Why do some lottery winners who win millions become broke in a few years? Why do some athletes or players who earn millions during their careers suddenly become bankrupt a couple of years into retirement? The answer is a phenomenon known as lifestyle inflation, which is simply the tendency...
Negotiating for mutually beneficial outcomes, as rightly pointed out by Patrick Collins, Gavin Kennedy, Chris Voss, et al., "should be the definitive aim of any negotiations." Despite the competitive nature of negotiations, options that benefit both parties encourage cooperation, mutual respect, and opportunities for long-term sustainable relationships. While most negotiation...
Businesses and homes within the capital will soon enjoy reliable supply of power as work on the US$50million Pokuase Bulk Supply Point (BSP) project reaches 87 percent completion. The power substation comprises switch gear and control rooms for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) with...
In the age of digital transformation and social media ubiquity, the influence of online platforms has transcended personal connections and entertainment to become a dynamic force in shaping political narratives. As Ghana stands on the cusp of the December 7, 2024 General Elections, the role of social media in...
“Think tomorrow. Act today.” Leadership is a beautiful experience. The fact that it gives room for future thinking also creates opportunities for many fantasisers to lead teams, organisations and countries. What you think of today and subsequently say afterward, must guide what you do tomorrow in leadership. In other words,...
Now that the euphoria is dying down after a gruelling electoral battle and a winner has been declared, the incoming administration has to focus on stabilising the economy, improving domestic revenue mobilisation, reducing public debt, and ensuring private sector growth. Projections put end of year GDP growth at 1.9 percent...
Marketing Communications Professional and International Relations Specialist, Jonathan Christopher Koney, popularly known in the African media space as Chris Koney has urged young people across the continent to adopt a strategic approach in building their capacities and creating a positive personal brand in order to scale to the next...
Technology has changed the way we handle our money. With technology, we have seamless ways to spend, send, borrow, invest and save money. Although the convenience it brings has associated costs, we are willing to bear them until we feel we are being exploited, at which point we seek...
Historians will no doubt look back on 2020 as a turning point for the European Union. But which of two competing headlines will capture this critical moment? On one hand, the year could be defined by struggle and disintegration: the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU; conflicts over migration policies;...
Retail banking, also known as consumer banking or personal banking, refers to the provision of banking services directly to individual customers and small businesses. In retail banking, financial institutions offer a wide range of banking products and services tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of individuals and small...