Agriculture is critical to Ghana’s economy, providing jobs, food security, and foreign exchange. However, the sector has obstacles such as low productivity, weak infrastructure, and restricted finance, which result in a trade deficit and currency volatility. Agricultural reforms seek to increase productivity, efficiency, and sustainability by improving access to financing, technology, and markets, as well […]

Izwe Savings and Loans Plc, a specialized deposit-taking institution licensed by the Bank of Ghana, has introduced Mobisave, a new savings product accessible via their USSD platform (*272#). This innovative service allows both new and existing customers to save money conveniently through their mobile phones. Features of Mobisave; • Digital Savings Account: Customers can easily […]

Brigadier General Zibri Bawah Ayorrogo, the Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA-CD), has labelled the recent altercation at the Kulungugu Border Post as unfortunate, promising that the officers responsible will face the full rigours of the law. “The incident that happened at Kulungugu is very unfortunate. Everybody’s role has been […]

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has urged the media to fact-check and debunk misinformation as the country approaches the 2024 general elections. The Association explains that the media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion, holding leaders accountable, and ensuring transparency in governance and as such must be intentional about what it distributes to […]

The management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) says the appointment of its Vice Chancellor, Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong has not been terminated. A letter written and signed by the Chairman of the University Council, Prof Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, indicated the termination of the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, But UCC in a statement signed […]

The University of Cape Coast Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UCC) has condemned the University Council’s decision to terminate the appointment of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong as Vice-Chancellor. UTAG-UCC has asserted that the Council Chair’s action is unilateral and not recognised, as it contravenes ongoing court proceedings that restrain the Chairman and […]

The Service Ghana Auto Group Limited (SGAGL) has refuted claims of not qualifying for its contract with the government for the after-sales and maintenance of 307 ambulances. This comes after concerns were raised about the qualification of the company for the contract. The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has indicated […]

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 economies, one cannot talk about “productive capacity” without talking about the […]

The government has revealed that $312 million has been invested so far in the Agenda 111 projects, out of an estimated total cost of $176 billion. Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare, recently announced that 50 per cent of the Agenda 111 hospitals will be completed by the end of 2024 to support […]

Afro-Gospel sensation Joseph Matthew has challenged traditional notions of worship, asserting that there is no prescribed method to connect with God. The multiple award-winning Afro-gospel singer, known for his unique blend of traditional gospel and contemporary Afrobeat is currently out with his eighth single, “Fear No Evil.” Fear No Evil” characterized by its infectious Afrobeat […]

The government is set to lease Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited to an Indian-based firm, West Africa Agro Limited for a renewable term of 15 to 20 years. Minister of Trade and Industry K.T. Hammond states that this initiative aims to revive the company’s operations to meet domestic demand. The Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited, […]

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has failed to recover a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle that was taken at gunpoint from Kingsley Agyemang, the Central Regional Coordinator of the Free Senior High School Secretariat, in 2018. According to MoE officials, the incident occurred while Agyemang was driving home to Kumasi from a funeral. During a Public […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) will open nominations for Presidential and Parliamentary candidates from Friday, August 2, to Friday, September 13, 2024. Candidates vying for the Presidential position are required to pay One Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC100,000) to the Electoral Commission during the submission of the nomination forms. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are […]

Award-winning playwright Nii Commey is poised to stage one of theatre lovers’ favourite stage plays, “WHERE TWO OR MORE WOMEN ARE GATHERED” on October 4 at the National Theatre. The high-tempo, sassy display of a bevvy of beauties on stage is characterized by shocking revelations, mazy puzzles, rubble-rousing riddles and amazing chronicles. If you ever […]

Miss Malaika Ghana 2023 and the National HIV Youth Ambassador, Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko, has urged the youth to join the fight against HIV, emphasising the devastating impact on young lives and communities. During an interaction with over 800 students of Wesley Grammar School on July 31, 2024, as part of her “Live On Campaign” […]

The Assin Kyekyewere District Court has remanded into police custody the Parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party for the Twifo Atti-Morkwa constituency Ebenezer Dwamena. The accused person faces charges of conspiracy to defraud by pretence and false pretence contrary to section 131 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act 1960 Act 29. According to […]

A court in Guinea has sentenced former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against humanity. Guinea’s criminal court announced its verdict on Wednesday after a two-year trial over the leader’s deadly suppression of an opposition rally at a stadium in the suburbs of the capital, Conakry, in 2009, which […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has shed light on what he claims are fabricated narratives that have been used to undermine his political career, focusing on the “Agyapadie” document, which first surfaced in the run-up to the 2020 elections. The Summit, themed “Dealing with Misinformation and Disinformation – Election 2024,” highlighted the dangers of false […]

The governing council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has terminated the appointment of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong as the Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Boampong was appointed to a four-year term in June 2020, with effect from August 2020. His tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the university officially ended and terminated on July 31, 2024. Prof. Boampong’s […]

A devastating fire has razed parts of the Kwadaso market in the Ashanti region, consuming over 40 shops with their contents. The fire began in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, 2024. The traders at the M line of the market decry the loss of millions of cedis to the inferno as the shops, […]