BUSINESS

How Gabby compared Somalia’s currency to the cedi in 2014

In the midst of a depreciating currency, past views of members of the governing New Patriotic Party, NPP, have often become topical. Past social media posts – Twitter and Facebook – on the performance of the Ghana cedi has often been dug up to point to how critical NPP leaders …

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Why Ghana doesn’t really have a fertilizer crisis

There’s been a lot of media brouhaha about the fertilizer crisis in Ghana, focusing on recent huge price increases for inorganic (synthetic) fertilizer. Indeed, the price of inorganic fertilizer in Ghana has gone up about 5-fold in the last two years (and for those lucky enough to receive government-subsidised fertilizer …

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Ghana could experience onion shortage in Christmas – Traders hint

Onion sellers in the Kwadaso municipality of the Ashanti region have forewarned Ghanaians about shortages during this year’s Christmas festivity. According to the traders, over 90% per cent of onion sellers have withdrawn from the business due to the Ghanaian cedi’s inability to compete with the CFA and the Dollar. …

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Don’t judge government by post-COVID-19 performance only — Bawumia

Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, says it is wrong to measure government’s performance only by the current post-COVID-19 economic difficulties. He said the country’s economy outlook before the onset of the pandemic was positive; thus the reason the government continued to attribute the current crisis to factors emanating from the …

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‘Ice water’ business returns to Hohoe, Ho after decades

Madam Rebecca Asempa, a businesswoman in Hohoe has resurrected the selling of “ice water” after more than 10 years switch to the consumption of “pure water.” She resumed the business on Tuesday, October 25 and so far, it is becoming a favourite to all special drivers at the Hohoe lorry …

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Kumasi: Coffin makers set to increase prices next week

Coffin makers in the Kumasi metropolis have revealed that they will increase the prices of their products from next week. According to them, the prices of the raw material they use have tripled hence there’s nothing more they can do except for increasing their prices in order not to run …

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NAGRAT, 2 others strike

Some teacher unions across the country have withdrawn their services. This follows a strike action declared by the three teacher unions. They include the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT). The unions had hinted at plans to …

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Side Effects Of Polio Vaccine You Should Know About

Polio is a highly infectious disease, mostly affecting young children, that attacks the nervous system and can lead to spinal and respiratory paralysis, and in some cases death. The virus can be spread through contact with an infected person. This is most often done through virus in stool or oral …

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Ghana to spend $8.1 million on three group stage matches at 2022 World Cup

Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has presented the country’s budget for the 2022 World Cup to Parliament The address which was delivered on November 4, 2022 before lawmakers highlighted the possible financial, sporting, tourism, and economic benefit of the World Cup tournament. Mustapha Ussif disclosed that the government …

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AGI raises red flag on imported frozen chicken into Ghana

Imported frozen chicken and other meat products are preserved for, at least, three years before reaching destination markets in Africa – particularly Ghana – records from the Association of Ghana Industries-Agriculture Sector have indicated. Vice Chair of the AGI-Agriculture Sector, Fatima Alimohamed, told B&FT that the situation is dire and …

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Over 800 Ghana School of Law candidates pass final exams

Some 850 candidates of the Ghana School of Law are fit to be considered for the Ghana Bar on November 11, 2022, provided they meet other requirements, such as “Good character”. This is after the final results for the examinations conducted in July by the Independent Examination Committee (IEC) of …

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Hernia cannot be melted by any medication – Gynecologist

Dr. Adu Appiah-Kubi, an obstetrics and gynecology consultant at the Ho Teaching Hospital has debunked claims that hernia can be melted by taking some herbal preparations. “Most people, most times on radio stations and other platforms claim to have medication to treat hernia by melting its growth, the fact is, …

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One million Ghanaians could fall into poverty – World Bank

The World Bank’s new Country Climate and Development Report for Ghana, has indicated that at least one million more people could fall into poverty due to climate shocks if urgent actions are not taken. The report added that income could also reduce by up to 40% for poor households by …

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Brace up; hard times ahead – Ayorkor Botchwey warns

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said austerity measures are inevitable in efforts to stabilize the economy. On the path to full recovery from Ghana’s economic crisis, the people are bound to face either IMF conditionality or home-grown tough decisions that will affect the …

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Diseases That Only Affect Men And Don’t Affect Women

Sexually transmitted diseases are a common issue that affects both men and women. Other diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, and heart disease also affect both genders. Although many diseases only affect men and don’t affect women, these diseases are often more serious than the ones that affect both …

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Period diarrhoea? Here’s why this happens, remedies

Do you experience diarrhoea during periods? Here’s how to prevent it. Pain, cramping, bloating and abdominal pain could be very normally experienced during periods, but have you ever experienced diarrhoea during periods? It is surely not a pleasant feeling. However, it’s normal to have diarrhoea before or during periods. The …

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Cement prices increase again?

The price of cement has reportedly shot up again, to sell at GH¢95 from GH¢80 about two weeks ago. According to Ghanaian broadcaster Bridget Otoo, the price change has become unbearable as she lamented the effect on the survival of businesses in the country. Bridget Otoo in a Twitter post noted that …

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Couples with joint bank accounts last longer- Study says

A Cornell University study has shown that couples with joint bank accounts build better relationships. The decision of whether or not to combine finances with your lover has been known to make or break a relationship. After all, it takes a lot of maturity and compassion to commit to a …

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