January 2010

At the end of last year, the economy likely grew for the second straight quarter — possibly at the fastest pace in nearly four years. So the recession has ended, right? Yes, say most economists. But a panel of academics who officially…

Argentina's president recommended pork as an alternative to Viagra Wednesday, saying she spent a satisfying weekend with her husband after eating barbecued pork. "I've just been told something I didn't know; that eating pork improves…

The Ghana Black Stars have beaten the odds of injury, inexperience and young age of their players to beat a more experienced and determined Super Eagles of Nigeria one nil to get to the finals of the African Nations Cup in Angola Thursday…

A global political and credit risk insurance analysis published recently has seen Ghana among the world’s 18 most risky countries. Ghana’s downgrading is as a result of the debt incurred by the country’s only oil refinery, the Tema Oil…

The annual Producer Price Index (PPI) rose to 27.69 per cent in December 2009, representing 7.33 percentage points higher than that of November 2009, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) announced on Wednesday. The figure for November 2009…

Mr John Gyetuah, out-going Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, on Wednesday reiterated the need to develop the private sector to serve as the engine of growth. This he said would pave the way in dealing with the key growth challenges…

Mr. Seth Adjei-Baah, First Vice Chairman of Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) on Wednesday said the nation's resources, fledging democracy and dynamic economy had made it Africa's best destination for investment.…

Four officials of the Accra Central Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service were Wednesday arrested on the orders of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) for allegedly extorting money from motorists around the…

The Ministry of Road and Highways is reviewing contractor classification system and contractor capacity and training to ensure effective management of road contracts in the country Mr Joe Gidisu, sector Minister, who announced this, said…

A photo journalist of the Daily Guide newspaper was on Wednesday locked up in the Cocoa Affairs Court cells for four hours following an order by a High Court Judge Mr. Justice James B. Benson. Mr. Emmanuel Kubi, the photo journalist and…