As I sat down quietly to listen to a radio conversation about the current Finance Minister’s position over his decision to initially reject the IMF programme but subsequently accept it brought to mind how the game called poker is played.
Pot committed is a term used in playing the poker...
Recent headlines seem to augur a global debt crisis. The United States is teetering on the precipice of a self-inflicted default. Egypt, Ghana, Pakistan, and many other countries are in grave financial difficulties. Italy and Japan’s debt burdens have grown heavier. And the Chinese are delaying or hampering multilateral...
“Communication does not work when two people speak at the same time.” – African Proverb
We are social beings, and interacting is inherently a part of our nature. Through our interactions, we affect and inspire one another in ways that are both necessary and mysterious for our flourishing. Overall, our...
This is a sequel to the article titled ‘the intricacies of the minimum chargeable income’. From a cursory reading of the provision of section one of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1094), the content of that section requires an entire article to digest its interpretation, implications, and...
“I don’t believe in aid”
This bold statement was made in 2023 by the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. President Maada Bio, during an interview. He also added that the foreign aid compromises Sierra Leone’s freedom and independence, due to the strings attached to it. According...
In recent years, China has been at the forefront of leading global initiatives targeted at creating sustainable peace and prosperity.
At a time when the entire world is in difficult moments, especially with economies recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine crisis, China has stepped up, as expected of...
…here's how to get your boss to listen
Employees are frequently overworked and mostly underpaid in today's fast-paced, highly competitive industry. The pressure to meet deadlines, exceed goals and constantly innovate can be exhausting. It can have a substantial impact on employees' well-being and productivity when combined with long hours,...
Leasing companies and landlords – most especially, often get jittery when a company is placed in administration. Unlike the creditors who are involved in the administration process, third-party service providers especially those providing leasing and rental of properties, and equipment may not often not aware of the pendency of...
“You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” -Dave Ramsey
The previous article “A-Step-Step Guide to Creating your Personal Budget” highlighted the guidelines on how to create a good budget. One of the hardest things when learning how to budget money better...