Africa’s economic, business and public policy analysts are forecasting that the speed and scope of the continent’s post-COVID-19 recovery will largely depend on the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). These views were contained in the recent UN publication, “Africa Renewal.”
The AfCFTA is an African...
There are signs of imminent global recession as the COVID-19 pandemic causes serious economic damage across the world. Ghana is expected to grow 1.5 percent in 2020 according to the government and International Monetary Fund (IMF). Fitch, a rating agency, however expects the economy to do slightly better with...
Governments around the world are responding forcefully to the COVID-19 crisis with a combined fiscal and monetary response that has already reached 10% of global GDP. Yet according to the latest global assessment from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, these stimulus measures may not boost...
“When you see your neighbour’s beard on fire, fetch water for yours.” – Akan proverb
“Open your eyes and look within: Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” These words of Bob Marley taken from his ‘Exodus’ song not only stirs self-reflection, but are actually a rousing call to...
“If the powers that be in the NPP knew they were going to liberally distribute 65 free seats among their acquaintances, political favorites, family members and townsfolk as if they were serving champagne among friends at a local bar, why would they encourage filling of nominations and campaign activity...
The World Health Organisation on March 11, 2020 declared the outbreak of the viral disease COVID-19 as a pandemic. The virus has since plagued the globe with over 5.1 million cases in circa 200 countries as at today. World economies and businesses have taken a great hit, with about...
The ongoing locust invasion is considered to be the worst infestation to occur in a quarter of a century - locust attacks have a significant impact on the agriculture sector. With the ability to peregrinate over an extensive land area, a locust swam can travel more than 81 miles...