Chief Executive Officer of Ghana COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has addressed calls for his resignation for the decline in cocoa production and low yields. He asserted that, the decrease in cocoa output is due to natural occurrences, not mismanagement. The COCOBOD CEO has faced criticism for his perceived lack of …

The Managing Director of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Alhassan Yakubu-Tali has emphasised the need to speed up financial inclusion through digitalisation. This, he said, will help bring financial services to people who don’t have access to banks. He pointed out that people without bank accounts should be seen …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reviewed rules covering advance payments for imports of goods and services to the country. This was contained in a statement published by the central bank to regulate the sector. The review will take effect from July 1, 2024. The BoG said the decision was …

Customers of the Aggrieved Customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management (ACGCFM) have lauded the steps initiated by the government to pay victims of the banking sector cleanup. Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam at a UK Town Hall meeting over the weekend announced that President Akufo-Addo has instructed the release of …

Poverty, lack of education, and interference from persons in high offices, including traditional authorities and politicians, have been identified as major factors hindering Ghana’s efforts to end human trafficking. According to Deputy Attorney General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, despite government interventions, including the passage of relevant laws, these factors continue to …

Adisadel College is the new National Science and Maths Quiz champion of the Central Region. It is a hat-trick performance for the zebras. They have defeated 2020 Regional Champions, Wesley Girls High School, Ghana National College, and Apam Senior High School in a dramatic grand finale contest. The Santa Clausians …

In an unexpected turn of events, the ongoing ambulance procurement trial suffered some disruptions due to frequent power outages, commonly known as “dumsor.” The intermittent power cuts caused multiple interruptions during the proceedings, frustrating both the legal teams and those in attendance. The frequent power cuts resulted in delays and …

A Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO, has been selected as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to achieve regional balance and not because he’s competent. The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic …

The Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has urged the Keta Divisional Police Command, the Municipal Chief Executive, the Interior Minister, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take the death of Jerry Kpesenu seriously and  act swiftly in their investigations. He said it is importance …

The third accused person in the ongoing ambulance case trial, Richard Jakpa, has told the court that he was in good health when the Attorney General (AG) Godfred Yeboah Dame allegedly instructed him to secure a fake medical excuse duty to allow him travel. He made these comments on Thursday, …