The African continent is poised to reach a population of 1.1 billion people by 2040, making it the largest workforce globally. In line with the ambitious ‘Agenda 2063’, the African Union has set forth a strategy for a prosperous Africa rooted in inclusive and sustainable development. Dr. Dominic Oduru Antwi, the President of the Global […] The post Build
Political leaders in the country must rise up and ensure violence-free elections this year, a former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has said. He said the country must reverse the disturbing trend of political violence that had accompanied electoral activities over the past years with the opportunity presented […] The post Ensure
The leadership of the Okada Riders Association is set to petition the Ministry of Transport next Monday to consider reducing the emissions levy. The Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles, started yesterday. The levy amount varies based on the type of […] The post Okada riders
The Director General of the Institute of Export (IOE) & International Trade, Marco Forgione has called for the establishment of structures and infrastructure to complement efforts aimed at enhancing free trade activities in Africa, especially Ghana. According to him, these measures are vital to achieving the needed goals to boost free trade activities on the […] The post Ghana
Dr. Ernest Addison GHANA’s TRADE account has recorded a marginal decline despite recoding a surplus of US$2.63 billion for 2023. The figure was lower than the US$2.87 billion surplus Read More... The post Trade Balance Suffers Marginal Decline appeared first on
In Africa, it is estimated that small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up approximately 90% of all businesses and contribute to over two-thirds of employment opportunities. These enterprises are also becoming hubs of innovation. This upward trajectory underscores the vast potential of MSMEs to drive Africa’s socio-economic growth and actualize the goals of the Africa […] The post
Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:
Former champions,Algeria, conceded a second-half penalty to allow unfancied Angola to force a 1-1 draw in the opening Group D clash at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. It meant Algeria continued their winless streak at the finals since being crowned champions in 2019. Baghdad Bounedjah put the Algerians ahead in the 19th minute …
The Atlas Lions have been confirmed as the best team of the year for the period November 2022 – September 2023 at the CAF Awards 2023. Morocco’s significant rise on the continent was further recognised at the global stage when they stunned world football by impressively reaching the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in …
Everton have been charged by the Premier League for breaching the division’s Profit and Sustainability rules (PSR) for a second time, having already faced a 10-point deduction this season, according to the league. Nottingham Forest have also been charged with breaches of the same policies. “Everton FC and Nottingham Forest have each confirmed to the …
Two key board members at Barcelona are in disagreement regarding the continuity of Head Coach, Xavi Hernández. That’s according to Jose Alvarez of El Chiringuito TV, who has late on Monday provided a fresh insight into developments behind the scenes in Catalunya. This comes after Barcelona were taught something of a football lesson, en route …
Lionel Messi won his third FIFA Best men’s award on Monday, beating Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappé, to the prize. The timeline for the award was between Dec. 19, 2022 — the day after Messi led Argentina to win the World Cup in Qatar — and Aug. 20, 2023. Messi …
Roma have officially announced the immediate departure of Jose Mourinho. In an official statement, the club announced the following: “AS Roma can confirm that José Mourinho and his coaching staff will leave the club with immediate effect. Mourinho was unveiled as the Giallorossi’s 60th coach in May 2021. He led the team to win the …
Some Ghanaian students who were evacuated from Sudan by the government have petitioned Parliament to support their request for integration into tertiary institutions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration evacuated 82 Ghanaian students from Sudan in May 2023 following a deadly conflict in the country that resulted in casualties. Forty-seven […] The post Evacuated
Guinea and Cameroun played out a 1-1 draw in a tensed encounter at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in the second Group C game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. Guinea took an early lead through Mohamed Bayo. He was given all the space and time in the world and …
Coco Gauff says a pep talk helped her overcome early nerves as she cruised through her first Grand Slam match as a major champion at the Australian Open. The 19-year-old American, who won her maiden major title at the US Open in September, won 6-3 6-0 against Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova. “I told myself: ‘I …
Vinicius Jr scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Barcelona to win the Spanish Super Cup. The winger scored twice in the first 10 minutes to put Carlo Ancelotti’s side in control in Saudi Arabia. Robert Lewandowski pulled one back for Barca with a superb volley but Vinicius converted a 39th-minute penalty to restore …
Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich became the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes as she won the Valencia Ibercaja road race in Spain. The 22-year-old triumphed in 28 minutes 46 seconds, beating Ethiopian,YalemzerfYehualaw’s, 2022 road world record by 28 seconds. Compatriot,EmmaculateAnyango, also ran under 29 minutes, finishing second in 28:57. “I’m so happy. I …
…plead with Asantehene to intervene Members of the Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Association have taken a swipe at government over the abandonment of Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment Project phase II a year ago. They describe as “lies” information given to them when the project stalled last year – that the project has gotten to […] The post Kumasi
Cote d’Ivoire coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, has called for support his team for their tournament opener against Group A rivals Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan tomorrow. Cote d’Ivoire is riding the crest of a three-game winning streak heading into the tournament. Last weekend they thrashed Sierra Leone 5-1 in a warm-up friendly, while …
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