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David Cameron says Ghana has performed impressively

British Prime Minister Lauds Ghana's Swift Economic Growth

Saturday, June 15, 2013 British Prime Minister David Cameron has lauded what he says is Ghanas swift economic gains which has positioned the country as the eighth fastest growing economy in the World. He said Britain looks forward to improving relationship with Ghana in Bilateral Trade and Investment. David Camero ...

Government statistician concedes cedis' depreciation could have serious implications on the economy

Thursday, June 13, 2013 Government Statistician, Philomena Nyarko has noted that the current woes of the cedi could have serious implications on the economy. The local currency has come under serious pressure over the past months as a result of high demand for dollars by businesses to cover their imports. Analyst ...

Emirates’ Unbeatable Economy Class Fares For Summer

Monday, June 10, 2013 ACCRA, GHANA - 10th June 2013 - From the 10th of June 2013, Emirates, one of the worlds fastest-growing international airlines, will be offering exceptional fares for Economy Class passengers to some of the worlds main cities; allowing passengers to spend their summer holidays in some of the top d ...
Dr Oteng-Adjei interacting with some dignitaries at the celebration of the World Environment Day

Post Harvest Losses Drain Economy

Friday, June 07, 2013 Ghana loses an estimated amount of GH700,000 annually due to poor post-harvest management practices. Dr Joe Oteng-Adjei, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, who made this known during the celebration of World Environment Day on Wednesday in Accra said, This is not acc ...

Virgin Atlantic's suspension of operations to Accra is a damaging to economy – IMANI

Friday, June 07, 2013 Policy Think Tank IMANI Ghana says Virgin Atlantic Airlines decision to suspend operation to Accra, sends wrong signals about the survival of multinationals in Ghanas economy. Virgin Atlantic has announced to abandon operations in Ghana because of high aviation fuel costs. Transport Minister, ...

'Economic gains must reflect in people's lives'

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 The 2013 Economic Report on Africa ERA has urged African countries to implement policies that will make their modest economic successes reflect in the pockets of ordinary people.Such policies, according to the report, were necessary if the continent was to become a global economic power that c ...

Economy losing its competitiveness due to unstable power supply - Dr Donkor

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission PURC has been discussing the possibility of tariff adjustment being demanded by utility providers. The providers have argued that the current tariffs paid by consumers are unrealistic and only an adjustment can save the companies from further losses. ...

Ghana: Economic Obstacles Fail To Deter Unstoppable Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Ghana, Accra-The entrepreneurial spirit across Africa is unwavering, according to new research commissioned by Regus, the worlds largest provider of flexible workplaces. The international study includes East, North and South Africa. Small and micro businesses are vital for economic growth but f ...

Natural resources can fuel Africa's economic transformation, says report

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Africas agricultural, mining and energy resources could boost the continents economic growth and pave the way for a breakthrough in human development, says the African Economic Outlook 2013. It said the continents economic outlook for 2013 and 2014 is promising, confirming the continents hea ...

Economist dreads the effects on the proposed hikes on businesses

Friday, May 24, 2013 Economist, Professor Peter Quartey says though the proposed hikes in tax rates would help improve governments revenue, it would seriously hurt businesses. Finance Minister, Seth Terkper yesterday announced some proposed increases in tax rates to help government to meet revenue shortfalls. This ...

Sale of Merchant Bank takes center stage in Economic Management Team meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2013 The debate over the sale of Merchant Bank takes center stage as the governments Economic Management Team meets at the Flagstaff House today. It is being chaired by Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur. The meeting comes ahead of a scheduled news conference to be addressed by the Finance Mini ...

IMF predicts exciting times for the Ghanaian economy this year

Thursday, May 16, 2013 The International Monetary Fund is predicting some exciting times for the economy this year. The fund is citing a strong economic growth for the country and a huge leap in revenues from crude oil and gold exports. This is in contrast to forecast by some analysts about difficulties ahead beca ...

IMF, IDEG launch Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Outlook

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Accra, May 14, GNA - The International Monetary Fund IMF and the Institute for Democratic Governance IDEG, on Tuesday launched the May 2013 edition of the regional economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa SSA in Accra. The report covered economic policies in SSA, including the SSA building ...
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