When it comes to fostering economic development and industrialisation in Africa, one cannot ignore the pivotal role of investment climate reforms. Historically, the investment climate in many African countries has been fraught with challenges, ranging from regulatory bottlenecks and political instability to inadequate infrastructure. The quest for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and stimulating domestic […] The post
A renowned food scientist, Dr. Mavis Owureku-Asare, has urged research and academic institutions to spearhead innovation in agrifood systems in Ghana. Speaking at the 6th edition of the KNUST Food Festival organized by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology on February 16, 2024, Dr. Owureku-Asare delivered a keynote address titled: “Innovation in Traditional […] The post Tertiary
By Julie LeBLANC The United States is deeply committed to its role as a steadfast economic and commercial partner to African nations. This commitment was recently highlighted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to West Africa, including stops in Nigeria – both in Abuja and Lagos – as well as in Cabo Verde, Cote […] The post The United States deeply
A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne.
Godfred Yeboah Dame (2nd R) with ICC officials Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, on Wednesday, February 14, executed the Ljubljana – The Hague Convention Read More... The post AG Signs Int’l Crimes Convention appeared first on
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema Ghana and Zambia have pledged to boost cooperation, including in trade and investment, following a visit to Lusaka by Foreign Affairs Read More... The post Ghana, Zambia Strengthen Trade, Investment
A 22-year-old Alhassan Sumani, who was also a victim of the Walewale shooting incident on Monday, February 12, 2024, has succumbed to his wounds at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. This brings the number of people who lost their lives from the robbery incident to two after the demise of the Momo vendor only identified as […] The post Another victim dies after Walewale shooting
In a collaborative effort aimed at tackling the escalating Buruli ulcer and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) crisis, Pecan Energies Ltd has joined forces with the Buruli Ulcer Victim Aid (BUVA) Foundation to provide vital resources to the community of Duaponko in the Afigya Kwabre North district of the Ashanti region. The initiative includes the installation […] The post Pecan
The newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has given the greatest assurance that he will not depart from the policies and programmes of the government as contained in the 2024 budget. Dr. Amin Adam emphasized his familiarity with the ministry, its programmes and challenges and indicated that his one year as a Minister […] The post I’ll continue with
Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Tourism Minister-designate, has expressed enthusiasm about his new role, highlighting the significant opportunities within the tourism sector. His nomination on February 14 was part of a broader cabinet reshuffle announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, marking changes in key ministerial positions since his assumption of office in 2017. In an […] The post There
By Katharina PISTOR Rulers have always found it hard to accept limits on their power. When the French parliament disputed Louis XIV’s edicts in 1655, the king of France and Navarre is said to have responded: “L’état, c’est moi” (“I am the state”). The ensuing age of absolutism in France ended only with the French […] The post Elon Musk and the absolutist revival
Etumpan Cultural Band It’s been the Etumpan Cultural Band’s aim since its formation in 2018, to project music that adequately reflects Ghana and Africa, and that’s what has attracted Read More... The post Etumpan Cultural Band Gears Up For Canada,
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has eulogized the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe. Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son were among six individuals on board a helicopter that crashed in the United States early Saturday, February 10, 2024. The deadly […] The post It’s
The NPP is at a crossroads! In nearly eight years in power, the party has presided over “a boom and bust economy.” The party is fighting for its political life as it seeks to break an eight-year electoral cycle. And the person charged with turning this apparent impossibility into a possibility is its flagbearer, Dr. […] The post Dr. Bawumia’s
Some angry youth at Awutu Prison Junction have clashed with some Military and Police officers over 11 acres of Land at Prison Junction, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The soldiers are believed to have come from the Jubilee House. Citi News sources say a search report […] The post Military clash with
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has launched the inaugural Citizens’ Version of its statutory report on the management and utilisation of oil revenues of the country, toward bolstering transparency and empowering the public. This latest release offers a comprehensive overview of petroleum revenues’ utilisation throughout the year 2022. The Citizens’ Version, according to PIAC, stands as a […] The post
According to the Global Risks Report, some of the most severe risks the world may face over the next decade against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict is one that would not easily rebound from continued shocks. As cooperation comes under pressure, weakened economies and societies may only […] The post
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The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.
Farmers in the Tolon district of the Northern Region have been urged to utilize the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative along with adopting good agronomic practices to enhance yields. Basit Abdul Zakari, the district director of agriculture, emphasized that this approach would alleviate the challenges faced by many poor farmers who struggle […] The post Farmers
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