Cocoa producers have emerged as the driving force behind cocoa market premiums as they continue to reap the benefits of a supply crunch, according to the latest International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO)cocoa market report released this month. The ICCO’s report highlights significant differentials in cocoa prices, emphasising that producers are currently calling the shots regarding premiums […] The post
The Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber has held its 2023 Ghana Oil and Gas Conference. The well-attended conference brought together over 500 participants from industry, government, banking, academia and numerous professional services with an interest in oil and gas. The two-day conference had the theme Prospects and opportunities in the oil and gas industry. The highly-patronised […] The post
The Director-General – National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Kodjo Esseim Mensah-Abrampa, has identified the Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies (CPESDP) and limited funding as some impediments to long-term national development planning. CPESDP requires that within two years after assuming office the president shall present to parliament a coordinated programme of economic […] The post
Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) has said it will soon settle on a strategic partner for the country’s nuclear power plant project, having already selected a preferred and backup site. Whereas nuclear energy was not a significant part of the country’s energy mix, primarily relying on hydroelectric power, thermal generation and some renewable energy sources, its […] The post
The recent spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso has affected over 6,000 acres of farmlands within the five regions of the north – Northern, North-East, Upper East, Upper West and Savannah. The development poses a serious threat to livelihoods of affected farmers, the majority of whom – 90 percent – are smallholders who […] The post Over
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