Ghana to end tomato imports, cut rice imports by 50% in 2019
Ministry of Food and Agriculture says it is looking to cut down imports of rice by 50 per cent as well as end the importation of tomato this year. Deputy…
Accelerating access to safe water for sustainable development
“Thousands Have Lived Without Love, Not One Without Water.” –W.H.Auden The quote above clearly illustrates how relevant Water is, and the need to dedicate a Day (World Water Day) to commemorate…
IMF to disburse last US$185.2million to Ghana as 4-year ECF ends
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) has completed the last review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Ghana, signifying the conclusion of the four-year support programme. The Executive…
High imports responsible for depreciating cedi – Nana Addo
President Akufo-Addo has said the Ghanaian taste for foreign goods is to blame for the depreciation of the country’s currency, the cedi. According to him, if the majority of the…
Police investigating themselves violates natural justice – CHRI
A human rights advocate says the police are “being a judge and a jury in their own cause” when they investigate complaints against some of their men. The Head of…
59 foreign nationals arrested for illegal mining in Western Region
The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has arrested some 68 illegal miners in the region. 59 of them were foreign nationals with the rest being local accomplices.…
‘Chereponi conflict is escalating’ — Security analysts call for firm action
The renewed conflict the Chereponi district could worsen soon if police are not adequately resourced to deal with the fluid security situation, two security analysts have warned. Security Analyst, Adam…
Tackling Child Mortality, Global Environmental Issues And Disability – Digital Entrepreneurs From 120 UN Member States Celebrate 9 Global Winners In Portugal
More than 400 delegates from 120 countries met at Nova SBE Campus, Cascais, turning Portugal into a global hub for start-ups and digital innovators on the subject of "Purpose driven…
Sugary Drinks Linked To Higher Risk Of Premature Death, Especially For Women
Frequent consumption of sugary drinks such as sodas, sports drinks and juice is linked to an increased risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and, to a lesser extent, from…
Depoliticize Crime And Corruption – NCCE
Mr. John K. Yibile, Sissala East Municipal Director, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called for the need to depoliticise crime and corruption in order to arrest the canker…
