Real Estate Brokerage 101 About two years ago, I wrote an article on why it was profitable to own a land or property (building). Among others, I spoke about how a genuinely acquired land was the best and safest investment one could have; all things being equal. It became clear that, a good land appreciates […] The post Key factors to consider before you buy a land
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (April 2019) with demand up 12%. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*),was up 12% compared to April 2019 and 7.8% compared to March 2021. Seasonally adjusted demand is now 5% […] The post Air
To help individuals and businesses access the right quality financial information and advice to make better financial decisions against money wastage or investing wrongly, the African Observations mobile app (AO App) has been launched to provide real-time assistance. According to Bethniel Financial Technology, developers of the app, starting with Ghana the AO App is seeking […] The post App
At the upcoming G7 summit in Cornwall, UK, the major economies’ leaders have a critical opportunity to agree on a plan that not only drives a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for their own countries, but also speeds the transition to a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient global economy. A key lesson that I […] The post The investment imperative for the G7 appeared
– MountCrest Rector tells law students The Rector of MountCrest University College, Mrs. Irene Ansa-Asare Horsam, has urged law students to take their legal education seriously because they have a special role to play in the development of Ghana’s relatively young democracy. She said although she does not agree that legal education should hold an […] The post Prepare
A more balanced, sustainable approach to consuming food from livestock – one that meets nutrition needs and focuses on local production methods – is essential for delivering on global commitments to combat malnutrition in all its forms, according to a comprehensive report released on June 9 from UN Nutrition. While acknowledging key health and environmental […] The post New
President of the McCarthy Hill Residents Association, Mr. Eddie Quaynor, has disclosed the association will have no option than to head straight to court for an injunction to stop the new cement factory currently under construction in the area if authorities do not ensure its closure. Mr. Quaynor informed that several petitions have been sent […] The post McCarthy
… move to make IIA membership mandatory The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Ghana is pushing to attain a charter status to among other functions help properly regulate practising professionals and boost the image of the careers. According to the IIA Ghana, the move, is coming on the back of the weak administrative role by […] The post IIA push for charter status
Hollard Ghana and Jumia have partnered to make insurance policies easily accessible online. Jumia will leverage its technology and network to provide an efficient platform for patrons to purchase Hollard’s general and life insurance products. This new feature will be available on the JumiaPay platform and comes at a time when the pandemic has affected […] The post Hollard,
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is supporting the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) to harmonise standards in the automotive sector in Africa in order to facilitate an accelerated development of the sector across the continent. The harmonised standards are to be adopted by individual African countries, facilitating cross-border trade, under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement […] The post Afreximbank
– The Coronation Insurance way Losses or damages are incurred continuously by motorists, business owners, workers, property owners etc. These damages or losses should have a ?nancial cover which will protect them from the cost of damage or loss incurred. The process of getting this ?nancial cushion is known as getting an insurance policy/cover. This […] The post Processing
Real estate mogul Adrian Bo is a juggernaut. In addition to being a highly experienced agent and auctioneer, he is a podcast host, industry consultant, and coach and has developed a popular online training academy. Bo has more social media followers than any other real estate agent in Australia, with around 100,000 on Instagram alone. […] The post What to expect from a mentor-mentee
The polarizing effect of social media today has highlighted the need for decentralization of currency and social networking. It’s becoming increasingly clear that HighKey’s Lintz brothers, Jordan, Luke, and Jackson made the right call by betting big on HighKey Coin and BitClout. “We fully believe decentralized social media is the future,” says Luke, the HighKey co-founder. “We […] The post HighKey
The general rise in prices of goods and services had fallen back to its normal levels in May 2021, following continuous decline in the food basket; thereby bringing inflation back to its pre-pandemic status, data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have shown. According to the data released yesterday, average inflation increased by 7.5 percent […] The post Inflation
A lawsuit filed against Gold Coast Fund Management Ltd. (now Blackshield Capital Management) has taken an unusual twist as the plaintiff, who is a former client of the asset management firm, has subscribed to the government bailout package while the matter is still in court. Documents the B&FT has acquired indicate the plaintiff, Madam Mavis […] The post Customer
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), the institution mandated to combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF), has said that Ghana will consolidate the gains on the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) reforms. Speaking at separate sensitisation workshops organised by the Centre for the banking and real estate sectors, Chief Executive Officer of the FIC, Kwaku Dua, indicated […] The post AML/CFT
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has outlined its new strategy for Ghana in the medium-term, which seeks to pump some US$1.5billion into the economy to support the private sector as the country seeks to bounce back from the devastation of the pandemic. The medium-term programme, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said, has come at the right […] The post IFC sets
Mobile money transactions have emerged as the most preferred digital payment method in Ghana, according to a research conducted by a Research Team at Stanbic Bank Ghana. According to the report, the number of mobile money subscribers increased by 15% in 2020, with an estimated value of transactions at GH¢589billion. This, the report says, can […] The post MoMo
After a successful Access Bank/Graphic Business SME Clinic held earlier in March this year, the bank has organised a workshop to help players in the sector take advantage of opportunities and scale-up their businesses. Held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) auditorium on June 4, 2021 and on the theme ‘Remodelling for Excellence […] The post Access
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, as part of Ghana’s campaign to secure support from member-states for her candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, paid a courtesy call on the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on 8th June 2021. During the meeting the minister discussed […] The post Foreign
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