“Wisdom is something we acquire through learning; it is not something we buy.” – Akan proverb My dear Selfish Self, I have had to push myself to write to you; because now, more than ever, you need a renewed sense of purpose. Maybe you are not aware of how your utterances...
Mobile Money penetration - which has taken centre-stage in most African countries to facilitate trade and commerce while creating more convenience - is facing some challenges that need governmental intervention. “Although Ghana has made great strides in opening up access to financial services through its financial inclusion policy adaptation programme,...
Quite a few people have expressed surprise about my grandma’s child (abrewa nana) demeanor and find it hard to juxtapose the sometimes, tough stance I exude on certain subjects. Some describe me as a gentle Vandal which strangely makes me wonder whether I should consider that as a compliment...
As the world continues to battle with various forms of violent conflicts and emerging security threats, peace-building and investing in formidable security are at the top of the agenda for many nations; and rightly so, peace is described as the bedrock for development and prosperity. Though Ghana is a relatively...
…set to chart the course for review of 1999 National Land Policy If you are a land expert or concern about efficient delivery of land administration services characterized by transparency and accountability, then this is your moment. You can be a part of the convocation of experts on land related...
Africa is among the world’s most biodiverse regions. At least 50,000 plant species inhabit our biomes. Around 1,100 mammal and 2,500 bird species, and between 3,000 and 5,500 freshwater fish species make their homes on our lands and in our air and waters. Our living organisms represent one-quarter of...
…Challenges & Opportunities Every industry starts with inventors and innovators however there comes a time when regulation is required to help formalize the industry and create opportunities and address some challenges of an unregulated sector. Regulation when formulated and implemented well can propel a relatively new industry like Information and...
Last week, I got somehow ‘dragged’ to attend a HRIS presentation at a client’s premises. I saw thus an updated version of what a modern HRIS can do or not for an organization. HRIS stands for human resources information system. It’s related to human resources management system (HRMS) - the difference...
A racist incident at Buckingham Palace towards a Black woman has ignited a public firestorm in the UK. It is an instructional on the institutional racism within the UK, specifically the Monarchy, and how it is upheld by particular white media outlets. What happened? Ngozi Fulani, the Black British Founder...
Banking institutions are becoming more and more susceptible to fraud over the years, although various control measures have been put in place. Fraudsters are now more versatile in designing their modus operandi to circumvent the control. The fraudsters could originate from both internal (employees) and external sources (customers, suppliers,...