By Francis Owusu-Achampong, FCIB As a banker, anytime I come across the word “warehousing”, my mind races towards diverse forms of collateralization where goods are kept in bonded warehouses as security for various  bankers’ advances, like the mechanisms for executing a green clause letter of credit. So, when I came across the expression, “human warehouses” […] The post

African countries face many economic, social, and environmental challenges. These global challenges render “business as usual” strategies unsustainable, and a new transformative approach is needed for a Just and Sustainable Transition (JST) in Africa, according to the Economic Report on Africa 2024. The 2024 Economic Report on Africa themed “Investing in a Just and Sustainable Transition in Africa” was […] The post

Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General superintendent of Assembly of God, Ghana has inaugurated a new multi-purpose Christian retreat center. The US$1.8m Jesus Power School of Ministry retreat center is the brianchild of Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, founder of the Church based in Columbus, Ohio USA as a component of his Coldwater Humanitarian Foundation. The facility […] The post Coldwater

A new multi-purpose Christian retreat center was commissioned by the Rev. Dr. Stephen Wengam, General superintendent of Assembly of God, Ghana. The US$1.8m Jesus Power School of Ministry retreat center is the brianchild of Apostle Bismark Osei Akomeah, founder of the Church based in Columbus, Ohio USA is a component of his Coldwater Humanitarian Foundation. […] The post Coldwater

By Juanita SALLAH We started this series off on the back of a ten-year-old comment made by one of Africa’s most illustrious business leaders, Yaw Nsarkoh, who posited that “Africa will be globalized very quickly,” and for that reason, companies operating on the continent “better take up global benchmarks and global standards, realizing that there […] The post

In a media launch, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, Advisor to the Minister of Works and Housing and Chairman of the BENCHH 2024 Planning Committee, unveiled details about the upcoming Built Environment National Conference on Housing and Hydrology (BENCHH 2024). The landmark event, slated for May 27-29, aims to foster collaboration and innovative solutions to Ghana’s […] The post BENCHH

By Kizito CUDJOE The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched his bid for the presidency ahead of the upcoming December 7 elections, vowing to implement initiatives aimed at granting Ghanaians full ownership of mining enterprises within the country. Speaking at a rally in the Eastern region, the presidential hopeful pledged to empower Ghanaians with […] The post

‘Even if everyone is doing it, wrong is never right” – Russel M. Nelson Interesting feedback Dear Reader, I am sure last week’s article might have stirred up some emotions in some of you. I thank Readers for the feedback given to me. Let me repeat last week’s quote from Rick Warren: “Experience is not […] The post

By Amos SAFO I regularly visit a mechanic shop at Odorna, a suburb of Adabraka in Accra to fix my rickety Rav4. I made a friend at the mechanic shop, who repairs and services all types of electric generators as a source of livelihood. Between 2012 and 2016 my friend made a lot of money […] The post Development Discourse: The political and economic ramifications of “dumsor” appeared first on

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Undoubtedly, majority of African countries have consistently supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within the framework on international organizations in the face of Russian military aggression. Several reports have shown that Africa continues to collaborate with Ukraine through its unwavering support of its territorial integrity at the UN General Assembly […] The post

By Nana Mensah OTOO (Esq) Introduction Tax is a compulsory charge imposed by a State on a person in a jurisdiction for the provision of public goods and services. The International Tax glossary defines a tax as “a government levy that is not in return for specific benefit and is not imposed by way of […] The post Comment & Analysis: Taxation of Resident

The Ghana Freight Forwarders and Logistics Awards proudly organized by The Travel Director Magazine sought to shed light on today’s interconnected global economy, trade and commerce ,with its  role in driving economic growth and fostering international relations. Freight and logistics are indispensable components of this intricate web, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services […] The post

The Water Resource Management Commission (WRMC) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) have jointly called for the urgent implementation of efficient water resources management practices in the West African region. The collaborative seminar held in Accra underscored the critical role of water for sustainable development […] The post

West African leaders have been urged by Ghanaian cocoa farmers to take advantage of the soaring international market prices of cocoa to strengthen the sector. The farmers say the trading and pricing mechanism has left many cocoa farmers in West Africa poor and hopeless. Leticia Yankey, Founder and Chairperson of the solely women-led cocoa farmers’ […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is investing over US$28,000 in a programme to support a total of 120 farmers, in a bid to ramp up cocoa production in host communities. The investment is in line with the Foundation’s commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment, aiming to increase the country’s annual cocoa […] The post Gold

In celebrating the World Safety Day 2024, Mrs. Gloria Opoku Anti, the Managing Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, delivered a speech at the durbar of management and staff; addressing the pressing issue of the impact of climate change on occupational health and safety. She emphasized the historical significance of climate and weather on human health […] The post

In line with its Corporate Social responsibility activities, the National Insurance Commission in collaboration with the Insurance Industry, has donated 2,203 units of blood to help restock the National Blood Bank. The blood was donated by staff of insurance companies regionally including head offices and NIC. Statistics shows that Kumasi donated 474 units followed by […] The post

At the just concluded LG Showcase MEA 2024 held in Abu Dhabi the electronic giant, welcomed guests and partners to an   in-person event filled with an experience of a life time and an array of LG’s latest brands and products. The two-day event held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE […] The post LG

The former CEO of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) and the Chairman of Enterprise Insurance Company Limited, Mr. Martin Eson-Benjamin, has called on Engineering Practitioners in Ghana to have the capacity to influence public policies and commit to Singapore’s success story. He said, our governments, supported by the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) and related […] The post

By Juliet ETEFE Country Managing Partner at Deloitte Ghana, Daniel Kwadwo Owusu, has called for increased efforts to sustain long-term macroeconomic stability. He stressed that stability is vital for planning and forecasting crucial elements in constructing a robust and dynamic economy. This endeavour aims to create jobs and accelerate poverty reduction. His comment followed the […] The post