[ad_1] Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama The Bank of Ghana has disclosed a sharp rise in losses under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), with figures reaching GH5.66 billion in 2024. The programme, established in June 2021, aims to strengthen the nation’s currency stability. Data shared with Asempa FM’s…
[ad_1] On Joy FM’s news analysis programme on Saturday, January 3, 2025, Economic Policy Analyst, Senyo Hosi, acknowledged the immense role of former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in establishing the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), which is significantly contributing to the stability of the Cedi and to a large extent, the…
[ad_1] President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will soon launch a national School Agriculture Programme, which will require all secondary schools and tertiary institutions to operate school farms. He said the initiative will help students produce their own vegetables, livestock and poultry while strengthening national food security. Speaking during the 41st National Farmers’…
[ad_1] The Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam says government recognizes the role of small and medium enterprises in partnering government to create jobs and offer meaningful livelihood opportunities to Ghanaians. According to the minister, the government has extended some support to the private sector and it…
[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] President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, July 31, launched the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) and commissioned essential equipment at Black Star Square. The event, aimed at enhancing the country’s road networks, marks a pivotal milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to decentralize development and improve the quality of life for Ghanaians. In his address, President…
[ad_1] A KIC official addressing the audience Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the opening of call for applications for the 2024 KIC Business Booster programme. The call for application, which commences on 13th June, 2024, will run till 30th June, 2024. Under its Business Booster programme, KIC…
[ad_1] Sanofi is strengthening its long-standing commitment to access diabetes care in low and middle-income countries and underserved communities worldwide through a series of innovative partnerships with healthcare authorities in countries where comprehensive care has not previously been widely available. In April 2023, Sanofi signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of…
[ad_1] Economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson has raised concerns that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) programme is having a detrimental impact on Ghana’s economy, causing more harm than good. He painted a grim outlook, suggesting that the IMF’s intervention, intended to alleviate the country’s economic woes, is instead exacerbating existing problems and worsening the crisis….
[ad_1] Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the “Kayeyei Empowerment Programme,” an initiative aimed at training approximately 5,000 head porters across various hostels and skills training centres in the country. This programme, a commitment made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer following a visit to head porters in 2019, is designed to enhance the…
