Finally. The President’s silence was broken. He addressed the Nation. He stepped into the furor that had gripped millions. The Nation got a presidential statement regarding the US military Agreement – or rather the DCA (Defence Co-operation Agreement). Is that the end of the controversy and the issues arising? Sadly, no. What...
There is the popular saying in business that “cash is king” and if that is anything to go by, then cashflow will be considered as the oil that keeps the vehicle engine (i.e. business) running. To grow and sustain business, cashflow is one of the integral tool which cannot...
Report of some so called Ghanaian journalists having been deported from Australia has led to a probe by the Government. At least 50 Ghanaians who form part of that contingency are to face the national security lead probe. This is not the first time sports men have tarnished the...
I wish to react to your publication on Thursday, 29th March, 2018 on the headline “Banking Crisis Reflects Challenges in Economy” attributed to me, which is not entirely accurate. I was out on a business trip when I received urgent calls from several people asking whether the publication on the...
Headline news announced by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta in his budget statement, is that Ghana expects to earn some $670 million from exporting crude oil in 2018 from its 3 major producing fields.  There may well be other tangible benefits. The 2018 budget was themed 'Putting Ghana back...
As water-related challenges, including limited access to safe water and sanitation, increasing pressure on water resources and ecosystems, and an intensified risk of droughts and floods, continue to confront nations; the UN System is also relentlessly pursuing measures to address these problems. Its latest efforts to handle global water issues,...
Winnie Madikizela Mandela. 81 years old. Gone, grieved, honoured, glorified and demonized. Remembering icons of Black liberation struggles against white supremacist power structures is a wade through contested territory of terrifying histories. Those histories are in Black and white. They are gendered. And they are reminders that Black women liberation...
“Treat your customer as you want to be treated as a customer" - Catherine Pulsifer    Dear Readers, welcome to the concluding part of my take on how we can partner security guards in risk management, especially in financial institutions. Unexpected Feedbacks - The Telephone Call Guess what? I received a telephone call from...
The focus on business development and building a ‘customer-centric’ organization has been a concept that has eluded many organizations. We have witnessed what many have termed “the decade of the customer” wherein focus on the customer is unrivalled. But just saying you want to focus or you are focusing...
 In an effort to help individuals to make sound financial decisions, whether you are beginning your professional career, an entrepreneur, a trader, employee or nearing retirement, the financial literacy series will provide you with the tools and resources you need to make informed decisions regarding your financial well-being now...