Over the last 20 years, a number of thriving technology companies have emerged in China. This has invited much speculation about the country’s scientific and technological prowess, and about its ability to innovate. Some argue that China is already nipping at America’s heels in these domains, and has become...
In response to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses and individual lives, the Dormaa Area Teachers’ Co-operative Credit union (DATCCU) at Dormaa-Ahenkro in the Bono Region has rolled out a comprehensive debt-relief package for its members and customers.
The relief package include waiver of loan interest throughout...
Countries must strengthen and reform their health policy research institutions to focus on Africa-led inclusive solutions
Global health experts and practitioners at a policy webinar hosted by the African Development Institute (ADI) called for a “Marshall Plan on Inclusive Health in Africa.”
There is an urgent need for inclusive health policy...
Over 4000 Ghanaian youth on last Friday joined the maiden edition of Vodafone virtual skills fair to be properly equipped in making informed career choices.
The online skills fair dubbed ‘LevelUp’ created a platform for astute Ghanaian specialists to share their experiences, challenges and opportunities in their chosen career path....
The global pandemic has had the unintended consequence of speeding up Africa’s digital economy. The transition to digital services and the adoption of transformative mobile technologies have been rapid in the last two years with e-commerce being the biggest beneficiary.
This digital transformation has been driven by home grown solutions...
Absa Bank Ghana has signed a partnership agreement with Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to provide flexible loan schemes for members of the association, with a special package for women-led businesses.
The bank will provide collateral-free lending of up to GH¢500,000 for traders, and a special loan package of...
….a look at the accreditation of cybersecurity professionals and practitioners
I have read the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), and in my view its implementation will be challenging. In my first article, I looked at the Governance Structure of the Cybersecurity Authority and its political orientation that could compromise the...
Nurturing what might be considered as” acceptable behaviours” in an organization is not a mean task. To be able to infuse a growth orientation among employees “business as usual practices” cannot be entertained. This is particularly so in commercial firms that face stiff competition, increasing overhead costs and work...
It has been widely reported that barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will not allow into the country, importation of cars that have been defined according to the Customs Amendment Act 2020 as salvaged or do not have clean title by the...
As part of various social interventions outlined by Miss Ghana Foundation for the year, the Foundation celebrated this year’s Valentine’s Day with Children of the NIC Safe Haven Children’s Home, New Legon, Adenta.
The Pre- Valentine’s Day Donation saw Miss Ghana 2020, Monique Mawulawe Agbedekpui, and her second runner up...