In a groundbreaking move that could reshape Ghana’s economic landscape, Vice President Dr. Bawumia has unveiled a bold plan to revitalise the country’s mining industry, with a special focus Read More... The post Dr.
By Rabah Arezki Before the outbreak of COVID-19, Africa experienced 25 years of uninterrupted economic expansion, prompting analysts to proclaim that the continent’s growth momentum was no longer dependent on its extractive industries. As access to education and health care increased, so did life expectancy, nurturing an “Africa rising” narrative. To finance their development needs, […] The post
African leaders have made a decision that will create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, a pooled procurement mechanism was agreed upon and signed off late last night at the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa. This decision is significant because […] The post Africa CDC spearheads
A Haitian judge investigating the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise has charged his widow, the former prime minister and an ex-chief of police with complicity in the killing. The 122-page leaked document, published by local media outlet AyiboPost on Monday, detailed how the president’s widow, Martine Moise, allegedly conspired with former Prime Minister Claude Joseph to kill the […] The post Assassinated
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian-made car. Pyongyang’s state media said the limousine was delivered to Mr Kim’s top aides on Sunday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov later confirmed the gift, saying it was an Aurus, a full-sized luxury sedan of the type used by Mr Putin […] The post Putin gifts luxury Aurus car to North Korea’s
The US has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. It has also warned Israel against invading the overcrowded city of Rafah. The US has previously avoided the word “ceasefire” during UN votes on the war, but President Joe Biden has made similar comments. However, […] The post US calls for temporary Gaza ceasefire in UN text
The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year. In August, Maxim Kuzminov flew a helicopter into Ukrainian territory, where he handed himself in. Spanish police have not publicly confirmed the identity of the man, who was […] The post Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine ‘shot dead’ in Spain
Shri Manish Gupt a with Miss Ghana, Miriam Xorlasi Tordzeagbo and Inna Patty during the visit India’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Shri Manish Gupta, has extended his good wishes Read More... The post India Wishes Ghana Well At Miss World appeared first on
The German economy is in “troubled waters,” according to country’s economy minister. Robert Habeck said the German government’s forecast for economic growth for 2024 had been revised down from 1.3% to 0.2%. This means that Europe’s largest economy has effectively stalled – although it has avoided entering a full-blown recession. Mr Habeck previously called Germany’s […] The post German
Ghana Athletics President, Bawa Fuseini, has announced that the National Invitational Students Athletics Championship (NISAC) has earned a spot on the World Athletics calendar. He made the announcement in an interview on Citi TV’s Breakfast Daily, in the lead-up to the maiden edition of the senior high school-focused competition. Scheduled to take place from February […] The post World
The Mahama 2024 Campaign Team has refuted allegations of over-relying on Alan Kyerematen and his Butterfly Movement for political gains in the Ashanti Region. According to the team, such misinformation is being circulated by an affiliate of the New Patriotic Party known as the “Social Democratic Forum.” A statement signed by Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the […] The post Mahama
In the intricate dance of financial management, personal or business, understanding your position and predicting future stability is paramount. The “run rate” concept finds its roots deep within financial analytics but extends its branches far and wide into personal and business finance. At its core, the run rate acts as a beacon, guiding individuals and […] The post The
Idris Elba and Dr Bawumia Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia engaged in a dialogue with acclaimed actor Idris Elba and his team at Jubilee House, Accra, to explore avenues Read More... The post Bawumia, Idris Elba Dialogue About
Israel has launched an “extensive wave of attacks” on Lebanon after a woman was killed and others injured in a rocket attack on northern Israel. Lebanese media reported that villages had been hit and buildings were on fire. Hezbollah, which is thought to have carried out the attack on Israel, has not claimed responsibility. The […] The post Israel launches ‘extensive’ strikes
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the war in Gaza will top the agenda during a summit with his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. “We will discuss various issues including economy, trade, tourism, energy and defence with Mr Sisi,” Erdogan said during a televised address ahead of the pair’s meeting in Egypt […] The post Turkey, Egypt aiming
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate the assets of people convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the military. The law, which was signed on Wednesday, targets individuals convicted of a range of offences which include “discrediting” the government and spreading “deliberately false information” about the army, threatening them […] The post Putin
Indian police have used tear gas and water cannon for a second day to stop farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on the capital Delhi. The capital is ringed by razor wire, cement blocks and fencing on three sides to block their entry. Mostly from Punjab state, the farmers are still 200km (125 miles) […] The post Indian police use drones to tear gas protesting farmers appeared
The House of Representatives has narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, making him the first cabinet member to face impeachment in nearly 150 years. Many Republicans blame Mr Mayorkas for an unprecedented influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border. The Republican-led chamber voted 214 to 213 for the measure, after the first […] The post US House votes to
By Abdallah Kassim TIJANI Data has become the secret weapon that has propelled the growth of the digital economy in the current digital era. Much like oil was formerly thought to be the lifeblood of countries, data is currently the most important component in driving global industry transformation and economic growth. The World Economic Forum […] The post Data is the
By Barry EICHENGREEN For precisely three years, the economics profession has been collectively fixated on inflation. February 2021, exactly 36 months ago, was the last time consumer-price-index inflation in the United States (all items, 12-month percentage change) was at or below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. This recent episode of above-target inflation now shows signs […] The post The
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