Author: Bobbie Osei
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[Article] Winning Women of Wine
The atrocities that women face in their daily lives especially in the world of work have been well documented. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in 2014, Africa ‘lost’ up to $105 billion from gender gaps in labour markets alone, almost 6% of all production. From sexual harassment, intimidation, to sheer humiliation, the…
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Pay workers appropriately to prevent corruption – TUC Chairman
Ahead of the implementation of the 2020 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW), the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the main umbrella organization for trade unions activities in Ghana has warned there could be a rise in corruption if workers are not paid enough. The 2020 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) has gone up 11 percentage points…
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Merge for the benefit of Ghanaian workers, Trade Unions told
Some stakeholders on labour and employment issues are warning that the plight of Ghanaian workers would worsen if the different worker’s unions in the country do not merge to strengthen their ability to negotiate. Currently, the Trades Union Congress which is the main umbrella organization for trade union activities in Ghana has about 21 affiliate…
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Political will coupled with more tax revenue needed for fiscal stability — Economist
Ahead of election 2020, some key stakeholders in the economy have reiterated the need for political commitment to ensure Fiscal discipline (i.e an ideal balance between revenues and expenditure of government) in the short to medium-term. A key step to ensure such discipline came in the Fiscal Responsibility Act which was assented to by President…
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Leading chef calls on youth to prepare for careers in tourism sector
One of South Africa’s leading Chef’s, Pete Goffe-Wood, has charged the youth in Ghana and across the continent to position themselves for careers in the tourism value chain, ahead of the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. The AfCFTA which 54 of the 55 African nations have signed onto, makes Africa…
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Selling added value: The case of Wines of South Africa
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The importance of agriculture in Africa’s development agenda, as a driver of economic growth, transformation and in helping end hunger has been reiterated over the years if not decades. The 2014 Malabo Declaration for example and the re-commitment to the principles of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) (which is Africa’s policy framework for…
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AirtelTigo unveils “Fuse Bundle Song” to support its Fuse Bundle offering
Telecommunications Company Airtel Tigo says it will continue to be innovative with the products and services it develops, to enable Ghanaians live a productive life. The comments were made on the sidelines of the unveiling of the “Fuse Bundle Song” for AirtelTigo’s Fuse Bundle offering. The song was composed by Ghanaian afrobeat superstar Fuse ODG…
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UK’s Richelle Van Gemert wins Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup 2019
In what can only be described as an epic battle of skill, concentration and attention to detail, Richelle van Gemert, from the United Kingdom, has been crowned as the winner of the 2019 edition of the Wines of South Africa (WOSA) Sommelier Cup. Following several rigorous semi-final rounds in various countries, a total of 11…
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Increased support needed to tap into US$150 billion gaming market
Senior Manager for Products and Services at MTN Bless Agordjo has challenged stakeholders within the gaming ecosystem in Ghana to help develop the space to enable Ghana tap into the multibillion-dollar gaming market. Ghana’s revenue from the gaming industry in 2018 was estimated to be around $ 23 Million dollars, the 8th highest behind countries…
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Illegal tourism facilities to be dealt with from this week – Ghana Tourism Authority
The Ghana Tourism Authority has promised to intensify its campaign against unregistered hospitality facilities across the country. According to the Deputy CEO in Charge of Operations at the Ghana Tourism Authority Ekow Samson, the goodwill that Ghana’s tourism industry is enjoying can be negatively affected if unregulated facilities are allowed to exist. Speaking to Citi Business News on the…