EC schedules February 11 meeting with political parties ahead of Ayawaso East by-election
The Electoral Commission has called an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting as part of preparations for the forthcoming Ayawaso East […]
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Paul Adom-Otchere reveals past proposal to rename Kotoka Airport after Kofi Annan
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has disclosed that during his tenure, the GACL
COCOBOD and government consider alternative approach to cut raw cocoa bean exports
COCOBOD and the government are considering a new financing framework to cut back on raw cocoa bean exports and promote local processing, a move aimed at increasing value retention and strengthening Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Ministry of Finance relocates to Kanda
The Ministry of Finance has officially relocated its offices to Kanda in Accra, with full operations set to begin at
Fragmentation, rather than sovereignty, is Africa’s biggest obstacle
Ace Anan Ankomah has urged African nations to overcome internal divisions and take control of their economic and technological future. He warned that self-imposed fragmentation, not independence, continues to hold the continent back, and called for unity, innovation, and self-reliance as drivers of sustainable growth.
Abu Jinapor slams Mahama government for delays in rolling out 24-hour economy policy
amuel Abu Jinapor has criticized the Mahama administration for the slow rollout of the 24-hour economy policy, calling it a “ploy” that benefits a few officials while failing to create jobs for young Ghanaians. He said the policy is nearly a year old but has yet to be implemented effectively across state institutions.
Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.
India set to purchase up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft after U.S. trade deal
India plans to order up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of efforts to expand trade with the United States, with additional imports of engines and parts potentially pushing the total above $100 billion. The deal comes amid broader discussions on increasing bilateral trade, while officials stress that no binding investment commitments have yet been made.
Mahama commits to strengthening relations with Zambia.
President John Dramani Mahama has restated Ghana’s commitment to strengthening trade, investment and financial cooperation with Zambia, citing the country’s improving macroeconomic stability and reform efforts as positive signals for deeper regional partnership.
Government to Revive Law on Recovery of Criminal Proceeds
The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to reintroduce the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act to strengthen the legal framework for