GHANA’S consumer inflation rate eased for the fourth consecutive month in July, declining to 20.9 percent year on year, down from 22.8 percent in June, according to the latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service on Wednesday. Addressing…
IN a significant step towards bolstering Africa’s vaccine production capabilities, Ghana’s Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe-Boye, led a delegation to South Africa on August 12, 2024. The visit, hosted by Biovac and the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI), aimed to…
Ghana inaugurated its first commercial gold refinery in Accra on Thursday, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to increase the value derived from its gold production. The Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, with a daily processing capacity of…
IN Nzemaland, Southwestern Ghana, community activist groups are currently engaging with civil society organisations such as IMANI and ACEP to address their grievances regarding a governmental land appropriation for a proposed ‘Petroleum Hub.’ This 20,000-acre territory within the Domunli…
THE World Bank, as we all know, is about financing development to eliminate poverty. Eliminating poverty in the developing world where it is most endemic entails investing in the productive capacity of the economy to put millions in decent, empowering, nation-transforming work. In most…
A HIGH court in Ghana has halted planned protests by civil society groups in Accra, joining a growing list of African nations attempting to stifle youth-led demonstrations over economic challenges. Organisers of the protest had anticipated over two million participants…
AS a Nigerian entertainment journalist, blogger, advertising agent, and concept creator residing in Ghana, I have witnessed firsthand the peaceful nature of protests in this country. With the upcoming nationwide protest in Nigeria, it’s essential to share insights on how…
GHANA’S central bank has decided to keep its main interest rate steady at 29 percent for the third consecutive meeting, citing the need for a strong monetary stance due to ongoing uncertainty about inflation. This decision was announced on Friday,…
IN a significant blow to the global cocoa market, trading houses are facing losses of at least $1bn after Ghana failed to deliver cocoa beans this year. This situation has been exacerbated by soaring global cocoa prices, driven by factors…
Ghana Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has granted licences and accreditation to 51 cybersecurity industry players, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity. This includes Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs) such as Virtual Infosec Africa and e-Crime Bureau,…
