Ghana’s Low Cocoa Crop Hammers Trade Surplus in First Two Months: Ghana’s smaller cocoa harvest has hit the country’s external payments position as its trade ...
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Ghana’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady at 29%: The Bank of Ghana left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, citing modest upside risks to inflation.
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Ghana Set to Lose Access to Funding Facility Amid Cocoa Crop Crisis: Ghana is set to lose access to a key funding facility as a crisis in its cocoa crop has left ...
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Rose Amankwaah: The London nurse who was an African sprint champion: Meet Matron Rose Amankwaah, a former medallist at the Commonwealth Games who has spent ...
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Quick Glance: Rose Amankwaah: From African Sprint Queen to London Nurse
- Rose Amankwaah, former sprinter for Ghana, is on the brink of retiring from her job in the NHS in Britain.
- Despite her stellar career in healthcare, Amankwaah was already breaking records before her nursing career began.
- From running to nursing: Amankwaah's medical career blossomed as her athletic career came to an end.
- After nearly 50 years at the same hospital, Amankwaah will finally hang up her gown in the coming days and enter retirement.
Three banks apply to downgrade operations : Seven banks are yet to fulfil the new capital requirements, which requires commercial banks to have increased their ...
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Major cocoa processing plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have halted operations due to insufficient funds for bean purchases, according to four trading sources ... Show more
Quick Glance: Chocolate Prices Set to Soar
- Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing due to lack of funds, leading to a surge in chocolate prices worldwide.
- Cocoa prices have more than doubled over the last year, hitting numerous all-time highs.
- There is a rising demand for chocolate, but processors are unable to purchase beans, resulting in a significant supply shortage.
- Experts caution about another deficit in the cocoa market due to diseases in West Africa, potentially leading to a historic supply shortage.
It’s a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers: But the high Easter demand for chocolate carries a potential treat for big ...
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YOURSAY | No need for Commonwealth Games, fix domestic woes: 'One can only hope they learn from past mistakes.'
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African Games: Ghana hopes legacy will outlive current economic woes: Ghana is spending almost $250m hosting the African Games, and the country's outlay amid a ...
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Quick Glance: African Games: Legacy Amid Economic Struggles
- The 13th African Games in Ghana raise concerns due to high costs during economic turmoil.
- Despite initial challenges like power outages and lack of public awareness, Ghana hopes for long-term benefits from the event.
- Investments in sports infrastructure could position Ghana as a regional sports hub and drive sports tourism.
- Experts, however, are concerned that the significant expenses for the Games may not have positive impacts on Ghana's ailing economy.
Budapest, Hungary to Entebbe, Uganda for only €414 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Budapest, Hungary to Entebbe, Uganda for only €414 roundtrip with Brussels ...
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German cities to Entebbe, Uganda from only €462 roundtrip: Cheap flights from German cities to Entebbe, Uganda from only €462 roundtrip with Turkish Airlines.
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#Accra, Ghana to Geneva, Switzerland for only $458 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines #Travel
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Singapore's PCG to reopen fund for luxury Japan ski resort as weak yen beckons: Patience Capital Group, the Singapore-based investor behind a $1 ...
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Chepngetich tops 10,000m in a tough African show: Finals including 1500m and men’s 5000m were run last night.
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Stall owners set up in spaces apart from Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar, as competition for customers heats up
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DPP driver knocks Boda Boda carrying woman, pupil: The crash which was captured on a phone camera by a bystander and widely shared on social media happened at ...
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Uganda’s tourism earnings hit $1b: Uganda’s tourism receipts are expected to recover to the pre-Covid levels by the end of the year
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Three banks downgrade to credit institutions: The three commercial banks according to BoU are; ABC Capital Bank (U) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (U) Limited ...
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Between MTN and Airtel who is giving investors better returns? : The two telecoms, which have some of the largest market valuations, have excited a largely quiet ...
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African Games: Ghana hopes legacy will outlive current economic woes: Ghana is spending almost $250m hosting the African Games, and the country's outlay amid a ...
