The conundrum of Data Privacy Protection law [Article]

[ad_1] In 2022, the World Bank announced that Ghana’s digital sector has been growing on average by 19% between 2014 to 2020. This remarkable growth has seen the country surpass many of its African counterparts and is positioning it as a leader in the African digital landscape. However, as the country’s digital economy has expanded,…

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More babies getting infected despite PMTCT intervention

[ad_1] The National Aids Control Programme says there is an increase in HIV mother-to-child infections despite the implementation of the Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT). Dr Stephen Ayisi-Addo, Programme Manager of the National Aids Control Programme (NACP), said the situation was due to a lack of testing and adherence to medication by pregnant…

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Mawuena Dumor Trebarh laid to rest [Photos]

[ad_1] The late Mawuena Adzo Trebarh, former CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has been laid to rest in a solemn ceremony. The burial service commenced at 7 am on Saturday, June 29, at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka, Accra. Mrs. Mawuena Adzo Trebarh tragically passed away on Thursday, April 11, after…

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Parliament must reject LI seeking to regulate cement prices

[ad_1] Consumer Protection Organisation, Cuts International has criticised attempts by the government to introduce a legislative instrument to regulate the prices of cement. Appiah Kusi Adomako, the Director for Cuts International (West Africa) told the host of The Big Issue on Channel One TV, Selorm Adonoo that attempts to regulate cement prices will deter investors which can…

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NPP still attractive to young people

[ad_1] The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic insists that despite the prevailing economic crisis the governing party is attractive to young people. According to Salam Mustapha, this feature of the NPP will be a major determinant of the party’s victory in the 2024 polls. He made this known when a delegation of the…

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Ghana to receive $360m from IMF following board approval

[ad_1] Ghana has secured the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Board approval for the second review of the IMF-supported post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). This allows for the immediate disbursement of SDR 269.1 million (about US$360 million) to Ghana. According to the IMF, Ghana’s performance under the programme has been generally strong. The Bretton Woods…

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