The past year has been one of mixed fortunes for grocers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. While consumer confidence continues its upward trend from previous years, that optimism has not translated into faster growth.
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At 69, Ghana Still Faces Jobs and Industrialisation Challenges — Abu Sakara
As Ghana marks 69 years of independence, agronomist and politician Dr Abu Sakara says the nation has made significant strides, but cautions that youth unemployment, lack of industrialisation, and economic gaps remain urgent challenges.
Ghana’s Competitiveness Depends on STEM, Enterprise — Mahama
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has placed science, technology, and innovation at the centre of Ghana’s development, urging scholars at home and abroad to prioritise research, enterprise, and intellectual leadership.
In Africa’s Creative Economies, Women Are Claiming Ownership
Each March, International Women’s Day fills the calendar with campaigns, flowers, and carefully timed announcements. The day has real historical weight – born from early twentieth century demands for the right to work, vote, and organise.
On the Political and Economic Repercussions of a U.S. / Israeli War on Iran
The declared or undeclared objective of any large-scale military confrontation between the United States and Israel on the one hand and Iran on the other would be to weaken the Iranian regime or seek its overthrow.
Singapore Tops Global Rankings for HNW Trophy Homes
The latest market insight from Enness Global has revealed that Singapore offers high-net-worth homebuyers the greatest choice when it comes to securing a prime trophy property, whilst London ranks fourth globally, placing it just outside the top three prime international markets.
Anasin Clinic in Accra Highlights Ghana’s Emerging Hair Transplant Sector
In many parts of the world, hair transplantation has moved from being a niche cosmetic procedure to a widely accepted medical solution for hair loss.
Ghana, St Kitts and Nevis Sign Visa Exemption Pact for Ordinary Passport Holders
Ghana and St Kitts and Nevis have signed a visa exemption agreement covering holders of ordinary passports, marking a significant expansion of travel access between the two countries.
African Development Bank Group Funds Regional Health Resilience Drive in Southern Africa
Ivory Coast// — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $9.57 million grant to support countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in strengthening regional health security and emergency preparedness.
Ghana’s Inflation falls to 3.3%, lowest Since 2021 Rebasing
Ghana’s inflation rate fell further to 3.3 per cent in February 2026, down from 3.8 per cent in January and a dramatic decline from 23.1 per cent recorded in the same month last year, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced.