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2023 U17 World Cup: Africa’s Four Representatives Confirmed
12 May

2023 U17 World Cup: Africa’s Four Representatives Confirmed

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Africa’s four representatives at the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup are known following the conclusion of the quarter final matches at the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday night. Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco and Mali will fly the continent’s flag at the global showpiece event after the four sides sealed their places in the semi-finals of the competition being played in Algeria. Africa has four slots at the tournament and with the U17 AFCON serving as the qualification, the teams that reach the semi-finals will represent the continent at the global event. Of the teams qualified, Mali…
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Stable, Transparent Trade Policies Remain Key For Economic Growth – IMF
12 May

Stable, Transparent Trade Policies Remain Key For Economic Growth – IMF

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in a paper on the ‘Review of the Role of Trade in the Work of the Fund’ that open, stable, and transparent trade policies remain key for economic growth and resilience and for addressing key global challenges. Open trade has been an essential part of the global policy agenda to bolster growth, allowing millions of people to raise their living standard and exit poverty. The Fund said diversification through trade is also crucial to improve macroeconomic resilience, as evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Large global gains remain to be derived from further trade reforms,…
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12 May

Number Of Self-Employed Persons Enrolled In SSNIT Pension Scheme Doubles

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The number of self-employed persons enrolled in the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) pension scheme has doubled in the past nine months. This follows the rollout of a Self-Employment Enrolment Drive to provide pensions and related benefits to self-employed workers. It is in line with the Trust’s mandate to extend pension coverage to all workers, especially the self-employed. Director-General, John Ofori-Tenkorang, Dr. John Ofori-Tenkorang, at the launch of the Self-Employment Enrolment Drive (SEED) in Kumasi in the Ashanti regional capital said there is a need for the Trust to embark on aggressive marketing to attract the informal sector. “We…
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MTN FA Cup Semifinals: King Faisal Confident Of Victory Against Nsoatreman
12 May

MTN FA Cup Semifinals: King Faisal Confident Of Victory Against Nsoatreman

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The assistant coach of King Faisal, Godwin Ablordey, is confident his side will beat the Nsoatreman hurdle to book a spot in the final of the MTN FA Cup over the weekend The Kumasi-based side are up against betPawa Ghana Premier League rivals Nsoatreman at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on Sunday, 14, as they battle for a spot in the last two of the competition. Ahead of the fixture, Ablordey, who once was a winner of the competition with Asante Kotoko has expressed optimism about King Faisal’s chances. “We are much prepared. I have spoken to the players…
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Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League: Ampem Darkoa Face Hasaacas Ladies In Third Final
12 May

Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League: Ampem Darkoa Face Hasaacas Ladies In Third Final

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You don’t often see two teams make a league in Ghana their own in recent times as both Hasaacas Ladies and Ampem Darkoa Ladies have done in the Malta Guinness Ghana Women’s Premier League. On Friday, May 12, it will be the third consecutive time the pair are meeting in the final playoff of Ghana’s women’s top-flight league after meeting in 2021 and 2022 respectively. During the past meetings at this stage, there has been a win each for the two clubs. In 2021, the Hasmal Ladies sealed victory with a 4-0 thumping of their opponents at the Accra Sports…
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MTN In Advanced Talks To Sell Some West African Assets
12 May

MTN In Advanced Talks To Sell Some West African Assets

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MTN Group is in advanced talks with Axian Group to sell some of its West African markets, according to people familiar with the matter, as Africa’s largest mobile operator trims its portfolio. The companies are negotiating on prices for MTN’s assets in Liberia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. The deal has not been finalised, and there is no guarantee that a transaction will go ahead, they said. The three countries accounted for 1.6% of MTN’s revenue in 2022, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. A representative for MTN…
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External Creditors Close To Giving Financing Assurances For Ghana’s Debt Rework Talks
12 May

External Creditors Close To Giving Financing Assurances For Ghana’s Debt Rework Talks

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Ghana’s official creditors are poised to grant financing assurances and form a committee co-chaired by France and China – key steps for the nation to secure a $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, sources told Reuters. The country’s bilateral lenders are expected to formally grant financing assurances as soon as Friday – confirmation that they will then start talks to give Ghana the relief needed to make its debt sustainable, said the sources with direct knowledge of the process speaking on condition of anonymity. The assurances could pave the way for the IMF executive board to approve the $3…
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Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion: The Introduction Of E-Zwich In Ghana, Driven By Visionary Dr. Bawumia
11 May

Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion: The Introduction Of E-Zwich In Ghana, Driven By Visionary Dr. Bawumia

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E-Zwich is a revolutionary payment system that has transformed the way Ghanaians carry out financial transactions. This innovative platform was introduced to Ghana in 2008, and it has since become a crucial component in the country's financial landscape. The brain behind the introduction of E-Zwich in Ghana is none other than Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, a man of vision. Dr. Bawumia is an economist and a banker by profession, with vast experience in both fields. He served as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana from 2006 to 2009, where he championed the adoption of new payment systems…
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Ghana’s Inspiring Strides Towards A Digitised Economy: Dr. Bawumia’s Digital Drive, A Man Of Vision
11 May

Ghana’s Inspiring Strides Towards A Digitised Economy: Dr. Bawumia’s Digital Drive, A Man Of Vision

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Located in West Africa, Ghana is widely known for its beautiful culture and stunning natural beauty. However, in recent years, the country has gained recognition for its impressive advancement in digitisation, thanks in large part to the efforts of the most effective Vice President in Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Under his leadership, the government has implemented several policies and initiatives aimed at leveraging technology to improve service delivery and create a more efficient economy. The implementation of Ghana Card, Digital Address System, Mobile Money Payments Interoperability System, etc, in Ghana have been the cornerstones of this digital transformation. The Ghana…
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ZEN Petroleum Named In Financial Times’ 2023 Annual Ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year
11 May

ZEN Petroleum Named In Financial Times’ 2023 Annual Ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year

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Accra, Ghana, 9 May 2023 – ZEN Petroleum, a leading privately owned downstream petroleum company in Ghana, has been included on the Financial Times' and Statista 2023 annual ranking of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, for the second year in a row. The ranking, which is now in its second year, includes ZEN Petroleum as one of only two Ghanaian companies on the acclaimed list. The Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2023 lists 100 companies, ordered by the highest compound annual growth (CAGR) in revenues between 2018 and 2021, based on specific criteria. To be included in the list, a company had to…
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