Plantains are a close relative of the banana and tend to be mistaken for them. But in one of the 120 countries that grow much of the world’s supply of plantains — like Uganda, Colombia and Cameroon — people know the distinction between the two. That’s because plantains are...
The topic of automation and artificial intelligence replacing jobs is a recurring one that arises every time new milestones in the automation roadmap materialise. In part-two of this three-part series, we will delve deeper into ChatBot GPT’s risks (opportunities and threats) posed by an increasingly automated world of work,...
The global economy has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Africa it has led to significant contraction of national economies, and more people living in poverty.
The journey to recovery will be a long and difficult one for African economies and will be strongly dependent on the resilience and...
I was almost finished with my end-of-month reports a few years ago when the on-duty security guard entered my office. In stark contrast to his often calm and alert demeanour, his face seemed somewhat stern. “What is wrong with ‘Sika Npe As3m’? How may I be of service to...
The 14th Gong Gong awards by the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has been held in Accra, on the theme: ‘Advertising beyond COVID-19: Reintegrating agencies, brands and consumers.’
The awards, the flagship industry event of the AAG, saw Insel Communications emerged the big winner on the night with five Gold...
In a wild wide world of water
An unwanted finds itself in a shelled
Purged? No. Kept and curled
And then, a pearl
A girl,
A pearl
May the sun that brings a joyful light
And the moon that gives a peaceful night
And the vast universe it secrets
Be all for you
Like your name, rare and fine
Endlessly,...
Parliament has passed into law, the Anti-Money Laundering Bill, 2020 to address strategic deficiencies identified in the country’s anti -money laundering regulatory framework.
Among other things, the law will grant supervisory mandate to the Financial Intelligence Centre to provide for an effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions regime for various money...
As the world becomes increasingly digital, businesses of all sizes and industries are recognizing the importance of maintaining a strong online presence. This includes not only actively promoting their products and services, but also closely monitoring their reputation on the web. In Ghana, where the business landscape is rapidly...
Outward appearance is just the icing on the Image Leadership cake. Your fundamentals and personal hygiene which are the core of the Image Leadership cake itself are as essential as your clothing (the icing on the cake). Skin care, Hair care, Hands and feet care are the foundation without...
Those who know me know that I am not the reserved type. I have never been. I will never be. It is just not in my nature. More than a decade ago, a marriage counsellor—after taking me through a personality test—found that I was as choleric as they come....