Odefille, a new Ghanaian fashion brand, is set to be launchedtomorrow, September 23, 2023, at the W.E.B. Dubois Center in Accra with the aim of providing stylish fashion options for C-suite women. The new brand, launched under the umbrella of the HNM Fashion Show (Heels and Muscles), is a platform for beginning and advanced designers […] The post Odefille

16 September 2023, Accra – Labadi Beach received a refresh on International Coastal Cleanup Day when Voltic (GH) Limited, in collaboration with the La Dade Kotopon Municipal District and the University of Ghana Plastic Recycling Project came together to collect plastic waste. “As a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, we are leading the industry in […] The post Labadi

The launch of Generative AI, exemplified by Chat GPT’s debut in November 2022, marked a watershed moment in reshaping the future of work. The profound impact of this technology became evident when a McKinsey survey revealed that, in less than a year, approximately 82% of respondents in the financial services sector had either adopted Generative […] The post Using

Chief Investment Officer-Stanbic Investment Management Services (SIMS), George David Allotey, has emphasised the need to fully understand the nature of assets before investing. He made this statement at a Broll Ghana seminar on alternative real estate investments held at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra. Speaking at the event on the theme ‘The keys to […] The post

The establishment of a unified financial sector ‘super’ regulatory body comprising existing regulators – the Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) and National Insurance Commission – has been mentioned as a crucial step toward restoring trust in the financial sector and fortifying its long-term stability. Despite all these regulatory […] The post

Economic growth moderated during the second quarter of 2023, primarily slowed by the implementation of front-loaded fiscal consolidation measures and the adoption of a cautious monetary policy stance. According to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service, the provisional real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate – which includes contributions from the oil and gas […] The post

Head-Industrial Support Services Department, Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ebenezer Kofi Essel has advised entrepreneurs to embrace a mindset of continuous learning to enable them stay up to date with industry trends and best practices that can help them stay ahead of competition. According to him, regularly attending skills development training programmes is one of […] The post

British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has urged small and growing businesses (SGBs) – especially green start-ups – to capitalise on climate finance. Speaking at the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) conference 2023 held in Accra, the High Commissioner advocated sustainable business practices – urging SGBs to take advantage of climate financing opportunities […] The post

The Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber Chief Executive, David Ampofo, has stressed the critical importance of expanding gas infrastructure and enhancing domestic gas utilisation to bolster energy security in Ghana. Despite the pivotal role of natural gas in the country’s energy landscape, he noted that its full potential remains untapped. One of the key challenges, he […] The post

Stanbic Bank Ghana in collaboration with WISH4LIFE Foundation LBG, a subsidiary of the renowned WISH4LIFE Foundation in the United States of America, have cut the sod for construction of an International Children’s Cancer Research Centre (ICCRC) at Kyebi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Upon completion the state-of-the-art facility will not only bridge the healthcare […] The post

Absa Bank Ghana and AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Obuasi Mine have entered a partnership to support SMEs in Obuasi and its environs as part of the efforts of the latter geared toward the transformation of the local economy where it operates. To this end, the two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mark […] The post Absa

Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative for start-ups building the future of healthcare supply chains, has announced its second cohort of 29 companies. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and sponsored by Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), Merck Sharpe & Dohme (MSD), Microsoft and Chemonics, i3 is dedicated to facilitating the commercialisation of promising early- […] The post

Two years ago, I was having a discussion with a Chief Marketing Officer of a company concerning a new project his company wanted to embark on. This project was the first of its kind. After listening to my client, I exclaimed: “This is a very beautiful project which will positively affect the lives of many […] The post Take off the limits and take off appeared

It is highly debatable whether or not remote work affects employee productivity. On the one hand, employers argue that remote work makes it simpler for individuals to avoid working. On the other hand, avoiding the commute and concentrating on work may increase productivity. Some employers attempt to answer this query by utilising software for employee […] The post ICT

Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory… On the 20th of August 2023, after months of preparation, investment, sacrifice, and execution, the Spanish Football Association and all its stakeholders (the fans, players, officials) declared victory when American referee Tori Penso blew the final whistle on a pulsating final game between Spain and England’s […] The post

The Ministries of Communications and Digitalisation and the Information Ministry have extolled Huawei Ghana, a provider of information communication technology (ICT) products and services, for impacting hundreds of young girls across the country with first-hand and advanced skills in ICT. Top officials of the two ministries at the climax of 2023’s edition of the ‘Seeds […] The post

The West Africa School of Shipping has celebrated the first-year anniversary of its establishment, while also holding a graduation ceremony for thirty-three (33) students who undertook various shipping-related courses with the school. The school is situated in Tema, Ghana, and is a recognised partner of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) London, offering various academic […] The post

Bank of Ghana (BoG) has won the Financial Inclusion Institutional Leadership Award 2023 from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI). The award, which was given at the just ended AFI 2023 Global Policy Forum (GPF) held in Manila, Philippines from 12th – 15th September, 2023, and hosted by the central bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng […] The post BoG

In the bustling streets of Ghana, a vibrant tech ecosystem is taking shape, poised to drive Ghana’s future prosperity. Yet, as we embark on this exhilarating digital transformation journey, we must pause to address a glaring concern: the underrepresentation of women in Ghana’s tech landscape. This challenge is not unique to Ghana; it’s a global […] The post

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies that do not adapt and have a transformation-ready team risk becoming irrelevant. The ongoing technological changes, customer expectations, and market dynamics require businesses to evolve continuously to remain competitive. Building a transformation-ready team that can adapt rapidly is essential to staying ahead of the curve. Why modernise business practices […] The post