The nation’s march toward improved food security has received a boost with the arrival of 330 tonnes of high-yielding rice seeds, courtesy of the K-Ricebelt project, a South Korean initiative spearheaded by the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). This project signifies a new sphere in agricultural development, providing an additional window amid escalating […] The post
Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya are benefiting from a South Korean developmental initiative as a swift response to the danger over food security in Africa by helping these countries to increase rice production and reduce their reliance on imports. Known as the K-Ricebelt project, it is aimed at providing small farmers […] The post
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA), the body responsible for the regulation of genetically modified (GM) and its related products, has said that it has not granted approval for the seeds of 14 GM products to be cultivated in Ghana. The country recently granted approval for the commercialisation of 14 novel genetically modified (GM) products, consisting […] The post We
Founding President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has said the failure of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuo-Addo to give a reason for removing some directors of state institutions including the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is disturbing. President Akufo-Addo has sacked the Director-General of SSNIT, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang with effect from Monday, April […] The post Removal
Empress Gifty and some gospel heavyweights are set to deliver an unforgettable experience to patrons of The Resurrection Effect Concert (TREC) Reloaded. The event is slated for 4 pm at the National Theatre today. TREC was earlier scheduled to take place at the Living Faith Ministries International, Ashaley Botwe on Monday, April 1, 2024. Unfortunately, due to […] The post All
The World Bank (WB) is expecting an upward progression of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to hit 5.0% by 2026. This follows a projected 2.9% marginal GDP growth for Read More... The post Ghana To Return To 5.0% GDP Growth – WB appeared first on
Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised to scrap some levies on the clearing of goods at the ports. This was after he expressed shock at 22 levies and fees on the clearing of goods at the ports. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) mentioned the Special Import Levy, Ghana Export/Import Bank levy, […] The post Mahama expresses shock at 22
The survival of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) could come under threat as the government’s indebtedness to the Corporation continues to pile up. As of the end of 2022, the government owes the GNPC to the tune of $1.14 billion. The amount represents payments made on behalf of the government and SOEs, national and […] The post GNPC risks collapsing
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to refocus on its primary responsibilities and intensify its efforts to operate independently. As the national oil company of the country, PIAC emphasizes that the corporation has a responsibility to prioritize the country’s welfare in all its operations. These suggestions […] The post Increase
The survival of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) could come under threat as the government’s indebtedness to the Corporation continues to pile up. As of the end of 2022, the government owes the GNPC to the tune of $1.14 billion. The amount represents payments made on behalf of the government and SOEs, national and […] The post GNPC
Democracy is often touted as a market place of ideas, but sometimes the factors that determine voter choice goes just beyond who has sound policies and ideas. Particular geographical areas over the years consistently vote for particular political parties. Underlying such affinities could be historical, sociological and sometimes personality factors. In the UK, the Labour […] The post The making of a political
Coordinator for the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Isaac Dwamena, has stated that a major action that has plunged the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) into its current debt is that they engage in activities other than their constitutional mandate. He stated that the current situation sees GNPC shouldering responsibilities that traditionally fall under […] The post GNPC
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his astonishment at the multitude of levies and fees imposed on goods cleared at the ports. Addressing members of the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA), Mahama highlighted the financial burden faced by importers, particularly citing the example of a 2023 Lexus vehicle. […] The post I’m
The founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga, has stated that the sample of 6,123 out of about 18 million Ghanaian voters used by Global InfoAnalytics favoured the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In the recent polls, the flagbearer of […] The post Global InfoAnalytics poll:
American rapper and producer, Ja Rule is set to visit Ghana this week to commence the construction of a classroom block project. The post American rapper Ja Rule to visit Ghana this week first appeared on 3News.
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
To build the capacity of pupils and instil in them the importance of choosing a good career path at the basic level, teachers of Sanso Methodist Primary School in the Obuasi Municipality invited officials from the National Ambulance Service, Ghana to educate the pupils on basic life support techniques. This programme is part of the […] The post Ambulance Service
The Economic Fighters League says it has been closely monitoring recent developments within the political landscape as prominent figures from the establishment defect to forge alliances with other movements, all aimed at challenging the entrenched dominance of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. The Fighters said they extend a warm welcome to […] The post 2024
The Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Eric Opoku, has asserted that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has incurred losses since President Akufo-Addo assumed office. He attributed these losses to the poor performance of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, which has been in power since 2017. During an interview with Bernard Avle on the Point of View […] The post COCOBOD
The Leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) says presenting a candidate for the upcoming Ejisu by-election is currently not a priority to the party. Speaking during a press engagement, General Secretary for the NDP, Alhaji Frimpong intimated that the party was still putting things together ahead of the 2024 general election and would consider […] The post Ejisu
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