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Ghana: Traders suspend closure of shops over economic crisis

– – Ghanaian traders on Friday suspended their strike action over worsening economic crisis in the West African nation. On Wednesday the traders mostly in the capital, Accra closed their shops to protest the high cost of doing business and general economic hardship. The leaders of the striking traders had said the shops would remain closed until Monday, October 24,… Read More
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Facts about the Africa Palm Oil Initiative

– – Globally, 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their jobs and livelihoods, while in many African countries 50–60% of the population work in agriculture. However, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that the rate of deforestation between 2015 and 2020 was 10 million hectares per year; with agricultural commodities such as palm oil, rubber and cocoa being… Read More
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Ghanaian traders close shops in protest of high cost of doing business

– – Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), have closed their shops across the country in protest of the high cost of doing business in recent times. Their leaders tell Africa Feeds that the shops would be closed until Monday, October 24. They also insist that the continuous plummeting of the Ghanaian currency, the Cedi on the… Read More
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Ghana’s cedi is the world’s worst-performing currency

– – Ghana’s currency the cedi on Monday become the world’s worst-performing currency in 2022. The West African nation is facing serious economic crisis and now in discussions with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout. The depreciating levels of the cedi though is compounding the economic plights of citizens and businesses. This year the cedi has lost value to… Read More
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5 Benefits of Using Cryptocurrencies for Betting

– – Blockchain technology is being adopted in various sectors, including the health, e-commerce, and gaming industries. Over the years, the gaming industry has adopted improved technology devices to provide customers with better services. More than increasing customer base, cryptocurrencies in the betting industry offer several other benefits. Gambling sites are adopting cryptocurrencies as payment methods. According to the 2021… Read More
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Trading Forex in South Africa: How to Avoid Scams and Benefit from Reputable Brokers

– – Investing in Forex can seem lucrative when searching for online opportunities, but there are some factors to consider before you start investing. Although it is true that many people have found success when trading in Forex, there are just as many who have fallen victim to online scams and nefarious traders. This is often the case among those… Read More
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How can Bangladesh be a suitable destination for profitable Bitcoin Activities?

– – The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is still in its early stages of development. This means that there are many opportunities for countries to attract businesses and investors in this space. Bangladesh has the potential to be a very attractive destination for Bitcoin-related businesses and activities. The bitcoin profit is one of the best platforms for increasing BTC profit.… Read More
Africa Business Ghana World 

Ghana to host inaugural Africa Bitcoin Conference

– – Jack Dorsey, Chairman of Block and co-founder of Twitter will attend the first Africa Bitcoin Conference happening in Accra, Ghana on 5 – 7 December 2022, as a keynote speaker. Jack Dorsey who co-founded Twitter now heads Block, a conglomerate of fintech companies housing Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, TBD. Block builds tools to make the economy more… Read More
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Morocco issues first cannabis production permits to farmers

– – The Moroccan government has issued permits for 10 farmers to legally grow cannabis for industry and export. This is the first time the country is issuing out these permits after legalising the production of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes last year. Farmers in the northern regions of al-Hoceima, Chefchaouen and Taounate will now be allowed to produce… Read More
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Kenya gives green light for cultivation of GM crops

– – The Kenyan government has given the green light for the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops and animal feeds. The decision ends a decade-long ban that had been imposed due to health fears. It comes as the country is experiencing a devastating drought – the worst drought in 40 years which has left millions facing hunger. President… Read More