MAX International, global brand producers of wellness and weight-loss supplements and products, has launched its operations on African continent following the opening of an office in Ghana to serve the continent.
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Report: International SMEs Not Recognizing Africa’s Growth Potential
AN in-depth study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on behalf of DHL Express approximately 40% of global SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) do not perceive Africa as a growth opportunity, despite the positive economic growth stories and growing middle class in the regions. The report further reveals that while many multinationals and state-owned […]
Ghana: IEA Warns Gov’t Over Reckless Spending
THE Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Ghana a leading Accra-based economic and governance think-tank has warned the Mahama-led government against reckless spending particularly in the upcoming 2016 elections.
Databank’s Analysis: 2015 Budget Points To ‘Significant Austerity Measures’
GHANA’S budget statement for 2015 reveals the GoG’s intention to employ significant austerity measures aimed at achieving a front-loaded adjustment in the fiscal deficit.
Nigeria: Currency instability could raise Election Stakes
NIGERIA’S embattled currency, the Naira, has continued to slide on the back of low oil prices, closing at record intra-day lows against the dollar, even as the central bank intervenes.
US$1 Billion Eurobond Missing In 2015 Budget
A renowned Ghanaian economist, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has asked the government to account for the $1billion Eurobond it issued recently.
Philips AVENT Ends 30Th Anniversary With Baby Awards
PHILIPS AVENT , a subsidiary of Philips Royal has drawn down the curtains of its month-long 30th anniversary celebrations with the awards of the winners of the maiden Baby of the Year Competition.
UNCTAD Report: World Seaborne Trade Grows By 3.8%
THE UNCTAD’s Review Maritime Transport 2014 report indicates that world seaborne shipments grew by an average of just 3.8 per cent in 2013, taking total volumes to nearly 9.6 billion tonnes.
$5 Million Grant For Journalists In Africa Great Lakes Region Unveiled
THE International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced a $5 million grant from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to expand its reporting initiatives in Africa’s Great Lakes region.
Ghana: Minority Walks Out Of Parliament Over Killer Tax
GHANA’S Parliament has passed a bill presented by the Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, that will see an imposition of 17.5 percent tax on petroleum products in the country.