January 2010

Journalists reporting business across the continent have yet another opportunity to contest for recognition for their efforts to position the African continent on the global map as a viable place to do business in their works. Diageo, the…

Mr. Kwesi Ahwoi, Minister of Food and Agriculture, has reiterated government's commitment to expanding the agriculture sector, to ensure food security and employment as indicated in the 2010 Budget. He said: "In line with the promise,…

The British High Commissioner in Ghana, Dr Nicholas Westcott, has said that the practice where incumbent governments disregard agreements signed with foreign investors by previous administrations can scare investors from coming into the…

The Management of Owere Mines Company Limited (OMCL), a gold mining company in the Asante-Akim North Municipality, has raised concern about the siege of its concession by illegal small-scale miners (Galamsey). Mr Roger Banister, Project…

The Atwima-Mponua District Health Directorate, has appealed for more medical assistants and other health professionals to assist raise the quality of care for patients. The district has only one medical assistant, who retires in February.…

Millions in West Africa's arid Sahel belt could face famine this year unless the world acts quickly to help, the European Union's humanitarian aid arm said on Thursday. The warning came as Niger confirmed the veracity of a leaked…

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said he believed the process that led to creation of a unity government last February is irreversible and that it is time for Western donors and investors to return to the country. Speaking to…

Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union.  For…

Japan's trade minister urged Toyota Motor Corp. to secure the confidence of car buyers in the wake of massive global recalls. "The scale of the recalls is huge. The situation is serious. It points to the possible dangers a global economy…

Asian shares fell on Friday, weighed down by tech stocks after lackluster sales outlooks from some sector heavyweights and as worries about the fiscal health of Greece and Portugal undermined investor confidence. A massive recall of…