One of our keenest fears and concerns at the GhIIA.org revolves around the question of records in West Africa. Poor archiving and historical practices mean that a large part of the of the sub-region and continent’s record is lost or in danger of being lost. Added to this is the...
As JUMO’s Country Manager for Ghana, Mr. Kavaarpuo has been deeply involved in setting up and running successful digital credit products in the country, through unique multi-partner agreements. He shares his thoughts, journey, skills, knowledge and experience Digital financial services (DFS) are transforming the way the world accesses and uses...
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has urged ministers of state to implement the National Development Planning Commission’s (NDPC) carefully researched development plans and not execute programmes that they “think are best”, which are sometimes disconnected from the nation’s long-term vision and likely to be ditched by a...
To be a leader means to be willing to learn, empower, adapt, delegate, engage and reflect. More importantly, being a leader requires humanity before anything else. I spent some time reflecting on my Coaching and Trainings over the recent period and I was continually fascinated by the number of...
The Ghana Nigeria Business Council (GNBC) has relaunched its membership drive to push for bilateral trade expansion and business growth between the two countries. The trade council has hinted of its preparedness to help members reposition themselves and expand their businesses to take advantage of the Africa Continental Free Trade...
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vodafone Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nia, has been adjudged the Best CEO of the Year at the just-ended Ghana Information Technology and Telecom Awards (GITTA). The annual awards celebrate telecommunications and ICT excellence, and rewarded organisations and individuals which have excelled over the last 12 months and...
Companies generally raise money to finance their businesses through equity (i.e., share issue) or through debt (i.e., by taking loans). The person who takes gives money in exchange for shares becomes a shareholder. And the one who gives money or goods on credit to the company becomes a creditor....
The Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) of the Bank of Ghana(BoG) has maintained the policy rate at 14.5 percent. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison made the announcement at a press conference in Accra. According to him, “the macroeconomic conditions have generally improved relative to conditions at the time...
… SC Mobile app named Mobile Banking App of the Year Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited was named the Digital Bank of the Year during the 2020 Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA) while its robust and secure mobile banking platform, SC Mobile, was declared Mobile Banking App of...
There is this security woman working at a bank I visit quite often. Anytime I visit the branch and I have to wait, I just sit back and watch her. She provides me with such great entertainment. Having spent the better part of a decade in the industry, I know...