The world may never again see the days of barefaced colonialism, where there is little or no resistance as people and goods are tapped out of countries that lack the governance structures and political will to prevent such. But there sure will continue to be efforts by developed nations to secure supremacy over other nations […] The post The astounding  Global

…2024 elections and the pivotal role of ICT in the electoral process As Ghana gears up for its 2024 general elections, the political landscape is heating up with major parties and candidates solidifying their positions and strategies. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its confidence in former President John Dramani Mahama as its flagbearer, […] The post Decisive battleground

A few days ago, I participated in the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China. The conference pointed out the direction for China’s futural diplomatic work and the development of China-Africa relations. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to my Ghanaian friends the guiding principles of the conference […] The post Toward

Talk about the result of the 2023 West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) should not be wish-washed by any strand of imagination. Any attempt at emotional commentary rather than hard thinking to distill solutions to achieving proper definition of education will not only be a sin but a calculated attempt to the detriment of […] The post Is

In a virtual ceremony, Global Media Alliance – a leading integrated marketing and communications giant – launched the much-anticipated Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA), setting the stage for a year of celebration and recognition within the beverage industry. The launch event paved way for nominations scheduled from January 11, 2024 to February 26, 2024 via the […] The post

That employees are internal customers is nothing new. It is a fact that businesses have accepted for decades now. Tomes have been written about the concept.  Millions of hours of lectures have been spent on it. Considerable resources have been devoted to researching it. These make the idea of the internal customer a very important […] The post

Not many Ghanaians expected the country to be ushered into a somewhat stable social and political environment in 2024. Many were those, including some journalists, who loudly proclaimed doom and agitated for political destabilisation in Ghana. My assumptions – together with evil wishes of some political and economic naysayers – come on the heels of […] The post Development

As we welcome a new year, now is an opportune moment to contemplate our financial behaviours and establish significant objectives for the upcoming months. Among the various financial resolutions, one goal that stands out for its long-term impact is cultivating mindful spending habits. In this article, we will delve into the significance of mindful spending […] The post

The cost of constructing a 4.6-kilometre access road for Anomabo Fisheries College in the Central Region has increased by 237.5 percent – from an initial cost of about GH¢8million to approximately GH¢27million due to three successive variations. The road project spans the Fisheries College site to the main road, made up of 0.63 km internal […] The post Anomabo

To start with, audit or auditing is generally synonymous with an examination, investigation, review, scrutiny or verification. An audit, as a report is produced from the analysis of an organization’s operation. An organization’s business operation must be scrutinized in line with standards which are either set by law, a regulatory body or the entity itself. […] The post

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has opened applications for Cohort 4 of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology (SCWIT) Incubator Programme. The initiative supports female-led and/or owned businesses, in line with the growing demand for diversity in technology and entrepreneurship. It underscores the need for increased opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership excellence, reflecting […] The post

…a cause for concern Ghana’s recent ranking as the 9th most financially secretive country in Africa, according to the Tax Justice Network’s Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) 2022, brings to light the complexities surrounding financial secrecy and its impact on global financial systems. The FSI utilizes a combination of qualitative and quantitative data to measure each […] The post

Fiscal space, in its simplest form, is the capacity of governments to adjust their revenue and expenditure policies to overcome economic shocks and foster growth. It is a precarious balance between short-term responsiveness and long-term prudence. It is essential to realise that fiscal space is not an abstract concept. It is tangible and can be created through […] The post

An all-inclusive women’s network, Women in Insurance Network of Ghana (WING), has been duly launched to improve participation of women in the insurance ecosystem. The presence of such a network is critical as the latest Future One Agency Universe Study postulates that globally, while women drive the insurance industry – forming over 60 percent of the workforce […] The post WING

A new initiative has been launched at Osu in the Korle-Klottey municipality of Greater Accra Region, to tackle the increasing menace of plastic waste in the country. Dubbed the ‘Valorisation of waste plastics for fuel production (VALOPLASTIQUES)’ project, this innovative initiative aims to address the issue of plastic waste by converting it into high-value fuels […] The post Valorisation

…plead with Asantehene to intervene Members of the Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Association have taken a swipe at government over the abandonment of Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment Project phase II a year ago. They describe as “lies” information given to them when the project stalled last year – that the project has gotten to […] The post Kumasi

…sowing the seeds of success From January 13 to February 11, 2024 the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Africa’s single-biggest sporting event with more than 600 million viewers around the world will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. This is the second time the West-African country is hosting the month-long tournament – Cote d’Ivoire hosted the sporting event […] The post

…as GPHA partners 1st Battalion of Infantry to train security staff Worldwide, maritime trade and cargoes are increasingly being targetted by organised criminal conspiracies and individuals involved in smuggling, cargo-theft and terrorism. This has made the safety and security of port property and workers even more crucial. Which is why the Ghana Ports and Harbours […] The post

…safeguards financial system integrity Old Mutual Ghana, a leading insurance company, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to reinforce their commitment to ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s financial system. The visit’s purpose was, among other things, to address key issues regarding Old Mutual’s collaboration with the FIC and shed light […] The post

Some thirteen individuals and organisations have been recognised for their immense contribution to the port and shipping industry at the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) Tema branch maiden corporate heads soiree and awards night in Tema. Some of the awardees included General Manager-Marketing and Corporate affairs, GPHA, Esther Gyebi-Donkor, who won the Outstanding Corporate […] The post