Tag: COVID-19
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JICA donates automated RNA Extraction Machine and Extraction Kits to Noguchi
In response to latest developments in the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated an automated RNA extraction machine and extraction kits to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana, Legon. This support is provided as a part of the JICA technical cooperation entitled: “Surveillance…
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Dealers in Books & stationery lament low sales as schools remain partially opened
Operators of books and stationery stores in the Central Business District of Accra say they are still yet to make the expected revenue from the partial reopening of schools across the country. The COVID-19 induced restrictions which affected schools have taken a toll on this business, and the partial reopening has not made any significant…
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Jobberman launches free Employer Handbook to help companies navigate disruptions
Leading recruitment solutions platform in Ghana, Jobberman, has launched a free human resource employer handbook for companies, individuals and HR experts. The handbook seeks to assist HR practitioners in Ghana with HR best practices during disruptions like the current coronavirus pandemic, to serve as a guide to enable stakeholders in human resource to manage their…
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Don’t expect rapid economic growth after resumption of international travel – Economist
Ghanaians have been advised to be measured in their expectation of the economic impact of the reopening of the country’s air borders. This advice was given by economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the reopening of the Kotoka International Airport for international…
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COVID-19: GEPA supports New Juabeng bead-makers with personal care and hygiene products
As part of efforts to support the handicrafts sector amidst the COVID-19 health crisis, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has donated assorted COVID-19 prevention items to bead makers in New Juabeng, in the Eastern Region. The items, including hand-washing stations, nose masks and hand sanitizers, are expected to improve hygiene at the various production…
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PR in Covid-19 must offer hope and optimism – Gayheart Mensah
Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) of KomsKraft Consult, Mr. Gayheart Mensah, has challenged Public Relations (PR) practitioners and communicators to offer confidence and optimism to their stakeholders, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to him, today’s publics of organizations have been consumed by isolation, boredom, stress, job losses, erosion of incomes, loss of symbols of normal life…
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Revamp primary and manufacturing sectors to attract foreign investors – GIPC Report
A new report by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, GIPC, analyzing the economic impact of COVID-19 on foreign investors in Ghana, has highlighted some positive measures necessary to encourage foreign direct investment in the economy. Already, data from the centre shows that foreign businesses experienced an average revenue loss of $75,000 in the second quarter…
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Remittances into Ghana shoot up despite impact of COVID-19 on jobs abroad
Data from the Bank of Ghana made available to Citi Business News shows that the flow of remittances into the country went up marginally within the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2019 despite the impact of COVID-19 on jobs both home and abroad. The remittances for the first half…
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N/R: Smallholder farmers raise concerns over imminent food shortage
Most smallholder farmers in the Northern Region have reduced the size of the land they usually cultivate due to a lack of capital, raising concerns of looming food shortage. According to the farmers, the outbreak of COVID-19 affected the sale of their produce as demand for foodstuff fell following the three weeks lockdown in Accra…
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COVID-19: Guinness Ghana partners GHS to sensitize open bars on safety protocols
As part of efforts to ensure the safety of its customers and the general public following the re-opening of open-air bars and some tourist sites in the country, Guinness Ghana has initiated a partnership with the Health Promotions Directorate of the Ghana Health Service to support the businesses to re-open safely. The Executives of Guinness…