Dr Joseph Attah-Mensah, Principal Policy Advisor, Macroeconomics and Governance Division, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has described the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) agreement as the game-changer for Africa’s socioeconomic development. The AfCFTA, which is headquartered in Accra provides the opportunity for Africa to create the world’s largest free trade area, with the potential … The post AfCFTA

The suspended CEO of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. Adjenim Boateng Adjei also known as AB Adjei, has a long history of working in the supplies, procurement and materials sector. But his conduct has never been without questions, including allegations of embezzlement and conflict of interest. His first major brush with the law came … The post Who

The Managing Director of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, Mr Henry Oroh, has been appointed the Executive Director of Zenith Bank Plc. His appointment has duly been approved by the Board of Directors of Zenith Bank Plc. Mr. Oroh’s appointment, according to a statement issued by the Bank, is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession … The post Zenith

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for a further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impacts on human health, following the release of an analysis of current research related to the plastics in drinking-water. The Organisation also called for a reduction in plastic pollution to benefit the environment and reduce human … The post WHO

Six men who assaulted a 27 year-old unemployed, Stephen Kumson, have been sentenced to 40 days imprisonment each with hard labour by the Enchi District Magistrate court. The presiding judged, Mr Eric Baah Boateng, ordered the convict’s to compensate the victim with an amount of GH¢1,000 each. Bullu Adjei, 48, Alfred Banin Oboye, 49, Kwasi … The post Six men

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has recruited 750 young men and women this year under the cocoa pollination programme to boost yields of cocoa farms in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region. Mr. David Afriyie Gyebi, the Municipal Cocoa Officer, Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) of the COCOBOD said in an interview … The post 750

The Ghana Trade and Livelihood Coalition (GTLC) has called for establishment of special fund to ensure low cost of credit to farmers in place of the current subsidised fertilizer system, which is riddled with smuggling. GTLC is concerned about growing reports of subsidized fertiliser shortage and increasing media reports of smuggling of the farm manure … The post Establish

Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP), a subsidiary of Springfield Group, will make history by becoming the first independent Ghanaian and African Energy company to drill for hydrocarbons in deep water at depths of 4,000 and beyond. Springfield, which operates the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP Block 2), has signed a contract with … The post Springfield

Mr. Samuel Asare, Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called on the public to develop interest in the impending district level elections. He said it formed the base structure of the local government system and the root of Ghana’s democracy, thus, must be taken serious by all. Mr. … The post NCCE calls

A journalist who revealed offshore accounts and shell companies of a corporate titan and French trade representative has been fined and given a suspended jail sentence by a court in Benin, West Africa. On August 12, the criminal court in Benin’s capital, Cotonou, found reporter Ignace Sossou guilty of publishing “false news” under the country’s … The post Benin

Mumuni Issah wins Akontombra NDC Parliamentary primaries Mr Mumuni Issah has been elected parliamentary candidate for Akontombra constituency to lead the National Democratic Congress party in 2020. He polled 417 out of 753 total votes cast, while his contender, Mr Kenneth Yeboah the party’s 2016 parliamentary candidate managed to poll 331, with five spoilt ballots. … The post NDC