In April 2014, the government of Ghana borrowed $46 million from Rome-based IFAD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, a UN body that, as its name suggests, finds money for countries to fix some of their agricultural challenges. IFAD’s loans often go to support projects targeting agro-processing, food security, improved smallholder farmer productivity, and similar […] The post How
13 female graduate entrepreneurs mainly from the country’s colleges of agriculture have received mentorship and coaching to start their agribusiness venture as part of a collaboration between the Technical Education Development for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (TEDMAG) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Global Community Service Fund (GCSF). The workshop supported by the Colleges of […] The post Women
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has reinforced its commitment to bolstering the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Association for Small Scale Industries (ASSI). Speaking at a short ceremony to hand over of funds and publicity materials to AGI and ASSI in support of the GEA and Mastercard Foundation Business in a Box (BizBox) […] The post Ghana
The Showcase of African Nations Tournament, organized by the S-Inkoom Football Management Agency (SIFMA) and powered by Ceek Africa, concluded on April 22 with resounding success and gratitude towards all supporters. The two-day event held at the Madina Astro Turf, aimed at providing opportunities for talented players aged 17 to 21 to exhibit their skills, […]
Bryan Acheampong, Minister for Food and Agriculture THE MINISTRY of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has said it has not approved the commercialization of the maize and soya products, which Read More... The post Govt Has Not Approved NBA Soya, Maize Seeds – MoFA
The parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four fellow students are due to be sentenced on Tuesday, marking the end of a landmark criminal case. James and Jennifer Crumbley were both found guilty of manslaughter and each face up to 15 years in prison. Jurors found they ignored their son’s mental health needs […] The post James and Jennifer
Service standard concerns Freight rates standardisation Transparency and predictability By Mohammed AWAL The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has requested that shipping line charges in the sector be predictable, competitive, transparent and uniform. In his opening remarks during a meeting with the Ship Owners and Agents Association […] The post
Rescue efforts are taking place in Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck off its east coast on Wednesday, killing at least four people. The 7.4 magnitude quake caused multiple buildings to collapse in Hualien, the city closest to the epicentre. The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years was also felt as far […] The post Taiwan hit by deadly earthquake –
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) program today Friday March 22 concluded a comprehensive three-day training workshop aimed at engaging private transport and finance sector stakeholders in combating wildlife crime. The training workshop brought together over 40 participants including representatives from key financial institutions and […] The post USAID
Fire has gutted the staff common room of the Adenta Community Basic School in the Adentan Municipality in Accra. The inferno started in the late hours of Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Even though the cause of the fire is not yet known, fire officers reveal the damage to furniture, books, and school records. MCE for […] The post Parts of Adenta Community Basic School destroyed
The Deputy Agriculture Minister, Mr. Yaw Frimpong Addo, highlighted the government’s commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector during his address at the opening of the third edition of the Agritech West Africa exhibition, alongside Food & Beverage Ghana and FoodPack Tech Ghana exhibitions. Emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement, Mr. Addo stressed the significance […] The post
Members of the Majority caucus on the Health Committee of Parliament have criticized John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for labelling the government’s Agenda 111 policy as unrealistic, stating that it undermines the NDC’s 2020 manifesto. John Mahama recently voiced scepticism about the feasibility of the Agenda 111 policy, citing […] The post Agenda
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed scepticism over the feasibility of the government’s Agenda 111 project, describing it as overly ambitious. Mahama expressed his doubts during a discussion with clergy members in Accra, emphasizing that the government’s plan appears unrealistic and unlikely to be completed within a reasonable […] The post Agenda
The Executive Director of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has disclosed that plans are far advanced to turn the Agency into an Authority. He was speaking during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce’s (UKGCC) webinar on ‘Navigating Environmental Regulations: Ensuring Compliance with EPA Guidelines in Ghana’. “The Environmental Protection Law is being amended to change the EPA […] The post
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised concerns about the challenges faced by the House due to events held at the forecourt of the State House. He emphasized that several of these occasions present security threats to lawmakers as they carry out their official duties. Bagbin addressed these issues during discussions with the top […] The post Organising
Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created by the company. The project is spearheaded by […] The post German
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised concerns about the challenges faced by the House due to events held at the forecourt of the State House. He emphasized that several of these occasions present security threats to lawmakers as they carry out their official duties. Bagbin addressed these issues during discussions with the top […] The post Organising
The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project recently held a significant ceremony in Wa, capital of the Upper West Regional, where conservation agriculture (CA) tools worth over GH¢650,000 were handed over to key partners. The event marked a crucial step in advancing sustainable agriculture practices in the region. The specialized CA tools, including no-till planters, […] The post
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has once again absolved itself of blame for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster. Over 30,000 people were displaced after the Volta River Authority (VRA) spilled excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in September 2023. Stakeholders questioned the data-sharing system between the GMA and VRA; however, the Director-General of […] The post We
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