Ghana 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 substantial threats to this crucial industry. The country, the …
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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 establish and expand 5G and 4G infrastructure nationwide, ensuring improved …
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Ghana could soon be importing petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery, a move that may drastically cut reliance on pricier European imports. Once the Nigerian refinery reaches its full operational capacity, Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) anticipates shifting its monthly fuel imports, worth around $400 million from Europe, to …
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COTE d’Ivoire and Ghana have agreed to deepen their collaboration in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of cocoa and cashew nuts, both critical products for their agricultural economies. This agreement was reached during the first summit of the ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement between Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana,’ held on Friday in …
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THE Ghanaian government has introduced a new app, CitizenApp, aimed at improving communication between citizens and the government, as part of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s broader economic strategy. The app, launched on Monday, is designed to make it easier for citizens to access government services, report issues, and stay informed about …
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Ghana has announced the successful restructuring of more than 90 percent of its external debt since launching its debt restructuring process in December 2022. Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam shared the update during a monthly briefing on Thursday, where he also confirmed the completion of the Eurobond debt exchange and …
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GHANAIAN police announced on Monday that they had arrested three more protesters, including Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the leader of the Democracy Hub group, following clashes in Accra. The arrests come a day after 42 people were detained during demonstrations against illegal mining and economic hardship in the country. The protests, …
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Ghana’s former president and current main opposition NDC party presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama, 65, gestures as he and his wife Lordina Mahama attend a political campaign launch ahead of December polls, in Tamale, Ghana, July 27, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko GHANA’S Electoral Commission has approved 13 candidates for the …
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GHANA has finally passed the long-awaited Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act 2024, aiming to ensure greater representation of women in decision-making roles across government, business, and other sectors. After nearly 30 years of legislative delays, the bill was signed into law by President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday, marking a …
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Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, the fastest growth since 2019, driven by strong performance in key sectors like mining and industry, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The gold sector led with a 23.6 percent growth, contributing to a 9.3 percent …
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