For some tweenagers and teenagers, this next month of July begins their long vacation before the next academic year begins. For some teenagers, it’s the end of their secondary education as they await their exam results that will usher them into tertiary educational institutions. The months of July and...
When I was growing up in my Tontro village in the Eastern Region, several vehicles plied the route from Tafo and Koforidua to the village. Most of those vehicles had fascinating inscriptions on them. There was one particular inscription that has been indelible on my mind till now, perhaps chiefly...
…The fine balance of independence and objectivity In the tapestry of corporate governance, the Internal Audit function plays an instrumental role, ensuring transparency, identifying operational inefficiencies, and assuring the effective management of risk. However, the credibility and value of internal auditing hinge largely upon the auditors' ethical posture, specifically their...
Stepping into the dynamic world of corporate enterprises is like embarking on a journey across uncharted terrain. With over 25 years of navigating these corporate waters, I have come to understand that the true compass of any industry is the customer – the very heartbeat of our existence. Every...
A lot of the time when you hear stories of amazingly successful people, the one thing that you often realize is their total disregard or inability to see or be mindful of the limitations that surround them – be it actual or self-imposed. T he thing that limits us in...
Russia has invaded neighbouring Ukraine located in Eastern Europe. As one of the former Soviet republics looking to climb unto global stage and steadfastly develop the future, it sets ambition to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union. On the other hand, these two directions of its...
Ghana has been selected among only four initial countries across the world to receive financial support from the COVID-19 Private Sector Global Facility, which was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The other...
The Managing Director (MD) of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Daniel Wilson Addo, has been awarded for his contribution to growth and development in the banking sector and for providing excellent banking services in Ghana, at the Ghana Development Awards which took place at the Marriott Hotel last week. The 2nd...
The Director General of the Burkina Shippers’ Council (CBC), Erve Sebastien Ilboudo has lauded the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) for its commitment towards the promotion and facilitation of transit trade. According to Mr. Ilboudo, the GSA has over the years has put in a lot of effort to ensure trade...
In our part of the world, football is reserved predominantly for men. In fact, most parents would deliberately discourage their girl-child from engaging in anything football, as it has long been the preserve for men. But that narrative is changing, thanks to Linda Ansong, the Chief Executive Officer of...