Today, I am seeking permission from the publishers of this paper and readers of my articles to wander through some random thoughts that have “arrested my attention over the past few weeks” Electioneering falsehoods The first of these thoughts relate to the blatant lies that are being churned out in the...
Kwacy Boat, the only rapper in the ninth season of the MTN Hitmaker music reality show has been evicted. It will be recalled that last week, Kwacy Boat performed poorly but was quick to engage te crowd in his freestyle moment. He was evicted together with RBJ and this brings to...
Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Maafo has expressed optimism that the recommendations that will be presented at the 2020 edition of the Ghana Economic Forum (GEF)will positively influenced government’s policies. Speaking at the Day Two of the Forum in Accra which focused on the energy sector, Mr. Osafo Maafo said the...
While great care is taken to cater for the various ways new legislation may interact with existing regulatory regimes, new laws may occasionally introduce unintended regulatory uncertainty or duality that may require clarification from the regulator and/or legislation to resolve. The new Payment Systems & Services Act, 2019 (Act 987)...
Harlequin Oil and Gas (HOG), a fully Ghanaian Owned Engineering Services Company has been adjudged the ‘Indigenous Company of the year Award’ at the 7TH edition of the distinguished Ghana Oil and Gas Award (GOGA) ceremony held on Friday at Kempinski Hotel in Accra. By virtue of HOG’s commitment to...
Insurers, as the primary risk managers for all spheres of the economy, must spearhead efforts aimed at building nation-wide resilience to economic shocks and drive the post-pandemic recovery process, Patience Akyianu, Group CEO, Hollard Group, has said. In her estimation, the commonly-used approach of government almost unilaterally bearing the cost...
World Travel Awards “The Hospitality Oscar” was established in 1993 and has been globally recognized as the most prestigious and influential honours programmes acknowledging outstanding global travel and tourism industry players who push the boundaries of industry excellence. Winners are selected through a strict process by travel and tourism professionals...
This week, relevant international, regional and national stakeholders in cocoa production and trade are meeting in Ghana’s capital Accra for a historic purpose. Dubbed, “International Conference on Cocoa Pricing and Sustainability,” the focus is on securing equitable living income for cocoa farmers. The conference is also bringing together organizations and...