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Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam says Ghana’s economy has grown by $20 billion under Akufo-AddoThe minister said that by 2023 the size of Ghana’s economy had grown to $76 billion An applied economist, noted to YEN.com.gh that the minister’s remarks highlighted Ghana’s foreign exchange challengesFinance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam says Ghana’s economy has grown by $20 billion since 2017 under the Akufo-Addo administration by December 2023. According to him, the size of the economy was pegged at $64 billion in 2013. However, it declined to $56 billion in 2016. Amin Adam says Ghana’s economy has grown to $76…

AfriLabs has been accepted as a Member of the ITU Development Sector (ITU-D). The announcement was made during the 2024 session of The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council held by June 4-14, 2024. Details ITU is a specialized service of it United Nations responsible for matters related to information and communication technologies. The ITU-D Sector is dedicated to promoting international cooperation and promoting equal access to telecommunications and information technologies. Because this matters AfriLabs’ participation in ITU-D represents a significant turning point in its mission to support innovation, entrepreneurship and technological development across Africa. This partnership will enable AfriLabs to…

Stephen Appiah celebrated his son Larry Appiah and shared a series of photos of the young man while expressing love and admiration for him. The youngster looked fashionable in the photos with his Rasta hairstyle and different trendy outfits, much to the delight of the footballer’s fansIn the comments section on Instagram, Ghanaians expressed their admiration for the former Black Stars captain’s son, wishing him well in the futureFormer Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah took to Instagram to celebrate his son, Larry Appiah.The proud father shared a series of photos showing the youngster’s growth and fashionable style, sparking reactions from…

Sony raised its full-year net profit forecast after a solid first-quarter performance, predicting strong sales in video games, music and image sensors. Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/FileSource: AFPSony raised its annual net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid first-quarter performance, predicting strong sales in video games and music, as well as image sensors used in iPhones.The yen’s weakness against the dollar in recent months has fueled withdrawals for the Japanese electronics and entertainment group.Chief Executive Hiroki Totoki said after the announcement that a rumored takeover bid for US film and TV giant Paramount had been abandoned by the Japanese giant, which…

Former professional boxer Bukom Banku shared a video on his TikTok page about how his trip to the UK wentIn the video, he teased his fans that he was living the good life as he ate his fried chicken and drank a drinkThe video had many laughing as they wondered how long his stay was, while others shared their opinionsRetired Ghanaian boxer Bukom Banku made many laugh when a video of him enjoying a good meal on his trip to the UK surfaced online.Bukom Banku enjoys chicken and a glass of drink in the UK. Image credit: @officialbukombankuSource: TikTokBukom Banku…

The Bank of Japan’s deputy governor said officials will maintain ultra-loose monetary policy while markets remain volatile. Photo: Kazuhiro NOGI/AFPSource: AFPAsian shares edged higher on Wednesday as stability returned after a choppy start to the week, although Tokyo saw more big swings and the yen fell further as analysts warned more turmoil could follow.After Monday’s collapse saw trillions of dollars wiped off global valuations, traders returned to take chances on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei recovering from a 12.4% loss and enjoying a gain of more than 10%.The rally continued on Wall Street, with some observers saying the sell-off may have…

A Ghanaian man was recently spotted passionately jamming to Shatta Wale’s song on the streetHe seemed to pass out when he heard the DJ play Shatta Wale’s evergreen classic BossuThe man who was impressed with the DJ’s performance reached into his pocket to surprise himAn explosive encounter between a DJ and a die-hard Shatta Wale fan has gained significant traction online. The chance encounter saw the fan proudly display his passion for Shatta Wale’s music on a sunny afternoon.The DJ unpacked a number of Shatta Wale classics including his rendition of the Shut Up Riddim Bossu.Shatta Wale fan captures the…

Elon Musk’s X has filed a lawsuit against an advertising group accusing it of engaging in an “illegal boycott.” Photo: Apu Gomes / GETTY IMAGES/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPElon Musk’s X sued an advertising group and several major companies on Tuesday, accusing them of causing billions of dollars in damages by “illegally” boycotting the social media platform.”We tried peace for 2 years, now it’s war,” the billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX said on X, which he acquired in late 2022.The antitrust lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, targets the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), Uniliver, Mars, CVS Health…

Rural Ghana seems to be missing out on the government’s drive to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education for the holistic development of the country. Access to learning materials and scientific tools for hands-on industry experience remains elusive in remote communities. Science and technology education has become an imperative contribution to global economies in promoting growth. The Government of Ghana is leading the agenda to promote STEM education in the national curriculum to transform academia. Some basic schools in remote areas are missing out, but some private players are pushing to supplement the government’s efforts. Established in…

VertoFXthe global financial technology company providing cross-border payments, foreign exchange and banking solutions for businesses across emerging markets, announced the appointment of Dr. Austin Okpagu as its first Country Manager for Nigeria. The move reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the country and the wider West African region. Details He recently served as CEO at JumiaPayOkpagu brings a wealth of extensive experience from a number of Nigeria’s most prominent fintech platforms such as OPay and Pagatechwhere he led the partnership and business development efforts at both respective companies. In his new role at VertoFX, Okpagu will lead VertoFX’s newly opened…