By Korsi DZOKOTO
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to inaugurate its new $250 million headquarters, a development that has sparked widespread debate. While the building may signify progress to some, its timing and associated costs raise serious questions about the priorities of Ghana’s central bank.
This article argues that...
Episode 5: Snake in Sheep’s Clothing
This drive had been interesting from the get-go. I had picked up Nathan, a young aspiring private banker from a good-bye dinner party for his boss. What should have been, to some extent, a festive affair had put my passenger in a contemplative mood....
By: Enoch K. AKUFFU-DJOBI
Seasonality has a significant impact on the operations, demand, and revenue cycles of many industries. For Ghanaian banks, seasonality can manifest as fluctuating customer activity, varying cash flows, and shifting financial needs.
From agricultural harvests to holiday spending sprees, Ghana's distinct cultural and economic rhythms can have...
A successful process of raising funds for your business is the first step towards achieving success. Your business may not be able to materialize productive investment opportunities without access to easy and timely finance.
Whether it’s a start-up or an expansion, financing is a crucial step towards business success. Generally,...
As the year progresses and the initial drive of January begins to wane, many leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers find themselves grappling with a familiar challenge: maintaining momentum.
The busyness of business, unexpected hurdles, and evolving priorities can leave even the most focused individuals feeling out of sync with their...
Embarking on a construction project in Ghana can be an exciting endeavor, brimming with opportunities to create one’s dream property or investment for the future. However, the journey from the vision to reality commences with compliance with an imperative list of well-established and regulated frameworks.
Ghana's regulatory regimes including compliance...
By Samuel Lartey (Prof.)
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Ghana, once lauded as an African success story, has faced significant economic hurdles in recent years, from overburdened national debt to the volatile depreciation of the cedi, sky-high inflation, and the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining (Galamsey).
As the country nears the 2024 General Elections, signs...
…maximising protection with limited finances and resources
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, start-ups are the heartbeat of innovation, fuelling disruptive ideas and reshaping industries. These dynamic ventures thrive on agility, creativity and the relentless pursuit of success. Yet, as they surge forward, harnessing the power of technology, they face...
By Amos SAFO
Last week, I listened to a weird audio in which the former president of Ghana, Mr. John Dramani Mahama told an audience in Accra in the Ga language: “we don’t eat digitisation.”
The former president’s decision to address a Ga community, where he linked the Ga staple food...