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The Ghanaian Freight Forwarder - Is It Taking Much Less Time?
Mobile Network Operations (MNOs) have been experiencing disruptions since Thursday, March 14, resulting in many Ghanaians being left without internet connections. Eyewitness News interviewed Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi FM on Monday. The situation has necessitate the reintroduction of the paper system which has slowed down the pace of clearing goods at the ports.
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Read more at Citinewsroom
Oracle Cloud EPM for Sustainability
Oracle Cloud EPM for Sustainability is a global leader in integrated cloud applications and platform services. This product stands as a testament to Oracle’s commitment to supporting organizations in managing their sustainability initiatives more efficiently and effectively. The drive behind this innovative solution stems from the growing necessity for businesses to align their operations with sustainability goals. Features include direct data collection from various sources, scenario modeling to explore multiple sustainability strategies and AI-powered insights.
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Read more at FinTech Global
Nigerian Union of Traders Associations in Ghana
Nigerian business community in Ghana has urged federal government to use the Nigerian trade office in Accra in addressing its challenges. Former President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the opening of trade offices in some countries to assist Nigerian businesses abroad. Nigerians in Ghana were excited that President Bola Tinubu approved the opening.
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Read more at Per Second News
Gojo & Company, Inc.
Gojo & Company, Inc. is a good example of a social enterprise, now expanding its microfinance business (small-lot loans to low-income classes) It has drawn wide attention because of its developmental impact. JICA has engaged in collaborations working on poverty reduction and financial inclusion in developing countries, but JICA itself doesn’t have a financial institution.
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Read more at JICA
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: "I Don't Think the World Needs Another Copy of Google"
Advertisement OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he isn't interested in beating Google at search. Altman told podcaster Lex Fridman that building a better search engine than Google is "boring'
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Read more at Business Insider
Fashion Retailer Mango is Using AI to Enhance Productivity
Mango has 15 different digital intelligence platforms, covering everything from pricing to personalization. Moving forward, Mango will use the technology to facilitate better in-house efficiencies and creativity through multiple tools, as it aims to outdo super-fast fashion companies like Shein and Temu. The new platforms include Midas, used by the brand to strategically price products on its site and in its stores.
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Read more at Glossy
Dr. Gregory Fanning Joins AstriVax
AstriVax is pleased to welcome Dr. Gregory Fanning as its Chief Business Officer. He will lead our business development, asset partnering, new program evaluation, public-private partnerships, non-dilutive funding, and pipeline strategy. Greg will play a key role in our lead therapeutic program on chronic Hepatitis B.
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Read more at GlobeNewswire
Assiniboine Credit Union
Assiniboine Credit Union has a network of community partners so its employees can help outside of the organization. In one case, 25 employees are trained to deliver talks on basic financial skills as part of a financial literacy program in the wider community. The company takes employee feedback seriously.
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Read more at Winnipeg Free Press
The Fast Fashion Bill in France aims to curb the sector’s runaway growth
France’s lower house of parliament advanced a new bill last week aimed at curbing fast fashion’s runaway growth and ruinous climate impact. The French proposal would penalise rtextile climate offenders at annually rising increments of up to 10 euros per garment by 2030. In practice, it would make it more costly for these companies to operate in France.
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Read more at Vogue Business
Business Aviation - A New Approach to Business Aviation
A symbol of the ultra-rich, business aviation is often stigmatized. It even has a name: jetbashing. National and international bodies do not hesitate to tax this unpopular sector.
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Read more at Luxus Plus