The race is on to realise the most fundamental of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – ensuring that everyone has access to water, sanitation and hygiene services – by the 2030 deadline, says ForAfrika disaster response director Charles Wentzel. There are six years to go, and ForAfrika, the largest African humanitarian development organisation, is doing […] The post
By Maureen E. BANSAH The foundation of Ghana’s domestic regime on corruption is the Constitution, which requires the state to take steps to eradicate corrupt practices.[1] The primary legislation on corruption is the Criminal and Other Offences Act of 1960 (Act 29). Then, in 2017, the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act 2017 (Act 595) […] The post Anti-corruption
Africa World Airlines has issued a statement to clear up inaccuracies in recent media reports concerning its flight to Tamale, while also reaffirming its commitment to safety and operational integrity. On March 12, 2024, during preparations for flight AW160 from Accra to Tamale, the airline’s Flight Operations Control office received notification from the fuel supplier […] The post
Approximately one in every 1000 babies in African is born with a cleft lip or palate. In Ghana specifically, it is estimated that one in every 760 children are born with a cleft condition. One in 10 children born with a cleft will die before their first birthday. Those that survive are often malnourished exposing […] The post Miles
By Paul BEGUR In the world of business, particularly, in sectors such as construction, energy, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing, a key position we often hear about is that of a “project manager” and or “project developer.” Most often, observe that, irrespective of the sector or the nature of the project in question we tend to […] The post Project
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Provisional real gross domestic product (GDP) witnessed a 3.8 percent increase in the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS). This represents the quickest growth rate in a year, following four consecutive quarters […] The post Economy
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Tarkwa The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Abena Amoah, has urged mining companies and other businesses seeking investment opportunities in the country to raise capital through the GSE. She explained that encouraging mining firms to list on the domestic bourse aligns with renewed efforts to ensure that resources […] The post GSE
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has disclosed government’s decision to forego auctioning the country’s 5G spectrum, in a bid to provide a level playing field for all telecommunications firms. The decision, the minister explained, aligns with the country’s commitment to fostering competition and reducing consumer reliance on a few […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Toward bolstering the partnership between the government and the business community, Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia convened a crucial dialogue session with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI). This marks the first of such engagements with the business community, aimed at fostering dialogue and understanding on critical […] The post Veep
A member of Council of State, Mr. Sam Okudzeto, has charged African engineering practitioners to be bold and courageous in the discharge of their engineering duties. He said when he looked at the profiles and various groups within the various engineering fields and the specialisation involved, it looks like there is nothing that we can […] The post Be
By Joseph E. STIGLITZ Last year, US President Joe Biden’s administration infuriated lobbyists representing Big Tech firms and others that profit from our personal data by denouncing a proposal that would have gutted domestic data privacy, online civil rights and liberties, and competition safeguards. Now, Biden’s new executive order on Americans’ data security reveals that […] The post A
On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of BE Health, the flagship corporate social responsibility programme of Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, the luxury 5-star hotel donated a total of GHS 105,000 to Breast Care International (BCI) Ghana to support the NGO’s endeavours in promoting breast cancer awareness. In 2023, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast […] The post Kempinski
“A snake is like a rope but it is not used for tying up firewood.” – Akan proverb When we task our brains and talents, extracting our creativity and letting it dictate our pace of work and the flow of our relationships; more often than not, the greater reward we seek is recognition of our […] The post The Attitude Lounge by Kodwo Brumpon: Give
… with focus on development administration The Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants-Ghana has officially opened its doors to the 2024 Professional Year. The gathering, graced by distinguished members of the board, students, marked the beginning of a year dedicated to the theme “Development Administration: The Instrument for Achieving Sustainable Growth.” Addressing the audience, […] The post
…significance of technology in education Education has since time immemorial been present. Well, how did this even come about? In prehistoric times, education happened informally through oral communication. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, traveled to study plant and animal species. However, ancient civilization led to a gradual shift from informal to formal education. History was […] The post An
Uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political polarization on a global scale. The result is a dangerous gridlock that must be urgently tackled through collective action, according to a new report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The 2023/24 Human Development Report (HDR), titled “Breaking the Gridlock: […] The post
By Maureen E. BANSAH A German engineering giant, Siemens AG, was rocked by a massive corruption scandal in 2006 that shocked the world. The corruption involved more than $1.4 billion in bribes to government officials worldwide to acquire market advantage. Investigations uncovered the extensive bribery network within the company’s worldwide operations, exposing a deeply ingrained […] The post
In this age of advancement and female emancipation, sexual harassment is still a problem in workplaces around the globe. This pernicious issue not only violates people’s rights and dignity but also calls into question the core values of respect and equality. With the growing momentum of the #MeToo movement, which exposed the pervasiveness of sexual […] The post
By Isaac BOADI (Prof) & Godwin MUSAH (Dr) The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is calling on banks, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to join its Strategic Seminar Series focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This collaborative effort is designed to empower stakeholders across the financial sector with the latest […] The post
Alumni UK, in partnership with the British Council and Konfidants Research, has launched a research initiative targeting the post-study engagements of Ghanaian graduates from UK Higher Education Institutions. The event, comprising a roundtable, networking, and cocktail session, convened over 100 UK-educated Ghanaians at the British Council in Accra on March 15, 2024. The gathering aimed […] The post
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