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Career Growth

23 May 2026 · 3 min read

No License, No Job: The NITA Bill Could Change Ghana's Tech Industry. Here's Everything You Need to Know.

Everyone in Ghana's tech scene is arguing about the NITA Bill. Almost nobody can tell you what's actually in it. Here it is in plain English: a draft law that could require a government certificate before you're allowed to work in tech, lock out startups that raise foreign money, and fine companies up to 10% of turnover. What it says, who it hurts, and what you can do, before it becomes law.

Godson Antwi

Godson Antwi

Founder, Build_it

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Career Growth

21 May 20263 min read

Meta just fired 8,000 people in one morning. Read this before you plan your next move in tech.

Last week, Meta laid off 8,000 employees while making record profits. The reason has nothing to do with money and everything to do with how work is changing. Here are five lessons every African student and young professional can take from it, and how to align your skills before the wave reaches you.

Godson Antwi

Godson Antwi

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Skill Building

30 Apr 20263 min read

The Tale of Two Cats: Why Your Best Work Is Going Unnoticed (And How to Fix It)

Skill alone doesn't pay anymore. Visible skill does. This is the story of two cats, one farmer, and the quiet rule that decides whose career grows and whose stays stuck. If you've ever done great work that nobody saw, this one's for you.

Godson Antwi

Godson Antwi

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