It is estimated that over 640 million Africans have no access to energy, corresponding to an electricity access rate for African countries at just over 40 percent - the lowest in the world. Access to energy is crucial not only for the attainment of health and education outcomes, but also...
The only way to end the COVID-19 pandemic is to immunize enough people worldwide. The slogan “no one is safe until we are all safe” captures the epidemiological reality we face. Outbreaks anywhere could spawn a SARS-CoV-2 variant that is resistant to vaccines, forcing us all back into some...
For over a decade, Ghanaian psychologists have been passionately advocating the importance of mental health in all aspects of life - including our homes, schools and workplaces. The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a "state of well-being in which the individual realises their own abilities, can cope...
Every year, during the last full week of April the world celebrates Administrative Professionals Week. This is a time to recognise and appreciate the hard work and dedication of administrative professionals who keep businesses running smoothly. These individuals are the unsung heroes of the workplace, performing a wide range...
Your company’s internal culture could very well make or break things. Though similar in many things and several ways, we are ultimately all of us equally very different beings. So that means that the individual ethos of everyone at a company should ideally be in harmony with everyone else....
Welcome to another week of financial learning. I believe we are all well and staying safe under these abnormal COVID-19 times! In my last article, I stressed the four key conditions that need to be tackled when we decide on investing our hard-earned savings. The factors were the safety of...
By Jayati GHOSH Despite the relentless stream of bad news from around the world, there are still reasons for optimism. One notable example is the renewed push to localize pharmaceutical production in Africa, demonstrating how even catastrophic events like a pandemic can lead to positive, unforeseen outcomes. The COVID-19 shock underscored...
GTP is a household textile brand known for its high-quality fabrics, reflecting the Ghanaian culture with a touch of confidence to every piece adorned for every occasion. After existing for more than 50 years, with the tagline Timeless for more than a decade, the brand underwent a brand refresh...
International Customer Service Week is once again upon us, and on Friday, 6th October, I will be partnering award-winning storyteller, Nii Commey and his latest stage play “The Last Chicken in the Kitchen.” The Last Chicken in the Kitchen is full of humour and touches on romance, but more importantly,...
As Ghana celebrates farmers across the country today, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is calling for a review of the selection criteria in awarding the farmers. The association is of the view that the selection process is skewed in favour of the minority large scale farmers—neglecting smallholder farmers,...