By Isaac OYEGBADE The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in 2002 in response to high-profile corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, transformed corporate governance and financial reporting in the U.S. It aimed to restore investor confidence by imposing stringent requirements for internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing (Coates, 2007; Coffee Jr., 2002). While SOX primarily targets […] The post

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), in partnership with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA), has officially introduced the second phase of its electrical cable standard initiative for the mining industry. The move aims to establish a stringent standard for electrical cables used in the mining sector while concurrently encouraging local manufacturing […] The post

The Chairperson, Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr Awele Elumelu, has called for increased participation of women leadership to unleash the expansion of the insurance sector in Africa. Speaking at the inaugural conference of the African Insurance Women Association (AIWA) in Lagos, she stressed that female leadership is both a strategic advantage and an ethical imperative. She […] The post Experts

By Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI Donald Trump’s victorious 2024 presidential campaign marks one of the most remarkable political comebacks in recent history. Having faced an electoral loss to Joe Biden in 2020, navigating a storm of legal challenges and surviving an assassination attempt in the heat of the campaign, Trump’s re-emergence as President of the United States […] The post Trump’s

The Business and Financial Times (B&FT) has achieved results following its inspiring story titled ‘Breaking the barriers of disability’.  The feature highlighted Gangariba Kpawuu, a determined farmer in his 60s from Kunfaabiala, Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region. Despite having his left leg amputated, Gangariba refused to let his disability define him. Unlike the […] The post Breaking

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) has said it is working to challenge the negative perceptions surrounding youth involvement in agriculture, aiming to inspire young people to view the sector as a source of opportunity and innovation. According to Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, Executive Director of KIC, agriculture is not only a critical sector for […] The post

As world leaders gather for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the impacts/costs of climate change are increasing. Extreme weather events – from hurricanes in the Caribbean to catastrophic floods in Europe and droughts in the Amazon – are growing more frequent and intense; enhancing the risk of financial instability, especially, […] The post Editorial:

In the latest Stanbic Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB) rankings, Ghana declined; highlighting growing trade challenges in the country. Ghana slipped from 3rd place in May 2023 to 7th for August 2024, marking a significant drop from its near-top position in September 2022 and indicating deteriorating perceptions of trade-related factors such as border efficiency, […] The post Editorial:

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Elsie Awadzi has affirmed the central bank’s commitment to a stronger credit market. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on collateral enforcement, the Second Deputy Governor noted that a robust credit market is essential for providing cost-effective loans to businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […] The post

By Seth KRAMPAH, Kumasi The Association of Rural Banks, CEOs and directors of rural and community banks are set for the 23rd Biennial General Meeting (BGM) and the 5th Rural Banking Excellence Awards. The much-anticipated event which has been scheduled for tomorrow Friday, November 15th and 17th will be held on the theme: ‘Building a […] The post Rural & Community Banks set for 23rd BGM in Kumasi

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Business Executives at the Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN) Business Conference 2024 have called on governments in the sub-region to invest in digital public infrastructure (DPI) that fosters Artificial Intelligence (AI) uptake or deployment as a catalyst to grow their businesses and be competitive. These captains of industry argued that government […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its market offering by introducing Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, which touched down at Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport on November 8. Operated by the airline, this latest addition signals its ongoing commitment to delivering elevated travel experiences and premium service to Ghanaian and African travellers. The move also […] The post

…including best US airline Delta led among U.S. airlines in Forbes Travel Guide’s inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards, with first place wins in five categories rating the best airline and airport experiences across the globe. A “strong reputation for its consistency, loyalty programme and customer service” earned Delta the Best U.S. Airline award. “We continue […] The post