Nothing can be as painful as going for a visa to travel abroad and not getting the visa. I told you about how I applied for a visa in 2001 and got bounced by the UK embassy. The night before the interview, I had to join a long queue...
Biography meanders its way Through the geography Of the life well lived And through the topography Of the life lived behind closed doors Biography lives on metaphors   Biography highlights the landmarks And the hallmarks Even the trademarks That brought that fame Leaving out the drawbacks That brought that shame Biography adds to the paradox   Biography is biography Auto-piloted or not Biography is biography Piloted through...
2023 first quarter business review meetings will be momentous occasions in many organizations given the experience we have had over the past three months. The wave of economic dislocation that started several months ago finally birthed in the last six weeks. The Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) by the Government...
We know that over the course of history, almost everything conceivable has been taxed: bricks, candles, coal, glass, newspapers, salt, soap, sugar, tobacco, windows, tea… and the list continues. On 31st March 2023, Ghana’s parliament passed the Income Tax (Amendment) (No.2) bill, 2022. Among the provisions is the re-introduction of...
Developing countries are increasingly worried that the United States will turn its back on the multilateral trade regime. Amid rising geopolitical tensions, policymakers in lower- and middle-income countries fear that a breakdown of that regime could make them hostages to great-power politics, thus undermining their economic prospects. Their concerns are...
In today's digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their target audience and build their brand. However, this also means that any misstep or mistake can quickly go viral and cause significant damage to a business's reputation. If you find yourself being...
“God created lands with lakes and rivers for man to live. And the desert so that he can find his soul.” – African Proverb One of the questions in the hearts of many people has to do with how one finds a balance between the challenges and complexities of working...
As we stand on the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is palpable in every facet of our lives. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is transforming industries and reshaping the way we work. With the increasing automation of routine tasks, the...
Starting a business without money can be daunting and challenging; nevertheless, it is possible. Starting a business without money requires dedication, creativity, hard work and persistence. With the right mindset and approach as well as persistence, it is possible to turn your business idea into a successful venture. Raising...
One of the aims of the Ghanaian insolvency regime is to  maximise returns of the entire creditor class as opposed to benefitting specific creditors. To achieve this, the Act deploys a number of tools. These include the imposition of a moratorium on the commencement and continuation of court proceedings...