By Professor Douglas BOATENG
The world is in the midst of a profound transformation, driven by the relentless pace of digitalisation. Across continents, nations are building bridges to a future powered by technology, while others risk being stranded in irrelevance.
Africa, a continent of vast potential and boundless resources, stands...
Niyi Onifade, Sector Head of Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise insurance in West Africa.
He delivered the keynote address and theme paper at the West African Insurance Companies Association Conference in Accra, Ghana, on November 18, 2024,...
By Etse SIKANKU (Prof)
The Centre for Alternative Politics & Security West Africa (CAPS-WA) marked its inaugural event with a highly engaging webinar titled “Beyond Ghana’s 2024 Elections: Business as Usual or A New Path Towards People-Centered Politics?”.
The virtual event, which was organised in partnership with the State Capacity and...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
Blessed S. Agyemang is a name rapidly gaining recognition in the fields of supply chain management, sustainability and global leadership.
With a passion for problem-solving and a relentless drive to make a tangible impact, Blessed has emerged as a transformative force in not only the supply...
By Rachel GYABAAH
In 2012, as I sat in class discussing global financial systems, the concept of BRICS (i.e Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) was introduced as a counterweight to the Western-dominated international monetary system.
I examined the International Monitoring Fund’s Working Paper on BRICS' Development Philosophies (2012) and the European Parliament's...
The world’s leading water sports trade fair, BOOT Düsseldorf 2025, is set to host more than 1,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries during its highly anticipated nine-day exhibition from January 18 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
This global showcase is renowned for its unparalleled breadth, featuring cutting-edge innovations with a...
By Juliet ETEFE, New Dehli ([email protected])
Travelling can be transformative, especially when it reveals insights into one’s own homeland. In just seven days, I found India to be a fascinating study in deliberate progress and cultural pride—a journey that reshaped my perspective on what Ghana could also achieve.
India, one...
By Isaac OYEGBADE
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in 2002 in response to high-profile corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, transformed corporate governance and financial reporting in the U.S.
It aimed to restore investor confidence by imposing stringent requirements for internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing (Coates, 2007; Coffee Jr., 2002)....
The Chairperson, Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr Awele Elumelu, has called for increased participation of women leadership to unleash the expansion of the insurance sector in Africa. Speaking at the inaugural conference of the African Insurance Women Association (AIWA) in Lagos, she stressed that female leadership is both a strategic...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its market offering by introducing Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, which touched down at Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport on November 8.
Operated by the airline, this latest addition signals its ongoing commitment to delivering elevated travel experiences and premium service to Ghanaian and...