The government of Ghana’s domestic debt management plan is getting murkier each day, and is dotted with uncertainties. From Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s highly-trumpeted announcement that Ghana would not go to IMF for a bailout then resorting to it – and the unfolding debt management plan, it appears something...
“Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness”. — James Thurber Last week, we examined various issues that make banks vulnerable to the outside world through various lapses. This is a continuation of various reminders: Cash limits Gone are the days when branch managers preferred...
“If you do not find time to do it right, you will need a lot more time to do it over again.” – Akan proverb The past holds all kinds of memories – sweet, sour, sad, happy and many others. Whatever they were, those are moments we can never alter....
The global economic volatility and inflationary pressures in Ghana have made the credit decisions of banks very difficult. A significant majority of financial institutions have decided to play safe by investing heavily in government securities. Government securities, particularly bonds have in recent times proven to be unsafe due to...
In a world where tyres, toolboxes and gears were thought to be the exclusive preserve of men in grease-stained overalls, Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei fearlessly crashed through those stereotypes… leaving a trail of inspiration in her wake. With a smile as vibrant as her passion for automobiles, Nana Afua stands...
The process of presenting yourself as a marketable brand is known as Personal Branding. Personal branding does not begin and end with looks; it cannot be externally designed. Branding is not limited to companies and products, educational qualification, job titles or logos. A personal brand is not only for...
Dede Drives the Discourse: Hello, my name is Dede Nyansapo. I am an entrepreneur who also participates in Accra’s burgeoning gig economy as a driver. My love for meeting fascinating people and my curiosity about how they think usually places me in the midst of some very entertaining conversations. Invariably,...
 She catch me again; this time, red-handed inside the ‘thing’. I used my head. If you don’t use your head, your body will suffer. She insisted: ‘don’t tell me it is true’. Wow! Lovely lovely warning! How can I disrespect her by telling her it is true? Ah! My...
…Dealing with customer service personnel with disabilities Sarah was always aware that doing what she loves was always going to come with some challenges. Serving customers and making them happy was all she had always wanted to do. But she knew that was not going to be easy. For instance,...
By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI Ghana's financial landscape has changed significantly over the years, with both lucrative investment opportunities and devastating financial losses. For many people, investing is more than just a way to increase their wealth; it's also a way to secure their future and protect their hard-earned money. However, previous...