Switzerland, through its State Secretariat for Migration, is partnering the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) to host a two-week Migration Management Course.
In her opening remarks, Swiss Ambassador to Ghana Simone Giger began by quoting Amy Pope, Director General-International Organisation for Migration, who said: “Migration is a transformational...
Recently, I came across reports from the Institute of Customer Service Professionals (ICSP) that shed light on a pressing issue affecting Ghana's economic backbone - the services sector. The revelation is stark: poor customer service is causing the sector to sputter, a critical concern considering it contributes nearly half...
Bankers’ risk appetite determination is a topic most people find it hard to appreciate. I find it a favourite topic to examine students of bank risk management in this area as part of my desire to illuminate the factors behind most banks’ strategic initiatives.
How many times have non-bankers not...
Key insurance industry indices in Ghana as reported by the latest research report by the National Insurance Commission’s ‘Public Perception and Confidence of Insurance in Ghana’ survey indicate a sharp improvement in awareness, appreciation and confidence among the general public. The latest NIC survey reports an average confidence index...
At the fourth meeting of the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP) in Wa, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, stated that environmental degradation contributes to land degradation and desertification, leading to extreme poverty.
He emphasised how these actions have severely reduced agricultural productivity, making...
Academic City University College has reaffirmed its commitment to provide world-class education in response to the needs of the modern world.
According to President and Provost Prof. Fred McBagonluri, the university is continuing to revolutionise higher education in Africa by developing the next generation of leaders who will make significant...
Many tax professionals grapple on the issue of taxation of directors. A director can either be an employee of a company or a non-executive member. In both cases, the tax laws have provisions to deal with how payments which have source in the country should be taxed in the...
Taxation plays a significant role in shaping the dynamics of various industries, and the insurance sector is no exception. It serves as a source of revenue for the state which is used in developing the economy. The introduction of the 21percent VAT system on non-life insurance policies (insurance premiums)...
Years of experience have always been an advantage when applying for a job. There are job openings where even a specific number of years is required. Without those number of years of experience, candidates would not even be invited for an interview.
Interestingly, just this past week, after the embarrassing...
In the ever-evolving landscape of online opportunities, the unfortunate presence of job scams poses a significant threat to unsuspecting job seekers. These scams come in various forms, luring individuals with promises of lucrative employment but ultimately leading to financial loss and personal distress. In this article, we'll explore what...