Daryl Bosu, the Deputy National Director of A Rocha, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its failure to address the issue of illegal mining, also known as ‘Galamsey’, during the State of the Nation Address (SONA). He noted that the environmental challenges impeding the nation’s progress were conspicuously absent from the SONA delivered by President […] The post #2024SONA:
Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana has emphasized the pivotal role of digital technologies in shaping Africa’s future. Speaking passionately about the urgency of embracing digitization in trade and finance, Dr. Addison at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit highlighted Africa’s strengths, including a tech-savvy youth population, extensive mobile penetration, expanding […] The post
By Buertey Francis BORYOR Business leaders have been reminded of the need to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their operations and business strategies to enable the world to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target by 2030. The United Nations Global Compact Network Ghana’s Board Chairman, Sulemanu Koney, who made the appeal […] The post
– initiate and drive an internal framework supportive of customer thinking I know a utility that is constantly reneging on its services to clients in my locality, making life extremely difficult as the service disruption can last weeks. I have stopped calling the big man. Even though he was kind enough to share his contact […] The post Stepping
By Prof. Samuel Lartey In the annals of human progress, each epoch witnesses the emergence of tools and technologies that redefine societal structures, from transportation and agriculture to administration and education. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this evolutionary march, particularly in the domains of education, research, and development. While some view […] The post
By Emmanuel Owusu Agyei AMPEM My friend Charlotte of ENI has always been arguing; and she talks to me about climate change and its effects on modern economies. She has been so passionate about it that she tells me how her application to join the just-ended COP 28 was rejected because she works for ENI […] The post A 24-hour economy policy – celebration of mediocrity?
The Jospong Group of Companies (JCG) has entered into agreement with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to build waste treatment plants in Lagos. The integrated waste treatment facility will help to transform the environmental situation of Africa’s most populous city. The landmark agreement was formalized with the signing […] The post
Over the years, the threat landscape has evolved into a dynamic and complex ecosystem as our world becomes increasingly interconnected. The threat landscape refers to the ever-evolving panorama of potential cyber threats and dangers with which individuals, organisations and governments are confront in the digital realm at any given time. As new cyber threats emerge, […] The post An
Ghana and Suriname have expressed a mutual interest in strengthening their trade relations. This intent was pronounced by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Suriname, Fidelia Graand-Galon, during a pivotal meeting with officials from the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) on February 22, 2024. The discussions were centered on pinpointing potential business ventures for both […] The post
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 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
Workers at the Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines have rejected recapitalization and restructuring proposals by Blue Holdings in response to workers’ recent demonstrations urging the government to bring in new investors, following FGR’s failure to invest in the mines. FGR in a February 26 statement disclosed that it has In a statement released on February […] The post FGR
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Yaw Amoateng Afriyie, has reaffirmed the centre’s commitment to creating enabling policies for foreign electric mobility (e-mobility) businesses to thrive. The deputy CEO of GNPC admitted the current bureaucracy that the sector faces in getting the needed approval to operate, adding that […] The post GIPC
Bold to Defend, a non-governmental organization, has reached out to school children in Mepe in the Volta Region, presenting teaching and learning materials. The gesture was part of efforts to support victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023. The spillage resulted in the loss of properties and the displacement of many. Figures from the […] The post ‘Bold to Defend’
The Canadian Visa Application Centre has apologised for the overcrowding observed outside the facility. The prolonged queues have been a source of discontent among Ghanaians who have expressed concerns about the lack of shelter from the sun, prompting calls for permanent solutions. Kojo Wilmot, the National Officer of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)-Canadian Visa […] The post Canadian
– 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 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
In a shocking revelation, the Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, announced on the flagship show ‘Ekosiisen’ on Assmpa FM that the Accra Digital Center was inherited Read More... The post NPP
A ‘Training of Trainers’ exercise for FSRP National and Regional technical teams on data collection and reporting tools for the ‘ECOWAS Agricultural Trade and Markets’ SCORECARD (EATM-SCORECARD) is ongoing in Abuja, Nigeria. The objective of the EATM-S is to assess and track the performance of agricultural trade by member-countries within the ECOWAS sub-region. This regional […] The post
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