Edna Engmann, Head of Transformation Programmes at Fidelity Bank Ghana, in a thought-provoking presentation, asserted that emotional intelligence is a key differentiator between management and true leadership.
Ms. Engmann was addressing leadership and members of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana Chapter at a meeting at the Alisa Hotel, North...
By Chele MOYO and Barbara ASAFU-ADJAYE
Sub-Saharan Africa stands at the brink of a digital revolution, where telecommunications and technology are poised to be the driving forces behind sustainable socio-economic development. With a youthful population and vast economic opportunities, the region is embracing digital transformation as a pathway to inclusive...
The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE), with support from the German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) through its AfCFTA support programme, has initiated a series of stakeholder dialogues aimed at leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol for the benefit of women and youth.
Spearheaded by...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has reassured investors of the government's proactive approach to tackling challenges within the energy sector, with a specific focus on the electricity sub-sector.
During a panel discussion at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in...
Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has charged central bank governors to integrate climate risks and opportunities into monetary policies and financial regulation practices.
This, he said, is necessary to fortify economies against climate-induced vulnerabilities and catalyse a transition to a green and climate resilient economy.
“Our central banks are...
By Dr. Christoph KAPP
Anansi Green Energy
The Swiss renewable energy company NEK Umwelttechnik AG (NEK) has been developing in the past years six large-scale onshore wind farms in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, which are ready for implementation. The total capacity to be installed is approximately 1,300 MW...
By Bernard L. TETTEH-DUMANYA (Dr)
Tax amnesty, often touted as a quick fix for revenue shortfalls and non-compliance issues, presents a double-edged sword for developing economies. While it promises immediate gains in tax revenue and compliance rates, its long-term repercussions on economic growth can be profound and adverse. My write-up...
By Samuel Kweku KUMAH
In the heart of Ghana's financial sector, a pivotal transformation is underway, marked by the Bank of Ghana's introduction of its Sustainable Banking Principles in 2019. The Ghana Sustainable Banking Principles reflect a process-led initiative to take account of the environmental considerations, social inclusion, and...
By Desmond BREDU
One of the most frequent buzzwords in personal finances is financial independence and financial freedom.
Even though these words are frequently used, many people need to understand what they truly mean. In this article, I look at dissecting financial independence, how different it is from financial freedom and...
…a home owner’s dilemma
I find that an easy ice breaker for people in social settings is to ask about your job or an insight into a topical industry matter. At the recent launch of realtors association, I wasn’t disappointed in the least when barely 10 minutes into the program,...
