By Samuel SAM Addressing the economy of a country in enhancing food security and promoting sustainable national development relies on the strategies and policies developed to combat the menace affecting livelihoods, welfare, job creation, quality education and healthcare. This means empowering law enforcement agencies with modern equipment and technology can curb galamsey operations, while ensuring […] The post

By Sylvia OWUSU-ANKOMAH As I reflect on the past years, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and optimism for Ghana’s future. In 2012, GGB PLC embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine the landscape of agribusiness in our nation. We set out to increase the use of locally sourced raw materials in […] The post Harnessing

Domestic crude oil production increased by 10.7 percent in first-half 2024, reaching 24.86 million barrels (bbls). If sustained, the trend will reverse a four-year decline in production volumes, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). This development marks a sharp turnaround from the 13.2 percent drop recorded during the same period of 2023. […] The post

By Bagbara TANKO Over the past 40 years, Ghana has made significant strides in honouring and empowering its farmers, showcasing an unwavering commitment to enhancing agricultural practices, improving livelihoods within communities, and ensuring food security. These celebrations not only acknowledge the relentless efforts of farmers and fishers, but also promote innovative solutions to ongoing challenges […] The post

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Adequate agricultural production for food & nutrition security and better incomes for farmers and rural inhabitants represents key development objectives for many nations – and they are most crucial in Africa. Water is critical for food production and its use now and in the future, being a major determinant of whether the […] The post

Inflation has again surged for a second consecutive month, to 22.1 percent in October this year; this marks a rise from 21.5 percent in September according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The uptick underscores ongoing inflationary pressures affecting essential goods and services, driven by factors such as currency depreciation, fuel price hikes and rising […] The post Editorial:

By Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, Corporate Relations Director for Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC As I reflect on the past years, I am filled with a profound sense of pride and optimism for Ghana’s future. In 2012, GGB PLC embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine the landscape of agribusiness in our nation. We set out to increase […] The post Harnessing

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected] ) Energy sector bond issuer E.S.L.A. PLC has announced an intention to redeem about GH¢3.47billion in outstanding bonds, as part of ongoing efforts in restructuring energy sector debt. The company, in a statement on Tuesday, November 5, announced  that it will engage bondholders to redeem these bonds at par on […] The post ESLA

…as EU votes on key deforestation law By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Ghana’s tree crop sector, key among them the cocoa and oil palm industries, is anxious over an impending vote by the European Union (EU) parliament to postpone or validate its proposed implementation date for the crucial EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Per earlier proposals, the regulation […] The post Cocoa,

By Juliet ETEFE ( [email protected] ) The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) has officially launched the National Space Policy, a milestone aimed at harnessing space technology for the country’s socio-economic development. Approved by Cabinet in March 2022, the Ghana Space Policy is a framework designed to integrate space technology into the nation’s […] The post

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has held the 15th National Farmers Forum in Accra with a focus on climate-resilient agriculture for sustainable food security. The annual event brought together farmers, policymakers, government officials, agricultural experts, financiers, 2024 National Best Farmer awardees and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for overcoming climate challenges that threaten food security. […] The post

By Elizabeth Punsu, Kumasi The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has, over the past 10 years, invested approximately US$400,000 in organising its annual flagship educational programme, the National Essay Competition (NEC), for senior high school students across the country. In total, US$27,000 has been awarded to 27 students over the past nine years through this […] The post UBA

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Fijai President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that about 80 percent of promises in the  New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) manifesto prior to the last general elections have been achieved. “I have not betrayed you in the Western Region, in governance and development of the country; health, education and roads have seen major […] The post Akufo-Addo touts