By J. N. Halm I was wondering why the secretary was not taking minutes. Taking into consideration the importance of the meeting, I could not help but wonder why the secretary just sat there without making any notes. So you can imagine my shock when within hours of the meeting,...
Sport in Ghana has grown rapidly since the colonial era when there was little consideration for an organised schedule of activity other than the daily drill known as physical training (PT). After gaining independence from British Colonial Rule in 1957, the Gold Coast began a course of rapid development...
Inflation occurs when there is general and consistent increase in price levels of goods and services over a given period of time. The increase in price levels may be attributed to excessive money in the hands of individuals and businesses; or stated differently, excessive money in the hands of...
On 17 November 2022, 15 central government bodies, including the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a joint action plan that endeavours to eliminate heavy air pollution in 70 percent of China’s major cities by 2025. Ultimately, the plan will reduce the country’s annual proportion...
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...
The old cliché, “What gets measured get done” and “if you can measure it, you can manage it” speak to the strategic principles underpinning execution management. Measuring it gives a leader the insight needed to stay on course to achieve objectives. Once the leader has developed the strategy’s key performance measures (KPI),...
In Ghana, the most common type of equity investment is owning common stock issued by a corporation. Companies sell common stock to investors to raise funds for purchasing new assets, expanding their operations and pursuing new investment opportunities. Most large companies list their common stock on national and global...
…A look at the Automotive Development Policy At the heart of Ghana's strategic vision for the future is an initiative capable of driving the nation forward, both figuratively and literally – the Ghana Automotive Development Policy. This ambitious programme, designed to solidify Ghana's position as a formidable player in the...
I. Henley & Partners A. Introduction to Henley & Partners Henley & Partners, a renowned global firm, stands at the forefront of citizenship and residence planning. With a remarkable track record, this pioneering company has empowered countless individuals, families, and businesses to access the world through top-ranking passports. Their experience and...
"To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity." – Douglas Adams Hello readers, I am still publishing some extracts of my second book  “MY FRONT DESK EXPERIENCE – A YOUNG BANKER’S STORY, (published in 2016) which...