Category: Business
Dr. Isaac Adebesah Appointed and takes office as the New CEO of GRATIS
Lawyer Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (left) and Dr. Isaac Adebesah (right) Dr. Isaac Adebesah has officially assumed office as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Regional Appropriate Technology Industrial Service (GRATIS). The appointment was formalized in a ceremony held on Monday, April 14, 2025, where the Minister for Trade and Industry, Lawyer Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, swore…
Ghana’s Minerals Commission to introduce a nine-year limit on prospecting licences
Martin Ayisi Martin Ayisi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission of Ghana, has disclosed that an ongoing review of Ghana’s mining laws aims to introduce a nine-year limit on prospecting licenses to ensure accountability. He revealed that Ghana remains one of the few African countries with no limit on prospecting licenses and that…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Ghana on Economic Reforms, Paving Way For $370m In Financial Support
Source: Africa Publicity The Ghanaian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms to conclude the fourth review of the Economic Credit Facility (ECF)-supported programme. The agreement paves the way for access to approximately $370 million in IMF financial support. Economic Performance The IMF noted…
Ghana’s $400m Chicken Imports Is A Shame – Says President Mahama As He Launches Feed Ghana Programme
Source: Africa Publicity Ghana’s annual importation of nearly $400 million worth of chicken is a source of shame for the country, according to President John Dramani Mahama. The President made this known during the launch of the Feed Ghana Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at boosting the nation’s agricultural sector. Key Components of…
South Africa Eyes Continental Trade Boost Amid Global Uncertainty
Cyril Ramaphosa Source: Africa Publicity South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa is focusing on strengthening trade opportunities within Africa amidst the escalating global trade war. In a bid to safeguard national interests, the government is prioritizing relationships with countries and regions that offer preferential trade terms. Key Trade Initiatives…
Ghana’s Real Estate Market To Take Center Stage at Diaspora Property Expo in Canada
The Ghana Consulate in Toronto has confirmed that Canada is ready to host the highly anticipated Diaspora Property Expo (DPE) Canada 2025. The event, scheduled for May 24-25, 2025, at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, promises to be an exciting platform for Ghanaians in the diaspora to explore property ownership and…
Ghana’s Housing Minister To Lead Delegation to Diaspora Property Expo in Canada
Peter Kobina-Taylor- Consul General, Ghana Consulate, Toronto The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, will lead a delegation of government officials and top Ghanaian real estate stakeholders to the 2025 Diaspora Property Expo in Canada. The event, scheduled for May 24-25, 2025, at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport &…
Moving Ghana Beyond Plastics: MENR, FreshPact And Partners Launch Policy Blueprint to Adopt Plastics Alternatives
A policy blueprint aimed at facilitating the transition to plastic alternatives and reduce plastic packaging has been launch in Accra on Thursday 10th April 2025 at the Fiesta Royal Hotel. The policy, the first of its kind in the West African sub-region, provides a strategic framework for transitioning Ghana into a plastic alternatives…
Africa’s Infrastructure Revolution: Experts Call for Unified Action
The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat recently hosted a critical webinar on funding infrastructure for continental trade and mobility. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss transformative solutions to Africa’s infrastructure challenges. Key Takeaways – Infrastructure Deficit: Africa’s infrastructure deficit is mainly caused…
Bolt Records 42% Drop in Offline Trips in Ghana Following Tightened Safety Measures
Bolt Ghana has announced a 42% reduction in offline (off-app) trips across its platform, following the rollout of a series of enhanced safety measures aimed at protecting both passengers and drivers. The decline, recorded over the past six months, reflects increased compliance with Bolt’s platform standards and signals a significant shift toward safer ride-hailing…
Ghana’s Aluminium Dream: Government Pushes for Africa’s First Fully Integrated Industry
Source: Africa Publicity The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering support for the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), pledging close collaboration to realize Ghana’s vision of building a world-class Integrated Aluminium Industry. Speaking during a working visit to GIADEC’s management and staff in Accra…
President Trump Imposes 125% Tariffs on Chinese Imports To The US
Source: Africa Publicity US President Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to the USA, effective immediately. The new tariff rate stands at 125%, a substantial hike aimed at pressuring China to respect global markets. “Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I…
Ghana’s Drug Trafficking Claim: Tension Escalates at MP Ntim Fordjour’s Residence as NIB Attempt Arrest
John Ntim Fordjour Source: Africa Publicity Tension has risen at the residence of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South Constituency in Ghana, John Ntim Fordjour, as National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) officials allegedly attempt to arrest him. The MP’s supporters, including top officials of Ghana’s main opposition, New Patriotic Party (NPP), have gathered at…
Demeter Ghana and COCOBOD Train Cocoa Farmers in Sustainable Farming with Asaase Hene Fertiliser to enhance productivity
Demeter Ghana Limited, a leading provider of innovative agricultural solutions, has partnered with the CHED division of COCOBOD to drive sustainable growth in Ghana’s cocoa sector through a training event in Koforidua. The initiative, part of a nationwide effort, equipped farmers with essential skills to enhance productivity, improve soil health, and adopt best practices…
China Condemns US Vice President Vance’s Ignorant and Impolite” Comments on Trade
JD Vance Source: Africa Publicity China has strongly condemned US Vice President JD Vance’s remarks on the country’s economic relationship with the US, labeling them “ignorant and impolite“. Vance’s comments came during a Fox News interview where he defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying, “We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those…
GIPC Secures Nearly $100 Million in Foreign Direct Investment Under GETP
Source: Africa Publicity The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre has successfully secured almost $100 million in foreign direct investment commitments since 2019 under the Ghana Economic Transformation Project. The flagship initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Finance with funding from the World Bank, aims to promote private sector-led growth, economic diversification, and job creation….