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World Bank expects global economic growth of 3.1% in 2018
The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) forecasts a 3.1 per cent growth in the world’s economy in 2018, and it will be the first time since the economic crisis of 2008 that all major regions of the world are experiencing an uptick…
Trial of former NCA officials over $8m cyber security systems deal to begin January 16
Two former officials of the National Communication Authority (NCA) who absented themselves from court have appeared before the Commercial Court (High Court Division) to answer a charge of wilfully causing financial loss to the State.…
Economic forecast for sub-Sahara Africa projects Ghana as second highest growing after Ethiopia
Ghana’s economy, among 10 countries is expected to be the second highest growing in sub-Sahara Africa after Ethiopia. The forecast by the economic analysis provider FocusEconomics, says Ghana’s economy will grow at 6.8 per cent in 2018.…
Natural disasters around the world in 2017 cost insurance companies $135b
The cost of natural disasters to the global insurance industry in 2017 has been put around $135 billion. The overall losses including uninsured losses amounted to $330 billion – which is said to be the second-highest figure ever recorded…
Ghana government asked to properly manage expectations of citizens
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has urged the Akufo-Addo led Government to properly manage the expectations of the people as it marks a year in office on Sunday, January 7.
The Council said the Government, prior to wining the…
Will GhanaCard registeration begin this January?
One of the country’s most important but controversial projects - has been in the works for almost 10 years, the national ID card project known as GhanaCard could begin this January 2018, after two announced dates were missed. The government…
We have enough money to make free SHS sustainable – Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr Bawumia has dismissed claims that the Free Senior High School (SHS) Programme could collapse due to lack of finances and gave the assurance that there was enough money for its long term implementation.
He said the…
Cholera outbreak in Zambia kills 51 so far – Minister
A cholera outbreak that hit Zambia on October 6, 2017 is reported to have escalated this January 2018 as the country enters the rainy season, and 2,091 people have been infected with 51 deaths recorded nationwide so far; 48 of the deaths…
AfDB says it’s achieved 100% investment in renewable energy in 2017
The African Development Bank says it has achieved a 100 per cent investment in renewable energy in 2017, a major landmark in its commitment to clean energy and efficiency.
According the Bank, power generation projects with a cumulative…
Five things that will set back Ghana’s progress in 2018 if not addressed
After 25 years of practicing democracy following ups and downs of military regimes that mostly set the country back, Ghana’s democratic process, widely respected around the world is becoming insipid. A growing sense of entitlement among the…