On Monday, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at a private ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. She was buried next to her husband, Prince Philip - Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021, her mother, father and sister. A well-organised funeral service, which was watched by millions on...
The streets of Accra are filled with lots of beggars who can be found in traffic jams, seeking funds from passengers, drivers, riders and pedestrians every day. Most prominent among these beggars are people living with various disabilities such as blindness or eye problems, amputated legs or arms, crippled...
-  A risk management perspective “Don’t be fearful of risks. Understand them, and manage and minimize them to an acceptable level.”― Naved Abdali This week,, I am continuing certain aspects of operational risk in banking which has been covered in my latest book: The Modern Branch Manager’s Companion. Here are some excepts...
… the sturdy fellow’s staying power I am passionate about research work and didactic writing. At all times, I love to share my thoughts on different disciplines or topics, ranging from leadership at the national and international levels, education, culture/religion, family life, health, business and personal growth. The numerous responses...
‘The witch-doctor who invoked a storm on his people cannot prevent his house from destruction.’ – Nigerian proverb It is interesting how we keep hearing the ‘good old days’ chorus, yet we do not want to sing a ‘better modern day’ verse. All around us there is a stagnant air...
Is it true that our experiences shape our lives? Do our interactions, our exposures, our contacts and our encounters with others over time go to define who we are? Where have you been quite recently or in the past, and what have you been doing? Who do you have around...
The national museum has reopened its doors after a seven-year closure to allow for major renovations. The museum was first opened in March 1957 as part of the celebrations marking the transition from colonial rule to independence. The opening also marked the end of a bitter struggle between members of the museum staff...
Sometimes, treasures such as land, jewellery, estates, money, among other things are bequeathed to the next generation. But for Frank, he had a different kind of treasure – herbal medicine. It was the trade of his late grandmother, which he also learned and has eventually become an expert in....
By 2055 about 50 percent of the global workforce will be replaced by artificial intelligence - and that's not even taking into consideration the rise of AI in Africa, where it's already causing major disruptions in certain industries. In response, countries on the continent are adopting policies to better...
“When you lose something, don’t think of it as a loss. Accept it as the gift that gets you on the path you were meant to travel on.” - Unknown. Working as human resources professionals, we have collectively found ourselves at one point or another in the unenviable position of...