Ghana received its shipment of the COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, 24th February, 2021. The first wave of the vaccines was targeted to the low and middle income countries through the COVAX Facility, a global initiative formed by the World Health Organization, UNICEF and other partners in guaranteeing equitable access...
1My profound leadership taught-leaders include Nelson Mandela; for bravery, wisdom and peace, Mahatma Gandhi for peace, Mother Theresa for humility, Barack Obama for rising above all odds when everyone says it is not possible, and my favourite, Miles Munro for practical leadership application in real (christian and political) life...
Navigating the legal regulations can be a daunting task for many start-ups and small businesses, particularly in Africa’s diverse and evolving market. This is the challenge that Jessie Atuama Abugre, a lawyer and entrepreneur, set out to solve with Zuputo - a groundbreaking legal tech company.
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“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do”. Potter Stewart
Last week, I discussed the implications of the new Code of Ethics and Business Conduct recently launched by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana. It has come at a...
The 2022 Budget Statement was introduced by the Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, against the background of addressing current challenges of the economy, investing in the future of the youth, and putting public finances on a sustainable path. Last year, the Budget was shaped by threats posed by...
"You make mistakes. Mistakes don't make you." - Maxwell Maltz
****This article was first published in 2014 and still VERY relevant***
Today’s topic is about how employees can cope with the consequences of making mistakes and learning lessons from them and moving on. It is about “rolling with the punches”.
The Meaning...
The interconnectedness of economic elements can often create a domino effect, where a ripple in one sector can trigger a tidal wave in another. This is notably observed in the relationship between inflation and poverty. Recent events in Ghana provide a stark illustration of this phenomenon. The country, celebrated...