Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has appointed Mrs. Cynthia Anne Lumor as Independent Non-Executive Director to the Board of the Bank with effect from 31 October 2024. A transformational and progressive business leader, Cynthia brings fresh a perspective and deep expertise to the board, enhancing our strategic direction and strengthening our commitment to inclusive and […] The post

By Eric Nana OTOO Ghana Amalgamated Trust Plc (GAT) appreciates the public interest in its activities and welcomes discussions around its role in Ghana’s financial sector. However, the recent article on page 25 of the Monday 28 October 2024 edition with issue number 4168 of the Business & Financial Times (B&FT) titled “GAT and its […] The post Rejoinder:

By Kodwo BRUMPON “A bird that flies off the earth and lands on an anthill is still on the ground.” – African Proverb One of the traits we overlook, as humans, is our ability to wonder. Beyond the mundane, we come across scenery and experiences that captivate and intoxicate us with awe. It could be a […] The post Wonders and Wonderfulness appeared first on

By Eddie POKU I have recently realized that there are so many ads on social media hawking vehicle diagnostic scan tools! It looks like in our world of fast fixes and internet solutions, everyone is an “expert” with an OBD scan tool in hand, ready to diagnose and “repair” any car problem that comes their […] The post Quack mechanics:

By Kofi Anokye Owusu-Darko (Dr) Ghana’s unemployment crisis is a structural one, stemming from an economy that inherently lacks the capacity to create sufficient employment opportunities to absorb the large number of people entering the labour force each year. An analysis of the labour market, based on the 2017 Ghana Living Standards Survey (GLSS) and […] The post

Ghana’s premium five-star decor and wall company, Modern Floors and Walls, has been crowned Ghana’s Most Outstanding Decor and Design Company of the Year, at the just-ended 7th edition of the Ghana Business Awards. This esteemed recognition underscores the company’s exceptional leadership qualities and the rapid ascent of Modern Floors and Walls in Ghana’s decor […] The post

By Konrad Kodjo DJAISI Major-General Richard Addo Gyane, Commandant of Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), stated that twenty years in the life of any organisation must be time enough to recall its momentous beginnings, the corridors it has traversed on its journey to attain its current status and stature, and to set new […] The post KAIPTC

Farmerline is elated to announce that its innovative, AI-powered regenerative farming mentor- Darli AI, has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024. This recognition highlights the AI farming mentor’s unique ability to empower small-scale farmers globally- by bridging language gaps and offering sustainable agricultural solutions in their local languages. The groundbreaking invention allows […] The post

In an all-important stakeholder engagement preceding the Strategic ESG and Sustainability Impact Summit 2024 (SESI 24), Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, Paramount Chief of Assin Kushea and President of the Assin Owirenkyi Traditional Council, expressed his support for the upcoming SESI 24 event scheduled to take place at the Labadi Beach Hotel. During the engagement with […] The post

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GNCCI) interactions with businesses indicate a gradual increase of confidence in the economy and successful debt renegotiation with external creditors. The Chamber’s immediate past-president, Dr. Clement Osei-Amoako, attributed this growing confidence to greater fiscal space resulting from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF)disbursement of funds as well as […] The post

By Robert DZATO …From service to experience, how do your customers feel about your brand? In today’s highly competitive business landscape, providing exceptional customer experiences has become a strategic imperative for financial institutions looking to achieve operational excellence and business transformation in the fast-growing digital economy. More than ever, customers are empowered with choices, and […] The post

By Samuel OKANG-BOYE The potential for building a thriving agricultural sector in Ghana faces challenges due to some recent choices impacting the sector. Illegal small-scale mining is one of such practices adversely impacting cocoa production especially. These poor choices are stifling growth in the sector, compounding the already dire production, storage and distribution systems, limited […] The post

The Deputy Coordinator for the Free Senior High School (FSHS) Secretariat, Nana Afrah Sika Mensah has highlighted that the government is committed to producing great Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals who would solve societal problems. She emphasised that students in various STEM institutions established by the government across the country would soon join […] The post

A mosaic and collage artist, Eric Kwadwo Afranie, is calling on local artists to embrace sustainable practices by creating eco-friendly artworks that celebrate local culture and craftsmanship. He said the increasing demand for upcycled art presents a unique opportunity for artists to position themselves within the expanding global market for environmentally-conscious creations. “The shift toward […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU and Ebenezer Chike Adjei Njoku The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) reached a historic milestone, with its market capitalisation surpassing the GH¢100 billion mark, on the back of renewed investor confidence in the capital market. Closing on Monday November 4, at GH¢102.07billion, the GSE has added approximately GH¢29 billion to its value […] The post Investor

to curb US$200m yearly losses, boost timber trade By Kizito CUDJOE Ghana is preparing to complete the process necessary for issuing Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licences in partnership with the European Union (EU). Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade is a European Union initiative to address illegal logging and the social, economic […] The post Gov’t

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO President-Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN), Carl F. Richards, has urged businesses in Africa to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) as an innovative tool to leapfrog conventional ways of operating. He explained that Al signifies a fundamental shift in how industries operate and succeed. He emphasised that AI is more than just a […] The post

Academic City University College has awarded Anita Pokua-Denteh Rockson, a semi-finalist in this year’s National Science and Maths Quiz, a US$40,000 scholarship. Ms. Rockson, a student at Wesley Girls Senior High School, will pursue a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Academic City. The Academic City Presidential Scholarship recognizes students with excellent academic performance, […] The post

President Nana Akufo-Addo has underscored the vital role of cyber-security as a foundational mechanism for attainment of various Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs). The President emphasised that in an era where digital transformation is integral to national progress, the need to get cyber-security fundamentals right cannot be overemphasised; hence, the need for continuous collaborative efforts to […] The post

The need to develop a modern, diversified, efficient and financially sustainable ‘energy economy’ that will ensure all Ghanaian homes and industries have access to adequate, reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable supplies of energy cannot be over-emphasised. However, this economic transformative agenda may not be fully realised without a well trained, skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workforce. […] The post