The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur has paid a working visit to the Anomabo Fisheries College in the Central Region. The visit was to assess the state of the college, which has been abandoned for eight years. During the visit, the minister expressed disappointment at the state of the facilities but pledged to […]
Source: Joy Business Dr. Ernest Addison Data from the Bank of Ghana has revealed that the total value of mobile money transactions for 2024 stood at a record GH¢3.0192 trillion, about 57.90% growth year-on-year. In 2023, the total value of mobile money transactions was GH¢1.912 trillion. The significant growth in mobile money transactions is still […]
Dr. Johnson Asiama is a towering figure in Ghana’s economic landscape, boasting an impressive career spanning over two decades at the Bank of Ghana.Dr. Asiama’s sterling credentials and wealth of experience make him the perfect candidate to steer the helm of the central bank. Monetary economics and economic growth are Dr. Asiama’s areas of expertise, […]
By Lawrence Odoom. Ashanti Regional Minister-designate,Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has pledged to utilize his active social media presence to promote good governance and engage with the people of the region. During his vetting on Monday, January 27, 2025, Mr. Amoakohene highlighted the importance of leveraging his digital presence to foster development and encourage youth participation in […]
In a cautionary message to the government, political youth activist Moses Tettey Dometey, also known as Bola Ray Jnr, has advised against appointing all National Democratic Congress (NDC) national communication officers into key government positions. Dometey emphasized the importance of maintaining a balance to prevent communication deficiencies within the party in the future. It has […]
The recent election of John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana has reignited discussions around the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy). Mahama, who campaigned on a platform promising to abolish the E-levy along with other burdensome taxes, faces significant pressure to fulfill this pledge. The E-levy, introduced in 2022 at a rate of 1.75%, was […]
Hon Caesar Ofosu Acheampong, former parliamentary candidate for the Offinso North constituency and current aspirant for District Chief Executive (DCE), has assured residents that he will provide the requisite leadership devoid of partisanship for the development of the Assembly and pledged to make youth unemployment his top priority. “I am here to serve the people […]
Hon Caesar Ofosu Acheampong, former parliamentary candidate for the Offinso North constituency and current aspirant for District Chief Executive (DCE), has assured residents that he will provide the requisite leadership devoid of partisanship for the development of the Assembly and pledged to make youth unemployment his top priority. “I am here to serve the people […]
By King Amoah. The Ashanti Regional Chief Butcher, Chief Ibrahim Wahab Tikuma, is advocating for a major upgrade of the Kumasi Abattoir to international standards, arguing it’s a crucial step towards boosting Ghana’s economy, creating jobs, and capitalizing on the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. Chief Tikuma highlights the historical significance of the abattoir, established in […]
The Executive Director of Cashew Council Ghana, Mr Agyarko Mintah, has raised serious concerns about pricing and regulatory issues affecting the cashew industry. Speaking during a monitoring exercise, he highlighted the adverse impact of foreign traders manipulating market prices and the need for improved regulatory enforcement to stabilize the sector. Mr Mintah revealed that foreign […]
