America is universally recognised and accepted by all as a highly developed nation. This assertion can also be attributed to nations like Russia, China, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, Holland, Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, India etc. What then constitute a true development? For the purpose of this article, it will be appropriate and very necessary …
…a different approach to conventional building techniques While most of us are accustomed to building using traditional methods – using materials like cement, sand, stones and iron rods for both residential and commercial structures, among others, many alternative building techniques exist; and they are also generally less expensive than the conventional building approach, according to […] The post Alternative
George Washington once said: “Nothing is more harmful to the service than the neglect of discipline; for it is discipline more than numbers that gives one army superiority over another.” Brian Tracy believes that leadership and self-discipline go hand in hand. It is not possible to imagine an effective leader who lacks self-discipline, willpower, self-control, …
AS the year 2023 ended successfully, there was a huge anticipation of what the ensuing year 2024 is going to offer. For both those who did well and those who were not satisfied with their own aspirations and achievements, more could have been made to meet heart desires. A New Year is the time or …
One technology that has come to enhance life in general is digitalisation, which is simply the use of computers and the internet to accomplish certain processes or endeavours. For instance, by means of digitalisation, companies can sell goods without a physical presence and money can be transferred from one point to another without the hindrance …
Over the last 15 years, one of the major developments that has revolutionized and disrupted the entire financial sector in Ghana is the emergence of Mobile Money Services (MoMo). Though MTN launched its Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in 2009, many Ghanaians were yet to warm up to it as a safe mode of payment in […] The post Navigating
Resource – rich countries have, for decades, explored and exploited the valuable mineral resources they have been endowed with through large-scale mining activities. Historically, a key aspect of large-scale mining has involved the exploration of minerals through surface/land-based mining which has made significant contributions to developments in growing economies. For instance, In June 2023, Ghana […] The post
A few days ago, I participated in the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs in Beijing, China. The conference pointed out the direction for China’s futural diplomatic work and the development of China-Africa relations. I want to take this opportunity to introduce to my Ghanaian friends the guiding principles of the conference and […] The post Toward
In an ever-connected world where remote work and Digital Nomadism are on the rise, the concept of a nomad visa has gained significant attention. A nomad visa allows individuals to live and work in a country for an extended period while embracing the local culture and contributing to the economy. More and more companies are […] The post The
Every game has a start time. There is also a time when the game ends and the players can review their performance, design new strategies and start all over again without carrying the weight of the past. You may lose miserably; but fortunately, the game ends. You have another opportunity to dust yourself, wipe the […] The post All you need to know
– take simple steps to trigger the right levers and transform your business The year 2023 is history and in comes a new (leap) year. There is always a sense of anticipation and expectation as we set ourselves up for the weeks and months ahead. In our reflections, we will be ruing some of […] The post Stepping up your CX Gear to stay connected with
The year is 2010, a young Eric Osiakwan is engaged in two experiments; getting the West Africa Backhaul Company (WABco) off the ground as an entrepreneur during the day and backing early-stage tech startups by night. Over the next three years, the former faces major headwinds whilst the latter takes off, and with it his […] The post AFA@10 begets Chanzo Capital@10 in 2024
Okay, Britain didn’t set much of an example in democratic rule, when she ran the affairs of her colony, the “Gold Coast.” For instancve, when riots broke out in the colony in 1948, due mainly to discontent against such economic injustices the British had imposed on it as allowing foreign companies (like UAC, UTC and …
More than 5.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines bought on loan by the Ugandan government have expired, an audit report has said. The vaccines are valued at 28.1bn Ugandan shillings ($7.3m; £5.8m) and were purchased using a World Bank loan. Authorities say the expired vaccines will be withdrawn from health facilities and destroyed. In the […] The post Uganda to destroy expired
Indelible ink has been used in Ghana in previous elections to mark voters as proof of voting and to publicly show that a particular person has already voted and cannot vote multiple times. This was a risk management and control tool to ensure elections were free and fair. The recent District Assembly elections conducted were […] The post Indelible ink
We are in a world where by the click of button, money is transferred from one jurisdiction to the other with ease. The emergence of digital payment platforms and money remittance services (Fintech) has changed the way we interact with money on daily basis. Technology has contributed to this effective and efficient way of doing […] The post Micro
In our hyperconnected world, the need for regulating cybersecurity has become paramount. As individuals, businesses and governments increasingly rely on digital technologies for daily activities and critical operations, the threat landscape has evolved to include a range of cyberattacks, data breaches and vulnerabilities. In response, regulatory bodies have stepped in to establish frameworks aimed at […] The post
The role of private universities in Ghana, especially in terms of their contributions to education services delivery, is multifaceted. Private universities have become increasingly significant in the Ghanaian education sector for several reasons: Expansion of Access to Higher Education: Private universities have provided additional opportunities for tertiary education, especially important in areas where public universities […] The post
Introduction: Technology is becoming increasingly cheaper in education delivery. This trend can be attributed to several factors: Digitalization: The shift from physical textbooks to digital resources and e-learning platforms has reduced the cost of producing and distributing educational materials. Open Educational Resources (OER): The availability of free or low-cost OER, including textbooks, videos, and interactive […] The post
Few alliances have sparked as much interest and speculation in the complicated fabric of international relations as between Africa and China. The relationship between Africa and China has received a lot of attention and scrutiny from scholars, policymakers, and the media in recent years, prompting a lot of debate and, unfortunately, reinforcing certain persistent myths. […] The post
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