…can Ghana secure the lifeline it desperately needs? Ghana, like many countries around the world, has faced significant financial challenges, particularly in managing its debt. The West African nation is making determined efforts to address its debt issues and seek substantial relief. In a recent development, the government of Ghana has set forth an ambitious […] The post

The outlook behind the Bretton Woods system, along with which the International Monetary Fund (IMF/Fund) and the World Bank (Bank) were born, was to facilitate state intervention in the economy to overcome the limitations of unrestricted capitalism. Both the chief architects of the system, John Maynard Keynes of Britain and Harry Dexter White of the […] The post The

The biggest celebration of African lifestyle and property outside the continent is back in London for its 7th year, and will also take place in Accra, Ghana, this year for the very first time. The Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo (GPLE) – brainchild of real estate powerhouse duo Anna and Victoria Agyekum, founders of On […] The post Property

Nestlé Ghana celebrated International Chef’s Day in partnership with the Chef’s Association of Ghana to bring an unforgettable experience  to the younger generation. They turned up the heat to cook a thing!! The Nestlé professional team in collaboration with a team of over 50 expert Chefs from the  Chefs Association Ghana were actively involved in this […] The post

21 incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery at sea has been recorded for the first nine months of 2023 in comparison to the 19 incidents recorded in all of 2022, according to the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) piracy report. Despite the slight increase in recorded numbers this year, the state of affairs in […] The post Yaoundé

Effective communication is pivotal to personal, professional, and societal relationships. It can bridge gaps, resolve conflicts, and foster understanding. However, to fully grasp its essence, we must recognize what effective communication is not. By dispelling these misconceptions, we can pave the way to more meaningful interactions. So let’s discuss 10 things that effective communication is […] The post

President Nana Akufo-Addo has described the agricultural sector’s share of banks’ loan books as not enough, insisting that they must do more in terms of lending to agribusinesses. He said there are 3.5 million farmers in the country, but the level of credit that goes into financing cultivation activities is not only discouraging but the […] The post Akufo-Addo

… records growth in all indicators but DDEP effects ‘swallow’ profit The Kumawuman Rural Bank PLC at Kumawu in the Sekyere Kumawu District of Ashanti Region has posted growth in all financial indicators in the 2022 year under review. The Bank recorded profit before tax of a little over GH¢ 1.9million in the year under […] The post Kumawuman Rural Bank

In Ghana, approximately 4000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Unfortunately, this figure may not be a fair depiction of breast cancer because Ghanaians are typically hesitant to report to recognized health centres with such health concerns. What is worse? About half of these cancers are detected in their late stage, almost always […] The post

…Fostering business connections and collaborations The 17th Toronto Global Forum was held under the theme ‘Fostering Economic Resilience’ from 11-13 October 2023 in Toronto Canada. According to reports, the forum gathered over 170 speakers and more than 3000 attendees from all over the world. The central themes at the Toronto Global Forum revolved around the […] The post South

This week, Ghana will host the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance 19th edition, which will take place from October 23rd to 27th 2023. The conference is expected to attract some 400 participants drawn from about 50 countries all around the world. The periodic conference is designed to stimulate discussions, exchange perspectives, information and ideas, and […] The post

Staff from Standard Chartered spent time with children with special needs at the Autism Awareness Care and Training Centre as part of the Bank’s Employee Volunteering programme. Good Deeds Day is part of the Bank’s Follow the Sun initiative under its Employee Volunteering programme. This provides staff the opportunity to go out and give something […] The post Standard

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has welcomed eight members into its ranks. The new members, who have been inducted members, have been entrusted with the crucial responsibility of ensuring the judicious management of the country’s petroleum revenues. The swearing-in ceremony, officiated by the Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, Ms. Eva Mends, […] The post PIAC

The government is seeking to attract Chinese investors to the local mining sector as the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Jinapor, leads a delegation including the private sector to participate in this year’s China Mining Conference and Exhibition, in Tianjin, China. The 25th China Mining Conference and Exhibition, which is slated for 26th […] The post Gov’t

The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, has revealed that US-based oil and gas firm ExxonMobil could make a shock return to the country, having earlier relinquished its 80 percent interest in the Deepwater Cape Three Points offshore block. ExxonMobil initially acquired rights to explore the local offshore block in 2018 and held an 80 percent interest in the concession, while the […] The post

The role of a company secretary is essential in ensuring the smooth functioning of a company. A company secretary is responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to statutory and regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate records, facilitating board meetings, and managing communication between the company and its stakeholders. The law in Ghana, specifically the Companies Act […] The post

Project Syndicate: “What some decry as protectionism and mercantilism,” you wrote last month, “is really a rebalancing toward addressing important national issues.” As you explain in your 2017 book, Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy, “The blind promotion of unbridled globalisation was never good economics.” What forgotten or neglected principles has […] The post

FBNBank Ghana has announced this year’s edition of its annual Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) Week, which starts on Monday, October 23 and ends on Saturday, October 28, 2023. This annual event forms the foundation of FBNBank’s community engagement efforts and is poised to make an impact on local communities. The CR&S Week is a […] The post

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, trade continues to shape the nature of interactions at the international level. As people and nations trade among themselves at the international level and within the framework of existing trade rules and agreed protocols, there is a growing need to explore the operative rules of engagement for resolving disputes […] The post

A total of 35 pupils from various schools in Kumasi, Obuasi and Sunyani have qualified for the National Spelling Bee Championship finals next February. In all, about 40 spellers aged seven to thirteen battled it out at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) School of Business in Kumasi to represent the northern […] The post 35