SENEGAL’S economy is constrained by its vulnerability to shocks, the government’s issuer rating (B1, positive) is supported by solid growth prospects and further fiscal consolidation plans, says Moody’s Investors Service in its annual Senegal Credit Analysis, published today.
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Ghana: Atuabo Freeport To Generate 1,000 Jobs
SENIOR officials of the Atuabo Freeport Ghana Ltd, a company which is undertaking the Atuabo Freeport project have disclosed that over 1,000 jobs will be created during the 25-month period of the project which starts in the second quarter of next year.
Economist: Women Skills Needed for Africa’s Industrial Boom
WOMEN must be empowered with entrepreneurial and ICT skills in order to contribute significantly to the industrial growth of Africa.
A “Taxi Driver” From The Togolese Diaspora Balances His accounts
By Carpophore Ntagungira LARE Ousmane is from Dapaong in northern Togo. In 2002, at the age of 26, he decides to immigrate to Florida, USA, with only an accounting technician diploma and a driver’s license.
Public Sector Strike: Crisis Meeting Stalls
A marathon meeting between representatives of striking public sector workers and Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Haruna Iddrisu has been stalled.
Public Sector Strike: LGWU, CLOGSAG Turf War Deepens
THE leadership of the Local Government Workers’ Union (LGWU) has added its voice to the current brawl which rocked the payment of the 2nd Tier Occupational Pension Scheme fund resulting in indefinite strike by public sector workers in the country.
British Safety Council Offers Free Stress Advice To Businesses
WITH stress costing the UK economy £6.5bn, it is undeniable that this is one of the biggest health related priorities facing businesses. The British Safety Council is lending its voice to this important issue, as well asking workplaces to give due attention to occupational health overall. Alex Botha, Chief Executive of the British Safety Council, […]
Services Sector Still Holds On The Top Position
GHANA’S services sector is expected to contribute about 50.2percent to the country’s GDP industry by about 29.2percent and the agric sector by about 20.6percent.
What does GDP really tell us about economic growth?
It’s one of the most important numbers in economics, but is GDP a good measure of our economic recovery? FOR the first time this year, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) will release data on our economic well-being, giving us a better idea of how the recovery has impacted ordinary Britons.
Ghanaian Entrepreneurs Sign Pact With Brand
TWO Ghanaian entrepreneurs, Kwame Acheampong and Elkin Pianim, through their online platform Mogoogi, have sealed a deal with premium British brand Austin Reed.