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Year ends, CAN 2012 draws near
In a few days time the new year 2012 will be here and the much-awaited 28th edition of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations will take center stage during the month of January leading up to the 12th of February when new African champions will…
Is education really the answer to child labour?
As you walk from the Kpong lorry park to the Volta lakeside, you are greeted by the bad nature of the road network that leads to the arena where fisher folks dock to sell fish, mainly Tilapia.
But nothing compares to walking along the lake…
Forum discusses road map for repositioning family planning in Ghana
The Lack of political will, the desire of communities to increase their population to meet requirements for the creation of districts and lack of donor interest in funding family planning have militated against family planning education…
International capital flows: What actually happened in 2010?
As another year comes to a close, it seems a good time to look at what actually happened to international capital flows to developing countries in 2010 and what that may tell us about how they are likely to have shaped up in 2011.
At a…
Africa’s mineral wealth – blessing or curse?
Africa is undoubtedly a rich continent, endowed with some of the world's most sought after precious metals.
According to information on the website mbendi.com, Africa produces more than 60 metal and mineral products and is a major…
Mined in Africa – A commentary on the Africa Mining Vision
...It’s locked in the rocks
Minerals in the ground represent potential wealth. And luckily, Africa is blessed with all kinds of ores, gems and fuels locked away, waiting to be liberated. The continental mass is a treasury of bauxite,…
Reflecting on the Christmas celebration
I have loved Christmas celebration since my childhood days but must admit that Christmas celebration has changed tremendously over the years. Some years ago, the changes in weather provided the early signs of an approaching Christmas and…
Securing a triple win with health and climate change
UK medical journal The Lancet recently headlined climate change as “the biggest global health threat of the 21st century.” Yet this presents a triple-win opportunity for Africa with three development agendas. With just 12.3 percent of the…
The Economist: Africa rising
...After decades of slow growth, Africa has a real chance to follow in the footsteps of Asia
The shops are stacked six feet high with goods, the streets outside are jammed with customers and salespeople are sweating profusely under the…
Fugu for life
"Batakari has spoken, who needs a suit?
From Fufulso towards Fulaniland
Fugu is king
Batakari has spoken, who needs a suit?"
The fugu smock is the most distinctive dress from Northern Ghana. The striking garment dates way back but the…