PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has presented its report on the impact of COVID-19 on the country’s banking sector, and announced that banks should brace for substantial credit losses, increased cybersecurity challenges, and increased cost in keeping employees safe while the pandemic ravages the economy. The report paints a grim outlook for the...
A new WHO Africa study based on assumptions that no containment measures are put in place projects that the novel coronavirus could kill between 83,000 and 190,000 people in Africa in the first year, and infect between 29 million and 44 million in the first year. Thankfully, most countries on...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Madagascar President, Rajoelina took the world by storm after endorsing a herbal product formulated and manufactured locally by the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (MIAR). “All trials and tests have been conducted and its effectiveness has been provided in reducing and elimination of...
This Africa Month, DStv and GOtv have announced the launch of The Africa We See campaign, a heart-warming celebration of the excellence and power of Africa, its people and the rich stories that come from the continent. Now more than ever, Africans are shaping and owning their own narrative through...
Ghana’s number one urban radio station YFM, has introduced a new segment called the Y Leaderboard Series to the ‘Myd Morning Radio Show’. The ‘Y Leaderboard Series’ is a segment with the objective to develop the youth and provide inspiration to listeners by hosting leaders and achievers in various industries...
MSM Inc., publishers of My Story Magazine, Africa’s one stop platform for entrepreneurial resource has released its sixth edition. The magazine features relevant resources on business and entrepreneurship for entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders among others. This edition aims at providing entrepreneurs with tips on dealing with the challenges of running...
Despite its claims, the United States is not “leading” the global response to COVID-19.  If it were, its approach to the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most vulnerable to the economic impact of the virus, would be much different. Rather than lead, or even join, international partners in assisting...
…What data is telling us about the impact of consumer retail behaviour during COVID-19   “I am afraid to go out to Madina in the afternoon.  I will go very early in the morning,” Julie A said, as she adjusted her face mask and carried on with her errands. We then...
  In his lifetime, Nana Yaw Amponsah was famous for his skills in hunting big game such as forest elephants, buffaloes and leopards. He was also celebrated beyond his village of Krabonsu near Kintampo in Ghana’s Bono East Region, for his prowess in using concoctions of herbs and bones of...
 The ILO called on governments to commit to a set of measures to address the challenges caused by unprecedented transformational change in the world of work In researching about how work will be for us all in the future, I am gathering people’s views and ideas about work for the...