By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected]) Ghana’s long-standing partnership with France has seen remarkable growth, especially in the areas of infrastructure, energy and sustainable development. The inaugural France-Ghana Economic Report for 2023-2024 highlighted the two nations’ strategic collaboration, underscoring France’s investment of over €1.4billion in various projects across the country over the past 30 years. The report […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Managing Director-Ghana Stock Exchange Abena Amoah has assured that the Exchange is actively partnering with fintechs to develop solutions which make investment instruments accessible,while driving investors’ participation on the market. She made this digitalisation agenda known while speaking at the 34th anniversary of GSA under the theme ‘Leveraging digital technologies for […] The post

Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has revealed plans to secure US$400 million in funding from the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) for comprehensive waste management and rice projects in Lagos State, Nigeria, and Ghana. The waste management project involves building nine plants to turn waste into recyclable materials, fertilizers, and valuable products. Additionally, Jospong Group […] The post

The Development Bank Ghana has rejected claims that it had misused funds allocated for its operations by the country’s development partners. In a statement, the bank described the media reports containing what it calls “significant inaccuracies and falsehoods” about its activities, stating that these undermine the institution’s commitment to transparency and Ghana’s economic transformation. Below […] The post

A new study on improving small and medium scale enterprises’ (SMEs) financial performance in Ghana has disclosed that technical assistance is the topmost need for businesses, even ahead of capital. The study demonstrates that targetted training needed in specific areas can significantly enhance SME performance. Business-specific and systemic issues, the study found, includes absence of […] The post

MTN has honored Archie Hesse, the CEO of Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), as the Fintech Champion of the Decade during the MTN MoMo @15 National Stakeholder Dinner and Awards Night. This event celebrated top-performing partners, agents, and merchants who have played pivotal roles in the success of MTN’s mobile money service, MTN […] The post MTN

By Rita Adu BOATENG A little over 17years ago, I started my career in Corporate Ghana as a wide – eyed young lady who was expecting nothing short of an excellent career. I was one of the five candidates who had gone through a rigorous interview and assessment process to be recruited and given the […] The post Why Chalom Hights? appeared first on The

By Isaac OYEGBADE The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in 2002 in response to high-profile corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, transformed corporate governance and financial reporting in the U.S. It aimed to restore investor confidence by imposing stringent requirements for internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing (Coates, 2007; Coffee Jr., 2002). While SOX primarily targets […] The post

By Hilda Nimo-Tieku In the current business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent has become a strategic priority for companies aiming for sustained success. The market is saturated with businesses vying for the same pool of skilled professionals, making it more challenging to stand out as an employer of choice. Leading Ghana’s number one tech-enabled […] The post

Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned indigenous bank, has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support the Partnership to End Fistula in Ghana (PEFIG). The bank has made an initial contribution of GH¢50,000 towards the seven-year partnership, which aims to prevent, treat, and reintegrate women affected by obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula is a […] The post

By: Emmanuella YAMOAH As Ghana gears up for its elections, there’s one undeniable truth: communication is more than just a tool for political engagement; it is the lifeblood of a healthy democracy. The country’s democratic history has seen periods of tension and, in some cases, violence. Ethical communication, especially in an election year, holds the […] The post

West Hills Mall, Accra’s ultimate shopping destination, is gearing up for its most exciting Black Friday activation yet, promising unbeatable discounts, high-energy entertainment, and a vibrant shopping experience that’s set to be the highlight of Ghana’s retail calendar. As the mall celebrates its 10th anniversary, this Black Friday will be bigger and better than ever, […] The post

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY The Ahantaman Rural Bank Plc has held its 40th Anniversary Symposium to exchange knowledge and ideas between stakeholders and customers. It was on the theme ‘Forty years of Ahantaman Rural Bank – impact on stakeholders and the community’. Eric Daning Esq., Board Chairman of the Bank, explained that “the bank was established […] The post

By EDDIE  POKU Nissan’s Daring Africa 2024 expedition is a remarkable testament to the durability and reliability of Nissan vehicles, particularly the Nissan Navara and Nissan X-Trail. This ambitious journey spanned eight African countries, starting from the Rosslyn plant in South Africa and concluding in Egypt. Covering over 7,000 kilometers, the expedition provided a first […] The post

By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO With a damning statistic from the 2023 Global Business Ethics Survey where 87 percent of employees indicated that they do not work in a strong ethical culture, the Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Edward Nartey Botchway, has urged leaders in institutions to change the narrative by implementing strong ethical guidelines […] The post Integrate

By Daron ACEMOGLU  The outcome of the US presidential election was more of a Democratic loss than a triumph for Donald Trump. The Democrats lost not because US President Joe Biden stayed in the race too long, and not because Kamala Harris is unqualified, but because they have been losing workers and failed to win […] The post The Trump shock is the Democrats’ fault

Yango Delivery, a part of global tech company of Yango Group, held a major event for its partners’ couriers that included safety training and an awards ceremony to celebrate top performing couriers. The event brought together about 400 top performing couriers of Yango partners who were honoured with various awards including high end smartphones, award […] The post Yango

By Isaac OYEGBADE The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in 2002 in response to high-profile corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, transformed corporate governance and financial reporting in the U.S. It aimed to restore investor confidence by imposing stringent requirements for internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing (Coates, 2007; Coffee Jr., 2002). While SOX primarily targets […] The post

By Christabel DANSO ABEAM The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM), in partnership with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA), has officially introduced the second phase of its electrical cable standard initiative for the mining industry. The move aims to establish a stringent standard for electrical cables used in the mining sector while concurrently encouraging local manufacturing […] The post

The Chairperson, Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr Awele Elumelu, has called for increased participation of women leadership to unleash the expansion of the insurance sector in Africa. Speaking at the inaugural conference of the African Insurance Women Association (AIWA) in Lagos, she stressed that female leadership is both a strategic advantage and an ethical imperative. She […] The post Experts