With the emergence of the current pandemic ravaging the world, the various sectors of economies all over the globe have not been the same. Countries all over the world are struggling to institute measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. Consequently, the entire world has gone online and...
Macroeconomic Bulletin … with Maxwell Ampong THE LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION SECTOR is absolutely crucial in this fight against COVID-19. The role it plays in the supply and delivery of resources makes it necessary that we mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus in this sector so as to enable...
The global financial landscape has witnessed increased regulations and legislations following the 2008 financial crisis. Regulatory compliance in the financial sector implies strict adherence to policies and regulations surrounding the regulatory and supervisory environment of financial institutions. This includes, but not limited to compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Terrorist Financing...
There is probably no scammer in the world worse than a vegetarian who tells you he doesn’t eat cow meat but prefers to eat wele. If you don’t fear such a person, follow him and you are doomed o, yoo. Some of them claim they don’t drink alcohol; go...
“When everything is down the only friend that picks you up is passion.” There is only one nugget that separates leaders from managers. Passion. Passion is that fire churning and burning in your belly. It is obviously a Leader’s incentive to do great things. Officers gain satisfaction and feel complete...
There is nothing wrong with falling. However, there is everything wrong with staying down when you fall. One of the low points I experienced during my secondary school days at St. Peter’s was when I dropped out of the list of top ten students in the General Arts class. This...
Building a brand doesn’t happen overnight. Many successful brands have built their brands through hard work, commitment, and value creation. The story of one of Ghana’s fashion sensation, Yartel is no different. Ezekiel Yartel began his fashion career about six years ago by sewing for friends and family from home....
When we were free, my life as a writer was not in the least smooth. I have used this column to share what my challenges have been and the interventions I have put in place to deal with those challenges. Since the start of this column three-plus years ago,...
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, one thing has become clear – the need to prioritise water provision, particularly to rural communities, where populations are most vulnerable due few water facilities and unsafe water. Unless attended to, this will make the risk of spread in rural areas much...
On Monday, the B&FT published a story that showed that the second-largest sea port in the country, Takoradi Port, since April 1 has been struggling to electronically clear goods coming through due to technical challenges facing the UNIPASS/Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS). Sources at the port say that valuation is...