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...
…Causes, Challenges & Recommendations By Desmond O. APPIAH  Last week, some countries across West and Central Africa, and some parts of Southern Africa suffered internet outages causing major disruption in internet services. The disruption, which began on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, is attributed to damage in multiple undersea cables...
The world oral health day (WOHD) is celebrated worldwide on the 20th of March every year. On this day, focus is placed on the importance of oral health to our general health, our overall well-being, and our satisfactory quality of life. Dr Kofi Osei-Tutu, a Consultant Specialist Dental Surgeon (Restorative...
By Korsi DZOKOTO In the realm of economic management, Ghana stands as a stark example of the profound impacts of mismanagement and corruption on a nation's fiscal health. The story of Ghana's economic trajectory is one of promise overshadowed by poor governance, inflated project costs, and unchecked borrowing. As we...
By Clara ADADE Social trends are changing; environmental issues are constantly increasing; day-in-day out, the public expect some sort of accountability and good governance practice from the Companies whose operation create environmental and social challenges. This is what birthed ESG reporting. ESG in itself stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and...
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....
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...
By Ben TAGOE Cybersecurity incident management plan is a critical component of an organization's overall security strategy, designed to guide the response to and management of security incidents effectively. Its importance cannot be overstated, as it encompasses not only the immediate steps to be taken following an incident but also...
“I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.” Benjamin HARRISON, American politician and former U.S President Introduction Globalized trade touches every part of our lives, but we hardly notice it anymore. Global trade is a...