Huawei hosted the 5G Beyond Growth Summit at MWC Barcelona 2024 on Sunday, February 25. At the summit, Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service discussed how carriers can achieve business success in 5G and how 5.5G will further unlock the potential of networks and create new growth […] The post Huawei’s

By Kizito CUDJOE – London, United Kingdom A high-profile Ghanaian delegation, together with counterparts from Kenya and South Africa, has arrived in London, United Kingdom (UK) to explore the vast opportunities arising from the implementation of the UK-Ghana Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy (ST&I). The move forms part of efforts to foster collaboration and innovation […] The post

In a recent and commendable initiative to forge stronger bonds within Ghana’s maritime industry, the Ghana Chamber of Shipping (GCS) paid a visit to the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), setting the stage for a promising collaboration aimed at propelling the growth of the maritime, shipping, and logistics sector. The Ghana Chamber of Shipping, a leading […] The post

By J. N. Halm One of the most interesting aspects of living in a world that is virtually being run by technology is the new terms that pop up now and then. With each idea, concept, or practice comes a new name. With each new gadget comes a different terminology, a term that becomes a […] The post Showrooming vs. Webrooming: New trends in customer engagement

… holds 100th Anniversary thanksgiving service By Juliet ETEFE Enterprise Insurance Limited, Ghana’s oldest and leading private insurer in fire, marine, motor and general accident, has held its centenary anniversary thanksgiving service in Accra. Amidst expressions of gratitude, the company reaffirmed its steadfast dedication to customers and expressed an optimistic outlook for the future. In […] The post

Episode 5: Snake in Sheep’s Clothing This drive had been interesting from the get-go. I had picked up Nathan, a young aspiring private banker from a good-bye dinner party for his boss. What should have been, to some extent, a festive affair had put my passenger in a contemplative mood. Until finally, he uttered the […] The post Dede Drives the Discourse: appeared first on

Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana and the Champion on the African Union Financial Institutions, Africa’s multilateral financial institutions have collaborated and launched the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI). The auspicious inauguration, which took place on the sidelines of the 37th Ordinary Session of the […] The post

By Samuel EDUAM It is a fact that fintechs in Africa have made significant strides through collaborative efforts of the private and public sector actors in dwindling the gap in access to financial services, especially among the poor and the vulnerable. This fate has been achieved through government policy and regulatory interventions at various levels […] The post Developing

As a global business known for changing lives and championing mutually positive futures through an array of innovative solutions, Old Mutual has established itself as a formidable force in the insurance industry. With over 178 years of global experience, it has successfully established its footprints in over 13 countries, providing financial solutions to individuals, small […] The post

By Ebenezer Ashley (PhD). The concept of inflation has attracted diverse theories from different economists across the globe. Economists with varied forms of theories on inflation are grouped into two. These include structuralists and monetarists (Nitisha, n.d.). Structural economists assert, inflation is the end-product of the imbalances inherent in economic systems; and adapt both fiscal […] The post

In today’s dynamic financial landscape where borders are increasingly blurred and customer demands transcend local confines, only institutions with a forward-thinking global perspective can truly thrive. Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s foremost privately-owned bank, exemplifies this ethos, consistently surpassing local standard while making its mark on the global stage. Seamless banking solutions for a connected world At […] The post

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Standard Chartered Bank, Mansa Nettey, has reaffirmed her outfit’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusive banking, with a focus on persons with disabilities (PWDs). She believes that accepting all abilities promotes a competitive edge, fosters innovation and ensures equitable opportunity at work. This is particularly […] The post

Waste Management Company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, and Graphic Communications have launched a campaign to rank all 16 regions in Ghana and name the cleanest in terms of environmental sanitation. The campaign which was launched at the HO Central Market in the Volta region will rank all regions on proper waste management methods and general sanitation […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has announced its readiness to establish a Maritime Training Centre at the Takoradi Technical University (TTU). “We are going to use the facilities of the Ghana Navy at Sekondi to train the people practically; then, they’ll be doing the theory at the TTU campus with […] The post STMA

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has stressed the critical role entrepreneurs play in the socio-economic development of the country. Dr. Kumah said entrepreneurs have demonstrated over the years, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, that they are the true lifeline of the economy. Dr. John […] The post Deputy

…the front desk executive (contd) Last week, I took you through the complex journey of a front desk executive in a bank. The role has its good bad and ugly side but eventually it is very rewarding when one gets the experience of managing customers from all walks of life, with different personalities, needs, wants […] The post Risk Watch

By Bernard BEMPONG  As a result of ever-evolving business environment, auditors now face new challenges in evaluating emerging risks and controls. This is also premised on the fact that the usual traditional auditing methodologies are unable to keep pace with new business models and processes being driven by new technologies.  In that regard, auditing requires […] The post

By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has reiterated the government’s commitment to the Eastern Region, particularly its first share of infrastructural development. “In this year’s budget we allocated about GH¢4 billion to the Ministry of Roads in order for us to be able to make payments to contractors so […] The post Gov’t

By Samuel SAM The French Ambassador to Ghana, Jules Armand Aniambossou, has formally inaugurated the 161-kilovolt (kV) Adubiliyili Sub-station of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), as part of efforts to reinforce power infrastructure in the Northern, North-East and Upper East Regions of the country. Constructed as part of GRIDCo’s broader 330kV Kumasi–Bolgatanga transmission line project, […] The post

By Emmanuel K. GADASU In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the IT sector has been a driving force behind global advancements. However, the rapid pace of technological change has not only brought about innovation but has also led to shifts in the job market, resulting in job losses in the IT industry. This article delves […] The post The landscape