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Bill to regulate cement prices will be passed before Parliament adjourns – Trade Minister

Trades and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, says he will disregard the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers petition to delay the implementation of a legislative instrument to regulate cement prices. KT Hammond insists that the law is essential to prevent a cartel of manufacturers from exploiting the public. Under the proposed LI, cement manufacturers could face up to three years in jail …

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“Complete. complete madness” – Kwesi Pratt slams govt over celebration of Eurobond deal

Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has criticized members of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government for “rejoicing” over an agreement reached with Eurobond holders regarding the treatment of Ghana’s $13 billion debt to external creditors. Under the agreement, Eurobond holders are expected to forego approximately $4.7 billion of the debt owed to them by Ghana and provide additional cash flow relief of …

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Don’t blame me for the decline in cocoa production and low yield – COCOBOD CEO

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 proactivity and effectiveness, which some argue has contributed to the …

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