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Ericsson and Nokia Urge Europe to Act on Digital Future at Summit
In a joint call for urgent action, telecom giants Ericsson and Nokia have appealed to Europe’s industry leaders and policymakers to take decisive steps to secure the continent's digital future.
The plea was made during the New Industrial…
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PFAG Calls on Agriculture Minister-Designate to Tackle Climate Impact with Irrigation Focus
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has urged Eric Opoku, the Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, to make irrigation development a top priority to address the adverse impacts of climate change on agriculture.
Wepia…
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ECG Audit Reveals GH₵490 Million Discrepancy in Revenue Collection
An audit of the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) revenue collection has uncovered a significant discrepancy of GH₵490 million between October and December 2023.
The audit, shared by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC),…
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MTN Ghana Stock Hits All-Time High Amid Positive Market Sentiment
Scancom Plc, popularly known as MTN Ghana, achieved a major milestone on January 13, 2025, as its stock price closed at an all-time high of GH₵2.55 on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
This record-breaking performance underscores growing…
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Ato Forson Vows to Reintroduce Road Tolls
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the finance minister-designate, has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) commitment to reintroducing road tolls to generate revenue for road maintenance, should he be approved.
Speaking during his…
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UK Unveils £14 Billion AI Strategy to Boost Economy and Jobs
The UK government has launched a bold initiative, the AI Opportunities Action Plan, to integrate artificial intelligence across public and private sectors.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the strategy on January 13, emphasising its…
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Ethiopia Launches First Stock Exchange in Nearly 50 Years
Ethiopia has taken a historic step in its economic transformation with the inauguration of its first stock exchange in nearly five decades, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), on January 10, 2025.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed …
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Gov’t Records GHS 2.8 Billion Oversubscription in Treasury Bill Auction
For the second consecutive week, the government has recorded an oversubscription in its short-term debt instrument sale, surpassing its target by GHS 2.8 billion.
The Bank of Ghana’s latest auction results reveal that in its second…
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Economist Urges Mahama to Combat Food Inflation with Afram Plains Farms
Economist Prof. Patrick Asuming has called on the John Mahama administration to prioritise agriculture by developing large-scale commercial farms in the Afram Plains to address Ghana’s surging food inflation and stabilise prices.
His…
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Ghana Now Second Most Indebted African Nation to IMF
Ghana has emerged as the second most indebted country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa regarding concessional lending and debt relief trust.
As of October 31, 2024, the country’s exposure to the Fund stood at 2.242…
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