Africa long a centre of innovation and creativity is fast becoming a hotbed of climate innovation, finding dynamic new ways of addressing the effects of climate change and pollution.
Acknowledging Africa’s role at the frontline of the climate battle, The Earthshot Prize – one of the world’s foremost environmental awards...
By Kizito CUDJOE
Major donors and the World Bank are considering a US$105billion cap for the replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA), falling short of the US$120 billion sought by African leaders, a new report by the African Future Policies Hub revealed.
The report, ‘Assessing Progress toward Reforming the Global...
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM
An all-women-owned investment consortium that incorporates Rumbi and Zithezava has concluded a transaction acquiring a 28 percent stake in Big Five Duty Free (Big Five), one of Africa’s foremost duty-free retailers.
This transaction marks a significant increase in the company’s transformation, which will see Big Five’s Broad-Based Black...
By Bogolo KENEWENDO & Patrick NJOROGE
Many countries have experienced extreme weather in one form or another this year: the summer, marked by intense wildfires, was the hottest on record, while the return of El Niño has led to catastrophic flooding and other disasters.
Such shocks underscore the urgent need for...
By Richmond Kwame FRIMPONG
The final quarter of 2024 is poised to witness pivotal elections in several countries, including the United States, Brazil, and South Africa. In the U.S., the presidential elections will take center stage, determining the future of economic policies that influence global markets.
Economic issues such as inflation,...
Policymakers are being urged to remain vigilant and direct economic strategies in response to emerging global risks.
The IMF’s latest World Economic Report highlights that the global economic outlook remains fragile despite promising signs of recovery. Key risks, such as regional conflicts, climate shocks and migration slowdowns, require urgent action.
Pierre-Olivier...
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected])
The South African (SA) High Commissioner, Jeanette Grace Mason, has urged businesses in Ghana and across West Africa to seize emerging opportunities in tourism and trade, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
She was speaking at the South African Tourism West Africa Corporate...
...as he arrives in Ghana for Global HR Conference
Johnny C. Taylor, the President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), says that the human capital of Africa must be a key focus if the continent aspires to improve its economic potential.
Taylor expressed this during a...
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM
Absa Bank Ghana Limited, in partnership with the Ghana Communication Technology University, has announced the upcoming Business Ethics Network (BEN) Africa Conference.
The ethics-focused conference is slated to come off from 6th November 2024 to 8th November 2024 and aims at bringing together leaders and stakeholders from...
By Mercy TEDEKU & Paul FRIMPONG
What will the future of Africa-China relations look like without the active participation of the youth? How can a continent where over 60% of the population is under 25 years old thrive without the voices, ideas, and innovations of its young people?
We must address...