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Fewer jobs but keep increasing access to higher education – Prof Okunade
Professor Bayo Okunade, a Nigerian University Lecturer has advised African governments to keep expanding access to higher education in their countries despite the dwindling opportunities for jobs for graduates.
He explained that those…
Ghana’s 2012 budget statement to be read November 16
Ghana's 2012 budget statement will be read November 16, 2011, Mr. Cletus Avoka, majority leader, announced in Parliament today November 4, 2011.
The budget, expected to be presented by Finance Minister, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor in Parliament,…
National food imports to hit $1.3 trillion in 2011 – FAO
The global cost of national food imports is expected to approach $1.3 trillion this year, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says November 3, 2011.
According to the FAO high food prices are putting pressure on least…
USAID @ 50: Improves health delivery, supports economic growth in Ghana
November 3, 2011 marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) since its establishment by former U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
The Agency’s operations in Ghana have led to the strengthening of…
Ghana Chamber of Mines calls on government to be scientific in mining taxation
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says government must use scientific approach if it wants to increase existing taxes or introduce new ones in the mining sector.
Late October this year, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by…
Ghana loses over £74m in two years due to tax injustice – Action Aid
Ghana lost about 74 million pounds between 2005 and 2007 from the European Union and the United States of America as a result of their Multinational Enterprises engaging in mis-pricing in order to maximize profit.
Mr Emmanuel Budu Addo,…
Issa Mobilla case adjourned
The case of the alleged killers of Alhaji Issa Mobilla, late Northern Regional Chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) was on Tuesday adjourned to November 9 by the Fast Track High Court.
The accused persons, Corporal Yaw Appiah…
Scientist ask farmers to adapt water catchment systems
Dr Dilys MacCarthy, a scientist at the Soil and Irrigation Research Centre of the University of Ghana has noted that water catchment and storage systems are important to farmers to adapt to changing climate.
She said most farmers in Ghana…
Illegal importation of rice threatening economy – Revenue Protection Bureau
The Revenue Protection Information Bureau (RPIB), a centre for information gathering on revenue leakages is calling for a national war on the illegal importation of rice by a syndicate, which is denying the state the needed revenue.
The…
Food crises far from over, hitting hard on poor people – World Bank
Global food prices remain high and volatile, hitting the poorest countries hardest and adding to the strains facing the global economy, according to the World Bank Group’s new Food Price Watch released November 1, 2011.
The Bank says while…