“If you make friends with the boatman in the dry season, you will be the first to cross when the rains come and the tide is high.” – African Proverb Our human history has a way of repeating itself in ways that are so predictable we can confidently conclude it is cyclical. It may be […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: Evolution of
Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 14 years, the second sentence handed to Pakistan’s former prime minister in two days. The two sentences come just a week before the South Asian country is due to hold an election in which he is barred from standing. Khan, who was ousted as […] The post Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM and wife
According to Zulfiqar Bukhari, spokesman for Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, the court announced the verdict at a prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Khan, who was ousted through a no-confidence vote in Parliament in April 2022, is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a graft case. The latest development comes ahead of the […] The post Pakistan’s
…The Relationship Manager “Get closer than ever to your customers. So close that you tell them what they need well before they realize it themselves.”….. Steve Jobbs Dear Readers, how did you find the extracts from my first article published more than ten years ago? Funny, but its real. Its interesting that the situation is still […] The post Risk
A comprehensive guide to general insurance book, titled The Insurance Landscape, which seeks to bridge the information asymmetry gap in the domestic insurance market while simplifying the intricacies of the industry, has been officially launched in Accra. The gripping page-turner contains 16 chapters and 230 pages and is authored by Bernard Akyin-Arkoh – a chartered insurance practitioner at Star […] The post
The hopes of the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, have been dashed as he has lost the Akim Swedru in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary. He secured 94 votes against the incumbent MP Kennedy Osei, who had 194, whereas Okyere Jerome Kwame polled 10. The race in the constituency became topical […] The post #NPPDecides: Controller
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was yesterday ordered by a High Court in Accra to return the $590,000 and GH¢2.73 million its officers found and seized from Read More... The post Return Cecilia’s Monies In 72 hrs- Court Orders OSP appeared
Standard Chartered Wealth Management Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Outlook 2024 report, outlining its investment strategy for the year ahead. The US and other major economies are likely to witness sharply slower growth and sliding inflation in 2024. Equity and bond markets are expected to start 2024 positively, supported by hopes of a […] The post Sailing with the wind
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed John Kwaning Mbroh as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Kwaning Mbroh’s appointment takes effect from 1st February 2024. The current CEO, Hayford Atta Krufi, is proceeding with his retirement after holding the position since 2017. Kwaning Mbroh has expertise in pension […] The post Kwaning
#Price #Weight #Shrinkflation #TurningTheCorner What do all the macroeconomic numbers and jargon have to do with the price of kenkey? Here it is: From a turbulent beginning that saw two price increases within six months, the kenkey market had stabilized by the end of 2023. Four-cedi kenkey dominates, five-cedi kenkey is here to stay, and […] The post The Kenkey
Cecilia Dapaah and Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped the two cases it is prosecuting against former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Read More... The post OSP
The Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Tanko Bagbara, has highlighted the pressing need to tackle inefficiencies along the food value chain. He advocated that collective efforts are needed to address challenges impacting negatively on supply of food from the farm gate to retail centres, such as poor road networks, […] The post
…navigating the political landscape with social listening in the 2024 elections Dear Esteemed Readers, As we embark on the promising journey that is the new year, 2024, I extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to each of you. It is with great pleasure and a sense of anticipation that I commit to delivering a series […] The post Comms and Branding
After declaring his parliamentary ambition to run on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akim Swedru Constituency of the Eastern Region, the Controller and Accountant General, Mr. Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem, continues to enjoy backing and endorsement from high-profile personalities, politicians, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. The Center For the Vulnerable […] The post NPP
Military coups d’état, which involve unconstitutional ascension to power by armed forces, have been on the rise over the past decade in West Africa. Between 2020 and 2022, Africa experienced six ‘successful’ military coups – of which two were ‘coups within coups’ – and three attempted coups. This represents an approximately 229% increase in coup […] The post The
The Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana epitomizes a strategic milestone in Africa’s maritime and economic landscape. This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by September 2025, is not just an infrastructural upgrade but a pivotal catalyst for economic transformation. The significance of this expansion is underscored by its scale and potential impact: it is set […] The post
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
This is the full speech delivered by Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Marietta Brew, on the Constitution Day Public Lecture hosted by the UPSA Law School in conjunction with One Ghana Movement. The event was hosted on the theme, ‘Reflections on our democracy: The Constitution, Elections and the Judiciary. I stand on all existing protocols […] The post
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), in collaboration with Forte Medical Ltd, has conducted the first-ever “Nanox Arc X-ray Tomography Scan,” marking a significant milestone in Sub-Saharan Africa. This cutting-edge service not only represents a technological leap but also offers a more cost-effective alternative for patients with lower radiation levels compared to conventional CT […] The post UGMC
A new year is a fresh chapter to rewrite the course of our lives. It gives us an orientation to correct mistakes, set new goals, create new habits and generally seek to phase-up our lives. Having entered a new year, this is a perfect time to reflect on our lives and set intentions for self-improvement. […] The post Personal improvement themes for the new year appeared
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