Athenian Stonemason – Beyond the Agora: Finding Fulfillment Through Work
This image depicts a bustling ancient Greek city under construction, with people from various walks of life working together. In the foreground, a young man is depicted carving stone, similar to Leonidas in the story. The title “Beyond the Agora” refers to the marketplace in ancient Greece, often a place for leisure and socializing. The […]
Beyond Oil: How EOR Can Support Africa’s Sustainable Growth
The recent article, “Keep it in the ground? Africa’s race to develop its oil and gas resources,” which you can find at https://groconsult.com/keep-it-in-the-ground-africas-race-to-develop-its-oil-and-gas-resources/ ; highlights the complex challenges African nations face in navigating their economic development. While oil and gas have historically been a significant revenue source, the global push for clean energy solutions necessitates […]
Keep it in the ground? Africa’s race to develop its oil and gas resources
“Let me stop you right there,” interjected Guyana’s president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during a BBC Hardtalk interview in late March. Ali was being challenged by anchor Stephen Sackur on the environmental impact of oil production in the Caribbean nation that could potentially be worth $150bn – but he was in no mood to accept criticism […]
EU restricts visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals
The European Union (EU) will limit visas for people from Ethiopia. This is because the Ethiopian government hasn’t been helping take back citizens who stay in the EU illegally. The EU Council announced this in a statement on Monday. Ethiopians won’t get visas for multiple entries anymore. Also, Ethiopians with diplomatic and service passports won’t have their […]
GRA educates Market Women on tax compliance
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with the Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) have launched a tax sensitization program at Mallam Atta market, engaging hundreds of women in a conversation about taxation and national development. The initiative is part of measures to promote tax compliance and empowerment. The intensive education campaign, which took […]
5 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates
High visa rejection rates pose a significant barrier for Africans looking to travel abroad, particularly to the Schengen region in Europe. Data shows that 70% of the top 10 countries with the highest visa rejection rates are African. Entrepreneurs are especially affected, as visa denials hinder their ability to expand their businesses beyond domestic markets. […]
Can Kenya’s new visa-free policy hurt tourism instead of boosting it?
In January this year, Kenya went visa-free for travelers across the world. This past December, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the decision to scrap visas for all tourists at the beginning of 2024. The historic move to open Kenya’s borders to travelers from around the world could spur the growth of the nation’s tourism industry. […]