A very long time ago in Bethlehem, farmers had to till the land using their bare hands, hoes and cutlasses. Then came wheels, tractors and other machine aids that made life easier and production faster. Same could be said of the construction industry where excavators and loaders complemented processes and construction. Then computers emerged and […] The post Real
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, believes the government made a reckless decision by terminating a power purchase agreement with the Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC), leading to Ghana being slapped with a $170 million judgment debt. The GPGC agreement was canceled by the Akufo-Addo government, following recommendations by a committee […] The post Ablakwa
The recently announced lithium deal has ignited a heated debate, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) labelling the government’s proclamation of securing a 10% royalty a “celebration of mediocrity.” The NDC contends that while the government asserts Barari DV will be subjected to a 35% corporate tax rate, there exists a pressing need for clarity […] The post Lithium
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has called on Parliament to carefully consider criticisms and proposed amendments surrounding the controversial lithium mining deal. Pressure on the government has intensified amid concerns that the agreement shortchanges Ghana’s resource potential and long-term benefits. Public debate has erupted around the $250-million project in […] The post Lithium
It’s Tuesday May 30, 2023, and I am in the village of Fuveme Agorkedzi in the Volta Region. Residents seem anxious and a handful of women have been seen moving belongings from their houses that have just been ravaged by tidal waves. This is not the first time such an incident is happening in the community. Residents […] The post Ghana’s
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, is still insisting that Ghana’s lithium deal with Atlantic Lithium of Australia remains the best mining lease for the country. Pressure has been mounting on the government to reconsider the deal, but the utterances and defenses by government machinery paint a different picture. The government […] The post Lithium
Mass Action for Sustainable Development (MASDA), a non-profit organisation has called on government, especially Parliament, to re-examine the lithium mining lease agreement with Barari DV before ratification. Speaking at Read More... The post ‘Re-Examine Barari Lithium Deal’ appeared
Real estate and construction are industries largely dominated by men. They are industries that have over the years evolved and successfully carved a niche for themselves as major contributors to the growth of the country’s economy. With the continuous dominance of men, some women have stepped up, changing the status quo and contributing their bits […] The post
Access Bank Ghana continues to demonstrate leadership in promoting women initiatives under its flagship programme for women, the ‘W’ Initiative. The bank is extending finance and world-class business training as well as mentorship to women owned businesses in the agriculture value chain, as part of the 2023 Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton competition. Originally held for all subsidiaries […] The post
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