The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that road crashes for the first two months of January and February 2024 saw a slight increase. The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, at the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign, disclosed that 2,260 road crashes were reported involving 3,910 vehicles, with […] The post 369
The just-ended Africa Cup of Nations lived up to the hype for many stakeholders, including Ghana’s Juliet Bawuah. The well-respected Juliet was recruited by the continental governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF), to perform Venue Editor duties. And, just as she has done in previous engagements, this, too, she rose to the occasion – […] The post Juliet
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
The Deputy Agriculture Minister, Mr. Yaw Frimpong Addo, highlighted the government’s commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector during his address at the opening of the third edition of the Agritech West Africa exhibition, alongside Food & Beverage Ghana and FoodPack Tech Ghana exhibitions. Emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement, Mr. Addo stressed the significance […] The post
In the ensuing piece, l will be using lots of materials from Wilkinson et al. Evolving Management of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: A Personalised Approach to Preventing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Across the Risk Continuum. J. Am. Heart Assoc 2023. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally. In 2020, CVD resulted in about 19 … The post Reducing
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
By Clara ADADE Social trends are changing; environmental issues are constantly increasing; day-in-day out, the public expect some sort of accountability and good governance practice from the Companies whose operation create environmental and social challenges. This is what birthed ESG reporting. ESG in itself stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and represent pillars that are […] The post
By Queenly Joy SMITH The world today is developing at a rate faster than forecast, especially, on the wheels of technology. As the world economy would have it, technology has set the stage for disruptive innovation and practices fueling the enhancement of various sectors, while creating exceptional returns for stakeholders. Although one of the oldest […] The post Agricultural
By Korsi DZOKOTO In the realm of economic management, Ghana stands as a stark example of the profound impacts of mismanagement and corruption on a nation’s fiscal health. The story of Ghana’s economic trajectory is one of promise overshadowed by poor governance, inflated project costs, and unchecked borrowing. As we delve into the intricate web […] The post Counting the cost
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
…Causes, Challenges & Recommendations By Desmond O. APPIAH Last week, some countries across West and Central Africa, and some parts of Southern Africa suffered internet outages causing major disruption in internet services. The disruption, which began on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, is attributed to damage in multiple undersea cables that carry internet traffic. The exact […] The post Internet
“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
…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
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
This woman wakes up in the morning and prepares the children for school. She picks them in a taxi or trotro or her husband’s old car to drop them off at school and then continues to her work place. She struggles with other passengers on board a trotro whiles on her way to work. She […] The post Useless Column: ‘The girls are coming’ appeared first on
By Eric OSIAKWAN In February 2023, Universal Music Group (UMG) annouced a majority strategic investment into Mavin Global[1] – a leading African records label based in Nigeria – the deal is subject to regulatory approval by the end of Q3 2024. By some estimates the deal is between $125M and $200M giving UMG about 80% […] The post Capital, Capacity
Come in Close the door A Creator shouldn’t have to beg. Come in Shut the door Good shouldn’t have to suffer long Good’s face’s knee-deep in mud Each discovery made, yours? Each insight found, a Creator’s denseness? This Creator’s end? Each room allowed, apostasy aloud Forthwith, all Yous we’ve fought with Here’s wood—knock […] The post Adjo&Kojo’s
By Paa Kwesi FOLSON There always comes a point in time where the topic of ‘generation’ becomes increasingly important and nearly impossible to evade or ignore, and we are currently in those times. The world of work is facing an incredibly imperative situation; the influx of the Gen-Z. In this article, my aim is to […] The post A roadmap
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Nigeria is considered an economic power in West Africa, and it runs in the third position behind Egypt and South Africa. While expert opinions suggested it qualifies to join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), an association of emerging economies that primarily seeks to promote economic cooperation and development among […] The post Nigeria
You might have heard this very phrase that says, “In life everyone has a problem in one way or the other” I don’t think it is quite so. The phrase should rather be “In life everyone will be confronted with a problem in one way or the other”. As for the problem it will definitely […] The post MINDSET: Problems appeared first on The
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