Structural inequalities cause of low growth in Africa

[ad_1] The World Bank has identified deep-rooted inequalities as a major obstacle to Africa’s economic progress, according to its chief economist for the region. Andrew Dabalen in an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View, pointed to a lack of essential infrastructure and limited intra-African trade as key factors limiting growth. “The speed at…

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‘Gyan Is A Gift To Sports’

[ad_1] Kurt Okraku, Asamoah Gyan and others at the All Regional Games launch   Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has described Asamoah Gyan as a gift to sports. Consequently, the GFA boss has promised to stand ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with the legendary footballer ahead of the maiden edition of the All Regional Games. At the…

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Kenyan hospital lays off 100 striking doctors

[ad_1] A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a nationwide strike that has been ongoing for almost a month, its management said Tuesday. The Kenyatta University Referral Hospital said new doctors had been hired in place of those striking. Doctors in Kenya went on a…

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Police Officer Burnt Boy, 11, Hand Over GHC2

[ad_1]   An Eleven-year-old boy identified as Stephen Boadi living in Akyem Oda Old Town within the Birim Central Municipality in Eastern Region has had his right palm burnt as punishment for allegedly spending GHC2 given to him by a Police Officer, Edmond Laryea to buy pure water but ended up using it to buy…

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Leadership changes at GRA; Apenteng Gyamerah named Commissioner for Domestic Tax

[ad_1] The Ministry of Finance has announced key appointments to leadership positions within the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Among the notable appointments is Ms. Julie Essiam, who now assumes the role of Commissioner-General, leading the charge in steering the GRA’s strategic direction. Additionally, Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyamerah has been named the Commissioner for the Domestic…

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Henry Quartey Declares War On Social Media Miscreants

[ad_1] Henry Quartey Ahead of the upcoming general elections, the Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, has warned the public to desist from using social media to incite violence. According to him, “I know that we have passed a law in Parliament against false publications. Social media has become a space where everybody threatens everybody…

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