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USAID Shutdown: Gov’t Counts On Zipline for Supply Chain Resilience
USAID Shutdown: Gov't Counts On Zipline for Supply Chain Resilience | In the wake of ongoing disruptions to USAID’s supply chain, the Government of Ghana has partnered with Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to ensure uninterrupted access to essential health commodities, without adding a cedi to government spending. By leveraging Zipline’s existing network of autonomous drone delivery hubs,...
South African Airways Sets Date to Resume Accra-Washington Flights
South African Airways Sets Date to Resume Accra-Washington Flights | By Joojo Maapa | South African Airways (SAA) plans to resume its Accra-Washington intercontinental flights by the end of 2026, marking a remarkable turnaround for the South African airline. SAA's CEO John Lamola, during a media briefing in Ghana, said the return to the Accra-Washington route not only aims...
America Is Becoming the World’s Largest Tax Haven
America Is Becoming the World's Largest Tax Haven | By Joseph E. Stiglitz | Donald Trump is quickly turning the United States into the greatest tax haven in history. One need only note the Treasury Department’s mandate to withdraw from the transparency regime that shares the real identities of company owners; the administration’s withdrawal from negotiations to establish a UN Framework Convention...
China Is Fighting for Bigger Consumer Demand
China Is Fighting for Bigger Consumer Demand | By Zhang Jun | There are signs that the Chinese economy has been improving, owing to the government’s September 2024 stimulus package. Year-on-year GDP growth in the first quarter of this year reached 5.4% – continuing the marked acceleration from the third quarter of last year. In fact, the change in policy direction has...
Ethiopian Doubles Weekly Flights To Lagos
Ethiopian Doubles Weekly Flights To Lagos | Ethiopian Airlines has announced a major expansion in its flight services to Lagos, Nigeria. Beginning in June 2025, the airline will increase its weekly flights from 7 to 14. This move reflects a growing demand for connectivity between the two African commercial hubs. The announcement was made through Ethiopian Airlines' official social...
Airports Brace for Surge in Passenger Numbers
Airports Brace for Surge in Passenger Numbers | By Dominick Andoh | A new study published by SITA has revealed that airports worldwide face unprecedented challenges that demand innovative solutions. Global passenger numbers are projected to double over the next twenty years, putting an enormous burden on airports. The study forecasts that passenger traffic will more than double between 2023...
Starlink to lose license in Ghana if…
Starlink to lose license in Ghana if... | By Patrick Acheampong | Ghana has warned internet service provider Starlink, to establish a physical office in Accra as a prerequisite for maintaining its operations in Ghana. Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, highlighting concerns over the company's absence of a local physical presence, said: “I’ve asked...
Europe’s Tech Sovereignty Demands More Than Competitiveness
Europe’s Tech Sovereignty Demands More Than Competitiveness | By Marietje Schaake & Max von Thun | As part of his confrontational stance toward Europe, US President Donald Trump could end up weaponizing critical technologies. The European Union must appreciate the true nature of this threat and move beyond its current approach of competing with the US as an economic...
Bolgatanga Airport Proposal Raises Viability Concerns
Bolgatanga Airport Proposal Raises Viability Concerns | By Dominick Andoh | The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has revealed plans to construct an aerodrome in Bolgatanga, the capital of the Upper East Region. However, the project has generated significant scepticism regarding its commercial viability, particularly given the ongoing challenges faced by existing domestic airports in Ghana. The underutilisation of facilities, such...
SolitAir secures AOC in the United Arab Emirates
SolitAir secures AOC in the United Arab Emirates | Dubai World Central-headquartered middle-mile air cargo operator SolitAir has officially received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The certification process, governed by UAE Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part V, Chapter 4, required SolitAir to meet stringent operational, safety and financial capability standards. The approval underscores...
