GettyImages Sean Kruger, University of Pretoria and Adriana Aletta Steyn, University of Pretoria Entrepreneurs are known to drive innovation and progress in various fields. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has provided an unprecedented platform to do so.
“Extreme poverty anywhere is a threat to human security everywhere”. –Kofi Annan. Poverty is a ubiquitous phenomenon. It is simply defined as a state of being poor and unable to afford basic human needs such as food, shelter and clothing.
The framing of Africa’s relationship with China needs a rethink. Shutterstock Christopher J. Lee, Lafayette College The topic of China-Africa relations presents an opportunity to rethink the territorial parameters of African studies. In particular, it can help shift attention away from the Atlantic world as the dominant focal point of connections between Africa and the […]
Accra, Ghana//-A Management Consultant, Harry Yamson, has stated that Ghana’s reputation in the world of finance and commerce is at risk because of the penchant for disrespecting terms of contracts signed by governments.
Accra, Ghana//-The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are finalising work on Ghana’s Debt Sustainability Analaysis.
Accra, Ghana//-The World Bank has stated categorically that it won’t approve funds for the overpriced COVID-19 vaccines purchase being pursued by the Ghanaian government.
International Economic rating firm Fitch has downgraded Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Negative from stable.
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows are expected to bottom out in 2021 and recover some lost ground with an increase of 10% to 15%, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2021, published on 21 June.
Accra, Ghana//-The World Bank Group has so far disbursed a total of $435 million to Ghana’s government to fight COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
The opening of the Kazungula Bridge linking Botswana and Zambia over the Zambezi River promises to boost trade and tourism in Southern Africa.
