The proposed global carbon levy on maritime shipping could have severe economic consequences for African countries, exacerbating food insecurity and driving up the cost of living if implemented without adequate safeguards, cautions three Africa-focused policy organisations. Titled ‘Navigating Climate Action: Assessing the Economic Impacts and Trade-offs of a Shipping Carbon Tax for African States’, the […] The post

By Elizabeth PUNSU Speakers at this year’s annual conference of the Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) have underscored the critical role of project managers in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the country. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is crucial for the economic growth of any country, as it plays a key part in international […] The post Project

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Founder and Managing Attorney of VINT and Aletheia Attorneys and Consultants, Lady-Ann Essuman, has encouraged employers to prioritise the mental and occupational safety and health (OSH) policies of workers in their establishments. Delivering her keynote address at the Wholesome Mind Summit 2024 in Accra on October 10, 2024, Ms. Essuman said […] The post

By Christopher K. BEYEREH A service charter is a short publication that describes the service experience that can be expected from an Institution.  It is an undertaking or covenant made to stakeholders by an organization about the services they should expect to receive. Customer Service Charter is particularly essential for tax administrations such as the […] The post

By Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE (Dr) In most countries including Ghana, banks are the most important financial institutions for intermediating between savers and borrowers, assessing risks, executing monetary policy and providing payment services. At the same, the configuration of their portfolios makes them especially vulnerable to illiquidity and insolvency. In particular, by law, bank deposits have […] The post

As part of the fight against illegal mining, Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has intensified calls for the introduction of a new law that will mandate using ISO-14001 – an environmental management framework – across all mining operations as part of the country’s fight against illegal mining. ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management […] The post

The Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) – a dynamic educational programme for Junior High School (JHS) students geared toward youth empowerment and engagement in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) innovation -has opened for application. This third edition, themed ‘Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Innovators’, aims at inspiring Ghana’s youth at the […] The post

By Terry Mante In any business setting, employees are expected to act as ambassadors of the brand and custodians of the company’s objectives. Yet, there is a growing number of employees whose actions are anything but aligned with their employer’s interests. These individuals, whether driven by personal greed, frustration, or misguided opportunism, become dangerous employees. […] The post

By Samuel OWUSU-EDUOMI Imagine you’re scrolling through your social media feed on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and you come across a video of a cat doing a hilarious dance. Within seconds, you’re chuckling uncontrollably and instinctively hit the share button to spread the laughter to your friends. As the day goes on, you notice that […] The post The psychology

By Daniel Boi Addo, MD Hollard Insurance To mitigate the challenges of inequality, insurers have begun to recognise the importance of designing products that meet the specific needs of low-income individuals and communities. Inclusive insurance products are developed with affordability, accessibility, and simplicity, aiming to reach underserved populations that traditional insurance models often ignore. Here […] The post

The Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber (GATAC) has reiterated the need to position Ghana as a competitive player in the global agribusiness market by leveraging new technologies and innovations to enhance the local economy. Speaking at a networking event titled “Business Safari” in Accra, UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Charles Abani, emphasised that achieving Agenda […] The post

Twenty-five (25) brilliant but needy students of customers of ASA has received educational support totalling GHS 25,000 Under the support, beneficiaries received an amount of GHS 1,000.00 to support their education. The students who were carefully selected were drawn from communities such as Mamprobi, Chorkor, Korle Bu, Jamestown, Sukura, Banana Inn, Dansoman. Kaneshie. Others came […] The post

Accra’s premier shopping destination, Accra Mall has announced its top five finalists for the Accra Mall Fashion Fund (AMFF) challenge 2024 at the Empowerment Summit Event held at Silverbird Cinema. These designers celebrated for their creativity and potential, are set to compete for the ultimate prize in a competition that aims to launch the next […] The post

By Korsi DZOKOTO As Ghana prepares for the 2024 elections, the contrasting economic landscapes of the past and present reveal a stark difference in governance. The National Democratic Congress (NDC), under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, left the New Patriotic Party (NPP) with a nation on a path toward economic transformation and sustainable development. […] The post What

The CEO of Sly Farms, Longue Sylvester Abdul Razak, of Sly Farms has encouraged his fellow youth to embrace careers in the agricultural vale chain. Mr. Razak, who cultivates 50 acres of maize, groundnuts, soybeans and yam in the Wa East and West districts said this after becoming one of three grand recipients of the […] The post Embrace

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO The Chamber of Agribusiness (CAG) has called on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to review its approach to addressing food security and implement long-term solutions to solve the root-causes of food insecurity and promote productivity and resilience. Referencing the ministry’s approach to distributing food grants to over 800,000 farmers affected […] The post

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, as part of its two-year corporate strategy, embarked on an aggressive recovery exercise, leading to the successful recovery of over GH?500 million Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) in just nine months. The actual total amount recovered from January to September 2024 stands at GH?514.99 million. The Bank’s NPLs portfolio is largely […] The post ADB

The United States and Germany, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, have launched a significant regional initiative aimed at enhancing security and preventing conflict in northern Ghana. The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM), a US$40 million program, was lunched on October 10th with the goal of fostering stability in communities vulnerable to violent extremism […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is set to introduce a dividend payout policy aimed at strengthening its financial independence and enhancing investor confidence, according to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng. The policy is expected to govern how dividends are paid to […] The post

The latest edition of Africa Pulse, the World Bank’s biannual regional economic update, has indicated two factors critical to jumpstarting inclusive growth: stabilising economies and transforming education to equip the region’s growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market-relevant expertise. Africa’s working-age population is expanding faster than any other region, driven by progress in child […] The post