Ghana’s Cocoa Marketing Board (COCOBOD) has signed an $800 million syndicated loan with banks and expects to draw down the first $600 million as soon as this week, its deputy chief executive officer said on Tuesday. Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer behind neighbouring Ivory Coast, uses an annual syndicated loan to finance bean purchases […] The post COCOBOD

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has debunked claims of being awarded a 10-year contract duration, insisting that it has been given a 5-year contract instead. SML further dispelled claims that it takes $100 million annually from its contract. The Fourth Estate team, in its documentary, alleged that SML has been awarded a 10-year contract. However, […] The post We

Management of public senior high schools in the country has raised concerns about the delay in payments of utility bills by the Ministry of Education. Headteachers of some schools say the delays have affected teaching and learning, as their schools often experience power cuts. The Ministry of Education, however, explained that while under the prepaid […] The post SHSs

In a night of glitz and glamour, Villa Monticello, the luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Accra, walked away with two prestigious accolades at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) recently held in Dubai. The World Travel Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry,” have been acknowledging excellence in […] The post Ghana’s Villa

Start-ups are being urged to harness emerging technologies as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods. The Board Chairman of Kosmos Innovation Centre, Joe Mensah, emphasized the transformative potential of agribusiness in shaping the economic landscape of the country. Speaking at the 2023 Final Pitchers of the Agritech Challenge in Accra, Joe Mensah underscored the need for […] The post KIC,

As the world celebrates World Migrant Day, the Bono Regional Migration Information Centre of the Ghana Immigration Service has taken its sensitization on the negative impact of irregular migration to the streets of Sunyani. The celebration aims to highlight the challenges migrants face. The Bono Region continues to lead in terms of irregular migration to […] The post Bono

Stakeholders across the African continent have raised concerns about the sub-regions’ low intra-trading rates. They lamented that the limited intra-African trade leaves African currencies vulnerable to external influences, and called for a shift in the trading narrative. During a webinar organized by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), Dr. Tsotsetsi Makong, Chief Technical Advisor of the […] The post Unlocking

In a milestone celebration to kick-start its 25th anniversary, Jonmoore International Limited, a prominent project service delivery provider in Ghana, unveiled a new logo. The emblem signifies not only a visual transformation but, more importantly, a steadfast commitment to delivering innovative solutions in an ever-evolving business landscape. The launch event, where the sleek new logo […] The post Jonmoore

The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has asked Ghanaians to disregard a video in which he said to have described Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as useless. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Dr. Prempeh’s spokesperson, Kofi Abrefa Afena, explained that, his boss made those assertions in 2014 in reaction to the […] The post I

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to pay assembly members an allowance when he is elected president in the 2024 elections. The former president acknowledged the important role that people within the local governance structure play and indicated that they need financial support to enable them to effectively carry […] The post Assembly

Ghana Athletics is urging the government to allocate a $1 million investment in Ghanaian athletes to enhance their chances of winning an Olympic medal. The Vice President of Ghana Athletics, Charles Osei Asibey contends that Ghanaian athletes possess significant potential and surpass many global competitors. He emphasizes the necessity of providing maximum support to help […] The post Ghana

Google will pay out $700m (£550m) and allow more competition on its Play Store after it was accused of using illegal restrictions and overcharging consumers when they buy items in apps. It forms part of an antitrust settlement in the US, ahead of a legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games, which accused Google of […] The post Google to pay

At least five people were killed, including a local leader, after suspected rebels from an armed group allied to ISIL (ISIS) attacked an area in western Uganda late on Monday, the area legislator told Reuters on Tuesday. On Monday, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked Kyabandara parish in Kamwenge district in Western Uganda at about […] The post Five people feared

Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to increase the district assembly common fund from the current 5% to 7% if he wins the 2024 elections. Mr. Mahama, who is the presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress, made the promise in Bole after casting his vote in today’s district assembly elections. The former […] The post I’ll

Creative human rights organization, Child Rights International, has celebrated the academic excellence of Tyrone Iras Marhguy, the young Rastafarian who was denied admission to Achimota School because of his dreadlocks. Marhguy and fellow student Oheneba Nkrabea were denied admission in 2021, and this denial led to legal proceedings. The Human Rights Court ruled in favour […] The post Child

CITI TV’s management has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana Athletics to co-organize the National Invitational Schools Athletics Championship (NISAC). The three-day event in Accra will feature athletes from 50 senior high schools, emulating successful models from Jamaica and the United States. During the signing ceremony, CITI TV CEO Samuel Attah-Mensah, accompanied by […] The post CITI

The Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Bono and Bono East Regions are appealing to the government to consider pegging the producer price of cashews at GHS10 for cashew farmers to help boost their operations. The lawmakers argue that cashew farmers are currently operating at a loss with the GHS7 farm gate price due to […] The post Review price of cashew upward for

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, says most Ghanaians are not interested in District Level Elections (DLEs) because they are ignorant of the local government system. Over the years, low voter turnouts have been recorded across the country during DLEs. A similar situation is being witnessed today across the […] The post Ignorance

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2023 General and Advanced Business Certificate Examinations. In a statement released on Tuesday, WAEC reported that a total of 163 candidates sat for the ABCE, while 173 candidates sat for the GBCE. “Five (5) candidates who were found with mobile phones in the […] The post WAEC releases results for 2023

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a stern warning to the electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), to abort any agenda to repeat the technical challenges encountered during the District Level Elections (DLEs). The party cautioned the EC to desist from repeating the ‘mess’ in the 2024 polls to prevent any untoward incidents. […] The post Assembly