Gettyimages Anthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of Children recently made what experts call a landmark ruling. The committee is a regional quasi-judicial organ of the African Union.
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Anas Petitions CHRAJ to investigate Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ofori-Atta Over Conflict of Interest
Accra, Ghana//-Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
How Fiscal Restraint Can Help Fight Inflation
Fiscal policy can ease the task of monetary policy in reducing inflation while mitigating risks to financial stability Government support was vital to help people and firms survive pandemic lockdowns and support the economic recovery.
Last-mile Delivery: Growing Opportunity Storm in Africa
Creating Strong African Economies on the Back of Efficient Transport Solutions and Investments Well-functioning transport networks are the heartbeat for many nations, bringing with them several social and economic opportunities, at the city, regional, and country levels.
Number of Companies Discussing ‘Labour Shortage’ up by 28% in 2022, finds GlobalData
The number of companies mentioning labor shortage in their filings globally increased by 28% in 2022 compared to 2021, continuing an uptrend that was witnessed in recent years, while sentiment fell by 20%, reveals GlobalData, a leading data analytics company.
Research: COVID-19 Highlighted Limitations of Ghana’s Systems, Strategies
Accra, Ghana//-Latest research by Centre for Social Policy Studies (CSPS), a unique social policy research and academic institution of the University of Ghana indicated that COVID-19 highlighted the limitations of Ghana’s systems and strategies to protect its citizens especially the poor, women, other disadvantaged groups from shocks.
Ghana: Organised Labour Proposes a 60% Increment in Base Pay for 2023
Accra, Ghana//-Organised Labour in Ghana has proposed a 60 percent increment in base pay for the year 2023 as they begin negotiations with the government.
Ghana: Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s Responses to Grounds From Proponents on Parliamentary Motion on Censure
Accra, Ghana//-Embattled Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta was in Parliament on Friday to answer questions from the Minority Caucus calling for his head as the keeper of the country’s purse.
Health-tech: The Next Vertical to Watch Out For in Africa
By Marion Jeng, associate, Dai Magister Africa is a vast continent, beset with a myriad of challenges only matched by the scope of its potential. Healthcare here is one particular challenge that has been a priority for public, private and multilateral institutions for decades, with so-far mixed results.
Antimicrobial Resistance Undermining Progress in Treating Cancer Successfully-UICC
Geneva, Switzerland//- Marking World Antimicrobial Awareness Week on 18-24 November, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) has emphasised the danger that drug resistance poses to individuals who are particular vulnerable to infection, such as people living with cancer, with fatal infections representing a significant cause of death among cancer patients.