Bonwire, the heart of Kente weaving in Ghana, could see significant economic and social benefits if the government heeds the call of Mr. Sarfo Kantanka, a former lecturer at Ashesi University. Kantanka is urging for the immediate establishment of a state-of-the-art Kente weaving factory in Bonwire, a town renowned for its vibrant and culturally significant […]
By King Amoah Traders affected by the devastating fire at Kumasi’s Adum Blue Light market are passionately appealing to Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, to follow through on his promise to rebuild their shops. Following a substantial donation of GH¢300,000 on April 25th, 2025, Hon Bryan. Acheampong also former Minster of Agriculture pledged […]
By King Amoah, Kumasi. The devastating Adum fire has ignited a fierce call for reform within the Kumasi City Market, with the Kumasi Central Market Traders Union (KCMTU) demanding a complete overhaul of its management architecture to prevent a potential collapse of the vital trading hub. Years of alleged mismanagement, spiraling debts, and crumbling infrastructure […]
A Team from the World Bank Ghana led by the Country Director, Mr. Robert Taliercio O’brien, has called on the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP to discuss potential investments in the forestry sector of the country. Receiving the four (4) member team on Monday 24th March, 2025 in Accra, […]
A delegation from COCOBOD, led by Dr Ransford Abbey, along with Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company UK Ltd. (GCMC UK), engaged Ghana International Bank (GHIB) in London to discuss strategies for Ghana’s cocoa sector. GHIB has been COCOBOD’s trusted financial partner since 1959, serving as the primary channel for cocoa sales revenue and playing a pivotal […]
Innovative Agriculture through green house farming has been a key initiative of NEIP. The promotion of this youth initiative started in 2016 under the Youth Enterprise Support (YES) before it was re-christened to NEIP. Today, the Management of NEIP led by the deputy CEO, Joan Selasie Ahiawordor Esq, visited the green House facility at Dawhenya. […]
In a significant move to tackle illegal mining, the government has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, 2024. This decision follows the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Technical Committee jointly established by the Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources, and the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, […]
Earlier today, Hon. Kwame Agbodza and Dr. Ransford Abbey, CEO of COCOBOD, held a joint meeting to strategize on how to fund and complete stalled cocoa roads projects. To this end, a committee has been formed, consisting of technical officials from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and COCOBOD to rationalize the cocoa roads portfolio […]
By King Amoah. Our Editor -in-Chief Hon. Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, the Member of Parliament for Pru East Constituency, has declared job creation and poverty alleviation as his top priorities, citing them as the most pressing challenges facing his constituents. Speaking exclusively to our Correspondent in an interview, the MP emphasized his commitment to an “All […]
First Female Vice President of Ghana Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has issued a stirring call to action, advocating for the creation of unbiased and inclusive working environments that empower women to assume leadership roles. This impassioned plea was made during the commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day at the Presidency, with the theme “Accelerating […]
