By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Provisional real gross domestic product (GDP) witnessed a 3.8 percent increase in the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS). This represents the quickest growth rate in a year,...
In this age of advancement and female emancipation, sexual harassment is still a problem in workplaces around the globe. This pernicious issue not only violates people's rights and dignity but also calls into question the core values of respect and equality. With the growing momentum of the #MeToo movement,...
By Isaac BOADI (Prof) & Godwin MUSAH (Dr) The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is calling on banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to join its Strategic Seminar Series focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This collaborative effort is designed to empower stakeholders across the...
Alumni UK, in partnership with the British Council and Konfidants Research, has launched a research initiative targeting the post-study engagements of Ghanaian graduates from UK Higher Education Institutions. The event, comprising a roundtable, networking, and cocktail session, convened over 100 UK-educated Ghanaians at the British Council in Accra on...
Head of Financial Advisory & Equity Capital Markets at Stanbic Bank, Isaac Simpson, has emphasized the need for collaboration between the right stakeholders in order to form the necessary policies to accelerate sustainable finance. He made this statement at the 2024 Africa Energy Technology Conference, held at the Labadi...
By Queenly Joy SMITH The world today is developing at a rate faster than forecast, especially, on the wheels of technology. As the world economy would have it, technology has set the stage for disruptive innovation and practices fueling the enhancement of various sectors, while creating exceptional returns for stakeholders....
By Juliet ETEFE The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) Project has trained and coached 6,214 persons to be able to acquire jobs or start their own businesses. The beneficiaries, from the Ashanti and Western Regions, were trained November 2019 to March 2024, with the aim to...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents considerable opportunities for the evolution and monetization of Africa's trading sectors. Upon full implementation and ratification by member states, this trade agreement will establish a cumulative market encompassing 1.3 billion individuals across 55 countries, boasting a collective GDP of approximately USD...
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) organized a groundbreaking Public Financial Management (PFM) Focus Group Engagement in Accra, Ghana. Under the theme ‘Operationalizing PFM in Ghana: Opportunities and Challenges’, the event gathered key stakeholders to discuss crucial issues surrounding public financial management in the country. The event featured esteemed speakers,...
The National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has inaugurated the School Licensing and Inspection Management System (SLIMS), a digital platform for the licensing and inspection of schools by the independent body. The digital platform, which was inaugurated by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is an initiative to enhance quality, convenience and...