GHANA’S cocoa sector anticipates a significant production rebound in the 2024/25 crop season, spurred by favourable weather and enhanced farming practices, say farmers, officials from Ghana’s Cocoa Board (Cocobod), and local buyers. However, pressing issues like illegal mining, disease, and smuggling still pose…
OUTGOING Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has faced public backlash after unveiling a bronze statue of himself outside the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, in the country’s Western Region. The statue, meant to honour his administration’s development work, has triggered widespread…
FINANCIAL literacy is vital for individuals and households. Simply put, it’s the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills: budgeting, managing debt, making sound investments, and understanding financial statements. These skills are crucial for businesses, too – especially…
GHANA officially launched its first 5G network on Friday, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and economic growth. The new network was developed by Next-Gen InfraCo, a consortium of telecommunication companies that secured exclusive rights for 10 years to…
SPECIALIST agriculture investor AgDevCo has announced a major investment of $10 million in Tropo Farms, Ghana’s leading tilapia producer and one of the largest aquaculture companies in sub-Saharan Africa. The long-term funding aims to enhance Ghana’s fish production capacity, providing…
THE US State Department’s recent announcement threatening visa bans for any individuals who interfere in Ghana’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7 brings both symbolic and practical implications. While the move aims to deter election meddling, its effectiveness depends on several…
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who undermine Ghana’s democratic process, just ahead of the nation’s December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections. This latest move by the US Department of State underscores America’s…
GHANA’S government has firmly rejected recent claims that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are using its northern territory as a logistical and medical support base. In response to a Reuters report alleging that Ghana’s northern border serves as a critical supply line for insurgents,…
ISLAMIST militants operating in Burkina Faso are discreetly using northern Ghana as a logistical and medical base to sustain their insurgency, according to sources. Seven individuals, including Ghanaian security officials and regional diplomats, have revealed that militants are crossing the…
GHANA’S parliament descended into chaos as Speaker Alban Bagbin suspended proceedings indefinitely following a heated dispute over which party holds the majority in the chamber. The suspension has left critical governance issues hanging, with implications for the upcoming…
