By J. N. Halm It could be as simple as restaurant guests asking for special arrangements in terms of tables. Or even requesting ingredient substitutions due to allergies or lifestyle choices. Or a passenger requesting the radio in the taxi to be tuned to the dial of a particular radio station. It could also be […] The post Service and

By Kwami AHIABENU, PhD AI has become a defining force in our society, impacting our daily lives, transforming industries from healthcare and finance to education and manufacturing. While some organizations are far ahead with AI deployment, laggards are in the majority. As adoption accelerates however, organizations are grappling with a central challenge: how to balance […] The post The

… how organizations can shift from inertia to adaptive agility In the prior article, we noted that transforming an organization from a rigid “freight train” into a flexible, responsive “car” requires deliberate structural and cultural shifts. This journey begins with recognizing the pitfalls of experience-heavy hiring and rigid reward systems, which can trap organizations in […] The post The

A newly-launched digital marketplace is seeking to bring the country’s largely informal business sector online while helping to curb the rise in online business scams, its promoters have said. Golden Dreams Events and Promotions Management said its platform, GHKonect.com, aims to digitise local businesses across the country, connect them directly with customers and improve trust […] The post New

“Artificial intelligence will take all our jobs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Probably none of us will have a job,” – Elon Musk . From the lenses of the risk telescope In my regular interaction with young professionals, it is becoming apparent that young people are gradually getting apprehensive about their future. During […] The post Risk

By Winifred KOTIN For many of us, mathematics was not a subject to love—it was a subject to pass so we could progress to the next academic stage. Through years of conversations with executives, educators, parents, and aspiring technology professionals, one troubling question keeps returning: What if we have been teaching mathematics the wrong way […] The post What

People do not live in regions. They do not live in districts. They live in villages, towns, and cities. Ghana likes to describe itself as a decentralized state. On paper, that is correct. In practice, the system is a classic case of form without function. Authority is fragmented, responsibility is blurred, and accountability is diluted. […] The post Re-Imagine

Staff of Development Bank Ghana (DBG) marked the end of the year 2025 by extending support to various institutions through a series of impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The activities formed part of the Bank’s long-standing culture of giving back to communities especially during the festive season, whiles reaffirming its commitment to social impact […] The post Staff of

By Kizito CUDJOE The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has said disciplined shipping schedules and tighter operational controls are beginning to pay off with storage tanks now fully stocked, a visible sign that the revived state-owned refinery is regaining operational efficiency after years of underperformance. This development emerged during a working visit by the National Petroleum […] The post TOR

By Fred Kwasi ANOKYE, Ph.D. In the first article, I discussed mortgage interest tax concession as a tax planning opportunity embedded in the triangular tax system of Ghana. This current article exposes taxpayers to the tax benefits within individual pension contributions and donations made. Allowable deductions in respect of social security contributions The National Pensions […] The post Exploring

People say you never forget your first major experience. The first financial crisis I encountered in my professional life was the 1998 Russian debt default, which subsequently led to the bailout of Long-Term Capital Management. This event taught me that apparent stability founded on short-term borrowing and an overvalued currency is inherently fragile. Such situations […] The post SIKAKROM

By Prof. Kwaku APPIAH-ADU (PhD, FGA) &Thomas Nana KWANTWI If Henry Ford were dropped into Accra, Abidjan, Lagos or Nairobi, today, he might struggle to recognize the tools of modern wealth creation. He would not see furnaces, stamping presses, and assembly lines. He would see laptops, cloud dashboards, payment APIs, and a young founder explaining […] The post Same

By Enock Yeboah-Mensah “When you increase your ability to earn, you increase the value of your time. You learn more. You sharpen your skills. You become harder to replace. You stop begging for pay increases and start commanding value.”E.Y. Mensah At about 2:00 a.m., the Accra Sports Stadium finally began to empty. The December concert […] The post Cases

…AI Customs tool targets undervaluation as billions lost to misclassification  By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is turning to artificial intelligence for plugging long-standing leakages in Customs revenue – after pilot tests showed the technology could lift collections as much as 45 percent by tightening controls on undervaluation and misclassification of imports. […] The post GRA

Economic policy analyst, Senyo Hosi has commended the John Mahama government and economic managers for what he describes as an unexpected and well-executed turnaround in the Ghana cedi’s strength in 2025. Responding to recent commentary on the cedi’s appreciation against major international currencies, Mr Hosi rejected claims that the International Monetary Fund was the primary […] The post Senyo

The Board of Directors of ARB Apex Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Curtis William Brantuo (Esq.) as Acting Managing Director, effective Friday, January 2, 2026, following the receipt of the regulatory “No Objection” from the Bank of Ghana. The appointment comes after the successful completion of the four-year tenure of Alex Kwasi Awuah, […] The post ARB Apex Bank appoints

Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), an indigenous bank, has been recognised among the top 5 in the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience (CX) Survey, retail division, solidifying the Bank’s position as a leader in delivering exceptional customer experiences in the retail banking sector. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the Bank’s dedication […] The post Prudential

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will host a regional investment roadshow in the Central and Western Regions from January 19th to 23rd, 2026, as part of its flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP). This initiative builds on the project’s momentum to spotlight investment-ready opportunities and foster district-level economic growth. The roadshow, organised in partnership […] The post GIPC

…to drive sustainable urban development across the continent Accra has emerged as the host city for a new continental platform aimed at reshaping Africa’s real estate and urban development agenda, following the official media launch of the Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) 2026. The launch, which came off Friday, January 16, 2026, in Accra, brought […] The post Africa Real Estate Festival launched

The sudden change dazed YBK It was only yesterday Just before he went to bed He wondered when he would be a bona fide employee Waking up to chase the fast-moving bus bound for the Ministries Working to earn a real regular salary Not the casual, menial jobs he did for a fee   Now […] The post Poetry Corner with Kwesi BISSUE: Oh that new life in the new year appeared