The Executive Director of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), May Obiri-Yeboah, addressed a press conference last week to give the nation an indication of safety on the country’s roads and the picture painted gives room for concern.
A total of 1,700 vehicles were involved in road accidents in the...
Computing from the Bank of Ghana data, the non-performing loans of the banking industry stood at about GHc6.16 billion in 2016 and GHc8.56 billion in 2017 representing a growth rate of about 39% in nominal terms. The non-performing loans ratio was 17.3% by the end of 2016 and it...
On 4th December 2017, Google marked the celebration of 50 years of kids’ coding with a doodle. This was during the Computer Science Education Week. This celebration was mainly centered on the history of coding in the United States of America. This brings to mind a question; for how...
Virtual Currency: An unregulated digital currency that can be used as a substitute for real and legally recognized currency. Convertible Virtual Currency usually has a measurable value in real money, but what makes it convertible lies in its ability to be exchangeable. Not all virtual currency can be exchanged...
Motorists using the main Ashaley Botwe-School Junction road that links the densely populated suburb to the rest of the city have expressed worry over what they described as ‘killer potholes’ which have developed along the entire stretch.
The deep holes, which start from the 3rd Gate Junction, go all the...
"You can't shake hands with a clenched fist." - Indira Gandhi
Dear Readers, based on a few requests I am repeating this two-part series first published in January 2014. It is still relevant and a guide for managers who coach new recruits on the oath of secrecy.
Banks have a ritual...
The BBC has begun the search for Africa's next journalism star - launching the 2018 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award from his homeland in Accra, Ghana. Journalists from across the continent are invited to apply for the prestigious prize - which aims to promote fresh journalism talent from Africa.
The award...
Becoming a dollar millionaire in your golden years is possible, if you’re a savvy saver
Do you feel well prepared for your retirement?
We tend to underestimate the power of planning for our financial future, but it’s never too early to start.
As an example, if you start saving USD2,000 a year...
Women entrepreneurs. They are a crucial part of Ghana’s economic backbone. They are job creators. Their blood, sweat and tears turn initiative into employment. That initiative is not always born of vision or passion. Sometimes it is born of necessity, hunger, lack of opportunity and a need to support...