Accra, Ghana, October 27, 2019//-Dr Ewura Adjoa Ahimah Nunoo, a senior medical officer at Swan Clinic in Adenta, says people’s lifestyles may increase their risk of acquiring breast cancer which kills millions across the globe.
Category: Economy
Doing Business 2020–Sustaining the Pace of Reforms
October 26, 2019//-Regulation exists to protect workers, public safety, businesses, and investments. But inefficient or inadequate regulation can stifle entrepreneurial activity and business growth and impact the ease of doing business.
Ghana: Over 2 Million Children to Benefit from Improved Quality Education
Washington, U.S, October 25, 2019— The World Bank Board of Directors approved today $150 million in financing to support the Government of Ghana to improve the quality of education for over two million children in low performing basic education schools, and to strengthen Ghana’s education system.
Women Find it Hard to Sustain Tourism Businesses in Ghana and Nigeria. Here’s Why
Capital, family roles and stereotypes hinder women in business. Wikimedia Commons Albert N. Kimbu, University of Surrey; Ewoenam A. Afenyo-Agbe, University of Cape Coast, and Issahaku Adam, University of Cape Coast October 25, 2019//-Entrepreneurship can empower women economically, transform their lives socially and boost their contribution to their households. This is particularly important in sub-Saharan […]
Only 1 in 100 Firms Meets China Rules for Avocado Export
October 25, 2019//-Only one firm out of over 100 has met the requirements laid down by the Chinese for export of avocados to the Asian country, six months after Nairobi and Beijing signed the deal.
Aurecon Picks SAICE Technical Excellence Award for Olifants River Bridge project
October 24, 2019//-The Olifants River Bridge won the award for Technical Excellence at the South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE) Annual Awards.
Zaria Springs to Life as African Development Bank Project Provides 20,000 Households with Potable Water
October 24, 2019//-“When the water was first released, we filled up our water containers, large and small, for the days ahead when the taps would go dry again. Surprisingly, the next day the taps were still flowing; they haven’t stopped since then.’ – Hauwa Sani, Housewife, Zaria City.
Ghana Drops 4 Places on World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business
Accra, Ghana, October 24, 2019//-Ghana has dropped four places on the latest World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business rankings.
Doing Business 2020: Nigeria, Togo Among Most Improved In Ease Of Doing Business
Washington, USA, October 24, 2019 – Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa continued to improve their business climates, with the region’s largest economy, Nigeria, earning a place among the year’s top global improvers alongside Togo, according to the World Bank Group’s Doing Business study.
HELIXAFE Algorithm Detects the Genetic Instability Through Blood Cell-free DNA
Rome, Italy, October 24, 2019 – Blood cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing can be useful before cancer develops, in healthy people.