The Obamas recently released an eye-opening film on Netflix called Leave the World Behind. There’s nothing particularly noteworthy about this film, except that it sparked thousands of TikTok conversations on its topic. For example, would America be prepared if outside forces removed its whole networked communications system, including the internet, radio, television, and banking communication […] The post Why
In what appears to be one of the formal responses from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to President Akufo-Addo’s penchant for not assenting to private members’ bills, General Arts students, particularly those who read government in senior high school, experienced nothing but separation of powers on display. A cursory glance at TV3 Ghana’s quote […] The post Bagbin
Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to make secondary education free. One example is Ghana’s Free Public Senior High School (FreeSHS) policy, initiated in 2017. The policy aimed to remove cost barriers to secondary education, including fees, […] The post Ghana’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
Creative Arts is taking a global dimension. Previously, it was rare to see Africans in the thick of creativity in Hollywood, which is the biggest entertainment market globally. It is now a common trend to see collaborations especially between Africans and Hollywood stars, especially in music where Nigerians easily dominate. In music, the products are […] The post Experiencing
The global data service industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past few decades, with the proliferation of internet-connected devices and the increasing demand for fast and reliable data transmission. Undersea cables play a critical role in enabling this connectivity by carrying vast amounts of data across oceans to connect different regions of the world. […] The post The
Many job seekers spend their time and energy focusing on job searching factors beyond their control, namely how an employer designed their hiring process. Regular readers of this column know I stress the truism that employers own their hiring process, not the job seeker. Hence, rather than criticizing an employer’s hiring process, job seekers should […] The post An Assignment: The New Norm
For most people, language is often viewed as a means of communicating words and ideas. However, upon closer examination, language transcends the mere transmission of words and ideas. Besides conveying words, ideas, and sounds, language importantly conveys cultural values, identity, and closeness. This notion holds for other African countries as well. Step into most Ghanaian […] The post Nicholas
“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 Obamas recently released an eye-opening film on Netflix called Leave the World Behind. There’s nothing particularly noteworthy about this film, except that it sparked thousands of TikTok conversations on its topic. For example, would America be prepared if outside forces removed its whole networked communications system, including the internet, radio, television, and banking communication […] The post Why
The year was 1981, January 20th or there about. The event was annual memorial flag raising ceremony to remember the battle of Myohaung, schedule for El Wak Stadium Accra. His excellency the president Dr Hilla Limann told the Minister of defense Riley Poku that he will arrive as guest of honor at exactly 10.00 am […] The post Nkrabeah Effah Dartey Writes: A Soldier Collapsed? appeared first
The selection of running mates in Ghana’s political landscape holds immense significance, akin to the election of flagbearers. While achieving a proper balance on the ticket is crucial for the electoral success of the party, it is noteworthy that, traditionally, this role has been predominantly filled by men in major political parties in Ghana. Decisions […] The post Breaking
How are you? That’s a familiar greeting, isn’t it? And the usual response is ‘I am Fine’. Even persons on hospital beds have the same response, the visibly sick but walking about too. The overly religious ones say it is an exercise of faith to respond as such. It reminds me of what an old […] The post From Eric’s Diary: The meaning of Life begins at 40- a remix first appeared
Dear Director General (GES), I am writing this letter to you in my capacity as a concerned citizen and education advocate. I want to express my reservations about the recent directive issued by the management of the Ghana Education Service, specifically in confirming Ghanaian languages offered in Junior High Schools as elective subjects for the […] The post Open
As I prepare myself towards the Heritage Caravan 2024, I saw a video from the 2023 edition where a woman in her 50s or 60s talked happily about her bus. She said her last bus was too quiet, but this one was just right. Later, I learned that each of the three buses had a […] The post 2024 Heritage Caravan: Who wears a seat belt on Bus 3? appeared first on
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
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