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Quick Glance: African Games: Ghana balancing legacy and economic challenges
- The 13th African Games in Ghana face scrutiny due to high costs amidst economic turmoil.
- President Akufo-Addo emphasizes the lasting legacy of hosting the Games despite current economic woes.
- Only eight sports are using the Games as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.
- Ghana aims to attract sports tourism and become a regional hub in West Africa.
Recruitment of nurses from global south branded ‘new form of colonialism’ : African nurse leaders say they face severe shortages despite rules intended to stop ...
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Makerere listed among top 10 universities in Africa: Edu rank, which released the rankings on February 29, 2024, says: "Makerere University ranked 1st in ...
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Repairing West Africa’s Internet: A Five-Week Challenge: Western Africa's internet faced a setback due to damaged undersea cables, affecting services in ...
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Vienna, Austria to Entebbe, Uganda for only €380 roundtrip (May-Dec dates): Cheap flights from Vienna, Austria to Entebbe, Uganda for only €380 roundtrip with ...
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Not your typical supermarket: New FairPrice Finest at Clarke Quay has a bar, private dining space and more
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African Games: Nigeria finish second as championship ends: Perennial champions, Egypt claimed two more gold to take their gold medal to 101 to once again claim ...
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Amusan leads gold rush in Accra, wins hurdles, relay events: Amusan also led the women’s 4x100m team to a gold medal finish on a night a dominant Nigerian ...
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Singapore charges two ex-employees of Sembcorp Marine in Brazil graft case: Authorities in Singapore charged on Thursday two former officials of Sembcorp Marine ...
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Church, academia mourn Bishop Emeritus Ssenyimba: Bishop Ssenyimba was the second bishop of Mukono Diocese after Dr Livingstone Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo and served ...
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False start for Kenyan athletes in Accra: Kenya lose men's steeplechase title as Ethiopia sweep podium in women's 5,000m race.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/false-start-for-kenyan-athletes-in-accra-4562412
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Infrastructure Needs a New Approach.: We need a better plan to invest in big projects. Plus: Cocoa crunch in West Africa.
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Cocoa Price Rises Drive Market Close to Breaking Point: The global cocoa market is buckling under the strain of unprecedented shortages.
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Meta and Google fuel abortion misinformation across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, report finds
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UTB urges hoteliers to embrace classification: The Uganda Tourism Board has called upon hotel owners and tourism stakeholders to embrace grading and ...
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150 children to get free heart surgery in India: The Indian Association of Uganda says they will pay the medical bill in partnership with the Rotary Club of ...
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General Hospital's Josh Kelly Buys Jon Lindstrom's Book: General Hospital's Josh Kelly (Cody) buys Jon Lindstrom's (Kevin) new book and poses for a ...
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Malaysia declines hosting 2026 Commonwealths due to cost concerns: Malaysia has decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to financial ...
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Eagles eye Ghana revenge after W’Cup ouster: What has been tagged the ‘Jollof Derby’ on social media seems to have been spiced up with a revenge mission as ...
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Jollibee net income surges in fourth quarter of 2023: Jollibee net income surges in fourth quarter of 2023
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Govt to create more road tolls : Government says the Entebbe Expressway has provided a good base on which more road-tolling projects can be implemented
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Cocoa is currently exceptionally expensive. This is not least due to climate change. Why the situation is unlikely to ease in the near future: www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/wirtschaft/wirtschaft-krise-in-zwei-laendern-deshalb-steigen-die-schokoladenpreise-id70145291.html
I was frustrated from starting Police Sacco - Gen Kayihura: Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, the Sacco’s chairman board of directors, said the Sacco is doing “very well” ...
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Everyone says they have no money, and the data now support the stories: City traders are threatening to strike over what they see as intrusive practices by the ...
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Lincoln University Preserves Its Rich Legacy With Getty Images Grant: The Pennsylvania-based HBCU is marking its 170th anniversary this year ...
