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Embracing financial innovations in Ghana: The role of regulations and the Central Bank

At the Ghana Fintech 23 Awards night, the organizers did something novel - organized a debate. It was a debate on the topic “balancing innovation and compliance in creating a digital economy”. The “innovation” team went up fiercely against the “compliance” (regulation) team and the audience voted massively in favour of the innovation team (largely expected because it was a night of industry innovators).

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL): Managing the associated risks

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is becoming a prominent payment option, notably on e-commerce platforms. This transformative fintech-enabled payment option offers customers an alternative to the traditional instant prepaid payment methods, allowing them to make purchases of goods and services, however, spreading the repayments over time.

A good leader judges by actions

A good leader looks at people’s deeds! Their deeds do not lie! A hard line of assessment is important in every sphere of life. Assess people by the fruits they produce!

Blueprint for reviving Ghanaian football

Ghanaian football is at a crossroads with the recent struggles of the Black Stars and the unimpressive performances by local clubs in African inter-club competitions, signalling a crisis that demands immediate intervention.

Looking ahead - intellectual property assests and the Metaverse

The fast-paced progress of technology in our modern era brings up crucial concerns in intellectual property law that need urgent consideration. With the advent of the Metaverse, businesses are now exploring business opportunities in a virtual space that mimics our physical world.

An evening with the President

The message from the Presidency was brief. “Your meeting with the President will be on Wednesday, 5 p.m. at Jubilee House.”

Andy Appiah-Kubi and the rich visitor in Parliament

In a move that has since entered the history books, some 80 Parliamentarians of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP) led by Andy Appiah Kubi (Asante Akim North), called a presser on Tuesday, October 25, 2023, to demand that the President sack the Finance Minister. 

Social media platforms and the inherent data protection concerns

Social media platforms have become an essential aspect of our everyday lives in an age driven by digital connection. While these digital spaces provide new potential for communication, connection, and pleasure, their rising reliance comes with a dark underbelly: the ongoing harvesting of and the possibility of personal data breaches.

2024 business trends to watch out for

In the ever-changing landscape of the business world, staying at the forefront is more than just an advantage—it is a necessity. As we gaze into the future, 2024 will stand out to be a year defined by transformation, adaptation, and innovation.

The story of Daddy’s pregnancy - Ocassional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

Christmas breaks compel you to read a lot of trifles. The social media pages make things easier. With some time on your hands, this addictive internet forces on the old man ladies wearing what they call ‘Tundra,’ pointing rear headlights in your direction; as well as men in one-on-one lip encounters. Those days, you would have chased them with your walking stick.