By Anthony Obeng Afranie Ghana faces the ongoing challenge of achieving food security, particularly with fluctuating seasonal prices and the increasing Reviving Nkrumah’s Vision: Agricultural Colleges as Pillars of Food Security in Ghana Ghana faces the ongoing challenge of achieving food security, particularly with fluctuating seasonal prices and the increasing impact of climate change. A […]
Ghana’s Volta Lake, a sprawling 8,500 square kilometre expanse of water, holds a secret beneath its surface: a vast underwater treasure trove waiting to be unlocked. Created in 1965 by the construction of the Akosombo Dam, the lake submerged a significant portion of the Volta River Basin, including massive tropical hardwood trees, a rich mineral […]
By Anthony Obeng Afram. Ghana sits on a significant wealth of bauxite, the primary ore of aluminum. Large deposits are located in the Atiwa Forest (Eastern Region), Nyinahin (Ashanti Region), and Awaso (Western North Region), with Awaso boasting of the longest operational history, dating back to Ghana’s independence. While this bauxite represents a considerable asset, […]
As part of measures to fulfill her social obligations apparently with the aim at improving the living conditions, creating job opportunities and business promotion, the Member of Parliament for Agona East Constituency in the Ashanti region, Hon Queenstar Maame Pokuwak Sawyerr has started dishing out loans to realize her agenda. In archieving the aim, she […]
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has called on the government to urgently take action on the recent hike in fuel prices. According to him, the continuous increase in fuel prices could further strain consumers’ finances. Speaking to Citi Business News, Amoah stressed the need for the government to […]
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 […]
