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Alberta Quarcoopome

Risk Watch with Alberta Quarcoopome: How well do you know your staff?

Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, at the 27th Annual Bankers’ Conference, said that ethical business practice should be pursued...

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The role of big data in auditing and assurance services

A business relies on data to drive its decision-making. In the past, a business’s only source of data for a decision was those generated...

Banking & Finance

A credit-risk approach to financial crime risk …the future of correspondent banking in Ghana

Introduction to Correspondent Banking Correspondent banking may sound like a term straight out of a financier’s dictionary, but its implications ripple through the entire economy,...

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Managing founders’ relationships – tips for preventing co-founder disputes

Sometimes, launching a startup is a journey marked by innovation, ambition and shared vision. The convergence of diverse talents, skills and aspirations often gives...

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Useless Column: Village perfume

As the year 2023 is gradually coming to an end, one of the mistakes I won’t carry forward into 2024 is to ask my...

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Exploring advantages and disadvantages of legalizing medical marijuana

… a public health perspective for Ghana The legalization of medical marijuana is a topic of increasing interest and debate, with potential implications for public...

Opinions

The Bawumia win & a moment of national inspiration

Barack Obama’s nomination as the first black nominee of a major party and subsequently, first African American president of the nation was a moment...

Columnist

Acheampong leaves – a natural remedy for wound healing, contraceptive and abortion

Acheampong leaf is the common name amongst the Ghanaian village folks. It is used as a first-aid remedy to control bleeding. If you ever...

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A smoke-free society is possible – lessons from Sweden

In November 2022, Sweden achieved something that once seemed almost impossible: the nation's smoking rate dropped to a mere 5.6% among people over the...

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Rising to the challenge: young leaders at the forefront of climate innovation

In the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, a transformative event has taken root - drawing young leaders from nine West African nations to its...

Opinions

Turning African Food Systems into the Next Big Asset Class

The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Short straws

Of katemfe wrapped waakye, plastic, and the lesson from Nairobi

Accra should stop dictating district development priorities

SPIEF strategic bridge between India and Russia

Six months in: Reset and the science behind it

Africa is not a solar geoengineering test site

Risk Watch with Alberta Quarcoopome: How well do you know your staff?

The role of big data in auditing and assurance services

A credit-risk approach to financial crime risk …the future of correspondent banking in Ghana

Managing founders’ relationships – tips for preventing co-founder disputes

Useless Column: Village perfume

Exploring advantages and disadvantages of legalizing medical marijuana

The Bawumia win & a moment of national inspiration

Acheampong leaves – a natural remedy for wound healing, contraceptive and abortion

A smoke-free society is possible – lessons from Sweden

Rising to the challenge: young leaders at the forefront of climate innovation