By Howard DAVIES
Is it all over for Basel 3.1 (or what is known in the United States as the “Basel Endgame”)? Should we kiss goodbye the Basel Committee and the very idea of global banking-supervision accords that establish minimum capital requirements?
Many informed people think so. The committee’s recommendations have...
By Dr. Samuel Kofi DARKWA
Poverty poses a significant threat to human development, prompting action from governments, international organisations, and development partners worldwide.
In 2015, the global community, under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), adopted Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, aiming to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030.
While many developing...
The worsening state of the country's power sector has got tongues wagging, particularly since duty-bearers have trumpeted their ability to keep the lights on for eight years. Sadly, at the tail-end of this inglorious achievement, Ghanaians are left wondering whether the issue of power outages will ever be a...
A US$100million Oil and Gas Services Terminal has been inaugurated by President Nana Akufo-Addo at Takoradi Port. Started in November 2022, the project was completed within two years with funds from government and the China Harbour Engineering Company as contractor and GTYD as engineer.
It has a Quay wall of...
By Edward DEBRAH
‘Remember, it is only when the last tree has died, the last river poisoned, and the last fish caught will we realise we cannot eat money’ – Cree Proverb
‘Galamsey’ a popular term for Illegal mining in Ghana, has emerged as a significant environmental and socio-economic concern. While...
By Yuen Yuen ANG
The term “polycrisis” has become a buzzword of the 2020s. It refers to the interconnected nature of the threats facing humanity today, from global warming, pandemics, and extreme inequality to democratic erosion and armed conflict. With few solutions on offer, experts and policymakers have reacted to...
By Ethel COFIE
In today’s digital-first world, technology is no longer just an enabler—it is a core driver of business strategy. Despite its importance, IT governance remains overlooked in many African boardrooms, including those in Ghana.
This oversight carries significant financial, operational, and reputational risks, which organizations cannot afford in an...
Education is the cornerstone of societal progress, and it is driven forward by the tireless commitment of educators and leaders who invest their passion and vision into the work they do.
In Ghana, where access to quality education that meets the demands of the time remains a challenge, transformative leadership...
By Kodwo BRUMPON
‘The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.’ – Ashanti proverb
One of the things that gets us scandalised is to hear a leader express the beauty of justice, opportunities, humility, positive change and all the wonderfulness of life, when in their everyday lives,...
At the core of global connectivity, the telecommunications sector propels advancements in digital services, mobile communications and internet accessibility. As digital transformation accelerates, the telecommunications industry is presented with new challenges as well as new opportunities.
Due to the industry’s crucial role in global communication and connectivity, it is highly...