By Kodwo BRUMPON “There is no difference between growing old and living your life.” – Kenyan proverb It is strange the number of people who strive daily to be anything else other than themselves. They seem to be constantly competing to detach themselves from their ‘selves.’ How they plan to achieve...
By Terry Mante "Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge." – Simon Sinek In today’s interconnected and competitive business environment, technical expertise and strategic vision are no longer enough to define successful leadership. Building strong relationships and exhibiting refined social skills...
Failure is a universal experience, and for entrepreneurs and business professionals, it is often an unavoidable part of the journey. However, repeated failures can lead to "failure fatigue," a sense of emotional and mental exhaustion that makes it difficult to persevere. When setbacks keep piling up, resilience becomes not...
By Zhang Jun The business model that underpinned Chinese economic growth for over two decades has collapsed in recent years, especially since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the combination of rising uncertainty and falling confidence is casting a dark shadow over the Chinese economy. The immediate reasons for the...
By Enoch K. AKUFFU-DJOBI In Ghana’s evolving financial landscape, banking compliance and innovation often appear as adversaries in a high-stakes balancing act. Compliance, with its rigid rules and unyielding structure, is essential to safeguard the banking sector and protect consumers. Yet, innovation, fueled by the digital era, is equally critical...
By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR Mr. President, your return to office offers a unique opportunity to inspire hope and set a transformative agenda for Ghana. The first 100 days of your presidency will be crucial for defining your leadership and laying the groundwork for long-term development. Here is a strategic roadmap...
By Samia Suluhu HASSAN The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) and G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro were a watershed, particularly for developing countries. It was heartening to see the African Union join the discussions in Rio as the G20’s latest official member. And now South Africa...
The heartiest of congratulations on your re-election as the President of the Republic. There are scarcely any plaudits left to describe you and your monumental comeback that have not already been used. It is the stuff of legends and we considered ourselves privileged to have been witnesses to it. We are indeed...
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector continues to play an important role in supporting rapid and sustainable economic growth, equitable social development, and job creation. It is in this vein that development of strategies has become crucial in the bid to seize new opportunities and effectively overcome challenges. In...
In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed the emergence of a powerful new technology that is both fascinating and frightening: deepfakes. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deepfakes allow the creation of realistic audio, video, and images that can make people appear to say or do things...