“Adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win”. –Max McKeown Dear Readers, There is an old adage that says literally that if water stays too long in a bottle, it smells. Standing pools of water gets contaminated, while constantly flowing streams of water are always fresh. What’s a key advantage […] The post Risk

Every change in government indicates a people who are hopeful and looking forward to a brighter and a more promising future. This also means a shift in the attitudes and behaviours of Ghanaians. Old Mutual through the second edition of the Financial Services Monitor launch reaffirms its committment to championing financial wellness of Ghanaians. By […] The post Old

By Marie-Noelle NWOKOLO Flying from Accra to Cotonou should be easy. The cities are less than an hour apart by air and a mere 340 kilometres by road, ideally taking only about six hours (but is done in eight due to cumbersome border procedures). Yet a return flight, depending on which days you choose to […] The post The sky is not the limit: Africa’s self-imposed air

By Maame Afua Nikabs(Dr) March is a time of global celebration and emphasis on gender equality, with International Women’s Day serving as a reminder of the progress we have made—and the work still left to do. But gender equality must go beyond just one month of conversations; it must translate into action that ensures women’s […] The post Breaking the silence: The

Chief Executive of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle has assured Upstream Petroleum companies of her determination to increase collaboration between the Regulator and the exploration and service companies as stakeholders in the sector seek a reboot of the industry. The meeting between the Petroleum Commission and the Upstream Petroleum Chamber brought together all the major […] The post Petroleum

Forensic accounting is a rapidly growing field that combines accounting, auditing and investigative skills to detect and prevent financial fraud and misconduct. Notably, forensic accounting has become increasingly important in today’s society where financial fraud and corruption are prevalent. Recent research reveals that financial fraud is responsible for a staggering yearly loss of about $4.2 […] The post Trends

Government strongly believes in the power of research and innovation as the cornerstone of economic growth and sustainable development and remains committed to fostering an environment for innovations and technological advancements to thrive, Sam George Nartey, minister for communications, digital technology and innovations, has said. Speaking at the second edition of the Africa Research and […] The post ‘Research

By Maame Afua NIKABS (Dr) March is a time of global celebration and emphasis on gender equality, with International Women’s Day serving as a reminder of the progress we have made—and the work still left to do. But gender equality must go beyond just one month of conversations; it must translate into action that ensures […] The post Breaking the silence: The struggles

 By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) is seeking partnerships with global investors to drive its vision of establishing an integrated aluminium industry, says its Chief Executive Officer, Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah. Speaking during an investor engagement session with the African Selection Group (ASG), Mr. Ankrah stated that GIADEC requires more than US$6billion […] The post GIADEC

By Maxwell AMPONG (Dr.) African women represent approximately 50.1% of the continent’s population, emphasising their crucial role in achieving sustainable development and socioeconomic progress. Despite significant policy advancements following the landmark Beijing Women’s Conference in 1995, which sought to highlight gender inequalities and promote women’s rights, African women continue to face substantial barriers that hinder […] The post Equality

Accra, Ghana – March 24, 2025 – achieve by Petra, Petra’s innovative financial services app, is excited to announce Hack! with achieve by Petra, a dynamic 36-hour hackathon designed to bring together some of the brightest young minds in technology and finance. Set to take place from March 28th to 30th, 2025, at the Academic […] The post achieve

Preparations are currently underway for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment event that will be held in Algiers, Algeria from 4th to 10th September 2025. With only six months to go until IATF2025, the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in conjunction with the organising committee is stepping […] The post Algeria

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately owned Ghanaian bank, and the Design & Technology Institute (DTI), a leading privately accredited TVET institution providing world-class technical training, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to train, mentor, and provide affordable funding for youth and female-led enterprises who have completed DTI’s Precision Quality […] The post Fidelity

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Golden Star Wassa Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to community development by handing over US$1.6 million infrastructure projects to nine communities within its operational zone. These projects, which include water systems, school blocks, teachers’ quarters, and a community center, aim to improve the quality of life for residents of Akyempim, Brofuyedru, […] The post Golden

 By Joseph Opoku MENSAH The modern retail market pushes companies to adopt data-based approaches which improve customer satisfaction and inventory control and drives higher sales volumes. Data mining uses Association Rule Mining (ARM) as one of its most effective techniques which helps retailers discover meaningful consumer behavior patterns. The technique reveals concealed buying patterns that […] The post Revolutionizing

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Head of Accounting at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor William Coffie, has called for a strategic approach to integrating the country’s informal sector into the tax system. Speaking at the 2025 Post-Budget Forum webinar hosted by LIMA Partners, he proposed linking tax compliance to financial support schemes as […] The post Tax

By Philip TAKYI (Dr) As GenAI tools and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms become integral components in the modern employee toolkit, concerns regarding data exposure, identity vulnerabilities, and unmonitored browsing behavior have escalated. Security teams at the forefront of this evolution seek robust strategies to mitigate these risks but often face challenges in prioritizing and identifying blind […] The post Web

By Daniel KONTIE There is this phenomenon I have studied over the years, the little or no importance stakeholders of the construction industry attach to the budget statement and economic policy of various governments. Unlike the general business community that takes keen interest in budget statements, our construction industry does not. To us, everything is […] The post 2025

By Gillian HAMMAH (Dr) In a country where road accidents cost Ghana’s economy over  US$200 million annually (or 1.6 percent of GDP), the insurance sector faces mounting pressure to process claims efficiently while preventing fraud. Moreover, in 2021, Ghana’s Insurance Commissioner stated that 25 percent of all insurance claims filed in the nation were false, […] The post Revolutionising

By Thomas-Moore ADINGO The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has welcomed government’s decision to procure sanitary pads from local manufacturers under its free sanitary pads initiative for girls in public basic and senior high schools. In the 2025 budget, government announced plans to distribute sanitary pads to teenage schoolgirls with an allocation of GH¢292.4million. The […] The post Free