ensure that you apply the right mix with or without technology The last few years have been characterized by a drastic change in business environments a phenomenon which is no different for customers and marketplaces. From supply chain challenges to shifts in customer attitudes and behaviours, businesses and organizations have struggled to keep pace with […] The post

Life is not a right but a privilege. We may not be exactly where we want to be but we are far better off than where we could be. Every day, hour, minute and even second that passes us by is time we cannot get back. Life is precious, time is precious, every day that […] The post Wheel of life series with Lady Sam: take that needed break

Efforts to tame illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’, have clearly failed to yield results in the country – as the menace continues to attract a significant number of youths looking for a seemingly guaranteed way to quickly enrich themselves. The act is being driven by current unemployment among Ghanaian youth, especially among university graduates, […] The post

I am sure if there was a visibility test for the most visible government agencies, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will win that prize hands down. It is not uncommon to see a GRA official literally breathing down the neck of attendants at various check out points at various commercial outlets. They are there to collect […] The post REAL

Prologue I don’t remember specifically what the dream was. But what I do remember is waking up to this realisation: I don’t know kung fu. Back from Libya “Show them!” That was my cousin, Paa Kwesi. Tall and lanky Paa Kwesi, back from his father’s home nation of Libya. Paa Kwesi said his fatherland had […] The post “We are going…” appeared first on

The ARB Apex Bank PLC has recorded an impressive operational performance in all indicators for the 2022 year under review. The Bank recorded an impressive, unprecedented Profit Before Tax of GH¢10.4 million but the participation of the Bank in the Government of Ghana DDEP, resulted in significant impairment losses of GH¢113.6 million, leading to a […] The post

amid AfCFTA opportunities The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Yaw Frimpong Addo, has underscored the fruit and vegetable sub-sector’s pivotal role in elevating Ghana’s economy and securing a substantial market share within the African continent. Speaking at the Ghana Fruit and Vegetables Fair 2023 themed ‘Harnessing Gains of the Horticulture Sector – with a […] The post

The Manager of Risk Governance, ESG and Sustainability at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Joseph Amo Adjei, has underscored the importance of ESG and Sustainability principles in the financial sector. Mr. Amo Adjei was speaking at a conference organised by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) on the theme ‘ESG: Realities, Insights and Implications for […] The post

I have three children, all of whom are grown up enough to be allowed to vote in an election. Despite the fact that they are legally adults, my wife and I often joke that we only have one adult child. This is because of the three children, only one of them (our oldest son) is […] The post Leadership Made in Africa: He who feeds you controls

The resignation of Cecilia Abena Dapaah, former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, has kept me thinking on a very interesting topic I learnt during my MBA programme. The topic has to do with the ‘Agency Problem’. In case you might be the only stranger in Ghana, it was widely reported in the dailies and […] The post Agency

In business there is always a problem to solve. Some problems are large, others are small, and still others we will never know the true size till we begin solving them. Unfortunately, many people do not have a structured approach to problem solving, so they attack whatever is before them from all angles. In the […] The post How to use a simple

The Ambassador of Spain to Ghana, Javier Gutierrez, chaired the annual general meeting and networking cocktail event of the Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce at The Labadi Beach Hotel. The meeting served as medium for the management and board of the Chamber to be accountable to members by presenting the audited financial statement and activity reports […] The post Spain-Ghana

Makers and Partners (MAP), a chartered accountancy firm, has reiterated its commitment to continue its capacity-building programme for internal auditors as part of efforts to strengthen the Internal Audit Function of state institutions. Mr Alfred Aryee, a partner at MAP, who made the disclosure, noted that the initiative formed part of the firm’s corporate social […] The post

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has agreed a two-part capital investment totaling $32.9 million in the first ever lithium mine to be developed in Ghana. MIIF announced its intention of investing in Atlantic Lithium, which trades on the alternative market on the London Stock Exchange(LSE) and the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) at the Africa […] The post

Jeff & O’Brien is set to hold an Executive Management & Leadership Development Programme for C-Level executives in corporates across sectors, including directors and senior managers in ministries, departments and agencies of government. The programme will seek to provide solutions for challenges faced by senior managers and executives of leading and managing organisations in an […] The post

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has described the 2023 United Nations (UN) Ministerial Meeting to be held in Accra as an opportunity to explore ways through which member-states can generate specialised capabilities. She made this known while speaking at a press conference held in New York detailing the nitty-gritties and focus of the […] The post

Anidaso Mutual Fund PLC located in Kumasi, has posted yet another impressive performance during the 2022 year under review with shareholders being assured of earning positive returns on their investment. According to the Chairman of the Board of Directors Most Rev. Arch. Prof. Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, the Net Asset Value of the Fund stood at […] The post Anidaso

Business Management Consultant Ebenezer Asumang has called on the youth to take advantage of social media to create an extra source of income. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for both business and entertainment. While entertainment may seem like the primary focus, it is crucial to understand […] The post Youth

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and others, has organised a two-day workshop for over 30 journalists in Accra. The training’s aim was to examine ways in which public interest journalism and accountability reporting can support transparency and accountability in progressive taxation, […] The post

Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Founder and 1st President of Ghana, and former President Nelson Mandela of South Africa are two great African personalities who had a deeper understanding of their roles as leaders; and did not lose their focus but kept their eyes on the vision to liberate their countries and Africa from the political […] The post Prof.