BUSINESS

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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VALCO shuts down operations over salary concerns of staff

The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) has shut down its operations following agitations by its workers over their demands for a salary restoration equivalent to the dollar rate. Workers at VALCO currently have their salaries pegged in dollars, but are paid a cedi equivalent. However, because the cedi has depreciated drastically …

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Effects Of Tomatoes On Pregnant Women

One of the most popular cooking spices in the world is tomatoes. They are known to possess incredible health benefits, which makes them very healthy for consumption. They contain potassium and powerful antioxidants, both of which are highly needed for good health. According to Medicalnewstoday, this article will show you …

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Diesel hits ₵23 per litre

The price of diesel has shot up to GHS23.49 per litre, according to the latest prices advertised by TotalEnergies at the pumps. Petrol is selling at GHS17.99 per litre. Kerosene is going for GHS14.70. The new prices take effect from today, Tuesday, 1 November 2022. On Sunday, 30 October 20220, …

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Sack new GES boss before November 4 – GNAT warns GES

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is calling for the appointment of the new Director General of the GES, Dr Eric Nkansah, to be revoked. According to the Association, the appointment of Dr Eric Nkansah, who is not an educationist, sets a bad precedent among hardworking teachers and educationists. …

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‘Sika mp3 dede’ – Akufo-Addo explains cedi depreciation

President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to stop the unfounded speculations about the value of the local currency against other major trading currencies across the globe. Addressing the nation on Sunday, he said the speculations have contributed to the consistent depreciation in the value of the cedi in recent times. …

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Diseases That Can Lead To Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a health condition that leads to the inability of a man to achieve or maintain the rise of his private organ. According to VeryWellHealth, diseases that can lead to dysfunction in male organ rise are: 1. Diabetes and Heart Disease ED is common in men with both …

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Fuel prices to go up further in November – IES

Fuel prices are expected to go up at the pumps mid-November, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected. This is due to the significant depreciation of the Cedi against the American greenback, and the appreciable increase in Gasoil price on the international fuel market. [adrotate group=”2″] “In IES’ estimation, …

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Fire destroys hostel of Sawla Senior High School

A hostel which houses students of the Sawla Senior High School in the Sawla-Tuna- Kalba District of the Savannah Region on October 26 got destroyed by fire. Bole-based Nkilgi FM gathers that most of the belongings of the students, including books, beds, mattresses and clothing were lost in the process. …

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Why Nkrumah rejected an IMF programme in 1965

An economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof. Godfred Bokpin has detailed that Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, rejected a programme from the International Monetary Fund in 1965, due to some inconsistencies with the programme the Fund developed. According to him, the former President was the first President …

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Headteacher bitten by snake while easing himself on school farm

The Headteacher of the Ekumfi Egyakwaa Owuya D/A Basic School has suffered a snake bite while easing himself on the school farm near a bush in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region. Information gathered by Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan indicates that the Headteacher Mr. Luis Abban decided to attend …

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Government releases feeding funds to Buffer Stock Company, SHSs

The government has said it has released funds to the National Food Buffer Stock Company and the Senior High and TVET Schools across the country for feeding. In a statement, the government said GH¢126,000,000 had been released to the National Food Buffer Stock Company for non-perishable food items. GH¢72,106,603 was …

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Why Kokonte Is Ghana’s Superfood

Recently, I wrote about kokonte and why it has the potential to reduce colon cancer. The article further highlights the numerous significance of eating kokonte and its impacts on our health such as reducing blood sugar, high blood pressure, and many others. In this article, I will explain to you …

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30% hike in transport fares begins today – Operator

The Concerned Drivers Association has announced a 30 per cent increment in transport fares. The increment takes effect from Saturday, 29 October 2022. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had earlier announced a 19 per cent increase in transport fares set to take effect on Saturday, 29 October 2022. …

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For men: 6 things you are doing that is lowering your sperm count

Research has shown that modern men’s sperm is coming up short. A Hebrew University research revealed that sperm counts among Western men have dropped more than 50 percent in the past 40 years. While scientists can’t pinpoint an exact explanation, studies have shown that certain lifestyle factors play a large …

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