Under special circumstances, this year’s Ashanti Business Excellence Awards, Ashanti Financial Services Excellence Awards and Ashanti Business Leaders Excellence Awards Ceremonies have been scheduled to be organized simultaneously on Friday 3rd May 2024 at the Lancaster Kumasi City Hotel. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of both the Ashanti Business Excellence Awards and the Ashanti […] The post
As the good book says, “Anyone who wants to build should first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it”. The budget is one of the most important aspects of any project as it essentially lays the foundation for managing costs and timelines throughout the project. Dreams […] The post Charting your course – building a budget
By Bernard BEMPONG A strategic approach to tax planning is fundamental for a business aiming at substantial returns on its investments. Tax planning involves controlling or minimizing tax liabilities while remaining compliant with the relevant legislation. It involves analyzing a business’s financial situation, income, expenses and other relevant factors to formulate a strategy to control […] The post
UBA Bank Ghana chalked up a year of remarkable improvement in its financial performance in 2023 compared to 2022 as its profitability, total assets, and customer deposits all witnessed marked increases. This, its Board Chair, Kweku Andoh Awotwi said, reflects a strong business model, efficient operations and a focus on customer care. “In the past […] The post UBA’s
By Korsi DZOKOTO In 2017, a newly elected government embarked on a sweeping reform of the financial sector, with the primary goal of purging it of instability and systemic risk. This reform agenda included the aggressive closure of financial institutions that were judged to be unviable due to poor financial health or non-compliance with new […] The post Financial
By Jeffrey SACHS (Prof) The latest campaign of the United States against China is the charge that China has excess capacity in a range of manufactured goods and so should restrain its exports. The truth is simpler. China and other countries of East Asia are the world’s low-cost producers of a range of high-quality industrial […] The post China’s competitiveness
International memorialisation company Remembers Group has launched Ghana’s first memorialisation platform called GhanaRemembers to preserve the memories of Ghanaian people, organisations, events and places while offering a convenient platform for visitors to explore the rich cultural heritage of the country. GhanaRemembers is data-driven with various features including interactive memorials; articles and videos commemorating important historical events; […] The post
Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE An analysis of heavy metals and pathogen levels in vegetables grown using water from selected urban areas of the Greater Accra Metropolis has revealed that consumers face health risks linked to mercury (a heavy metal) and faecal coliforms. The study, titled ‘Analysis of Heavy Metals and Pathogen Levels in Vegetables Cultivated Using Selected […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) President Nana Akufo-Addo called regulators of the cocoa sector in Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast to “devise new strategies” to cope with volatile global prices. Cocoa prices have seen a major rally this year to all-time highs on supply concerns. Due to limited supplies, global cocoa grinders are paying up […] The post
By Juliet ETEFE The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has announced that processes are underway to develop a local content legislation for the telecommunications sector. “We are in the process of passing local content legislation for the telecommunications sector and have directed that certain categories of managed services in the telecom sector should […] The post
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Academic City University College (ACUC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE), has launched a Master of Science programme in Data Science and Analytics. The move is part of a broader agenda aimed at unlocking invaluable insights, promoting informed decision-making and driving transformative change by harnessing the full potential of […] The post
Bliss GVS Pharma Ghana has donated medicine worth over GHC 270,000 to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Winneba Trauma Hospital, in the Central region, to commemorate approaching World Malaria Day 2024. The initiative, which is being for the fourth consecutive year, forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and aligns with its efforts […] The post
Tema New Town occupies a special place in my heart. I spent part of my teenage years there. Part of my life experiences were also forged there. From bigger and smaller canoes, I learnt the trade of fishing. It was an invitation to cover up for a boy who had fallen ill. For an expedition […] The post CanoeVibes: Tema New Town Kplejoo
Have you heard the news? Damsels on the run Because he came to town He came to town just to have fun And to run after having fun Oh yes he came to town To have fun and run There was a damsel who did not run And she was filled with a belly […] The post Poetry Corner: Waist Mismanagement appeared first on The
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU Quaranta et al.(2003) found evidence that Ginkgo biloba may have a benefit in the treatment of glaucoma. Patients with Normal Tension Glaucoma (NGT) who were given 40mg of Ginkgo biloba extract three times a day (120mg total daily dose) showed a short-term improvement in their visual fields compared to those who took the placebo. […] The post Ginkgo
Problem no dey finish o. You want to go to school. You finish. You want a good job. You get it. You want a spouse; you get one or more when you are luckily unlucky. You want a child(ren); you have them. You want an iphone; you get it and then, you feel like watching […] The post Useless Column: I chased a lion appeared first on The
Pregnancy is a profound experience that can bring immense joy. But for many, it can also be a source of significant distress and uncertainty. In a world where women’s reproductive rights are constantly under scrutiny, the topic of abortion remains a highly sensitive and contentious issue. It is crucial, however, that we engage in open […] The post The
In the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League of 2024, Manchester City lost to Real Madrid. On the airwaves were wonderful submissions of what could have been done and what shouldn’t have been done. In the midst of all these, what was very intriguing was the fact that every one was stack in the […] The post Mindset: Memories are memories appeared first on
Happy FM/Lakeside Marina Park has fulfilled its promise of donating a quarter (25 percent) of all proceeds from the annually held Fun Fun Run and Walk to Mercy Social Centre to support the welfare of children under their care. The annual Happy FM/Lakeside Marina Park Family Fun Run and Walk is a 6km and 10Kkm […] The post Mercy Social Centre
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Ghana, like many other nations, upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) represent a significant public health challenge, impacting individuals’ quality of life and exerting pressure on healthcare systems. With a range of pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, leading to conditions such as the common cold, pharyngitis and acute otitis media, the […] The post
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