The Ministry of Trade and Industry has secured $76 million to support the Rural Enterprise Programme (REP). The sector Minister, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, who announced this at a workshop on the REP’s framework in Kumasi, explained that the amount was secured from the African Development Bank (AfDB). With such a funding, he said, the way had been cleared for the commencement of effective and sustainable work towards  improving rural livelihoods and rural income without any hindrance. Mr Iddrisu urged

The Secretary General of  the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Mr Kofi Asamoah, has allayed the fears of workers over the government’s decision to freeze the salaries of workers, as there are clear indications that the government is prepared to negotiate. He said the congress met with the government during the week, during which the TUC presented a proposal to the government for consideration, an indication that the government was backing down on its earlier decision to put a moratorium on salary