Guinness World Record (GWR) attemptee Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum has landed yet another brand ambassadorial deal with Ike City Hotel; Community 25, the second in a spate of five days. This Brand Ambassador agreement is made effective as of February 21, 2024, by and between Ike City Hotel, a modern day hospitality facility (Company) at […] The post Ike City

Founder and President of GUBA Enterprise, Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE, has officially joined the renowned Concordia Advisory Council as an Advisor. Concordia is a global convener of heads of state, government officials, C-suite executives, and leaders of nonprofits, think tanks, and foundations across the world. Based in the US, the organization hosts the Concordia Annual […] The post

By E. N. Kwame NKRUMAH (Dr) & David ALEMZERO (Dr) While ostensibly rooted in environmental concerns, the recent introduction of a Vehicle and industrial Emission levy in Ghana has ignited a profound and nuanced debate within the socio-political landscape. Critics argue that the hurried implementation of the levy raises questions about the government’s commitment to […] The post

…a call for lower business costs, better living standards By Enyonam APETORGBOR Ghana’s economy, once hailed for its robust growth and potential, faces significant challenges marked by a slowing growth rate, rising debt and inflationary pressures. Amid these economic strains, the imposition of increased taxes and the introduction of new ones have sparked a nationwide […] The post Salvaging

The 18th International Insurance Seminar is scheduled to be held between February 25 and March 2 this year. This is the latest edition of an annual event organized each year by Ghana Reinsurance Company PLC, the largest reinsurance company headquartered in Ghana, but which is active all around the world. The topic for this year’s […] The post Ghana

By Eric Osei ANNOR In today’s dynamic business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to digital tools to enhance their sales strategies and drive growth. With sustainability becoming a central focus across industries, integrating sustainable practices into digital sales initiatives is crucial for long-term success. By leveraging sustainable digital tools, SMEs can […] The post

…strategies for political newcomers to build a compelling narrative In the dynamic realm of politics, emerging figures frequently have the daunting task of carving out a unique persona and winning over the electorate. Since these up-and-comers do not have the luxury of widespread recognition as more established political personalities do, it is critical that they […] The post

The third edition of the Kofi Annan Peace and Security (KAPS) Forum, a gathering of high-level delegates and diplomates across Africa to deliberate on peace and security, is slated for February 27 – 28, 2024, at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Teshie-Accra. This year’s KAPS Forum which is on the theme, […] The post 3rd

New global contract signed with the Government of UKfor services across 142 countries. Other major global contracts include with Governments of Norway, Sweden, and Austria to name a few. VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, significantly added to its business footprint in 2023. Building on its […] The post

By Samuel SAM In a compelling address at the 18th Harmattan School of the University for Development Studies, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Suma Bagbin, emphasised the critical need for African nations to unite as a continent rather than functioning as smaller states. Mr. Bagbin urged African leaders to collaborate in addressing national issues and […] The post African

Promasidor Ghana (PGH) at the weekend honored its top performing distributors at its annual Partners Dialogue & Awards event held in Accra. The event was in two-fold; Business Meeting in the morning and Awards/Gala Night in the evening. The morning session provided an opportunity to review 2023 performance and communicate volume projection with action plan […] The post Promasidor

– put together the building blocks of your internal CX processes to address customer needs Customer Experience like every other discipline or organizational process hinges on several key components: people, measurement framework, processes and tools, and technologies. Crucially, people constitute key elements such as structure and provide oversight as well as act as conduits to […] The post

By Rabah Arezki Before the outbreak of COVID-19, Africa experienced 25 years of uninterrupted economic expansion, prompting analysts to proclaim that the continent’s growth momentum was no longer dependent on its extractive industries. As access to education and health care increased, so did life expectancy, nurturing an “Africa rising” narrative. To finance their development needs, […] The post

By David QUAYE On January 28, 2024, a significant regional development unfolded as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formally requested to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one of the continent’s most notable regional blocs. In a joint press statement released by the junta-led countries, the countries stated “ECOWAS, under the […] The post

The UBA Foundation through its Read Africa Initiative has made a significant contribution to Three Town SHS in the Volta Region by donating African literature books on Valentine’s Day, which also coincided with International Book Giving Day. This initiative aims to address the declining reading habits among African youths, particularly in secondary schools, by promoting […] The post

A brief history of Peugeot When it comes to automobile brands, Peugeot is amongst the oldest and began its foray on the African continent very soon after it was created. The Peugeot lion, symbolising the qualities of the saw blades produces by Peugeot Frères, was registered in 1858. It began to roar in Africa at the […] The post Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO:

By Kojo HAYFORD Cocoa production in Ghana has been falling off the cliff since posting a record 1.047 million metric tonnes (MT) at the close of the 2020/21 season. The country, currently the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has seen its crop output decline to 667,500 MT in 2023 with projections for the prevailing 2023/24 crop […] The post What

By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s bid to address escalating impacts of climate change on its agricultural sector is threatened by a widening climate finance gap estimated at some US$14.25billion annually. This huge financing gap, as revealed by Chief of Party, Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (MFA) Activity, Dr. Victor Antwi, raises concerns about the country’s ability to […] The post

Says meeting IMF goals hinges on urgent revenue collection Digitalisation, taxpayer friendliness top priorities GRA boss vows to exceed ambitious revenue targets Substantive Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin, in his first visit to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) urged swift action to increase domestic revenue collection. Emphasizing the crucial role of the GRA in achieving […] The post

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Producer prices increased in January 2024, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) surging to 17.4 percent from 16.6 last December, indicating substantial inflationary pressures on domestic producers. The latest figures, released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), reveal a notable uptick in prices compared to the same period last year. […] The post January