Cocoa farmers are demanding a farm-gate price of GH¢1,380 for a 62.5kg bag of cocoa beans, a 72.5 percent increase over the current price of GH¢800. As COCOBOD gets ready to announce new prices for the upcoming 2023/2024 cocoa season in the coming days, a group known as the Ghana Civil Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) […] The post Cocoa farmers

 The Mayor of Houston, Texas, in the United States of America (USA), Sylvester Turner, has implored US firms and businesses to take advantage of the growing trade opportunities in Africa. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) arrangement already taking shape, he said American investors must seize opportunities to pursue more equitable investments. The AfCFTA zone boasts a population […] The post

The African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) success hinges on the continent’s ability to embrace industrialisation and focus on boosting productive capabilities, Global Chair of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Business Council, Busi Mabuza, has reiterated. Equally important, she stressed, is the need for collaboration and cooperation to unlock the economic potential […] The post

This year’s International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) will see a surprise package for senior citizens in Ghana, with the introduction of a Seniors’ Day Out to celebrate the vibrant spirit of older folks, and giving them a fun-filled day. The IDOP (October 1), is observed by the United Nations to change negative stereotypes and […] The post Seniors’

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on African governments to focus on innovation and technology in farming if Africa is to attain its potential as the world’s food basket. He was speaking at the Convention and 30th anniversary of the Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) in Atlanta, Georgia, […] The post Technology

Ghanaian rapper and music sensation E.L has announced his upcoming 7-track EP titled "The Teacher."

IT stakeholders from diverse industries have come together to explore the future of work at a workshop organised by Enaterprise Computing Ltd. (ECL) and VMWare. The focal points discussed were Digital Workspace, Digital Employee Experience and Zero Trust Security. Sydney Sosoo, VMWare’s Partner Business Manager West and Central Africa, summarised the event’s essence, saying: “This […] The post