By Juliet ETEFE
Energy leaders at the ninth ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Forum have underscored the need for policy harmonisation and infrastructure investment for electricity trade security in the region.
The experts hold that lack of robust and interconnected infrastructure is a critical barrier to electricity trade, noting that existing...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has garnered unprecedented support to serve a second term at the 164 member-states trade organisation.
In an official media release after July 22 meeting, the WTO General Council indicated that fifty-eight (58) of the 164 member states of...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and AFRICA24, Africa’s premier TV media group, have inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enhance the Continental Free Trade Area and economic integration through a series of high-impact initiatives.
The MoU, signed at the AfCFTA Secretariat’s headquarters...
Ghanaian diplomat and Former Ambassador to China, Edward Boateng has expressed the need for Africans, particularly Public Relations practitioners on the continent to highlight the positive African narrative for global attention.
Ambassador Boateng who once served as Africa Head of CNN noted that unlike in the past when it was...
A striking paradox exists in Ghana: despite our people's abundant talent and wisdom, many capable individuals shy away from pursuing innovative ventures. The primary reason for this hesitation is a pervasive fear of financial inadequacy. This fear hinders the entrepreneurial spirit and stifles economic growth as potential business leaders...
By Dr. Isaac Ankrah, Research Fellow, Africa-China Center for Policy and Advisory;Lecturer, Ghana Communication Technology University
Is FOCAC merely a strategic façade designed to influence global perceptions, or does it genuinely foster substantial cooperation and development?
A story that began long before the establishment of FOCAC in 2000 might be the...
By Emmanuel AKOMEA
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has jointly dedicated a US$62 billion fund to address the continent's critical trade and investment gaps.
The Alliance aims to collaborate to address Africa’s development finance needs, promote the interests of member states, advocate for Africa on global finance issues,...
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Dr. Fahad Aldossari, has assured African leaders, heads of the continent’s financial institutions and business leaders that the newly established Arab-Africa Financial Consortium (AAFC) will do everything within its mandate to ensure...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
With thousands conscripted into the army to fight in neighbouring Ukraine, several more thousands escaping military mobilization and migrating abroad, Russia currently lacks highly skilled labor for offices and unskilled labor for its industries, agriculture and construction. Reports indicated Russian employment agencies are seriously recruiting all kinds...
By Omotayo Ogunlade
As the digital payments landscape in Africa expands, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly urgent. Trust and security are foundational to financial services, and as cybercriminals continue to become more aggressive and sophisticated, addressing any vulnerabilities is key to safeguarding the integrity of Africa's digital...