The Akufo-Addo government’s support for farmers in the country is unmatched since inception of the Fourth Republican Constitution, the Minister of Food and Agriculture has underscored.
According to Dr. Afriyie Owusu Akoto, this is evident in the many agricultural-friendly policies - including the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) and...
Government has officially commenced a nationwide programme aimed at preserving and upgrading the human capital and skills of the current cohort of workers who lost their employment or are underemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the auspices of National Unemployment Insurance Scheme (NUIS), the project - which is a...
Ghana’s leading telecommunication company, MTN swept the highest honours at the 2022 Health Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) Awards, taking awards for Company of the Year; Team of the Year; Management of Driving Safety (MODS) Excellence; Most Outstanding Contribution for Sustainable Development; Employee Empowerment Excellence Award; Health and Safety...
Acting Head of Markets at Absa Bank, Jacob Brobbey, has described the Bank of Ghana’s decision to increase the capital reserve ratio (CRR) to 12 percent as timely in stemming the local currency’s descent in second quarter of the year.
The central bank, in March, announced an upward adjustment of...
But post-harvest losses persist
Rice farmers in the Builsa North and Kassena Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region have recorded bumper harvests following rehabilitation of the spillway channel and ancillary works at the Tono Irrigation Scheme.
The farmers have seen good yields and are expecting to harvest more...
records about 100% growth in profit
The Atwima Mponua Rural Bank PLC at Toase in the Atwima Nwabiagya district of Ashanti Region amid all the challenges - especially coming from the external business environment - has posted yet another impressive operational performance in the 2021 year under review.
The Board,...
A Steward is someone who has been entrusted to look after another’s property or affairs, putting those affairs ahead of their own self-interest. The word describes a guardian or keeper who has accepted the responsibility and accountability that comes with the role. Indeed, stewardship theory suggests that people are...
“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” - Duke Ellington
Isn't life all about problem-solving? Effective leaders are those who can find answers to difficult questions in a constantly changing environment – an ability that stems from developing problem-solving proficiencies across the board. And, yes, even...
The global beauty industry is worth more than 500 billlion US dollars, according to latest data. That is a lot of dollars to spend on making ourselves look attractive. It is clear that this must be a most conservative figure because it would not include much of the traditional...
Once upon a time we proclaimed our desire to arrest run away exchange rates. We chalked some limited success but sustainability eluded us as we faced the grim realities of an economic system not solidly anchored on pillars that can easily be tweaked for rapid growth, at least, not...