The Rotary Club of Tarkwa has extended a helping hand to the Tarkwa Prisons, donating essential items to enhance the well-being of inmates, in a heartwarming display of compassion and community support. The donation which has become an annual ritual, comprised two blood pressure monitors, three infrared thermometers, medications, bags of water, toilet rolls, toothpaste […] The post Rotary
By John O. APEA The writer is the Chief Executive Officer, eTranzact Ghana Limited, a leading financial technology entity. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), play an essential role in the economy of any country. They account for a significant portion of employment and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite their importance, SMEs have consistently faced significant […] The post Your
In the fight against Malaria, a parasitic disease that continues to threaten lives globally, Newmont is leading the charge on its education among its workforce in Ghana through an annual awareness programme for its workforce, host communities and dependents. Malaria, transmitted by the female anopheles mosquito, is fatal and a danger to vulnerable populations including … The post Newmont
By Dela EVANS Governments around the world face the complicated task of navigating national development in a landscape full of complexities and uncertainties. In the pursuit of sustainable prosperity and national identity, a clear distinction is emerging between the aspirations of nation-building and national development planning strategies for national development. Nation building, with its ambitious […] The post
Africa holds the key to moving towards a world free from hunger and poverty. It is in Africa where enormous gains can be made, and agrifood systems transformation is the definitive foundation for the continent to realise sustainable development and modernisation. This month, ministers of Agriculture from across Africa will meet in Morocco for the … The post Unlocking
“Banking is transforming. What a bank will be in 2030 is going to be significantly different from what a bank has been for the past few hundred years.” …Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth Quickening the Pace of Digital Banking Last week we examined some critical training needs that financial institutions can help bridge […] The post
…Are we ready? By Daniel Sarkodie DUAH Just a little more than five years ago, technology started to focus on changing the insurance industry. Even though insurance is super important for the world to grow and expand, it was slower to use new technology compared to other industries. This means that while other industries were […] The post Could insurtech overtake
By Gordon ADOMDZA (Dr) The sub-Saharan African region is set to power the next phase of global population growth. According to Foresight Africa (2020), 8 out of 10 fastest-growing countries will be in the region by 2030. This situation will intensify the demand for meaningful work, with more qualified graduates competing for limited job opportunities. […] The post Entrepreneuring
By Amos SAFO Last week, I was shocked to the core when the whole nation wasted what should have been valuable productive man-hours to discuss the merits and demerits of distributing laptops to students of Senior Secondary Schools. The unproductive use of the national frequences on both radio and television was equally disturbing because in […] The post The needless politicisation
By J. N. Halm Artificial Intelligence. AI. Who would have thought? Ever since the publication of the paper that postulated the idea that machines, particularly computer systems, could exhibit some form of intelligence, the idea has refused to go away. That paper titled “Computer Machinery and Intelligence” by English mathematician and computer scientist, Alan Mathison […] The post AI’s dark
The car hummed softly as we navigated the familiar streets of Accra, the engine’s rhythmic purr serving as a backdrop to the heavy silence that hung between us. My passenger, a young boy, and one of my favourite nephews, slouched in the back seat, stared out the window with a distant look in his eyes, […] The post Dede Drives the Discourse:
…The power of exceptional customer experience “Often times consumers, clients, and customers are not just buying a product or service, they are buying an experience, a feeling, a perception, a person (YOU)” – Bernard Kelvin Clive Agyemang responded in Pidgin English, “Now the system spoil o, every small business owner thinks say dem be bossu, […] The post
By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) As Ghana grapples with economic and social challenges, a beacon of hope equally emerges through the resourcefulness of its people; both young and old. From the revolving door of political power to the economic reforms of the 1980s, devaluation of the cedi, financial sector clean-up, and the recent Domestic Debt Exchange […] The post Private
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU Chitosan is made from chitin, a fibrous compound found mainly on the hard outer skeletons of crustaceans and in the cell walls of some fungi. One study revealed that an enzymatic reaction produces chitosan — a more suitable form for supplements (Moraru et al. 2018). Another study by Hans Merzendorfer […] The post Chitosan
“Women are the driving force of every economy; therefore, they need to be well to do well.” This statement encapsulates the profound impact that women have on society’s economic and social fabric. Yet, amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, the well-being of women, particularly their reproductive health, is often overlooked. The whole totality […] The post
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa bears […] The post
By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR “Money is not sinful or evil. The kingdom of God needs it desperately! Making money is what I do best but it must be made for God’s glory and not mine. As a Christian entrepreneur, my company relies on prayer and inward confirmation by the Holy Spirit before […] The post The roll call
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has raised concerns over the country’s loss of port traffic from the Tema Port to the Lomé Port in Togo. While Tema Port’s traffic has increased, it has not been growing as rapidly as Lomé’s Port, which has seen a significant increase from 300,000 thousand containers per annum […] The post Ghana
The lights are let out Electricity Comes and Goes It’s Either Candle or Generator It’s either torchlight or daylight It’s a grim message to dim our lights A sunny message of light Beautifully presented by mother nature So to dim a crisis of power And prices of power Power that came from energy Energy that […] The post Poetry Corner: Let There Be Light appeared
There is the Law of Navigation. Explained simply, it posits that every business should have a vision and navigate cautiously toward attaining it. For larger and significant organisations, it is extremely important to find pathways toward the vision. Consequently, good leaders are those who are also good navigators. John C. Maxwell, the American speaker and […] The post
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