In the modern world of enterprise, where trends emerge and fade with blinding speed, many are tempted to switch lanes upon sighting a new promising avenue. Yet, as I learned in a deeply personal experience, real success and influence stem from authenticity, from evolving our intrinsic difference rather than...
Public trust in government is the essence of good governance
In the ancient halls of wisdom, Confucius once pondered the very essence of governance. When asked by Zigong, he responded with timeless clarity: “Sufficient food, a strong army, and the people’s trust … without the people’s trust, no government can...
Monkey meat is highly desirable in many parts of Africa. Catching a monkey, however, can be difficult because monkeys are fast, agile, and have very good eyesight. They can thus see a predator/hunter coming and easily escape. To catch a monkey, the hunter uses guile and employs the monkey’s...
“Beware of the naked man who offers you clothes.” – African proverb
Africa’s quest to find the right leaders has indeed been one of its most significant challenges. Across the continent’s diverse nations, the struggle to identify leaders who can effectively guide their countries toward progress, stability and prosperity has...
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, leaders face the daunting task of navigating global technological changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies. To effectively respond to these challenges, we can draw valuable lessons from eagles, nature's masters of adaptability and innovation. Just as eagles conquer the skies,...
In recent years, a powerful shift has been observed in the world of finance and investment; one that emphasises not just returns but also the impact of investments on society and the planet. This shift is encapsulated in the growing trend of sustainable and responsible investing (SRI). By incorporating...
In the study done in Iraqi city of Erbil referred to above, the researchers looked at different types of layout and whether they had different effects on employees. They looked at the open-plan design were there were individual workstations found inside an open space. The study also considered closed...
In today's data-driven era, businesses across the globe are increasingly relying on a powerful tool known as ‘big data analytics’. This tool involves the systematic collection, processing and analysis of large volumes of data to extract valuable insights and patterns.
The significance of data-driven decision-making cannot be overstated in the...
… how tariffs reshape global trade patterns
In an interconnected world, the ripple-effects of economic decisions can extend far beyond their initial intentions. Trade wars, marked by the imposition of tariffs and trade barriers between countries, are a prime example of how seemingly isolated actions can trigger a cascade of...
According to John Rawls, a right to demonstrate is said to be one of the fundamental liberties in free and democratic States. Quashigah (1999) has also described the right to demonstrate as “a small price for the bigger benefits of democracy that the rest of us should tolerate the...