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Ecobank considers enrolling for Islamic banking in 2024: Authorities at Ecobank Uganda say they are considering to start offering the product this year
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West Africa: MFWA to Host Forum On Mis/Disinformation and Propaganda Narratives On Ghana's 2024 Elections
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African Games: Nigeria soars to second position on medals table: Adijat Olarinoye (55kg), Rafiatu Lawal (59kg), and Edidiong Umoafia (67kg) each claimed a ...
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Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle
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Ghana to Hold Interest Rates on Cedi (USD: GHS) Slump, Inflation Angst: Policymakers at the Bank of Ghana on Monday are expected to keep interest rates unchanged ...
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Nakaseke school secures Shs1.2b govt funding for girls' dormitory: Government has extended Shs1.2billion for construction of a 400-bed girls’ dormitory at ...
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MHT CET (PCM) exam rescheduled due to clash with NEET UG; revised dates soon: This decision has been taken after it was observed that MHT CET PCM group exam was ...
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YWLA soccer practices in a parking lot. The team made playoffs in its inaugural season
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Businessman Lwasa cries out to Museveni as bank takes property: According to Mr Lwasa , although the property is valued at Shs4.5billion, he has failed to raise ...
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Ghana's Decades-Old Ambition to Build an Integrated Aluminium Industry Faces a New Hurdle - the Clean Energ...
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Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth – study: The researchers used what is called the wet-bulb-globe temperature, which measures the effects of ...
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Untertilliach doesn't want to die out: apartments on cheap land should encourage immigration | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
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Newmont's Ghana Gold Mine Sale Targets $2B, Attracts Chinese Giants - Newmont (NYSE:NEM)
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DTB appoints Godfrey Sebaana new managing director: DTB seeks to leverage Godfrey Sebaana's two-decade, multi-discipline banking experience that spans global and ...
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'Sh7 trillion approved for Uganda firms in the oil, gas sector'
Following the announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) in February 2022 ... Show more
'Uncle, one Colombian chicken': Exotic cuisines hit hawker centres: SINGAPORE — There are a few ways to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack as ...
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Why investors are buying Umeme shares in droves: Decrease. Umeme said a one-time impairment charge on its assets prior to the expiration of its contract would ...
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Vodafone One for One: Interim assessment of the smartphone recycling program: Vodafone has launched “One for One”, an initiative that promotes the recycling of ...
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Discover the best new hotels in Singapore in 2024: Singapore is a city where tropical forests thrive amidst modernity, echoing from every corner as a testament ...
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Vodafone appeal: Don't leave old cell phones in the drawer: Vodafone and Closing the loop collect cell phones in Ghana to recycle the raw materials.
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Newmont’s (NEM) Akyem Ghana Gold Mine Draws Chinese Interest: Newmont Corp. has kicked off the sale of its Akyem gold mine in Ghana, which is attracting interest ...
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Ghana: Speaker Delays Ministerial Nominations After Precedent Set by Govt's LGBTQI+ Move
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Turkey Hikes Rates in Surprise Move to Steady Lira (TRY/USD) Before Elections: Turkey’s central bank raised interest rates on Thursday, a surprise decision just ...
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African leaders demand transparency in climate funding at the third Africa Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe ... Show more
Indian Railways slashes ticket prices, offers over 40 per cent relief for Kashmir-bound trains
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Chef Eric Adjepong’s New Home Goods Collection With Crate & Barrel Is Exquisite: The collection features artistic and vibrant pieces inspired by the chef’s West ...
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A rundown of this year’s most innovative companies in PR and brand strategies: Why Dreamday, AM PR Group, and Day One Agency made the cut for Fast Company’s Most ...
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Woman who lied to police that her mobile phone was snatched gets jail: SINGAPORE: A woman lied to the police that a man she did not know had snatched her mobile ...
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Four Equity Bank staff remanded over Shs62b fraud: The five suspects were Wednesday arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Magistrates Court presided over by Abert ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/four-equity-bank-staff-remanded-over-shs62b-fraud-4563596
Ghana's Free High School Policy Is Getting More Girls to Complete Secondary Education - Study
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