Since we issued our statement on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 on the Agyapa transaction, we have received messages from many different quarters, whether of commendation or respectful disagreement.   We feel compelled to offer some elaboration and clarification in respect of the matters we raised and, in some respects, draw attention to what in our […] The post Kofi

The COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated existing food security issues in Africa and given rise to some new challenges. With an economic downturn under way, efforts to combat hunger are being accelerated. While short-term measures are part of the solution, the crisis has also made a powerful case for long-term change. The IMF projects that a […] The post How can

Mining of the precious metal called gold is a lucrative business with operations spread across the various continents with the exception of Antarctica (Metals Focus & World Gold Council, 2020). In 2019, forty-three (43) countries produced 3,272.7 metric tonnes of gold. Stability in the price of gold per ounce has been a major concern to […] The post Ebenezer

…Will Africa finally receive its fair share of rewards from globalisation?  I would like to strongly caution that the usual practice of assembling the same old groups of local politicians, semi-politicians, opportunistic local industry leaders and their well-connected friends and appendages who have failed our countries and Africa in general to solve this puzzle will […] The post Kweku

Photo: Sucram Yef via a CC BY 2.0 In 2017, the International Labour Organization (ILO), issued the Global Estimates of Child Labour for 2012 to 2016 – highlights from the report suggests that Africa is home to the largest population of child labourers with a total of 72.1 million children in child labour and 31.5 […] The post Alexander Ayertey

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has held a 2-day training for Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) in the Upper West, Savannah and North East Regions of Ghana, on how to improve the productivity of unproductive and over-aged cashew plantations using a technique named ‘Topworking’. The training was aimed at improving capacities of the […] The post GIZ

(managing outsourcing risks) Last week, I started another series of some tips in managing internal fraud. This was triggered by Bank of Ghana’s publication of the 2019 Banking Fraud Report. Most of the data report was not too new but what hurts is the fact that history continues to repeat itself, and perhaps the lessons […] The post Alberta Quarcoopome’s

A few years ago, I met a brilliant young lady. I had just finished a group coaching session when she walked up to me and asked me to help her. She had had her eye on a promotion in the company she worked for, and the fourth year had just gone by without her winning […] The post Insights with Dzigbordi Dosoo….Finding your leadership appeared first on

As part of its humanitarian service and mandate in addressing health, hygiene concerns through education within its community, the Rotary Club of Tema Sakumono visited the Holy Child Basic School situated in Sakumono and donated Rotary-branded nose masks and hygiene bags consisting of soap and hand sanitisers, sponsored by the Rotary District 9102. President of […] The post Rotary

To create a sustainable future of shared value with all stakeholders, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine has implemented, among other things, an Aquaculture project to address unemployment within its host communities. Mr. Stephen Adjei, Senior Manager, Sustainability at the Iduapriem Mine, briefed the Executive Director of Ghana’s Fisheries Commission, Mr. Michael Arthur Dadzie, and his entourage […] The post Anglogold

100 jobs – business ideas you can start today with GH¢100 in Ghana “We can all not be entrepreneurs but we can all be enterprising in our chosen fields” – Bernard Kelvin Clive It’s estimated that about a third of the working population of the United States of America have lost their jobs due to […] The post Personal Branding with Bernard Kelvin Clive appeared

Quick Announcement! The Writers & Readers’ Grotto resumes this Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the Bambu Centre at Adenta. This Edition, dubbed the Authors’ Edition, will feature conversations about writing and publishers. There will be a lot of authors to share their experiences. It will be quite the reopening after a long period of break. […] The post Writing

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, was last week announced winner of the Debt Deal of the Year Award at the 14th Annual African Banker Awards 2020 held virtually. The awards recognise institutions and individuals driving growth and development in Africa, and creating new economic opportunities for citizens and communities across […] The post Afreximbank

Activa International Insurance Ghana (AIIG) has appointed Mr. Benjamin Yamoah as the company’s new Managing Director. He takes over from Mr. Solomon Lartey, who has decided to pursue new opportunities. Mrs. Genevieve Tachie has also been appointed as the company’s new Deputy Managing Director. Announcing the changes in top management positions of Activa, the Vice […] The post Activa makes

Rapid testing system deployed at KIA Land and sea boarders remain closed  In a major step to restore the economy to normalcy, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that from tomorrow, September 1, 2020, the country’s main air border, Kotoka International Airport (KIA), is open to international flights but passengers would be tested […] The post Air border opens

State-owned enterprises (SOEs), particularly those with internally generated funds, remain largely ineffective because they are manned by politicians seeking their own interest and not that of the state, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), has said. Prof. Prempeh believes most persons are appointed into public offices or to […] The post SOEs’

Sends wrong signal to investors Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has waded into the controversies surrounding the Agyapa Royalties Limited deal, saying the current structure of the company whereby it operates as an off-shore company will raise red flags about the country’s commitment to fighting money laundering – a major indicator investors look out for […] The post Lack

Passion is the difference between having a job or career and it is beautiful when passion comes together with a career. Most people have spoken about how they built their career based on their Choices, Chances and Changes. In effect, you make a choice and take a chance to see a change! “It is never […] The post Society and you with Chris Koney: Making

St Michael Car Rental Company Limited, a pacesetter in the car rental business of Kumasi, is lacing its boots to organise auto shows in Kumasi. The shows will be annual events in collaboration with car dealers like Stallion Motors, CFAO, Toyota Ghana, Mac Ghana and FIAT Africa to display their cars for potential customers to […] The post St Michael Car Rental to

President Akuffo-Addo has announced that the Kotoka International Airport will reopen and resume operations from Tuesday, 1st September 2020. This decision, according to the President, has been communicated to international airlines. He said “It has been well-established that the very first cases of COVID-19 in Ghana were imported into our shores. We are determined to […] The post COVID-19: