Kofi Adams urges Africa to recognize sports as a key driver of economic growth.
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has urged African governments to elevate sports as a strategic economic sector […]
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The Ministry of Agriculture and AAK sign MoU to promote value addition in the shea industry.
AAK Ghana Limited (AAK) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)
Staff at VALCO calls for the resignation of GIADEC’s CEO.
Employees of the Tema-based Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) have called for the resignation of Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, Chief Executive Officer
Ghana to get an efficient and fully functional surgical system, Mahama promises
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the government’s dedication to developing a functional and efficient surgical system throughout Ghana. Addressing
Ghana affirms commitment to ethical deployment of AI in military and security operations
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in military and security operations, stressing the need for human oversight and respect for international law. The assurance was given at the 2026 Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in Spain, where Ghana endorsed global efforts to regulate AI deployment in defence and security to promote peace and protect human dignity.
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.
Parliament approve 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
Parliament has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for Ghana’s economy to operate around the clock. The law establishes a central authority to coordinate public and private sector efforts, aiming to boost job creation, productivity, and economic growth.
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.
AU: free movement is essential for AfCFTA to open its full potential
Ama Twum-Amoah of the African Union Commission has warned that AfCFTA cannot succeed without free movement of people. She said mobility is crucial for economic growth, innovation, and empowering women in cross-border trade.
Mahama calls for transport investment to reduce business costs across Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.