[ad_1] In a move that could potentially change the face of Ghana’s agricultural landscape, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has unveiled an ambitious plan to make agriculture his top priority if elected president in 2024. During a recent campaign stop at Ofoase-Ayirebi Constituency in the Eastern Region,…
[ad_1] Kojo Oppong Nkrumah The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that the Akufo-Addo administration’s digitization efforts, supported by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, have yielded significant benefits for Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the NPP Manifesto launch in Takoradi, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah highlighted the impact of digitization on formalizing the economy, enhancing government…
[ad_1] In a significant boost to Ghana’s economic recovery efforts, the World Bank has announced plans to disburse $1 billion over the next 12 months.This funding aims to stabilize the economy, support private businesses, and finance critical projects. According to Robert O’Brien, World Bank Country Director, this disbursement is in addition to the $1.6…
[ad_1] Sammi Awuku Ghana’s economy is losing a staggering GH¢1 billion annually to illegal lottery operators, according to the Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku. This significant revenue loss undermines the country’s efforts to mobilize funds for development projects and public services. The NLA has identified approximately 780 illegal lottery…
[ad_1] Contribution of Gold Small-Scale Mining Sub-Sector The small-scale mining sector contributes approximately 35% of all gold produced in Ghana. The sector has seen significant growth over the past two decades due to increased participation across the length and breadth of the country. Artisanal mining currently employs at least 1.5 million people directly and indirectly….
[ad_1] In December 2021, Ghana’s Attorney General started prosecuting the opposition parliamentarian (MP) giving the government its biggest headaches in the powerful finance committee mandated with clearing the government’s budget. As the “ranking member” of the committee, the MP was the Opposition’s point man on finance matters and was critical to holding the lines against…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] Absa Bank Ghana LTD continues to make significant strides in enhancing financial literacy among the youth through its ‘Money Matters’ initiative. Launched earlier this year, the programme has already impacted over 50,000 pupils across 78 basic and senior high schools nationwide, surpassing initial milestones and laying a strong foundation for sustainable financial literacy education….
[ad_1] Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his position that the Ghanaian youth deserve an experienced and committed leader. “The youth are the future of our nation, and they deserve a leader who is experienced, ready and committed to Building Ghana We All Want Together,” the former President noted…
[ad_1] Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, has disclosed that the central government’s provisional total debt stood at GH¢742 billion (US$50.9 billion) as of June this year. This figure represents 70.6 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While delivering the 2024 mid-year budget review in parliament in Accra on Tuesday, Dr Adam…
