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Government Moves to Tackle Container Congestion at Tema Port

Government Moves to Tackle Container Congestion at Tema Port

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has described the growing congestion of containers at the Tema Port as a significant challenge, saying government is taking steps to upgrade infrastructure and improve the movement of cargo. Mr. Nikpe made the remarks during a visit to the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal at the Tema Port, where he met with management to discuss …

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Kenya Crackdown: Foreigners Warned Against Using Visas for Small-Scale Trade

Kenya Crackdown: Foreigners Warned Against Using Visas for Small-Scale Trade

Kenya’s Trade Ministry has issued a sharp warning to foreign nationals, asserting that visa-free entry privileges do not grant them the right to work or operate local businesses, as the government moves to shut down unlicensed small-scale traders across the country. The warning coincides with a deadline set by President William Ruto requiring foreigners operating small-scale enterprises to immediately cease …

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Ghana Spent GH¢49.7M to Evacuate 1,964 Citizens from South Africa

Ghana Spent GH¢49.7M to Evacuate 1,964 Citizens from South Africa

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Government of Ghana spent GH¢49,721,786.00 to safely evacuate 1,964 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following a wave of targeted xenophobic violence against foreign workers. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the detailed financial breakdown during a press briefing on Monday, September 7, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to public transparency and post-crisis accountability. The …

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