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The National Coordinator at the AfCFTA Secretariat, Dr Fareed Arthur, has revealed that raising Ghana’s share of intra-African trade from the current 3.8% to 10% will significantly boost industrial growth, create sustainable jobs, and enhance economic resilience. He made the remarks during the Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Declaration …

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has reaffirmed his commitment to ending the country’s long-standing dependence on the U.S. dollar for local transactions, describing de-dollarisation as central to achieving sustained monetary and price stability. Speaking in an interview with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at …

The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Ibrahimah, has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusive governance in Ghana. On the first day of Parliament’s resumption, Hon. Hajia Zuwera drew attention to persistent electricity challenges affecting several communities in her constituency, calling on the …

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has released 25,000 bags of fertilizer for immediate distribution to 413 schools participating in the Feed Ghana Program as part of efforts to boost food production during the ongoing minor season. The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to sustain agricultural productivity …

The National Chairman of the Pharmacy Technicians Association of Ghana, Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Wiafe, has urged the government to take decisive and sustained action to clamp down on illegal mining, warning that the pollution caused by the practice poses a grave threat to public health and the production of pharmaceuticals …

Private legal practitioner and law lecturer, Thaddeus Sory, has expressed deep concern over the integrity of Ghana’s legal education and Bar admission process, alleging that some individuals are being called to the Bar despite not meeting the necessary academic and attendance requirements. He questioned how certain candidates manage to qualify …

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has called on security agencies along Ghana’s western border to intensify surveillance and maintain high vigilance ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s general election scheduled for October 25. His appeal follows reports that more than 1,500 Ivorians have already crossed into Ghana seeking refuge amid …

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has explained the urgent need for Ghana to shift from exporting raw materials to adding value to its key natural resources to strengthen the economy and reduce vulnerability to global market shocks. Speaking in Washington D.C. on the sidelines …

  The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) who double as Bibiani Divisional Commander of the Mottor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) DSP Emmanuel Osei made headlines once again by partnering with the Western North Regional Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) led Mr Mawuli Duddi to secure over 150 additional …

The Assembly Member for the Agogoso Electoral Area in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, Hon. James Amponsah, popularly known as Teacher Kofi, has advised students to make good use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to expand their knowledge and learning opportunities. Speaking at the commissioning of …

The Member of Parliament for Akuapem South, Hon. Lawrencia Adwoa Dziwornu, has announced the rollout of financial assistance under the Adwoa Education Fund to support newly admitted Senior High School (SHS) students within the constituency. The initiative, designed to ease the financial burden on brilliant but needy students, targets Junior …

The Unit Committee Chairman for the Nii Boi Electoral Area, Mr. James Attikpo, has appealed to women in the area to take advantage of the ongoing breast cancer screening exercise to safeguard their health and well-being. Speaking to the media, Mr. Attikpo explained that the initiative, dubbed “Obaanaa Breast Cancer …

The Eastern Regional Communication Directorate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has honoured the New Juaben North Constituency Youth Organizer, Mr. Samuel Osei Sarkodie, for his exceptional dedication and financial support to the party. In a brief but significant ceremony held at his residence, the regional team, led by Deputy …

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has called on Ghanaians to cultivate the habit of backyard farming to support the national effort toward food self-sufficiency. He made the appeal during an interaction with journalists in Accra to mark World Food Day and the 80th Anniversary of the …

The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Smile Gavua Dzisi, has confirmed that payment processes have begun for over 6,000 teaching and non-teaching staff who have not yet received their salaries. She explained that this follows Cabinet approval secured by the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, for …

Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee and Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Vincent Oppong Nkrumah, has observed that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), though operational, is yet to make a significant impact on the lives of millions of people across the continent. Speaking on …

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has stated that Ghana’s foreign exchange market has regained stability, with commercial banks now taking a leading role in driving trade activities instead of the central bank. Speaking in an interview with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the ongoing …