The Russia-Ukraine crisis is impacting global food supply chains, fueling inflation and potentially pushing poor countries into a food crisis. With many countries, particularly in Africa struggling with increasing debt burden, low supply of fertilizer, high cost of production and low productivity in the agriculture sector, most countries also dealing with the yet to be … The post AfDB

Persons concerned with justice delivery in the country have been encouraged to be mindful of the “Freedom and Justice” phrase in Ghana’s National Coat of Arms. Nana Kobena Nketsia V, a renowned Historian and Paramount Chief has therefore cautioned against the use of the Judicial system as a money-making entity without recourse to real justice. … The post Attorneys

More than 400 youth, mostly women, have received business start-up kits after successfully undergoing apprenticeship training in Adentan and Amasaman under the Young Africa Works initiative. The apprenticeship training was a pilot and would be rolled out fully in various districts across the country, targeting 8,000 trainees for the first component who would master their … The post Ghana

Rainforest Alliance, a non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for efforts to address human right related issues in cocoa growing and mining areas. This, they stressed, could negatively affect biodiversity conservation and farmer livelihoods if not checked. They made the call at a stakeholder engagement on integrated landscape management on forest management at Sefwi-Wiawso in the … The post Rainforest

Economic experts say Ghana must target specific Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and agribusinesses with export value and a competitive advantage and support them with financial and material resources. That, they said would contribute in making the economy resilient against inflationary shocks while creating sustainable employment, particularly for the youth and address the economic challenges … The post Ghana

Mr Douglas Tagoe, the Greater Accra Regional Environmental Health and Sanitation Director, says Accra is sitting on ‘food poisoning time bomb’ with unwholesome food sold ‘everywhere.’ He said it was unfortunate people jostled for food everyday but unconcerned about where the food was brought from. “Most of these foods come into the city from corners. … The post Accra

Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga has become the first African woman selected to officiate at the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Born on July 25, 1988, the 33-year-old international referee hails from the Rusizi district in the Western Region of Rwanda. Being a basketball player, she was told she was too small to join … The post Profile: Rwanda’s

Ashantigold Sporting Club has expressed shock and disappointment at the ruling of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee over the match-fixing scandal. The “Miners” has been demoted to Division Two of Ghana’s football and have been fined GHC 100,000 for their involvement in the match-fixing that ensued last season against Inter Allies in the … The post Ashantigold

Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has called for bold and urgent international action in response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in parts of Africa due to food insecurity. The disaster, which has been brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been exacerbated by the conflict in Ukraine. A … The post Minister

Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, and Member of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, has called for a scheme to secure all state vehicles with quality insurance policies to help save lives. He said all State vehicles remained uninsured, a situation that denied public servants the needed cover, and remained … The post Ghana

Accra Hearts of Oak has confirmed reports of an outbreak of an illness in their camp, saying the affected players affected are in stable condition and recovering well. Earlier in the week, 19 players of Accra Hearts of Oak were hospitalized and many couldn’t partake in their match-day 29 encounter against Bibiani Gold Stars at … The post Players

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), a capacity building agency of the African Union has been working to build capacity for African countries, researching, publishing and training citizens and public officials to build their capacities in service delivery and expertise. Going forward, the newly appointed Executive Secretary, Mamadou Biteye says, the activities of the Foundation … The post The

Amadou Hott, Senegalese Minister of Finance says Africa had to go through the COVID-19 crisis to realise the importance of investing in strong health systems and pharmaceutical companies that can produce medicines locally. He was speaking during a round table discussion on, “the Future of health and Economic Resiliency” at the ECA Conference of Ministers … The post Health

Nigeria has expressed interest in joining Ghana and Cote d’lvoire in implementing a Living Income Differential of $400 on every tonne of cocoa beans sold to enhance farmers’ benefit. Abdullahi Abubakar, Director for Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, who led a team to the Ghana Cocoa Board, said the move would help … The post Nigeria

One of the three suspects who broke Police lawful custody at Tongo Police Station in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region has been rearrested. Fawas Musah, a 17-year-old who was originally charged with stealing was rearrested in Tongo after Police intelligence led to his hideout. Assistant Superintendent of Police, David Fianko-Okyere, Public Relations … The post Tongo

Eight Danish companies in agriculture and logistics value chain have started exploring market opportunities and expanding commercial partnerships with local firms to help Ghana resolve its postharvest food loses. The companies are Arla Foods, TITAN, Maersk, Cimbria, Danfoss, DanBred, Foss analytics and Orana. It is estimated that more than 50 percent of production in selected … The post Danish

The family of the late Alfred Donkor whose disappearance and suspicious death by gunshot wounds has refused a meeting with the Ghana Police Service’s delegation. The death of Alfred Donkor has become a bone of contention between the youth of Nkoranza and the Police Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on … The post Suspicious

The Steering Committee for the sixth Ghana International Trade and Finance conference will map out strategies that will enhance African trade and leverage the development of the continent. The conference, which will take place in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on 23rd and 24th May, 2022, will seek to update the evidence base of what is currently … The post Sixth

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to, as a matter of urgency, revoke the Executive Instrument (E.I 144) declassifying portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve. A statement issued in Accra by the Caucus and copied to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday said: “The decision to declare a part of … The post Minority

Mr George Mireku Duker, a Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has halted all illegal stone quarry activities at Oblogo in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. He has, therefore, issued a directive to the Assembly to immediately demolish all those illegal structures. The Deputy Minister gave the directive during a working … The post Deputy