About 123 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are without consistent access to enough food, the latest IMF Africa report has said.
Category: Economy
Commonwealth Youth Climate Network Launches Competition to Boost Youth-led Action
The Commonwealth Secretary-General and the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network (CYCN) yesterday launched a global competition to inspire, empower and reward young people taking action on oceans.
Ghana Must Take Advantage of Crisis to Solve Problems in Agric Sector – Economist
Accra, Ghana//-An economist, Dr Theo Acheampong, has called on government to take advantage of the current economic conditions especially in regards to food inflation to solve some of the teething problems with the food industry in Ghana.
Ghana: Agric Ministry’s Market Could Incite Public Against Traders – GUTA
Accra, Ghana//-The National President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng says market traders could find themselves on the bad side of the general public following the Agric Ministry’s direct sale of foodstuffs.
Why Are African Start-Ups Failing?
Small to medium enterprises are the backbone of emerging economies offering employment opportunities to youth on the continent. Start-ups are another avenue of job creation on the continent and are a sort of “hybrid” form of employment, offering opportunities in both formal and informal sectors.
MyFIG Wins An Award For Improving the Financial Health Of Customers In Ghana
Accra, Ghana//-MyFIG has been selected the winner of the Demo Day pitch contest held as part of the climax of the Ghana Digital Innovative Week 2022 after it was selected over 12 other competing startups of the NextGen Fintech Generator.
Moroccan Ambassador Lauds GHAMOSA For Promoting Ghana Morocco Relations
Accra, Ghana//-The Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency, Imane Ouadil has commended the President, Executives and members of the Ghana Morocco Old students Association(GHAMOSA) for using their knowledge and expertise to promote and strengthen the relationship between Ghana and Morocco.
Afrobarometer Hosts Summer School in Pretoria For Next Generation of African Researchers
Future Africa at the University of Pretoria in partnership with Afrobarometer has launched its latest English-language summer school aimed at equipping African scholars with solid skills to analyse citizens’ socio-economic and political concerns.
Rockefeller Foundation Announces 10 Grants at COP27 to Scale Indigenous, Regenerative Agric Practices Globally
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt//– During the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), The Rockefeller Foundation announced more than $11 million in grants to ten organisations scaling Indigenous and regenerative agriculture practices around the world.
A Painful Pill or Necessary Evil? Examining the Rising Cost of Retail Medicines
Key Points • The average percentage price change for retail pharmaceuticals between December 2021 and October 2022 was found to be 178.6% • Price increases are highest with generic medicines at 179.7%. These medicines are the backbone of Ghana’s Pharmaceutical sector and the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) • The national average change in price […]