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Don’t print money to support economy; borrow if need be – Jackson
A financial analyst, Mr Joe Jackson, has said if need be, the government must borrow to support the economy following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the government...
Read moreGovernment waives demurrage and port rent charges
Government has waived all demurrages and rent charges incurred by importers and all other ports users during the Covid-19 partial lockdown between March 30 and April 19, as part of...
Read moreIndiscriminate smoke pollution leaves us exposed to Covid-19 – Steel Workers at Tema Free Zones lament
Some factory workers at Tema are worried about their health as they say heavy smoke pollution at the steel enclave of the Tema Free Zones is affecting their respiratory system....
Read moreEconomy may take 3 years to recover – Ofori-Atta
It may take up to three years for the economy to recover from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said, urging that debt aid...
Read moreGlobal hunger could double due to Covid-19 blow – UN
The number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million due to the economic fallout of Covid-19, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP)...
Read moreThe economy will take three years to recover – Ken Ofori Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says the Ghanaian economy will take three years to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister in an article published in the Financial Times said “A U-shaped...
Read moreGhana’s debt to hit 70% of GDP in 2020 – Moody’s
Moody’s is predicting Ghana’s debt to hit 70 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) this year. In its latest release, Moody’s said its “debt projections include an assumption...
Read moreJumia and Coca-Cola Bottling Company partner to serve communities
Africa’s leading e-Commerce platform Jumia has announced a partnership with Coca-Cola Bottling Company on its “Stay Home” campaign, to ensure easy and safer access to supply for consumers, wherever they...
Read moreNew global financial system must be designed after coronavirus pandemic – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has called for the formulation of a new financial system that will rebuild global growth and institute a new global public good after the coronavirus pandemic....
Read moreIndomie Ghana supports Covid-19 National Trust Fund with Gh₵1m
Tolaram Group of companies in Ghana on Tuesday donated a total of Gh₵ 1,000,000 in cash and products to the Covid-19 National Trust Fund. The donation is intended to support...
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