Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi:

Theologian, educational consultant and author, Reverend Acheampong E. S. Builderman, has urged Ghanaians to make reading, writing and critical thinking a national culture, stressing that a nation that reads extensively is better positioned to build a knowledge‑driven economy.

The best travel experiences are often the ones that go according to plan. A flight lands on time, a hotel reservation is confirmed, and your map app is directing you on where to go.

In recent years, Ghana has experienced recurring fire outbreaks that have destroyed homes, businesses, markets and livelihoods. Data from the Ghana National Fire Service show that 3,595 fire incidents were recorded nationwide between January and June 2025, with domestic fires accounting for 1,320 cases, the largest category. Electrical fires accounted for another 434 incidents.

Most professionals in the corporate world at some point will probably ask a few uncomfortable questions such as, “Am I making progress, or have I simply become comfortable?” And for those who have spent many years with one organisation, another question often comes up: “Does loyalty really pay?”

The result

Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful tools in modern brand communication.

One of the greatest strengths of the modern property industry is also one of its greatest sources of misunderstanding.

“Even an unlit candle learns to glow near the fire.” – African proverb