Africa’s agricultural sector is set for exponential growth in the coming decade, research commissioned by Microsoft and compiled by Africa Practice reveals. With a projected value of US$1trillion by 2030, the continent is poised to become the global centre of agritech solutions and has also seen rapid growth in...
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A company limited by shares construct produces an entity bestowed with legal personality, limited liability, transferability of shares, delegated management and investor ownership according to Reinier Kraakman.
Globally, these distinct features backed by legislation and practice have become common features of such companies – and similarly,...
The power sector was bedevilled with huge financial burdens and generation challenges that nearly crippled the economy. The debt burden was reported to be about US$ 1.5 billion, which militated against smooth operations of three major stakeholders in the value chain: Volta River Authority (VRA), Electricity Company of Ghana...
There are many investment vehicles and securities. Interestingly, these instruments have unique properties which make them suitable for one type of investment or the other. In the subsequent publications, as much as we can, we shall cover most of these securities. The list is quite a tall one so...
With President Joe Biden’s administration recommitting the United States to the Paris climate agreement, and with a major United Nations climate-change conference (COP26) coming later this year, there is new hope for meaningful global policies to meet the challenge. But while mounting evidence of increasing climate volatility – unprecedented...
– a good risk management strategy
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk”..
Louise Smith
A workplace Huddle is more than just a staff meeting. It is a regular discussion in which attendees address key performance indicators and areas of improvement. These meetings can...
Considering the rapid increase in the use of motorcycle and tricycles in the country for both commercial and private purposes, the need to insure them is as imperative as motor insurance. This is because motorcycles have a higher frequency and severity of risks than cars.
A motorcycle is an asset...
I will start this article by first extending a warm congratulations to the government for working hard to ensure that come, July 2021, the long-awaited baby ‘Development Bank’ will be launched. At its naming ceremony, I suggest that all invited guests and dignitaries must wear an African print.
Key political...