The board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation announced the appointment of Professor Reid E. Whitlock as Chief Executive of the Foundation effective immediately.
Category: Economy
Ebola: African Countries Avoid Major Economic Loss
The Ebola epidemic will continue to cripple the economies of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone even as transmission rates in the three countries show significant signs of slowing, according to a World Bank Group analysis on the economic impact of Ebola in Africa.
Government Advisor: “No Public Money In New Airline”
Government has resolved not to commit any taxpayer funding into establishing the proposed new national airline.
Accra To Benefit From $125M Global Road Safety Initiative
Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected Accra to participate in a new phase of the foundation’s Global Road Safety Initiative, which aims to reduce fatalities and injuries from road traffic crashes worldwide.
President Mahama Opens IFAD Governing Council Meeting
Ghana’s President John Mahama will on Monday, deliver a keynote speech to open the 38th session of the Governing Council of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
ECOWAS, World Bank Pledge To Transform Economies
At the end of their Second Tripartite Meeting in Accra, Ghana, representatives of ECOWAS, UEMOA and the World Bank Group, have agreed on a set of priorities aimed at significantly diversifying and transforming the economies of the sub-region.
Ministers, MPs Fleece Ghana
The harsh economic conditions in the country may not be felt by those in the corridors of power, as compelling evidence has revealed how President Mahama’s ministers are feeding fat on the country’s limited resources.
Economist: Finalize IMF deal Or Cedi Will Suffer
The Head of the Finance Department of the University of Ghana Business School is warning that any delay in finalizing a bailout program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could result in the depreciation of the cedi.
Alfa Lava Expands To West Africa, Opens Office In Ghana
Alfa Laval, a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling has opened a permanent sales office in Ghana.
Lack Of Policies Killing Africa’s Tourism Industry
The African Development Bank Acting Chief Economist and Vice-President, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa has observed that the lack of proper policies aimed at generating tourist interest is a major reason why Africa’s tourism remains largely untapped.