[ad_1] The Minister for Mines and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says Ghana cannot fully benefit from its mineral resource endowment if the country fails to develop its own mining technologies. Samuel Abu Jinapor who said this at the 8th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference in Tarkwa said although Ghana as far as…
[ad_1] Kobina Tahiru Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has addressed payment concerns surrounding the lease of the Komenda Sugar Factory to West Africa Agro Limited, an Indian-based firm. According to him, Ghana will not pay the company but rather receive a yearly rent payment of over one million dollars. K. T. Hammond’s clarification…
[ad_1] The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong to remain at post as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast until the Commission investigates the issues surrounding his termination. The Commission argues that it has not received any contrary communication from the UCC Council regarding a further two-year term for…
[ad_1] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2016, then in opposition promised in their 2016 Manifesto “to protect Ghanaians from inferior quality goods, products, and services, we will facilitate the passage of a Consumer Protection Law.” (Page 31 of the NPP 2016 Manifesto). With almost eight years in government, the Consumer Protection Bill has not…
[ad_1] Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Global Goals remain critical policy ambitions guiding the pursuit of national sustainable development and climate change aspirations. These ambitions also advocate for inclusivity and participatory processes that allow broader engagement of diverse actors from different sectors and constituencies to ensure efficiency and broader reach. Critical to the…
[ad_1] 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…
[ad_1] 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…
[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] 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…
[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….
