Category: Africa
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Ofori-Atta charges AfDB to tackle problems hindering Africa’s post-COVID-19 recovery
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has tasked the African Development Bank (AfDB) to show leadership in addressing key risks being faced by the continent, to ensure a successful socio-economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Ofori-Atta made the remarks during his welcome statement for the 2021 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group, which has…
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ECOWAS postpones implementation date for ‘Eco’ again; moved to 2027
After several postponements, West Africa’s 15-nation bloc- the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has once again postponed the implementation of its long-time dream of a single currency. The bloc over the weekend announced 2027 as the new date to launch the “Eco.” The Eco was first planned to be introduced in 2003 but…
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Rwanda High Commissioner to Ghana calls for strengthened economic cooperation
Rwanda High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira has called on African countries to encourage trading among themselves to boost living standards across the continent. According to her, Africans must redirect spending to the continent to help foster stronger continental integration, the primary aim of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She made…
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Ghana vies for ARSO presidency
Ghana is contesting for the presidency of the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO), the intergovernmental body in-charge of harmonizing standards and conformity procedures to facilitate seamless intra-trading. This comes after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration submitted the country’s bid in late April. ARSO’s 2021 elections is slated for June 15 in Rwanda’s…
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Timing for proposed increment in electricity tariffs wrong – Consumer Protection Agency
The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, says any possible increment in electricity tariffs would be ill-timed. Though he acknowledged the need for an increase in tariffs, he has instead urged the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to focus on seeking compensation for customers who have lost electrical gadgets due to…
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There’ll be systematic power outages in May – Energy Minister
Ghanaians would have to brace up themselves for more power outages in May 2021. According to the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, there will be an erratic power supply in May due to the ongoing upgrade of the Kasoa and Pokuase substations. Speaking at a forum in Accra on Thursday, April 8, 2021,…
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GSS begins training for 2021 Population and Housing Census national trainers
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The final phase of training of National Trainers for the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) commences today, Thursday 8th April 2021. The residential training workshop will end on Friday, 16th April 2021. It is to equip prospective trainers with the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to train regional trainers who in turn will…
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Go City Cycle Share & Tour promotes bike-sharing culture in Ghana
Researchers predict that Climate Change will threaten food production, human health, wildlife, and ecosystems. In Ghana, local communities in the Northern and Savannah regions where temperatures have been fast-rising, are already feeling the devastating impact of climate change. Beyond its social effects, Climate Change is also a very costly problem. The International Monetary Fund revealed…
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Mastercard, UNICAF offer cardholders 75% scholarships for internationally recognized degrees
Unicaf, the leading online and on-campus learning platform, has entered into a two- year partnership with Mastercard to offer its premium cardholders 75% scholarships for online and on-campus studies at Unicaf’s partner universities. A statement issued by Unicaf stated that starting, first quarter of 2021, Mastercard Gold, Platinum, World and World Elite cardholders across 12…
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Digital transactions for 2020 up by 103% – GhIPSS report
In spite of the ravaging impact of COVID-19 on people’s lives and the operations of businesses in Ghana, digital payment and settlement products under the Ghana Interbank Payment & Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) saw impressive increases in both volume and value for the year 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Latest data from GhIPSS…