October 4, 2017//-If the U.S. and China have their way, Africa could soon begin to reach its potential as the next great frontier for apparel and textile sourcing.
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World Bank Warns of ‘Learning Crisis’ in Global Education
Washington, October 3, 2017 – Millions of young students in low and middle-income countries face the prospect of lost opportunity and lower wages in later life because their primary and secondary schools are failing to educate them to succeed in life.
Ghana’s Transformation Possible with 10 Points Dev’t Agenda
Accra, October 3, 2017//-The Ministry of Trade and Industry has affirmed the government’s commitment to transform Ghana’s economy by making it the most business-friendly nation in Africa to accelerate socio-economic development and prosperity for the citizenry.
SA Business Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Tunisia
Johannesburg, South Africa, October 3, 2017//-The South African business delegation comprising of 22 companies from different sectors has arrived in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia, to participate in the trade and investment mission.
Ghana Textile Workers Protest Influx of Cheap Textiles
Accra, October 2, 2017//-The Local Textiles Workers Association on Monday, 2 October, 2017 picketed at the Trades Ministry, following the refusal by the ministry to officially set up a task force to curb the issues of importation of pirated goods, and smuggling among others.
Kuwait CEOs say Positive About Local Business Conditions
Three-quarters plan to make ‘significant capital investment’ in Kuwait within a year October 2, 2017//-The vast majority (80 percent) of Kuwait-based CEOs said they felt “positive” or “very positive” about business conditions in the country, in a new survey to gauge market sentiment.
Africa’s Film Industry gets a Major Boost
The African Audiovisual and Cinema Commission (AACC) has been formally established and will be responsible for the promotion of the African audiovisual and cinema industry.
GHANA INSIGHT: Nagging Inflation to Keep key Rate Above 20%
October 2, 2017//-The Bank of Ghana is likely to keep its key rate above 20% well into next year as inflation exceeds its target and economic growth accelerates.
Indian High Commission Marks International Day of Non-Violence
Accra, October 2, 2017//-The High Commission of India in Ghana has organized a Peace Walk & Prayer for World Peace to mark this year’s International Day of Non-Violence on Sunday, 1sOctober 2017.
Merck Foundation Supports the Training of Oncologists in Africa
Darmstadt, Germany, October 2, 2017//-Merck Foundation, a leading non-for-profit organisation which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology has begun the second stage of its Africa Oncology Fellowship Programme with the aim to increase the limited number of oncologists in Africa.