In a significant move to provide more tailored and accessible insurance solutions, Activa International Insurance Ghana Company Ltd (AIIG) is proud to announce the launch of three new products under its SMART COVERS initiative. These innovative offerings include specialised coverage for women drivers, comprehensive family protection, and an enhanced third-party motor insurance policy. These new […] The post Activa

By Elliot WILLIAMS Dr Abiba Zakariah, Ghana’s Insurance Commissioner and chief executive of the National Insurance Commission (NIC) has held her first detailed explanation of the insurance industry regulator’s work plan under her leadership. Meeting with four leading media houses at her office on Wednesday, Dr Zakariah stated that “Resetting Ghana’s insurance sector is our […] The post Insurance

The Board Chairman of GCB Bank PLC, Professor Joshua Alabi, has urged the union of the financial institution to build a strong bond with management as the bank aims to reach greater heights beyond the country. “If we are united towards a common purpose, the benefits would be immense for all of us and the […] The post Strengthen bond with management

Across the world, nations rise or fall on the strength of their youth. In Ghana, we are blessed with a vibrant, energetic, and ambitious generation. They are digitally savvy, creative, and resilient, navigating challenges with remarkable ingenuity. Yet, despite this promise, we are failing them. Our education system struggles to prepare them for the complexities […] The post Reflections

The Family Business Hub has launched NextGen Connect, a pioneering initiative aimed at equipping and uniting the next generation of family business leaders. The platform seeks to provide a safe community for emerging leaders, siblings, successors, innovators, and advocates of legacy enterprises to build capacity, share knowledge, and prepare to sustain businesses across generations. Industry […] The post NextGen

It is fascinating how today’s business landscape is rapidly evolving.  Smart organizations are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction. And there is no doubt that one of the most transformative tools at their disposal today is Artificial Intelligence (AI). From streamlining recruitment processes to enhancing employee engagement and retention, AI […] The post HR

By Samuel SAM Mr Ntebe Ayo William, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatale-Sanguli Constituency in the Northern Region, has extended financial support to 50 brilliant but needy students in a bid to bridge the educational gap and foster human development in the area. The initiative, funded through the MP’s Common Fund, is designed to enable […] The post Tatale-Sanguli MP supports

By Christabel Danso ABEAM The Acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Armah-Kofi Buah, has warned investors and developers that no major project will be permitted without undergoing a thorough Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Inaugurating the newly constituted Governing Boards of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra, the […] The post No

Two months ago, I wrote an article titled, “Road accidents are a public health threat to Ghana.” The article highlighted the negative impact of incessant road accidents on the socio-economic development of Ghana. Shortly after I raised the red flag over the needless deaths on our roads, the accident that killed the 16 youth of […] The post DEVELOPMENT

The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has officially inaugurated the Governing Council the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC)-  marking a decisive step in the university’s governance and strategic direction. The Well-attended event, held in Accra, witnessed the swearing-in of newly appointed council members of several universities by the minister, on behalf of […] The post UniMAC’s

On Friday 29th August 2025, Dr. Ampong received two prestigious national awards: the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at the National Business Honours 2025 held  Accra, and the National Impact Leader in Agricultural Value Chain Transformation Award at the National Governance & Business Leadership Awards (NGBLA) . Recently, he was appointed Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance (CILG), named […] The post Two

Enterprise Trustees LTD., Ghana’s largest private pension trustee company, grew its Master Trust Pension Schemes’ assets under management (AUM) to nearly GH¢7 billion in 2024, driven mainly by investment returns rather than fresh contributions. Managing Director, Joseph Ampofo said about 60 percent to 70 percent of the increase came from returns, with the remainder from […] The post Enterprise

Every stay at a luxury hotel is meant to be an exercise in indulgence and reassurance. Guests arrive expecting pristine surroundings, impeccable service, and above all, confidence that every aspect of their experience has been carefully curated. Yet all it takes is the sight of a single cockroach skittering across a breakfast buffet to shatter […] The post Pest

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize financial inclusion across Africa is immense. With a young, rapidly growing population and increasing mobile penetration, the continent presents a fertile ground for AI-powered solutions to reach the unbanked and underbanked (Demirguc-Kunt et al., 2018). From streamlining mobile money transactions to enabling personalized micro-lending, AI offers tools […] The post Financial

By Isaac Frimpong (Ph.D.) Ghana’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of our economy. Yet our national MSME policy still categorises them by using US dollars rather than the Ghanaian cedi. While the original idea may have been to minimise the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and provide international comparability, this raises […] The post Open

“The test of good etiquette is to be patient with the bad ones”……Solomon Ben Yahuda It all started with a telephone call from James Kennedy Adzie, of the Human Resource Department of Zenith Bank, Ghana, in November 2024. Ever since our meeting, his professionalism and dedication to duty has left an indelible mark on my […] The post Risk

As the modern workplace grapples with ever-evolving health and safety challenges, a crucial issue remains often unaddressed: menopause. Despite impacting millions of women at the peak of their careers, menopause continues to be a taboo subject in professional environments – with significant consequences for productivity, wellbeing, and equality. Insights from the World Economic Forum highlight […] The post Why

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa The Tarkwa branch of ASA Savings and Loans Limited has brought free healthcare services to residents as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive. Organised in collaboration with medical professionals from the Pentecost Hospital, Tarkwa, the exercise offered clients, traders and the wider public services including eye examinations, hepatitis […] The post Tarkwa

By Irene Ansa-Asare HORSHAM Ask the average entrepreneur what support he needs to grow his business, and you will hear the usual answers: funding, marketing, maybe a great accountant. Rarely will anyone say, “I need a great company secretary.” But they should. Because when the chaos hits — and it often does — it is […] The post Founder

Performance management is an ongoing process that helps organisations to align employee goals with broader organisational objectives. It involves setting expectations, providing regular feedback, evaluating performance and developing employees to improve productivity and skills. The ultimate aim is to build a high-performing workforce that drives strategic success while fostering employee engagement and growth. Traditional approaches […] The post Emerging