Retailers Point to Import Expenses as Cement Prices Rise Once More
Cement prices across Ghana are poised for a sharp increase, with retailers planning to add approximately GHC 9 per bag starting Thursday, February 27th
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President Mahama to deliver first State of the Nation Address today.
President John Dramani Mahama is set to present his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, Thursday, 27th February
Mahama – Ghana’s National Debt is GHS721 Billion, with ECG Owing GHS68 Billion and COCOBOD GHS32.5 Billion
President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, describing the nation as “broken on many fronts” due to staggering debt and financial mismanagement
Ghana Link clarifies functionality of Tema Port weighbridges following ministerial Visit.
According to the company, the issue raised by the Minister for Transport was not about the system’s functionality but rather its enforcement
A KNUST Investigation Reveals Prohibited Ingredients in Tomato Paste Sold Ghana
A study conducted by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has detected the presence of banned substances, including erythrosine and starch, in some brands of tomato paste sold on the Ghanaian market.
Foreign Affairs – Ban on grain imports from Burkina Faso still in place.
According to the Ministry, Burkina Faso has reiterated in a communiqué that the ban remains in force and has reminded buyers of grains and cereals from the country to adhere to the directive.
Government statistics shows that Gold remains Ghana’s top export commodity.
Ghana’s 2024 Trade Report according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), revealed an increasing export strength, with total exports of GH¢294.9 billion compared to imports of GH¢250.2 billion
China Promises Closer Connections with Ghana, Prioritizing Trade and Education
A Chinese delegation led by Deputy Ambassador Li Yang has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two nations
President Mahama appoints 12-member Bank of Ghana Board.
The appointments were announced on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
Government withdraws ENI-Springfield unitization directive.
This decision was announced in a statement dated February 25, 2025 and signed by the Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor.