As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to destabilize education, businesses, companies, among others, institutions are devising ways to adapt to the changes brought about by the new normal. Undoubtedly, the current situation has boosted digitalization and online engagements among companies and their clients as well as the general public. It is against this background that Access […] The post Access
Mohamed A. El-Erian’s thoughts The human tragedies and massive economic disruptions caused by COVID-19 have rightly commanded the attention of the public and policymakers for more than six months, and should continue to do so. But in managing the immediate crisis, we must not lose sight of the opportunities. The oft-quoted line about not letting […] The post The
In our part of the world, job creation poses a great challenge to nation building. It exposes our vulnerability as a country. Many people especially the youth have resulted to crime and many other undignifying means of livelihood. Over the past decade, we have experienced a sharp growth in the non-conventional means of public transport […] The post Understanding the
Participants at a webinar to present the African Development Bank’s African Economic Outlook Supplement to Asian audiences on Monday have endorsed the report as critical for post-COVID-19 Africa. The supplement revises the growth projections and outlook for Africa for 2020 and 2021 and highlights the impact of COVID–19 on Africa’s socio-economic landscape. It recommends policy […] The post Despite
In Golden Fetters, his celebrated study of the collapse of the gold standard in the interwar period, the American economic historian Barry Eichengreen emphasized that important political and social changes, in particular the extension of the franchise, had made it impossible to maintain the system. Electorates were no longer willing to endure austerity if sticking […] The post Feature:
Leading telecommunication giant, Vodafone, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs), has partnered with the Makola Foundation and MicroEnsure to provide a wide range of tools and services to help small local businesses in the month of September. Speaking at a media briefing to launch Vodafone Ghana’s […] The post Vodafone
The Attitude Lounge “Water goes into palm wine, not palm wine into water.” – Akan proverb “How should we like it were stars to burn / With a passion for us we could not return? / If equal affection cannot be, / Let the more loving one be me.” This stanza from “The More Loving […] The post Feature: Our Humanity appeared first on The
Intercity STC, the nation’s premier Transport Company, has signed a five-year contract agreement with Nacasky Company Limited for setting up a complete Fleet Management System for its outfit. The alliance between ISTC and Nacasky Company Ltd. will enable the two entities to work together to improve agility in operating out and mounting ISTC bus service levels […] The post Intercity
In recent weeks, tens of thousands of people paraded the streets of Bamako in Mali to demand the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The protesters were believed to have been mobilised by Mr. Mahmoud Dicko, an influential Muslim leader, under the auspices of the June 5 Movement – Rally of Patriotic Forces. The latter […] The post Malian crisis, peace
…says it will destroy its salt production A private developer has forcibly taken part of Panbros Salt Industries Ltd legally acquired concession in an effort to construct a cement factory. Authorities are aware that the siting of a cement factory near a saltwork is the most undesirable thing to do as the cement dust will […] The post Panbros
Axcon Energy Limited has kicked off construction of Appolonia City’s first solar power plant, which will bring 5MW of renewable energy to homeowners and businesses within Greater Accra’s new city. The solar plant, located in Appolonia Industrial Park, provides additional capacity to Appolonia City’s dedicated power substation. “The new solar plant will satisfy lAxcon Energy […] The post Axcon
International cocoa and chocolate scholar Professor Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa has been appointed chair of the 3-member Advisory and Awarding Board of Ghana Cocoa Awards, an industry awards scheme. Professor Afoakwa, who is also Interim Vice-Chancellor of Ghana Communication Technology University, shares the board with another scholar of the global cocoa and chocolate industry, Dr. Kristy […] The post Prof.
STANLIB Ghana Limited recorded strong business performances in 2019 for the STANLIB Income Trust Fund (SIFT) and the STANLIB Cash Trust (SCT), the two funds that the company manages. This was revealed at the company’s 2019 virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. In her report to unit holders of the STANLIB Cash Trust, Brenda […] The post STANLIB records strong performances
Flooding in the Upper East, North-East and Northern Regions will only affect food supply at the local level but not the national level, according to ESOKO, an agriculture-focused technology firm. Content Manager for Esoko Ghana, Francis Danso Adjei, who disclosed this to the B&FT said destruction of the farmlands in those communities might not have […] The post Floods
InfoSec Advisory with Del Aden Organisations worldwide have moved to remote work scenarios in response to the COVID-19 pandemic…. However, moving to a remote workforce has presented I.T. and InfoSec teams with key challenges surrounding the traditional perimeter security model. Further, the move to the Cloud presents an additional threat vector that must be well […] The post Define
Strategic Sourcing and Industrialisation insights with Prof Douglas Boateng Over the next 30 years, Sub-Saharan Africa is predicted to account for the majority share of the world’s population growth with the United Nations World Population Prospects forecasting that around two thirds of growth in the world’s population between 2020 and 2050 will take place in […] The post Feature:
Human Resources recruitment firm Jobberman witnessed a net increase in job listings on its platform by employers despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, acting CEO of its Ghanaian operations Kwaku Agbesi has revealed. Demand for blue-collar jobs – plumbers, electricians and drivers – he said, is responsible for the phenomenon, following a significant dip in listings […] The post Demand
Depositors whose funds were locked up in the collapsed Savings and Loans Companies and Microfinance companies will now receive their cash from today (16th September, 2020) instead of an earlier promise by government to hold the monies in bonds. A statement released by the Receiver of the 347 defunct Microfinance companies, and the 23 Savings […] The post Financial
Enterprise Computing, a technology-based organisation, has set up a new and ultra-modern ICT centre for the St. Paul’s Methodist Junior High School in Tema as part of efforts to help the youth acquire needed knowledge and skills in order to adapt to this fast-changing technological world. The new ICT centre is stocked with 22 high-speed […] The post St.
The Vice President, Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia, has inaugurated the state of art New Liquid Bulk Terminal at Takoradi Port. The Vice President also cut the sod for the construction of a new multi-purpose Dry Bulk Jetty Phase Two, also at the Takoradi Port. The newly inaugurated Liquid Bulk Terminal, the biggest in West Africa, has […] The post Vice President
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