Ghanaians, deeply committed to upholding democratic ideals and ensuring the sanctity of free and fair elections, gathered to launch The 7th March Free and Fair Elections March. This march, aimed at reinforcing democratic values and promoting a peaceful election period, aligns with Ghana’s vision of a stable and just society. A symbolic gathering is planned […] The post

Leading PR & Rating firm, Avance Media has announced its inaugural publication on 50 Ghanaian women who have made significant impacts in the financial sector in 2024. With women leading various global finance firms, Ghana has also become a hub for female leadership in finance. This publication recognizes the resilience, innovation, and expertise of these […] The post

By Kizito CUDJOE A total lodgement of US$840,765,266 was made into the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) as receipts for the first half of 2024 compared with US$540,456,124 for the same period in 2023, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). This represents a 55.6 percent increase compared with the figure for H1 2023. […] The post 2024

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Top business leaders are intensifying  calls for tax reforms and increased transparency in fiscal policies, arguing that these changes are crucial for boosting economic growth. They pointed to the burdens of high taxes, complex regulations and limited insight into public spending as significant obstacles to progress. Chief executive officers from sectors […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is calling on farmers in northern Ghana to shift their focus from wild harvesting to commercial shea farming, following a breakthrough in the industry. Thanks to innovation by the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), the gestation period of shea plants has been drastically reduced from […] The post COCOBOD

By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Leader for the Financial Advisory unit at Deloitte Ghana, Yaw Appiah Lartey, has reechoed the urgent need for a long-term development plan to foster a resilient economy and safeguard businesses from the impacts of political and economic uncertainties. Speaking at the inaugural Ghana CEO-Presidential Gala in Accra, Mr. Appiah Lartey holds strongly that a structured, […] The post

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has congratulated the 2024 National Best Farmer, Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, and all other award winners. Nana Owusu Achiaw Bremong, the 2024 National Best Farmer took home an ultimate cash prize of GH¢1 million sponsored by ADB PLC. The awards night was graced by President  Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; Minister for […] The post ADB

Akuapem Rural Bank PLC at Mamfe in the Akuapem North District of Eastern Region has demonstrated resilience and achieved significant financial growth across key performance indicators. According to the Bank’s 2023 financial report, net interest income increased by 32.75%, rising from GH?18.37 million in 2022 to GH? 24.38 million in 2023. This surge is attributed […] The post Akuapem

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, a 70-year-old farmer from Sekyere Central District in the Ashanti Region, has been honoured as the National Best Farmer at the 40th edition of the National Farmers’ Awards. Nana Owusu, a seasoned farmer with over 50 years of experience, has established a legacy through his ownership of […] The post Achiaw

By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) Building on insights from previous discussions in this series, inspired by Human Resource to Human Capital: The Essence of Population Management, we have explored how rapid population growth impacts education, health, governance, and employment. However, these issues are only part of a broader and more complex landscape. Rapid population growth also […] The post

By Senyo M Adjabeng  In the modern workplace, relationships often develop naturally as people work together closely, collaborate on projects, and spend significant amounts of time in shared spaces. Yet, while romance in the workplace can seem like a natural extension of professional rapport, it remains one of the most challenging issues for Human Resources. […] The post Why

By Hephzi TAGOE (Dr) The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) holds a unique place in Ghana’s educational and cultural landscape. What began in 1993 as an ambitious experiment to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has since grown into a national spectacle, captivating audiences with the intellectual prowess of its young participants. With […] The post

 By Samuel OBENG-MENSAH Given the controversies and broad spectrum of interests surrounding genetic engineering in agriculture, it is not surprising that different countries have developed and adopted diverse regulatory approaches to genetically engineered (GE) plants, crops, and food. The elements of scientific risk assessment are broadly similar among regulatory systems, but policy decisions—which inherently reflect […] The post

By Sheldon K. AMBAAH The business environments and  organizations are saddled  with various risks that can impact their continuity, financial performance, and reputation. From economic volatility to regulatory shifts, climate concerns, and technological disruptions, these risks make it essential for businesses to adopt a comprehensive approach to manage uncertainties. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) provides a […] The post

By Alberta QUARCOOPOME “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine Dear readers, last week I shared titbits on how morning huddles can be utilized effectively as a risk management tool. The uniqueness of morning huddles Before I continue, I wish to reiterate some of the […] The post The

By Emmanuel K. GADASU Personal data is central to this emerging way of seeking to influence democratic processes. Through the amassing and processing of vast amounts of data, individuals are profiled based on their stated or inferred political views, preferences, and characteristics. These profiles are then used to target individuals with news, disinformation, political messages, […] The post

By J. N. Halm First introduced in 1965 by a British physicist, sociologist and science historian, Derek J. de Solla Price, Price’s Law or Price’s Square Root Law is quite an interesting rule of thumb. The Law simply states that in any productive community or grouping, 50% of the results will be achieved by the […] The post Price’s law: as applied to the banking

By Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI In a stunning and historic political comeback, Donald Trump has secured a decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. After losing to Joe Biden in 2020, enduring a whirlwind of legal challenges and even surviving an assassination attempt that rattled his campaign at its peak, Trump has emerged victorious once again, […] The post

More than any time in global history, the demand for reliable and accessible customer service is critical in driving brand loyalty and consumer relationships. The State of the Connected Customer survey by Salesforce revealed a staggering 80 per cent of consumers link loyalty to a brand with the quality of its customer service while 88 […] The post CARE

The Central Regional Minister, Mrs.Justina Marigold Assan, has hosted the National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) team of Swedru Secondary School (SWESCO) in Cape Coast. The visit was a proud moment for Mrs. Assan, an alumna of the school, as she congratulated the team for their impressive performance and successful advancement to the quarter-finals of […] The post