Yulia Navalnaya is addressing the European Parliament following the death of her husband, Alexei Navalny, in a Siberian prison on 16 February. “If you really want to defeat Putin, you have to become an innovator,” she says in Strasbourg. “And you have to stop being boring.” She says Alexei Navalny “was the opposite of everything […] The post You
Barbara Okai-Tettey, Senior Compliance Manager at Stanbic Bank Ghana has emphasized the need for collaboration between the financial service industry and regulators to enhance the evolving use of AI in transaction monitoring. She made this statement at ‘The Fintech & Banking Event’ hosted by fintech software company, ThetaRay, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, […] The post
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), journalists and members of the public have been digesting what they’ve just heard. This was a speech given by a grieving widow, Yulia Navalnaya who spoke of the family’s battle to retrieve her husband’s body from the Russian authorities – as a well as a vow from a democracy […] The post MEPs show solidarity and applaud Navalnaya’s
Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge against the government over the level of his security protection when he is in the UK. The Duke of Sussex had been trying to overturn a ruling which saw his security status downgraded after he stopped being a “working royal”. His lawyers argued there was unfairness in […] The post Prince Harry loses
The Media Foundation for West Africa has attributed the closure of four radio stations in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to what it says is the inactivity of the National Media Commission (NMC). The NCA, following a recommendation by the Upper East Regional Security Council and the National Security Ministry, shut down the […] The post NMC’s
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […] The post Delegate
GTP, the leading household textile brand known for its high-quality fabrics, has once again thrown its unwavering support for the advancement of national heritage with the launch of its new collections for ‘Ghana Month’ commemoration. In the beautiful exquisite Retail Store in Osu, GTP, the nation’s premier textile company launched the special GTP Nustyle Ghana […] The post GTP
Members of the Wa South Grand of the Knight of St John International and Ladies Auxiliary, a Catholic organization, have donated food items to help feed inmates of the Wa Central Prison. The donation follows an appeal by the authorities of the prison to the public to augment the government’s feeding allocation for the inmates. […] The post Knight of St John International
By Bernard BEMPONG As a result of ever-evolving business environment, auditors now face new challenges in evaluating emerging risks and controls. This is also premised on the fact that the usual traditional auditing methodologies are unable to keep pace with new business models and processes being driven by new technologies. In that regard, auditing requires […] The post
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has stressed the critical role entrepreneurs play in the socio-economic development of the country. Dr. Kumah said entrepreneurs have demonstrated over the years, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, that they are the true lifeline of the economy. Dr. John […] The post Deputy
The West African regional bloc is lifting some sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. A no-fly zone and border closures were among the sanctions being lifted “with immediate effect,” the president of the […] The post ECOWAS backtracks, lifts sanctions
By E. N. Kwame NKRUMAH (Dr) & David ALEMZERO (Dr) While ostensibly rooted in environmental concerns, the recent introduction of a Vehicle and industrial Emission levy in Ghana has ignited a profound and nuanced debate within the socio-political landscape. Critics argue that the hurried implementation of the levy raises questions about the government’s commitment to […] The post
The Ministry of Finance has taken swift action to accelerate the construction of the Kumasi International Airport by releasing €7 million out of the remaining €9 million needed for Read More... The post Finance
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
Alexei Navalny’s mother has said she has been shown his body, but added that the Russian authorities were pressuring her to allow a “secret” burial. In a video address, Lyudmila Navalnaya said she had been brought to a morgue where she signed a death certificate. Kira Yamysh, the former opposition leader’s press secretary, said the […] The post Alexei
The Zambian government has imposed restrictions on maize and mealies meal (maize flour) exports in response to an extended dry spell endangering the harvest. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri announced the measure on Tuesday, stating that export limitations will remain until a thorough evaluation of the upcoming harvest is conducted. “Owing to the prevailing situation, […] The post Zambia
By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor According to the World Travel Market’s Global Travel Report from 2024 to 2033, the proportion of Chinese households with purchasing power to embark on international travel is set to “roughly double.” Attributed to rising incomes and more middle-class consumers, China’s growth is expected to add more than 60 million households to its existing population […] The post
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. “Those responsible for […] The post Alexei
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