I have reviewed this book, titled “Random Thoughts on the Political History of British Togoland” and as a Political Scientist with over twenty years of experience in Teaching and Research in many areas of politics, including the political history of Ghana, I can say without equivocation that the book has come at the right time. … The post “Random Thoughts on the Political
Anthony J. Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, visited Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola from Jan. 21-26 to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Africa. Blinken’s visit was also to accelerate the U.S.-Africa partnership since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held mid-December 2022 in Washington. The visit highlighted the collaborative efforts in […] The post
Stepping into the dynamic world of corporate enterprises is like embarking on a journey across uncharted terrain. With over 25 years of navigating these corporate waters, I have come to understand that the true compass of any industry is the customer – the very heartbeat of our existence. Every aspect, from day-to-day operations to overarching […] The post Navigating
…navigating the political landscape with social listening in the 2024 elections Dear Esteemed Readers, As we embark on the promising journey that is the new year, 2024, I extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to each of you. It is with great pleasure and a sense of anticipation that I commit to delivering a series […] The post Comms and Branding
Europe faces a challenging year ahead. The confluence of several disruptive factors – geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, economic uncertainty, increased regulatory pressure and, last but by no means least, the impact of new technologies – will undoubtedly test leaders to the limit in the coming year. Speaking with business leaders across the region, several common […] The post
‘Think before you click’ is a fundamental cyber-security principle that emphasises the importance of careful consideration before interacting with links, attachments or other elements in emails, messages or websites. This phrase serves as a reminder to individuals to be cautious and discerning in their online activities to avoid falling victim to phishing attacks and […] The post Think
Military coups d’état, which involve unconstitutional ascension to power by armed forces, have been on the rise over the past decade in West Africa. Between 2020 and 2022, Africa experienced six ‘successful’ military coups – of which two were ‘coups within coups’ – and three attempted coups. This represents an approximately 229% increase in coup […] The post The
I had gone to find spare parts for my now ageing Toyota Fortuner vehicle at Abbosey Okai. I was highly amused listening to some of the submissions during a heated debate on how the cedi has depreciated against the major foreign currencies. As I haggled over the prices of the spare parts to fit my […] The post Random
Africa is a continent with extraordinary economic potential despite its continual underdevelopment. Notwithstanding its prodigious youthful population, diversified cultures and vast array of natural resources, Africa has encountered a multitude of obstacles in its endeavour to exploit its economic legacy. In recent times, there has been an increasing emphasis on harnessing the economic potential of […] The post
The Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana epitomizes a strategic milestone in Africa’s maritime and economic landscape. This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by September 2025, is not just an infrastructural upgrade but a pivotal catalyst for economic transformation. The significance of this expansion is underscored by its scale and potential impact: it is set […] The post
Generative artificial intelligence stretches current copyright law in unforeseen and uncomfortable ways. The US Copyright Office recently issued guidance stating that the output of image-generating AI isn’t copyrightable unless human creativity went into the prompts that generated it. But that leaves many questions: How much creativity is needed, and is it the same kind of […] The post AI’s
– Talk about things to look out for when investing in a property and why Belmonte is a great investment choice Acquiring property is one of the most pivotal decisions most people will make in their lifetime, and it is no wonder therefore that people tend to spend a lot of time researching before making […] The post Property investment, an asset or liability appeared
“Good Banking is produced not by good laws, but by good bankers.” — Hartley Withers, prominent British financial journalist around the turn of the 19th century Dear Readers, last week started with my article on the need to pause and self-reflect before making new year resolutions. It is during our pause for self-reflection that we […] The post Risk
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A person’s innate propensity to behave and react to circumstances is referred to as their temperament. The most potent factor influencing how people conduct in both public and private settings, approach tasks, engage with others, lead others, and handle obstacles is their temperament. Identifying and matching work to an employee’s temperament at work can improve […] The post
This is the full speech delivered by Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Marietta Brew, on the Constitution Day Public Lecture hosted by the UPSA Law School in conjunction with One Ghana Movement. The event was hosted on the theme, ‘Reflections on our democracy: The Constitution, Elections and the Judiciary. I stand on all existing protocols […] The post
It is intriguing to follow the debate over the Ministry of Finance’s letter remind a professional institution like the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of its obligations regarding an apparently non-controversial matter the VAT laws have been clear about. It is not accurate for government to cite only Act 870 of 2013 – and therefore for […] The post Revisiting
We are already two weeks into the new year, and you might not have had time to set big grandeur goals and develop the necessary action plans to back them. Don’t worry, you are not late. You can choose a few popular New Year’s resolutions and be fine. There are New Year’s resolutions that never […] The post Two critical resolutions
The concept of who a customer is has more to do with life than the common reference within a business context. Simply put a customer is someone with whom we exchange value. Therefore, in a business sense, we will exchange money for a product or service. A retail store will sell products to its customers […] The post Customer
A new year is a fresh chapter to rewrite the course of our lives. It gives us an orientation to correct mistakes, set new goals, create new habits and generally seek to phase-up our lives. Having entered a new year, this is a perfect time to reflect on our lives and set intentions for self-improvement. […] The post Personal improvement themes for the new year appeared
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