The National Labour Commission (NLC) has secured an interim injunction to halt the strike by the three teacher unions. The teacher unions have been striking since March 20, 2024, demanding better conditions for their service. However, a High Court has restrained the teachers from further continuing their strike. “It is hereby ordered that the Respondents […] The post NLC
By Kenneth AMPONSAH Are banks prepared to lead the way in climate action amidst the crisis caused by climate change pandemics and conflict? In this article, I seek to point out some key initiatives and guidance that we as banks can initiate to support this agenda. But before we dive into the world of green […] The post Going green: financial institutions
Some striking teachers have gathered at the National Labour Commission (NLC) in anticipation of a meeting with the government, teacher unions, and the commission about their ongoing strike. The teachers maintain that their presence is a demonstration of unity with their leaders who are poised to negotiate with the government regarding their service conditions. A […] The post Striking
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Coordinator of the Women’s Wing at the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Pearl Opoku, has urged the Registrar of Companies to lower the costs associated with registering businesses led by women in the country. Ms. Opoku stressed that such action would streamline the formalisation process for numerous micro, small […] The post
Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, has expressed concerns about the potential threat of terrorism in the sub-region. He urged the army to undergo adequate training and be prepared to respond and protect the country effectively and promptly in the event of an attack, noting that the country is […] The post Let’s
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents considerable opportunities for the evolution and monetization of Africa’s trading sectors[1]. Upon full implementation and ratification by member states, this trade agreement will establish a cumulative market encompassing 1.3 billion individuals across 55 countries, boasting a collective GDP of approximately USD 3.4 trillion. The AfCFTA has been […] The post
“I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.” Benjamin HARRISON, American politician and former U.S President Introduction Globalized trade touches every part of our lives, but we hardly notice it anymore. Global trade is a simple fact of life […] The post Sustainability
By Mohammed ALI Omnichannel retailing is a retail concept that unifies all consumer touchpoints into a seamless experience. Verhoef et al. (2015) describe the concept as “the synergetic management of the various access channels and customer touchpoints, to optimize the customer experience across channels and the performance across channels”. Due to its practical value, omnichannel […] The post
The African Union Commission has embarked on an expansive endeavour to empower 300 million African youth through a comprehensive initiative. This initiative was launched in Ghana to capitalize on the ongoing African Games at the Youth Pavilion, a project of the African Union Commission in partnership with UN-Habitat, UNFPA-Ghana, and IOM Ghana. The African Union’s […] The post African
By BERNARD BEMPONG In today’s corporate world, there has been clarion call on businesses to be more responsible for the impacts of their operations on the environment, communities and society. This brings to the fore what is known as sustainability accounting. Sustainability accounting involves the process of measuring and reporting on the impacts of a […] The post JS
By Tshidi RAMOGASE, Chief Public Affairs International Women’s Day highlights the private sector’s crucial role in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa. At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), we use our industry leadership to be part of the solution for positive change on the African continent. We aim to create greater shared opportunities for […] The post Economic
By J. N. Halm What was your preferred mode of study when you were a student? Group study or studying alone? Were you a lone ranger or you loved studying with your mates? Everyone indeed had their way of studying but research by a University of Washington professor indicates that studying in groups is a […] The post Service and Experience:
By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR The main hindrance to world evangelization has not been for the want of devoted missionaries, nor is it the lack for trained nationals, which was a serious problem for years. The hour has come when we have an eager army of gospel soldiers ready to launch out in […] The post The characteristics
In an ambitious and socially resonant move, the She Unit of EchoHouse Africa has initiated a petition aimed at including two words to Ghana’s National Pledge so that it better captures the contributions of both fathers and mothers in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. This stirring campaign, spearheaded by the She Unit, […] The post
Esinam Afua Poku The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Ghana, has joined the global commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) with a call for equal opportunities for Read More... The post Provide Equal Job Opportunities For Women – ICU
By Indermit GILL and Tea TRUMBIC In May 1988, Alejandra Arévalo became the first female geologist to enter an underground mine in Chile. In doing so, she defied a popular myth: that a woman brings bad luck by venturing into a mine. She also broke the law. At the time, Chilean women were forbidden to […] The post #IWD2024: When women win, the world wins appeared first
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU As the world commemorates International Women’s Day on March 8, the rallying cry echoing from the United Nations resounds louder than ever: ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’. This year’s theme serves as a reminder that gender equality remains an elusive goal, and that collective action is imperative to propel the advancement […] The post IWD24
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi Anthony Oppong, Chairman of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) in the Ashanti Region, has reiterated calls for the government to abolish the COVID-19 levy. He argues that these taxes are burdening traders’ revenue, especially since the COVID-19 has been declared by the World Health Organisation as no longer a […] The post GUTA
I prefer we dig right into the pointers on the ends of the spectrum of job-seeking insights, highly relevant to a successful hunt, and leave the googleable stuff at the latter part of the article. Essentially, we start from the middle… THE IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILLS IN A TECH-DRIVEN MARKET While technical skills can […] The post Modern Skills and Strategies
The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have announced a 30 percent increase in transport fares effective March 7, 2024. A joint press release by the two bodies explained that the decision to increase fares stems from the government’s failure to address their concerns. “As drivers’ associations, we expressed disappointment in […] The post Transport
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