The world’s leading water sports trade fair, BOOT Düsseldorf 2025, is set to host more than 1,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries during its highly anticipated nine-day exhibition from January 18 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany. This global showcase is renowned for its unparalleled breadth, featuring cutting-edge innovations with a strong emphasis on marine sustainability, […] The post

 By Enock YEBOAH-MENSAH  Financial statements are a summary of the financial records of an organisation that shows its financial performance over a given period and financial position as at a point in time. The previous articles focused on Common-Size Analysis and Financial ratios (published on 13th November); this article focuses on Trend Analysis using the […] The post Understanding

By Edward KUDITEY Energy transition refers to a significant shift from fossil-based energy production and consumption. Fuel fossil contributes to about 80% of the global energy mix and about 60% of Ghana’s. Therefore, an energy transition is a major structural change to energy supply and consumption in an energy system. It is an energy system transformation and […] The post

By Nii Armah ARDAY  This is the first of three (3) series of articles to be published in three (3) insertions. It is presented as an analysis of a survey conducted by the author. Its essential enquiry is to test voters desire of who will become the next President of Ghana in the 7th December […] The post The insignificance of tribalism towards

By Samuel SAM The Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) to improve regional collaboration and socio-economic and climate resilience of border-zone communities, earmarked for the Northern Region, has led to the implementation of 58 projects. 48 out of the 58 projects have been fully completed and ready to be handed over to […] The post 48

By Amos Safo From today Monday, 18th November, it is left with 20 days to the crucial presidential and parliamentary elections. Ghana is among 64 other countries in the world that have held or are yet to hold their elections in 2024. This represents a combined population of about 49% of the people in the […] The post Who is evading

By Maxwell Ampong PET stands for Political, Economic, and Technological factors, the three key external forces that shape a business environment. In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the interplay of political, economic, and technological factors is essential for comprehending the complexities that shape our world. These dimensions are deeply interconnected, influencing each other in […] The post

By PETER MARTEY AGBEKO  It wasn’t long after my first column that my phone buzzed with a message from an old friend. Michael Kwesi Amuakwa, a trusted classmate from my days at St. Augustine’s College, had read the piece and felt compelled to reach out. After years of friendship, he confided in me, sharing personal documents […] The post The silent struggle of locked funds

By Mohamed A. EL-ERIAN “It’s the economy, stupid!” This famous mantra, coined by the political strategist James Carville, helped Bill Clinton unseat President George H.W. Bush in 1992, and now it explains another election. The economy played a critical role in the 2024 presidential race, creating the conditions not only for Donald Trump to trounce […] The post Once again,

 By Senyo ADJABENG  Thoughts of and the mention of Covid-19 brings a lot of horrible memories for most people. For business people, it meant key challenges of being agile, innovative and transformational. Mostly, hybrid work arrangements revealed and increased the emphasis on mental health, and reliance on digital collaboration.  Businesses that understood and adapted to […] The post

By Allen OLAYIWOLA The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the way businesses operate worldwide, and Ghana is no exception. The unprecedented shift to remote work has tested the resilience and adaptability of businesses across the nation. One tool that has stood out during this period is Microsoft Teams, which has become an essential part of […] The post

Introduction Elections are about more than voting, and the entire election cycle is increasingly data dependent. Voter registration, voter authentication, voting and results transmission all involve the the collection of at least some personal data. Political parties depend on data to drive their campaigns, from deciding where to hold rallies, which campaign messages to focus […] The post

The Central Securities Depository (CSD) of Ghana marked its 20th anniversary with a celebration that highlighted its evolution and future aspirations. The event, which took place in Accra, saw Dr. Maxwell Opoku Afari, Board Chairman of CSD and First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, address the audience on the institution’s achievements and its […] The post CSD

By Juliet ETEFE, New Dehli ([email protected]) Travelling can be transformative, especially when it reveals insights into one’s own homeland. In just seven days, I found India to be a fascinating study in deliberate progress and cultural pride—a journey that reshaped my perspective on what Ghana could also achieve. India, one will say is a land […] The post Lessons

By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) Throughout this series, insights from Human Resource to Human Capital: The Essence of Population Management have demonstrated the wide-ranging impact of poor population management on Ghana’s education, healthcare, governance, infrastructure, housing, security, and overall national development. Like many sub-Saharan African countries, Ghana faces a dual population challenge: rapid growth coupled with […] The post

By Enock YEBOAH-MENSAH Financial statements are a summary of the financial records of an organisation that shows its financial performance over a given period and financial position as at a point in time. The previous articles focused on Common-Size Analysis and Financial ratios (published on 13th November); this article focuses on Trend Analysis using the […] The post Understanding

By Bernard Kelvin CLIVE The importance of creating tailor-made solutions for clients and customers cannot be overstated. In doing business today, knowing your target audience is as important as the product itself. To genuinely succeed, you need to match your offerings to the needs, lifestyle, and economic capacity of those you aim to serve. Let […] The post Audience

While it is commonly held that access to finance constitutes one of the major hurdles for the SME sector’s growth and sustainability, a new study has disclosed that technical assistance is the topmost need for businesses – even ahead of capital. According to the study, targetted training is required in specific areas to significantly enhance […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Ghana’s Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) is aiming to secure US$120million by 2030 in order to establish a self-sustaining venture capital ecosystem. This aims to strengthen the venture capital landscape in Ghana, creating a robust environment for startups and SMEs and ultimately contribute to the country’s broader economic development goals. The […] The post

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is projecting its assets under management (AUM) to exceed US$1.5billion. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, at a media engagement in Accra, noted that this boost is tied to ongoing revaluation efforts of mining assets, particularly the government’s 10 percent equity interests […] The post MIIF