Standard Bank Group’s 160-year history in Africa makes the group more than a financial services organisation. The group has become a core and an indispensable member of the African community, offering not just integrated financial services and superior value, but also supporting the continent in varied and distinct ways. In all the years that the […] The post Driving

Ghana, a West African nation known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant economy, has recently faced significant challenges due to its over-borrowing and subsequent debt crisis. In a bid to address its economic woes, the Ghanaian Government embarked on a debt exchange programme, hoping to secure much-needed financial support from the International Monetary Fund […] The post

According to the Official Ghana Demand Side Survey 2021, Ghana has achieved its financial access target of 85 percent set by the National Financial Inclusion and Development Strategy 2018 – 2023 ahead of the end of the target year – 2023. As noted by the survey, by the end of the year 2021, Ghana had […] The post Financial inclusion 2.0

This is a sequel to the article titled ‘the intricacies of the minimum chargeable income’. From a cursory reading of the provision of section one of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1094), the content of that section requires an entire article to digest its interpretation, implications, and its consequences. This article is to […] The post

A member of the World Energy Council, Justice Ohene-Akoto, has underscored the need for individuals and institutions to develop a keen interest in predicting global happenings in order to mitigate their potential shocks. He made this call while speaking virtually during the ‘3rd IEEE International Conference on Advance Computing and Innovative Technologies in Engineering’ held […] The post

…change management, results to be prioritised In order to maximise the current Public Financial Management strategy’s (2022 – 2026 PFM Strategy) potential, it is crucial for all relevant stakeholders to promptly implement change management strategies. These strategies should focus on fostering a positive attitude and prioritising results. This view is from a pair of key […] The post

“I don’t believe in aid” This bold statement was made in 2023 by the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. President Maada Bio, during an interview. He also added that the foreign aid compromises Sierra Leone’s freedom and independence, due to the strings attached to it. According to the World Bank data from […] The post

The World Bank has granted a US$100million facility to boost production and improve the value chains of cashew, coconut and rubber, deputy Chief Executive Officer of Operations at Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) Foster Boateng has revealed. The facility is a partnership with government under a six-year funding initiative known as the Tree Crop Diversification […] The post

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has chosen Ghana as the host country for its upcoming 30th anniversary celebration and Annual Meetings. The decision was made due to Ghana’s historical significance as the birthplace of Pan-Africanism and its strong commitment to Pan-African ideals. Additionally, Ghana’s prompt response to Afreximbank’s capital call in 2021, despite challenges posed […] The post

The recent COVID-19 pandemic and other global crises, including climate change and conflict, have arguably resulted in the reversal of decades of development progress worldwide. This sudden and unexpected reversal has created a crisis for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its associated goals, putting the entire project on a precarious footing. The stability […] The post

MTN has introduced a new football quiz—the Hottseat Challenge to whip up excitement into the 2020/21 MTN FA Cup. Participants in the challenge stand the chance of winning instant cash weekly or a new iPhone 12 Pro Max. To participate one needs to download the Hottseat FA Cup challenge app from playstore. The brand engagement […] The post MTN FA Cup introduces football

Lifting the ban on renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) would be a major hurdle removed, to allow for the explosion of renewable energy projects and initiatives in Ghana, for purposes of de-carbonization, cost-efficient energy supply, and for economic recovery and growth post Covid-19. It would be recalled that government suspended the issuance of new […] The post Lift

Understandably, energy is expected to drive Africa’s economic prosperity. In order to make great strides in the industrial sector and attain a high-level of sustainable development, for instance, energy is the key determining factor argues N.J. Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber – a pan-African company that focuses on research, documentation, negotiations and […] The post Driving

There are two recognized types of technologies for converting solar energy into electricity which are photovoltaic and concentrated solar power. Most energy supply facilities typically last several decades and technologies in these classes will dominate solar-powered generation between now and the future. Solar technology has come a long way in the last 10 years. Back […] The post Lumentech

The Ghana Gas Company reflects the many blessings, in terms of natural resources, God has gifted Ghana. Ghana’s oil and gas history stretch a bit over a decade. Ghana discovered its oil richness in 2007. The large-scale oil extraction and gas generation were initiated in the year 2011. These extraction processes made way for the […] The post Ghana Gas Company:

The Bui Power Authority (BPA) was established by an Act of Parliament, BPA Act 740, 2007 with a mandate to plan, execute and manage the Bui Hydroelectric Project, now the Bui Generating Station (BGS). This mandate was expanded in 2017 to explore Renewable Energy projects in line with the Government of Ghana’s target of increasing […] The post Bui Power Authority: a corporate profile

…Ghana may lose out due to weak manufacturing sector Government has been cautioned to critically assess the adverse impact the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) may have on revenues, particularly Value Added Tax (VAT), Import Duty and Income Tax. One critical action plan for the success of the treaty is to create a single […] The post AfCFTA implementation

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE The desire for organizational change and effective leadership in the 21st century is central to a successful organization and great performance. The ever increasing pressure on organizations and institutions to undergo change to survive and maintain their relevance cannot in the era of globalization be overemphasized. Consequently, leaders in the 21st century have […] The post A

One of the global conversations in the past two decades has been on climate change and the need to protect and sustain the environment. Across different sectors and various levels of global leadership, concerns have also been raised with some solutions proffered to address this issue as well as social challenges and poor corporate governance […] The post Investments

Meet Sister Esi a trader at Mallam Atta Market who sells ‘ntoos’ (a corruption of tomatoes). On Saturdays, she never has time to idle. It is market day and Esi always intends to sell all her merchandise simply because ‘ntoos’ are perishable. She would sell them in wooden crates for the bulk buyers, and in […] The post Esi & Mario: The world of fund managers appeared