John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has committed to implement a scheme that will benefit master craftsmen and women if he is elected in the 2024 general elections. He explained that this programme will assist craftsmen in training apprentices and provide artisans with financial support and start-up equipment. Mahama emphasised […] The post Election
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Amid the growing conversation about stringent rules to anchor fiscal policy, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is proposing, among other things, a three percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) cap on the budget deficit. If realised, it would be consistent with the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) ceiling for member-states. […] The post
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alfred Tuah-Yeboah says his outfit remains unfazed by the High Court’s decision to admit into evidence the audio recording between Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance trial and Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame. The court says the recording may come in handy in the cause of […] The post We’re
By Kizito CUDJOE The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has reiterated its stance on the allocation of oil revenues for development purposes to be guided by a long-term national development plan. This plan, according to PIAC, should be approved by parliament in line with the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA). The PRMA 2011 (Act […] The post
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Food System Resilience Programme (MoFA-FSRP) will place critical focus on irrigation scheme rehabilitation as a key component of the programme. FSRP Project Coordinator, Osei Owusu Agyeman, told B&FT that the FSRP will modernise irrigation schemes across the country as part of requirements in rice, maize, soya […] The post
A delegation from Kenya, in East Africa has toured key facilities of the Jospong Group of Companies in Accra and Kumasi. The delegation made up of Council of Governors, City Managers, and technical experts told newsmen they were impressed with the conglomerates exploits at various aspects of waste management and treatments. They also mentioned that […] The post Kenyan
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
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