George Asamoah

496 Articles

Africa’s Cost-of-Living Fight Gets Tougher as Global Prices Rise 

A fresh rise in global commodity prices is reversing some of Africa’s hard-won inflation gains. Countries with weaker currencies and…

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The AI Boom Abroad Is Lifting Africa’s Mineral Exports

Global spending on artificial intelligence is boosting demand for the metals beneath African soil.

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Ghana Rolls Out Invest Ghana Summit to Attract Global Capital

Over 2,000 investors are expected in Accra as Ghana pitches fresh opportunities to global capital. The Ghana Club 100 Awards…

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Ghana Reference Rate Falls to 10.04% in October

Benchmark lending rate declines further as money-market conditions ease

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Ghana’s Small Businesses Drive the Economy, But Few Have a Seat at the Policy Table

More than 90 per cent of Ghana’s small businesses operate informally, while the ILO says these informal economy actors often…

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Africa’s Growth Holds Firm but Jobs and Poverty Remain Bigger Challenges

Sub-Saharan Africa is on course to grow 4.3 percent this year, stronger than forecasters expected just six months ago.

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Fisheries Concerns Put GoldCoast’s Offshore Gold Search on Hold

The Government of Ghana has halted GoldCoast’s offshore gold exploration over fisheries and environmental concerns.

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Ghana Warns Citizens Over Fake Jobs Linked to Cybercrime in Zambia

Fraudulent job offers are being used to lure Ghanaians into forced cybercrime activities in Zambia, prompting a warning from the…

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AI’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Push Gains Ground as Billions Flow Into Industry

Elon Musk’s SpaceXSI move comes as billions pour into advanced AI development despite growing concerns over jobs, safety and the…

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More Money for MMDAs, But Are Communities Seeing More Development? 

MMDAs have more resources at their disposal, but the scale of development must now match the rise in funding.

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GSA Suspends Pre-Shipment Inspection Of Used Vehicles

GSA puts mandatory pre-shipment checks for used vehicles on hold, with a new implementation date yet to be announced. 

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Workplace Culture Can Make or Break Business Productivity

The culture businesses create can determine how effectively employees work, collaborate and contribute to the organisation’s performance.

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Government Plans Permanent Contraflow for Accra, But Is It a Lasting Solution to Congestion? 

Government should use the contraflow pilot to address the structural causes of congestion rather than turn a temporary traffic measure…

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Ghana’s New Waste System Could Create 20,000 Jobs, Unlock Circular Economy – Mahama Ayariga

New waste infrastructure plan targets 20,000 jobs and expands opportunities in recycling, waste collection and waste-to-energy.

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Pre-financing Barriers Could Cloud Government’s Local Procurement Plan

A procurement law alone may not be enough to make school feeding a dependable market for Ghanaian farmers if financing,…

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