By Razan Khalifa Al MUBARAK & Bogolo KENEWENDO   From the Drakensberg mountain range in the west to the Indian Ocean in the east, KwaZulu-Natal province is one of South Africa’s most biodiverse provinces. For the last 30 years, however, deteriorating river water quality and increasingly frequent flooding has been costing...
By Dela Herman AGBO Financial freedom remains a desired goal for many individuals, symbolizing the ability to live without being constrained by financial stress. However, achieving this state can be difficult, with many encountering pitfalls that derail their progress. This article outlines key financial mistakes people often make and provides strategies...
By Innocent Samuel  APPIAH In a landmark celebration that offers profound insights into the dynamics of Ghana's hospitality industry, Sunlodge Hotel marked its 50th anniversary yesterday. This milestone not only reflects the hotel’s remarkable journey but also underscores the resilience of indigenous entrepreneurship in a sector increasingly dominated by international...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected] ) The Lead of Financial Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) at e-Crime Bureau, Eric Kwaku Mensah, has emphasised the need for broader public awareness to combat the rise in investment scams. His call for vigilance follows the Cyber Security Authority’s (CSA) report of a sharp increase in...
A joint regional course on financial programming and policies is underway, bringing together experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) to train participants on diagnosing and addressing macroeconomic imbalances. The course, held at a critical time for the global...
By Anita NKRUMAH& Bridget OPOKU Intra-African trade (especially in manufactured products) has been touted as a major driver of economic development in Africa as it promotes the scaling of African industries. Though this concept of intra-African trade is not new to African economies, it was significantly impaired by colonialization and...
The MainStream Reinsurance Company Limited and KEK Reinsurance Brokers (Africa) Limited PLC collaborative 3-day non-life capacity-building programme ended at the Eastern Premium Hotel Koforidua last weekend. The Seminar kicked off on the 11th of September 2024 on the theme: “Treaty Negotiation and Renewal Significance of Data and Statistics.”  The event...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Under Russia's BRICS presidency, Moscow hosted the 7th BRICS Media Summit on September 13-15, which gathered the heads of leading media outlets from the association's member states and the countries that have applied to join BRICS+. It was primarily held to increase the role of the media in...
Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, has urged Ghanaians abroad to pool their resources and invest in Ghana's mining sector to ensure a larger portion of revenue from gold and other resources remains within the country to drive development and growth. Speaking at a recent fund-raising dinner hosted by...
By George ASAMANI Across Africa, infrastructure projects are reshaping skylines and connecting communities. From highways and bridges to energy plants and ports, these projects symbolise progress and the promise of economic development. Yet, alongside these bold initiatives, there are too many examples of unfinished roads, abandoned buildings, and projects left...