Still waters, they say, run deep: and that’s a more than apt description of the MultiChoice Ghana MD, Mr. Alex Okyere. On first meeting him, he comes across as an easy-going friendly guy who you would just love to hang out with. But have a conversation with him and you...
American foreign policy since World War II has been based on a simple idea, perhaps best expressed by President George W. Bush after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: Either you are with us or against us. America should lead, allies should follow, and woe be to countries that...
Maritime transport, the backbone of international trade, and responsible for 80% of the global movement of goods. Attacks on shipping affecting the Suez Canal add to geopolitical tensions impacting shipping routes in the Black Sea, and severe drought due climate change disrupting shipping in the Panama Canal. The UN Conference...
...the marginalisation of men in a system originally designed for women   “No amount of excuse would give reasonableness to the domestic abuse of a spouse by the other. Abuse should be addressed across the board and irrespective of gender because violence against men or women is an injustice to...
Chris Koney’s column Like it or not, certain industries are still largely male-dominated. In such a set-up, it is important for a woman to hold her own and succeed on her own terms. It certainly will require extra work, smartness and tactfulness for a driven woman to conquer a male-dominated...
By Karl P. SAUVANT Every country is eager to attract foreign direct investment – and for good reason. FDI facilitates capital inflows, creates jobs, drives skills development, and facilitates technology transfers, accelerating economic growth and enabling recipient countries to access global markets. But global competition for FDI is fierce. To attract...
One advantage entrepreneurs of our time have is innovation.  The scientific community today has created a platform for innovation, especially among young people. And so young men and women of our time who venture into entrepreneurship are making things through technology and innovation.  Today, in this economic crisis Ghana...
Cocoa has been a major foreign earner for Ghana for over a century. Indeed, cocoa production has been the backbone of Ghana’s economy since the 1870s. Even though the agriculture sector employs the majority of Ghanaians, the cocoa subsector employs about 800,000 farmers - directly benefitting many households. One major...
Rebecca Osam, the young and dynamic CEO of Reflo Company Ltd., is on a passionate mission to empower women and inspire dreams. Her journey is a testament to determination and the unwavering pursuit of positive impact. "Stay positive, dream big, NEVER give up, go hard or go home." Her motivation...
There are so many challenging issues that seem to engulf an individual, a society and a nation at large. Most times we seem to throw our hands in despair and think nothing can be done to change it because it looks so perennial and constant in our faces. Not too long...