Over the past few years, African Union, the continental organization, has made intra-African trade its newest flagship and has created the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), which provides a unique and valuable platform for potential investors to support the continent's transformation through industrialisation and export development, for businesses to access...
… the collective expertise at play In the ever-evolving landscape of property development, a collective synergy of expertise is paramount to turn aspirations into tangible realities. This article delves into the multifaceted roles played by professionals in the field, emphasizing the collaborative efforts that contribute to the success of development...
While it is true that we need a lot, including money, to be able to travel, the above subject serves as a reminder that adventure also requires the courage to leave familiarity behind. I came across a video on social media featuring a young woman who seemed to have moved...
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) was recently ranked #1 in South Africa for its research output, #1 in the world in terms of SDG 1 and it’s School of Tourism and Hospitality was also recently recognised in the Shanghai rankings as # in Africa and #6 in the world....
Non-governmental organisations in Ghana, under the banner of Ghana CSO Networks and partners, have put forward this position paper expressing "concern over taxation on sanitary pads in Ghana” ahead of the 2024 National Budget reading; and are embarking on a series of advocacy initiatives - including the #Don’tTaxMyPad initiative...
In a continued effort to curb cross-border smuggling activities, a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police successfully recovered another drone near the Nesta village in Amritsar. This marks the second such incident in the region within a week, underscoring the persistent threat posed by...
On November 6-7 China’s Chongqing Municipality hosted the first Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange. Set up in five major sections, including roundtables and results display, theme activities and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) sci-tech innovation ministerial meeting, the conference focused on seven key areas: inter-governmental...
Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is scheduled to present government’s 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy to parliament tomorrow. Ahead of the presentation, there have been calls for government to significantly reduce its expenditure and widen the tax net. Director-Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana,...
Ghana has substantial manganese deposits and has been a significant producer and exporter of manganese ore. However, in line with government’s value addition policy, plans are afoot to establish a manganese refinery in the country, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has indicated. Following his participation in...
In the vibrant political landscape of Ghana, the art of political branding plays a pivotal role in shaping public perception – building trust and ultimately clinching electoral victories. Just as in many other countries, Ghanaian politicians employ a wide array of strategies and tactics to connect with the electorate,...