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Farmers’ Day: NDC commends farmers, agric workers

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commended workers of the agricultural sector for their endless diligence which has contributed “exceptionally to the economic growth...

Charles Gyamfi tops all as 2019 National Best Farmer [Photos]

Charles Gyamfi, a cocoa farmer from the Tano North district in the Ahafo Region, has been adjudged 2019’s National Best Farmer for his achievements...

Shatta Wale celebrates farmers with GH¢ 150k worth of electrical gadgets

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has proved to not only focus on the entertainment industry but has also donated electrical farming equipment worth GH¢ 150,000.00...

Farmers’ Day: Prez touts govt’s interventions for effective agric sector

President Nana Akufo-Addo has outlined government's policies for an effective agricultural sector in the bid to relieve farmers of their struggles. To him, “government is...

Help farmers embrace modern technologies – Rawlings urges govt

Former President Jerry Rawlings is urging the government to create opportunities for farmers to embrace new technologies to boost their yields. The former President in...

I eat local rice with my wife, follow my example – Akufo-Addo tells Ghanaians

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to patronise locally-grown rice during his speech at the 35th edition of the National Farmers’ Day....

Farmers’ Day: Dumelo shows off snail farm; reveals truth about farming

Actor and politician, John Dumelo, has opened up on how successful he has become ever since he decided to be a farmer. Taking to...

Mahama speaks on Farmers’ Day prizes

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged all governments to move from the period of honouring hardworking farmers with local equipment to equipping them...

Farmers’ Day: Small-scale farmers in ‘tears’ over neglect

Programmes Officer for Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Nortey, has expressed his displeasure in the government for ‘neglecting’ small-scale farmers despite their...

There is no job as lucrative as farming- MP

The National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) for the Juaboso Constituency in the Western Region has described farming as a lucrative job Ghanaians...

Farmers’ Day: Akufo-Addo’s message to farmers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has taken to his social media pages to thank Ghanaians, especially farmers for their contribution towards agricultural development in...

GIADEC to own 30% shares of bauxite mining companies – CEO

Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Michael Ansah, has said that the corporation will have a 30 per cent...

GIADEC boss assures of safe mining in Atewa forest

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC) is assuring only the best technology would be used to extract the minerals in...

Over 40 multinational companies bid to mine alumina in Ghana

Over 40 multinational companies have expressed interest in investing in the alumina and bauxite industry in Ghana. So far, the companies are being taken through...

Train cocoa farmers to compliment your efforts – DCE tells COCOBOD

The Chief Executive of the Upper Denkyira West District in the Central Region, Agyeman Asiedu, has made an appeal to the Ghana Cocoa Board...

NCA sanctions MTN over network challenges

Telecoms industry regulator, National Communications Authority (NCA), has sanctioned MTN for failing to comply with directives of the NCA. The Authority directed MTN to submit...

Cargill invests over $113m in Ivory Coast, Ghana cocoa sector

Global commodities trader Cargill says it is investing more than $113 million to expand its cocoa processing facilities in the Ivory Coast and Ghana,...

GUTA keeps foreigners’ shops closed despite Akufo-Addo’s intervention

Despite calls by President Nana Akufo-Addo to the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to stop attacking foreign traders in the country, the Association...

Ghana to get first class railway system– Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated his government’s commitment to building a first class railway network in Ghana. According to President Akufo-Addo, this is to revamp the...

Teshie LEKMA Road 40% complete, set to be fully completed in June 2020

The Director of the Department of Urban Roads, Alhaji Abass Awolu, has assured the President Nana Akufo-Addo, that the 7.5-kilometre road will be completed...

Y’asem Nie: Online Drivers Union fights DVLA over new regulations

The Online Private Drivers Association has registered its displeasure against the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) over the authority’s new regulation for ride...

UBI Group board chairman Salma Okonkwo is ‘Female Energy Personality of the Year’ 2019

If you are a female who is seeking inspiration from a fellow woman who has blazed the trail in excellence then look no further...

NSS goes into bottled and sachet water production

The National Service Scheme is set to go into the production of bottled and sachet water next year. Deputy Executive Director of the Scheme, Kwaku...

Ecobank invests US$10 million into 1 million waste bins project

Ecobank Ghana today doled out US$q10 million to Universal Plastic Products and Recycling (UPPR) and the Environment Service Providers Association (ESPA) to implement that...

Giving cocoa farms to galamseyers will harm cocoa roads plans – COCOBOD

Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo has cautioned cocoa farmers that giving up their farms to galamsey operators will negatively affect COCOBOD's capacity...

NCA gives MTN 24 hours to explain poor service or…

Telecoms industry regulator, National Communications Authority (NCA), has given MTN 24 hours to provide full explanation of the causes of the challenges MTN customers...

MTN apologises for hitches, announces 100% compensation

MTN Ghana has apologised to customers for the recent hitches on its network and announced that it will give 100% free data for any...

SSNIT saves GH¢ 62m in pension payroll clean-up

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has disclosed an amount of GH¢62.9 million has been saved as of November 2019 after it...

Ghana Publishing ready to print ballot papers for 2020 polls – MD

The Managing Director (MD) of Ghana Publishing Company (GPC) is confident the entity has not failed as a group looking at the impressive transformation...

BoG raped Ghanaians with introduction of new currency – Rex Omar

Ghanaian highlife musician, Rex Omar, says the Bank of Ghana (BoG) should’ve taken into consideration the consent and education of Ghanaians before introducing the...

Ghana Publishing MD celebrates feat chalked

Managing Director (MD) of Ghana Publishing Company is patting himself at the back for turning the fortunes of the company around. READ: Prof Gyampo bounces...

Listen: Akufo-Addo reacts to GUTA, Nigerian traders clash

President Nana Akufo-Addo has described as unacceptable the use of force by Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) against foreigners engaged in retail business. He...

AICC hosts 2019 Ghana Property Awards

Some industry players in the country’s real estate, property and construction sector have been celebrated at this year’s Ghana Property Awards ceremony for their...

We are citizens, not spectators – GUTA on foreign shops closure [Audio]

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), reacting to the pending tension between them and Nigerian traders, say they are only responding to President...

#SaveOurData: Ghanaians angry at Telcos over high cost of data

SaveOurData is the newest consumers-based social media campaign by Ghanaians who have expressed rage at telecommunication companies (Telcos) operating in Ghana. The anger being expressed...

Tema Oil Refinery seals deal to process 11 million barrels of crude

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has signed an agreement with Woodfield Energy Resources to process a tolling 11 million barrels of crude, Managing Director...

COCOBOD boss tours Western South Region

As President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo tours Greater-Accra, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo is also on a...

ECG retrieves GH¢200,000 from illegal connections at Dansoman

The Dansoman District Office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has, since January this year, retrieved more than GH¢200,000 from customers who were...

Buy local rice for Christmas, other festivities – Bawumia urges

Ghanaians have been urged to buy locally grown rice this Christmas, on other festive occasions and for everyday consumption in order to...

Introduction of new banknote denominations: Did the BoG get it wrong?

Ghana, some say, is a very interesting country. But I say the interesting aspect depends on which lenses you have on to view national...