Republic Bank PLC has appointed three new Independent Non-Executive Directors after securing all regulatory approvals. They are Professor Vera Ogeh Lassey, Jonathan Prince Cann and Joseph Yaw Asumang. Their appointments follow the retirement of Charles William Zwennes, Paul King Aryene and Ebenezer Tetteh Tagoe from the board having served...
By Alfred KLUTSEY and Chad ATANGA Ghana has encountered significant economic challenges in recent times. These challenges have resulted from enormous strain being put on the country’s economy due to global geo-political developments coupled with domestic issues. The depreciation of the cedi, the dwindling of international reserves, financing pressures, the slowing...
… as AUC, UN Global Compact formalises partnership to boost GABI By Juliet ETEFE Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed has emphasised the need for strategic and deliberate actions in leveraging the private sector's potential to achieve Agenda 2063 and the...
Cyber threats are constantly evolving and recent studies and statistics highlight the growing severity of cyber risks to businesses. In fact, false sense of security is the primary reason hackers succeed in their attempts. They target a company’s people, processes, procedures and weakest links. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime will...
By Kizito CUDJOE Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) has maintained a steady financial growth trajectory over the past three years, amassing a cumulative profit of GH₡710 million. The company’s profit for the 2023 financial year was GH₡208 million, compared to GH₡342 million in 2022 and GH₡160 million in 2021. BOST’s equity...
By Kofi Busia KYEI Congratulations to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the successful launch of the Securities Industry (Green Bond) Guidelines. The launch was supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Ministry of Finance. This significant achievement, marked by the launch event on 18th July, 2024, signifies...
The digital age has transformed business operations, with organizations increasingly reliant on interconnected technologies. While this fosters innovation and economic development, it also presents a significant challenge: cybersecurity threats. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities, leading to data breaches, ransomware attacks, and reputational damage. This article proposes the 7C's of cybersecurity as a...
… on course to raise US$100m-plus for SMEs By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU As global markets recalibrate amid evolving economic dynamics, Matthew Boadu Adjei, CEO of Oasis Capital Ghana is encouraging investors to explore “compelling opportunities” within the private equity and venture capital space. He has argued that the robust potential...
LB Group, founded in 2011, has evolved to become one of the leading real estate brokerage companies in Ghana, spearheaded by CEO Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo. The company boasts an impressive portfolio, including the development and sale of Ghana's largest single high-end luxury real estate project, Chain Homes, Airport East. She is...
Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, a leading Insurance Company has commemorated its 10th Anniversary in Ghana with the commitment to create more value for customers, employees, shareholders, and communities. The commitment was made by the Acting CEO, Jane Mingle when she spoke at the launch of the 10th Anniversary celebration of...