2024), has begun its work with the first meeting of of Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas, held January 30 – February 1, with participation of new countries – Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The meeting wholeheartedly noted substantial contributions in […] The post

The Ghana South Africa Business Chamber (GSABC) has held its 5-kilometre (km) and 8km Rainbow Nations Health Walk and Run challenge on the University of Ghana (UG) campus in Accra. The chamber organises it on the first Saturday of each month for members of its business community with the support of South African Airways (SAA). The […] The post GSABC’s Rainbow Nations challenge

The financial services sector plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, and its human capital is the driving force behind its success. Thus, the human resources function in the financial services sector plays a pivotal role in attracting, developing and retaining talents while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Despite these significant contributions, the industry […] The post

Switzerland, through its State Secretariat for Migration, is partnering the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) to host a two-week Migration Management Course. In her opening remarks, Swiss Ambassador to Ghana Simone Giger began by quoting Amy Pope, Director General-International Organisation for Migration, who said: “Migration is a transformational force that can facilitate innovation, […] The post

Recently, I came across reports from the Institute of Customer Service Professionals (ICSP) that shed light on a pressing issue affecting Ghana’s economic backbone – the services sector. The revelation is stark: poor customer service is causing the sector to sputter, a critical concern considering it contributes nearly half of our GDP. The ICSP reports […] The post

Bankers’ risk appetite determination is a topic most people find it hard to appreciate. I find it a favourite topic to examine students of bank risk management in this area as part of my desire to illuminate the factors behind most banks’ strategic initiatives. How many times have non-bankers not asked why banks are not […] The post Banks and risk appetite determination

In a strategic move to enhance economic ties between East and West Africa, Kenya is extending a warm welcome to Ghanaian tourists – aiming to boost inter-Africa trade. The Kenyan government, recognising the potential for collaboration, commenced the implementation initiatives to showcase the country’s diverse attractions and foster a deeper cultural exchange. Against this backdrop, […] The post

New orders down amid demand weakness Employment ticks lower Softer rise in output prices The opening month of 2024 saw a renewed contraction in Ghana’s private sector as demand faltered. Output, new orders, employment and purchasing all decreased during January, while business confidence dropped sharply. Rates of inflation remained relatively muted, with both input costs […] The post Output

FinTechs KoinKoin and SR FINANZMANN, have closed a $2 million private funding round in major boost to their corporate over-the-counter (OTC) business for foreign exchange and digital assets. The funding will support the growth and expansion of the technical FX across both businesses, especially in Africa, facilitate technical upgrades and increase the availability of G3 […] The post

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei TuTu II, on May 12th will celebrate his 25th anniversary of ascending the throne as Asantehene of Asanteman in grand style. He was enstooled on April 26, 1999 after the death of his uncle Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, making him the 16th Asantehene. Therefore, this year marks exactly 25 years since his ascension to […] The post Asantehene

ASA Savings and Loans Limited has organised a free medical screening for residents of Ashaiman at the St. Augustine Catholic Church. Some health workers from Firdalh’s Diagnostic Centre were contracted to screen inhabitants and traders of ailments, including eye problem, malaria, typhoid, blood pressure and also check their blood sugar. Out of the 167 adults […] The post

Key insurance industry indices in Ghana as reported by the latest research report by the National Insurance Commission’s ‘Public Perception and Confidence of Insurance in Ghana’ survey indicate a sharp improvement in awareness, appreciation and confidence among the general public. The latest NIC survey reports an average confidence index of 61.65% and an improved perception […] The post

At the fourth meeting of the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP) in Wa, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, stated that environmental degradation contributes to land degradation and desertification, leading to extreme poverty. He emphasised how these actions have severely reduced agricultural productivity, making communities more vulnerable to poverty […] The post

Academic City University College has reaffirmed its commitment to provide world-class education in response to the needs of the modern world. According to President and Provost Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the university is continuing to revolutionise higher education in Africa by developing the next generation of leaders who will make significant contributions to the continent’s growth. […] The post

Yields on Treasury bills (T-bills) have continued a downward trend in the latest auction, marking the fifth consecutive week of declines. This development, driven by robust investor demand with oversubscription reaching 58 percent last week, will certainly be welcome news to government as it further lowers its cost of borrowing. During the auction, yields decreased […] The post T-bill