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Ghana ranked 3rd highest cocaine transit point in Africa
Add a CommentGHANA has been ranked the third cocaine transit destination in Africa behind Nigeria and South Africa respectively. According to the 2016 World Drug Report by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the illegal shipment of cocaine comes from … Read more →
Study of Mathematics on the decline in Africa – Prof Allotey
Add a CommentDespite the increasing importance of mathematics to economic and societal progress, the study of the subject in Africa is declining, Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey, President, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Ghana (AIMS-Ghana) has said. He said several reasons had … Read more →
Ghana to get first spaceship launch pad in Africa
Add a CommentGhana is set to become the first country in Africa to get a Spaceship Launch pad, following a partnership deal between KESHE Foundation Ghana and BONADES Limited, a Ghanaian-owned Construction Engineering Management (CEM) company. The two companies are combining their … Read more →
Zimbabwe second-most developed country in Africa – Robert Mugabe
Add a CommentZimbabwe is the most highly developed country in Africa after South Africa, President Robert Mugabe has said. He denied that the country was a fragile state. “We have over 14 universities and our literacy rate is over 90 [%] – … Read more →
The world would respect Africa when we stop begging – Vice President
Add a CommentThe Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said that the world will respect Africa only when it detaches itself from aid and handouts from the west. According to him, Africa must emancipate itself from freebies and strive for investments and … Read more →
LIST: Top English-speaking countries in Africa – Ghana ranked no. 7
Add a CommentUganda has been named the best English Speaking country in Africa. The study conducted by World Linguistic Society names Uganda as top, followed by Zambia, South Africa and Kenya. According to reports, the study revelations have risen amid video from … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo backs Africa for World Cup 10 slots
Add a CommentThe President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has backed the call made by heads of Africa’s Football Associations for five (5) more slots for the continent at the proposed 48-team World Cup. According to President Akufo-Addo, “Ghana joins … Read more →
Nana Addo promises to build most business-friendly economy in Africa
Add a CommentFor the next four years, the Akufo Addo administration is planning to achieve double digit GDP growth on annual basis. Without oil in 2008, Ghana’s incoming President, claims an NPP government under the leadership of ex-president Kufuor attained a GDP … Read more →
Cedi not among best performing currencies in Africa
Add a CommentDespite its relative stability this year, the Ghana cedi is not among the top 10 performing currencies in sub Saharan Africa, Business Finder’s checks reveal. This is also contrary to President Mahama’s assertion that the local currency which has lost … Read more →
German Chancellor assures Africa of support
Add a CommentGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasised that Africa will be a priority when her country takes over the G20’s revolving presidency at the end of 2016. Speaking in Ethiopia yesterday on the final stage of a three-nation African tour, which … Read more →
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