Every village has one. At least, every single village I have come across has one. It is mostly in the centre of the village. It usually has a big tree sitting right in the middle of it. It holds a very special place in the life of the village....
 Everything is achievable if we start off correctly. Thus, certainly, with the proper mindset and dedication, even the ‘average’ individual can build. Whether it's the house of your dreams or your first home, construction may be a challenging and drawn-out process; but they can overcome it with careful preparation. Furthermore, it...
… A roadmap for SME success Financial ratios are essential tools for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to assess their financial health, identify trends, and make informed strategic decisions. By calculating and interpreting key financial ratios, SMEs can gain valuable insights into their performance and take proactive steps to achieve...
"Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers." -- Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our...
It appears a highly emotive (some might say, political) subject to broach but discuss, we must, if we are not to behave like ostriches; burying our heads in the sand while the foxes devour our precious chicks! Wondering what is up the sleeves of this rural farmer who would not...
Financial irregularity is one of the thorny issues organizations tend to grapple with in their operations. It is a matter of interest in terms of demanding accountability regarding the use of resources. The issue is a yearly ritual in the public financial management of government institutions and attracts wide...
By David QUAYE On January 28, 2024, a significant regional development unfolded as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formally requested to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), one of the continent's most notable regional blocs. In a joint press statement released by the junta-led countries,...
By E. Maaweh TANGA In a fragmented world, fraught with conflict, insecurity, and a tense global political landscape, interconnectivity and digital integration remain on a growth trajectory. Digital technologies are redefining human relationships in ways that were once only possible in the complex minds of futuristic movie directors. The year-on-year growth...
By Amos SAFO Beginning January 2024 to date, Ghana has witnessed an unprecedented heat, as a result of global warming and climate change. This extreme change of the weather is redefining people’s sleeping habits and overall health. Several people across the country are complaining about extreme heat that makes them sweat...
‘Even if everyone is doing it, wrong is never right” - Russel M. Nelson Interesting feedback Dear Reader, I am sure last week’s article might have stirred up some emotions in some of you. I thank Readers for the feedback given to me. Let me repeat last week’s quote from Rick...