The African proverb which cautions to “judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the number of people who smile at you”, has particular resonance this month as we explore lifestyle, arts & culture through the lens of Ghana’s foremost beauty pageant, Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB). Enjoy!
Read MoreSocial entrepreneurship is at work in Sub Saharan Africa and will continue to move the dial on people, purpose and profit in years to come.
Read MoreFrom animals to animation, quilted art to quinoa substitutes, the theme of African storytelling to kiddies and kindred spirits runs through this edition of our Lifestyle Arts & Culture blog. Woezor!
Read MoreHistory is at risk of repeating itself as Liberia’s budget is late yet again, the second time in a row. The delay doesn’t just point to institutional weaknesses but has ramifications for ensuring the midterms are on track and moreover, that the Covid-19 recovery plan begins to heal an already-beleaguered economy.
Read MoreThe irony of Alassane Ouattara’s third term presidential bid is not lost on Ivorians- he came to power a decade ago in a bloody power transition when his predecessor sought to extend his mandate beyond two terms also. Though war fatigue is definitely present, the opposition won’t let this one go quietly…
Read MoreOutcomes emerge from ecosystems. That’s true for states, companies and households alike.
Read MoreCote d’Ivoire heads toward presidential elections in October. It is not yet clear if incumbent president Ouattara will run. Nor who the preferred ruling party candidate would be if he does not enter the race. The political risk outlook hinges on these questions, Key dates to look out for are 18 August and 31 August
Read MoreMining sector reform bears the weight of Sierra Leonean political risk
Read More“The call to leave fossil fuels in the ground is a Western narrative…”
Read MoreSocial entrepreneurs across the continent are adapting to the new normal in various ways, by embedding themselves in more online communities, delving into digital technology and rethinking strategy to become commercially viable- necessary steps for survival it seems.
Read MoreFinance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta read his statement to parliament pledging that he and the president ‘know how to bring the economy back’ from the ravages of annus covidus. Three key takeaways from the minister’s account of where Ghana is, how it got there and where it is going next relate to: (a) oil in the economy, (b) digitisation, and (c) fiscal reform
Read MoreIn this edition of our Lifestyle, Arts & Culture piece, the mood of the moment is weighty. The canvass for self-expression is painted by peaceful protest and candid conversations on the continent and in the Diaspora, in defence of human rights, not privileges.
Read MoreElections are scheduled to take place in Ghana in Dec 2020. We examine recent developments surrounding the voters register, ruling party divisions and electoral campaign promises.
Read MoreNigeria is improvising strategies for addressing foundational defects in its electricity industry by turning to German industrial manufacturer, Siemens. This proposed intervention will test government cooperation with the private sector and the resourcefulness of key decision-makers, yet already there are signs that this idea will need all hands-on deck if it is to see the light of day.
Read MoreDuring Ghana’s rainy season, we are assured of two things: random, dramatic downpours and almost equally indiscriminate dumsor, or “power outages”. Why are the lights going out again and what’s Ghana’s long-term power strategy?
Read MoreWhile the global Covid-19 pandemic has sent many of us back to the drawing board, we take a moment to reflect on what the texture of textiles will look like further down the road once the Africa Continental Free Trade Area is in motion, and what it will take to get there.
Read More“The bitter heart eats its owner”; a powerful Bantu proverb made all the more relevant at a time when the pain of the present could easily take up residence in our very beings, if left unchecked.
Read MoreOil producers in Africa must grapple with market shocks and prepare for more volatility, and compete for capital. Spotlight on Nigeria and Ghana.
Read MoreThere is significant investment opportunity in Kenya, even in these trying Covid-19 times. Yet the governance-related obstacles are also very real so in this piece we highlight three common ones and present possible solutions to avoid compromising or being compromised.
Read MorePeering through the prism of Covid 19, we’ve taken a moment to ponder what the impact of the current pandemic will be on the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) .
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