Thirty years ago, on September 16, 1992, currency speculators forced the British Government to abandon the commitment of pound sterling to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism. In the days that followed ‘Black Wednesday’, sterling subsequently lost 15% of its value. By early 1993 it had lost almost one-third of...
The present-day branch managers, sometimes known as Business Managers or Branch Sales and Service Managers, are no longer the stereotype of an unseen and illusive boss behind a closed door. The image of the bank manager is changing rapidly as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with its...
In an era where digital footprints often precede physical handshakes, the concept of a personal brand has evolved from a marketing buzzword into a fundamental aspect of professional life.
Yet, beneath the polished LinkedIn profiles and carefully curated Instagram feeds lies a more profound truth: your personal brand is not...
- Leveraging Innovations in Artificial Intelligence
These days, many businesses are increasingly appreciating the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their operations. According to the "Global State of Artificial Intelligence (AI), 2022 Report" published by a research firm, Frost & Sullivan, eighty-seven percent (87%) of organizations believe that Artificial...
…significance of technology in education
Education has since time immemorial been present. Well, how did this even come about? In prehistoric times, education happened informally through oral communication. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, traveled to study plant and animal species.
However, ancient civilization led to a gradual shift from informal...
… how tariffs reshape global trade patterns
In an interconnected world, the ripple-effects of economic decisions can extend far beyond their initial intentions. Trade wars, marked by the imposition of tariffs and trade barriers between countries, are a prime example of how seemingly isolated actions can trigger a cascade of...
By John S. QUAISIE
In our desire and determination to live a successful retirement life, we need to create a positive and conducive environment around us. We must free ourselves from issues which could disturb our mind and general wellbeing. We need to maintain a positive mindset which is capable...
US$14trn in grid investment needed globally by 2050
Solar power generation to surge in the near to medium term
Rural areas have the greatest shortfall in grid coverage
Aluminium and smart-grid technologies key to expansion
As the capacity to generate wind and solar power continues to expand around the...
At a breakfast table in the noisy restaurant of a hotel in Shenzhen, I met Kwame Song Dongshong, now President of the Powerchina International Group Limited.
The company that built the iconic Three Gorges in China, is a behemoth by its own description in 'planning, survey, design, engineering, through...