Africa’s output grew by 3.4 per cent between 2017 and 2018 with a value of over $997.9 billion in merchandise trade despite the slowdown in global growth during that period, a new report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) copied to ghanabusinessnews.com shows. The African Trade Report 2019, titled African Trade in a Digital World, … The post Africa’s
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has unveiled another flagship programme aimed at opening new opportunities for local farmers to venture into animal rearing as a business to guarantee Ghana’s food safety and create employment avenues. The programme under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture was launched in the Upper West Regional capital, Wa, on Monday … The post President
The Third China-Africa Conference on Population and Development has opened in Accra to enhance knowledge and information exchange between the two countries, while promoting and strengthening cooperation on population and development under the ambit of the South-South Cooperation. It is on the theme: “25 Years of ICPD: Population Data Management and Universal Access to Reproductive … The post Third
Ghanaians have been urged to fight corruption at any given chance, even if there might be dire consequences for doing so. “There are harsh realities of fighting corruption. It could cost one dearly. But if more brave people stand their grounds that would influence the rest.” Madam Josephine Nkrumah, Chairperson of the National Commission for … The post NCCE
Mr Koranteng Asiamah, the Chairman for the Ghana Electrical Dealers Association (GEDA), has urged government to ensure that the laws regulating foreign retail trade in the country are enforced. He said any attempts by government to change the existing laws in favour of foreigners would not augur well for the country. Mr Asiamah said this … The post Ensure
The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has begun a two-week course in Defence Management for the year 2019 at the Otu Barracks in Teshie. The course, which will run from Monday, June 24 to Friday, July 5, is in collaboration with the Cranfield University of the United Kingdom. Over 140 participants, including … The post GAFCSC begins 2019 Defence Management
The youth of the North District of the Volta Region, have been advised to take advantage of the ongoing Kpong Left Bank Irrigation Project (KLBIP) at Torgorme and go into agriculture to improve their standard of living. Mr. Richard Collins Arku, District Chief Executive (DCE) of the area who gave the advice, said upon completion, … The post Take
Mr Phanuel Donkor Kadey, the District Chief Executive of Adaklu said the Assembly is strategizing to use cashew cultivation to eliminate poverty in the farming area. “Adaklu land supports cashew cultivation so we are investing in large scale cultivation to make the District a hub for cashew by 2023,” he said at a short ceremony, … The post Cashew is the future of Adaklu –
The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in Bolgatanga has embarked on an exercise to prosecute defaulters to reduce indebtedness to the trust. The exercise would prosecute offenders for non compliance including non-registration of employers and employees, non-submission of contributions reports and declaration of salaries. Mr Jose Abugre, Area Manager for the Northern Sector of … The post SSNIT
Mr Joseph Kofi Adda, the Minister of Aviation, has urged African States to fully commit to the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market. He said it was crucial for the achievement of the long-term vision of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, whose main goals are to accelerate socio-economic development and integration of Africa. … The post Commit
Mrs. Beatrice Nkum, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Coordinator for Girl Child Education has expressed worry that the alarming trend of teenage pregnancies is impeding girl-child education in the three regions. She emphasized that unintended pregnancies should not be a factor for girls to drop out of school, saying, the Ghana Education Service … The post Teenage
Mr Phanuel Donkor Kadey, the District Chief Executive of Adaklu has reiterated the call for Assembly members to be placed on monthly allowances. He said Assembly members are the first port of call for people at the grassroots and need regular financial support to promote rapid community development. Mr Kadey said this when he presented … The post Assembly members need
Dr Rashid Pelpuo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wa Central Constituency, has urged the Municipal Assembly to fix some four worn-out ambulances grounded at the health directorate to improve healthcare delivery. He noted that about four ambulances packed at the Wa Municipal Health Directorate had minor faults like worn out tyres, which could easily … The post Fix broken ambulances
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited and the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support Ghanaian farmers through access to financing and capacity building. The collaboration would also see the two institutions building a framework for settlement of trade in a manner which meets the GCX’s prompt settlement promise of within … The post StanChart
Three executives of the concern citizens of Tarkwa-Nsuaem who were preparing to demonstrate on Monday over the dilapidated state of some portions of the Tarkwa-Takoradi Highway have been apprehended by the Tarkwa Divisional Police Command. They are Mr David Kumi, president, Mr Samuel Kwasi Asare, secretary and Mr Nicolas Worwornyo, organizer. Nine bands men who … The post Three
The medical report of Lucas Agboyie, the Togolese national standing trial at an Accra High Court for defilement and murder of a seven year old girl in 2015 at Zenu, near Ashiaman is ready. Mr Eric Opoku Brobbey, counsel for the accused on Monday told the Court presided over by Justice Charles Ekow Baiden that … The post Medical report of accused in minor’s
The Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA) will from this month provide GH¢ 1,000 worth of fuel to each of the five district police commands in its jurisdiction to aid day and night patrols. Mrs Adwoa Amoako, Tema West Municipal Chief Executive, announcing this on Monday said “in our attempt to improve the response rate of … The post TWMA
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