The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), and 17 shipping lines involved in Ghana’s cocoa trade have successfully concluded negotiations, agreeing to an average 5% increase in the basic freight rate for the 2024/2025 cocoa season. However, the Bunker (Fuel) Adjustment Factor (BAF) remains the same as last year. The new rates, based […] The post 2024/25
…as GAWU issues red alert By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) of TUC-Ghana has raised a red flag on the destructive activities of illegal mining, describing the menace as a potential looming pandemic on the country’s food security agenda. A press statement signed by the Union’s General Secretary, Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe, and […] The post Galamsey
By Juliet ETEFE ([email protected] ) The Lead of Financial Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) at e-Crime Bureau, Eric Kwaku Mensah, has emphasised the need for broader public awareness to combat the rise in investment scams. His call for vigilance follows the Cyber Security Authority’s (CSA) report of a sharp increase in online investment scams, leading […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Government has reiterated its commitment to accelerating the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its SME Growth and Opportunity (SME-GO) programme. The initiative seeks to strengthen the sector by providing critical financial and technical support. At a stakeholder sensitisation event held in Accra, Minister of State Abena Osei-Asare emphasised […] The post
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to invest US$1billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) over the next five years. This underscores the company’s efforts to expand its network and enhance services across the country. MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett reassured investors of the company’s commitment to growth and development during the Ghana […] The post
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Some seventeen Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries, in a coalition, have through a statement called on the president and parliament to address the critical issue of illegal mining that has been wreaking havoc on the country’s agricultural and aquatic ecosystem. The statement also called on the Chief Justice, […] The post
By Emmanuel AKOMEA As part of efforts to ensure Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of peace is safeguarded, key stakeholders have joined forces to launch a nationwide ‘Campaign Against Hate Speech’ aimed at curbing the menace of inflamatory political discourse. The campaign was launched under the theme ‘Decency in Politics’ and is being spearheaded by […] The post Campaign
Olam Agri, a global leader in food and agribusiness, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for its state-of-the-art pasta production facility at its wheat milling factory at Kpone near Tema, in the Greater Accra Region. The event was graced by the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon. Michael Okyere […] The post Olam
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