Tag: February
Britain’s GDP expands in February
The UK economy expanded in February but at a slower than expected pace, data from the Office for National Statistics revealed Tuesday.
Gross domestic product...
German exports rise in February
(dpa-AFX) - Germany's exports continued to grow in February and imports rebounded more than expected, data from Destatis revealed on Friday.
Exports increased 0.9 per...
Dutch industrial production falls in February
(dpa-AFX) - Dutch industrial production declined in February, figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
Industrial production fell 1.7 per cent year-on-year...
February unemployment down in Malaysia despite second lockdown
(dpa) - Malaysia's unemployment rate fell a notch to 4.8 per cent in February, the third consecutive month in which a drop was recorded,...
German factory orders growth accelerates in February
(dpa) - Germany's factory orders growth accelerated in February driven by domestic demand, data from Destatis showed on Thursday.
Factory orders grew 1.2 per cent...
Japan retail sales sink 1.5 percent on year in February
dpa/AFX/GNA - The total value of retail sales in Japan was down 1.5 per cent on year in February, the Ministry of Economy,...
Ireland retail sales accelerate in February
dpa-AFX/GNA - Ireland's retail sales rose in February after falling in the previous month, figures from the Central Statistics Office showed on Monday.
The...
British inflation slows unexpectedly in February
dpa/GNA - Britain's consumer price inflation slowed unexpectedly in February, figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed on Wednesday.
Consumer price inflation...
ICCO Monthly Cocoa Market Report February 2021
The latest World Cocoa Market Review for the month of February 2021 issued by the ICCO. It contains valuable information related to:
a review...
Uganda’s PMI for February rises to 51.2 after three-month consecutive fall
Uganda's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the month of February increased to 51.2 after a three-month consecutive fall, a new report issued here said...
ICCO Releases New Quarterly Bulletin of Cocoa Statistics for February 2021
The International Cocoa Organization today releases its first forecasts for the 2020/21 cocoa year and revised estimates of world production, grindings, and stocks of...
Africa’s Energy Sector Presents Financiers with Endless Opportunities
Bridging the gap on Africa’s energy constraints presents substantial opportunities for investors focused on engaging with the continent.
Notwithstanding Africa’s plenteous energy resources, energy poverty...
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation declines to 321 percent in February
Zimbabwe's annual rate of inflation for February declined to 321.59 percent from 362.63 percent in January, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency said Thursday.
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Zambia’s annual inflation rises in February
Zambia's annual inflation rate continued on an upward trajectory rising by 0.7 percentage points in February, its statistics agency said on Thursday.
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TuneCore Launches Operations in Africa
TuneCore, the leading digital music distribution and publishing administration company for independent artists, has launched operations in Africa. Jade Leaf has been hired as...
Hungary becomes first European Union country to administer Sinopharm vaccine
dpa/GNA - Hungary became the first European Union country to start administering a coronavirus vaccine from the Chinese firm Sinopharm on Wednesday.
In the...
The first pan European and African Digital Innovation Hub focusing on smart logistics launched
The European Commission (EC) has granted EUR 1.9 million to DIGILOGIC, a three-year Horizon 2020 project to boost cooperation and long-term, sustainable partnerships between...
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Played an Integral Role in Founding African Studies
Puerto Rican born advocate of national independence and historical reclamation sought to document the contributions of Black people worldwide
Born in 1874 in Puerto Rico,...
Enam drops new single ‘69nine’
Ghanaian Afrobeat singer, Enam has dropped her first release for 2021. The songwriter starts off this year with an exciting new video to accompany...
Moor Sound drops visuals for ‘Machine’
After the successful release of his debut album, ‘’Summertime Sound’’ in 2020, Ghanaian music producer, Isaac Bempong known by his stage name, Moor Sound...
Acclaimed Energy Dignitaries to Exchange Opinions at Upcoming Africa Energy Indaba
This year’s Africa Energy Indaba is set to introduce attendees to some of the most influential figures the energy sector has seen. Such acclaimed...
Key Issues to be Addressed at 13th Annual Africa Energy Indaba
The Africa Energy Indaba conference is the definitive energy event for the continent delivering an annual programme that influences energy policy for Africa. Pivotal...
Brazil Africa Institute highlights climate change and sustainable development in seminar focused on renewable...
On March 30, the Brazil Africa Institute (IBRAF) will hold the “Seminar Renewable Energy in Brazil and Africa: The Clean Engines of Economic Development”....
Bitcoin to hit fresh highs – but standby for regulator-triggered price swings
The Bitcoin price nears $50,000 and will continue to reach new highs in this first quarter of 2021 – but investors should also expect...
Aviation This Week – February Edition 2
Aviation news featured on this week’s edition are topical happenings relevant to Ghana’s aviation space from February 8- 13, 2021.
The highlights are as follows:
Ghana...
Aviation This Week – February Edition 1
February’s first edition for ‘Aviation This Week’ comprises topical news summaries of interest to the Ghanaian populace from February 1 – 6, 2021. The...
École Ronsard: The first school in Ghana to obtain the LabelFrancÉducation
The LabelFrancÉducation
The LabelFrancÉducation was launched by the French Ministry of Education in 2012, aiming at identifying, recognizing and highlighting the bilingual programs of excellence...
GH¢18 million theft case involving doctor, two others adjourned to February 2
The Accra Circuit Court-9 on Monday adjourned to February 2 the case involving a medical doctor and two others alleged to have stolen GHC18...
Kenya says 24 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine due in February
Kenya's health ministry confirmed on Wednesday that 24 million doses of COVID-19 will arrive in the country mid-February.
Mutahi Kagwe, Health Cabinet...
South Africa’s tertiary institutions to end 2020 academic year in February 2021
As the risk of COVID-19 still remains, South Africa's tertiary institutions' 2020 academic year will only be completed in 2021, Higher Education, Science and...