Washington, USA// – Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space.
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Strengthening Public Sector Governance: The Case for Embedding Risk Management in Ghana’s State Institutions
Ghana’s public sector is central to national development. It delivers essential services, drives major infrastructure projects, and oversees vast fiscal responsibilities. Yet, yearly reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee highlight recurring issues: procurement irregularities, underperformance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), lapses in project delivery, and financial leakages. At the heart of these issues […]
US-China Clash Could Send Gold to $5,000
Gold prices could surge to $5,000 an ounce if tensions between the United States and China continue to escalate, predicts global financial advisory giant deVere Group.
‘Mahama Cares’ Best Solution to Ghana’s Dialysis Crisis – Seidu Agongo
Businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Seidu Agongo, has said that the government’s decision to put the free dialysis program under the newly formed Ghana Medical Trust, also known as Mahama Cares could prove the best solution to the dialysis crisis facing the country.
Kenkey Index: The Price of Kenkey Has Not Risen
Accra, Ghana//-From December 2024 to March 2025, the average selling price of a ball of kenkey in Accra barely moved, rising by 0.29%–from 5.07 cedis to 5.09 cedis, compared with a 4.22% change for the same period in 2024, according to the latest Kenkey Index.
Angola Reinforces Actions to End Cholera with World Health Organization Support
Luanda, Angola// — In a meeting held today, the Honourable Minister of Health of the Republic of Angola, Dr. Sílvia Lutucuta, formally welcomed the newly appointed World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Angola, Dr. Indrajit Hazarika.
Ghana: Aggrieved Nurses Issue Two-week Ultimatum Over Land Dispute
A group of aggrieved nurses belonging to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in the Upper West Region have expressed dissatisfaction with the association’s leadership and a private estate developer, K. Zorre Properties, over delayed land allocations.
Could CT Scans be Fuelling a Future Rise in Cancer Cases, as a New Study Suggests?
Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body, helping to diagnose everything from cancer and strokes to internal injuries. But a new study suggests there may be a hidden cost to […]
‘Help! My Work Has Been Pirated!’ How Creatives Can Protect Their Content
Africa’s talented creatives can only earn a living from their work if they understand how to protect it. Here are some practical insights on how to safeguard your intellectual property.
Africa’s Coffee Culture Comes Home
Geneva, Switzerland// — South Africa, Uganda and Kenya topped the podium at this year’s Africa Barista Championship. But the real winner at this year’s Africa Barista Championship was African coffee culture itself.