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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has formally received the new Country Manager of the African Development Bank, Halima H. Hashi, as she assumes duty in Ghana. The Minister said it was an honour to receive her letters of introduction and officially welcome her to the country. “It was an honour to receive the open letters of the distinguished Halima H. Hashi,” he said. Mr Ablakwa used the occasion to acknowledge the Bank’s long-standing presence in Ghana, noting that the institution has supported the country’s development efforts since establishing its office in 1973. “I expressed Ghana’s great respect and…

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted government’s plans to address agricultural surpluses through expanded storage and agro-processing initiatives. Touching on developments in the sector, he noted that increased production has helped reduce food inflation but has also resulted in excess supply of commodities such as maize, rice, and eggs. While government has stepped in to purchase some of the surplus, he acknowledged that limited storage capacity remains a key challenge. To address this, President Mahama said plans are underway to construct new warehouses and silos across the country. He added that investments are also being directed into agro-processing facilities, including…

Following news of the purchase and distribution of tricycles to be used in the provision of free primary healthcare by the current government, particularly news that the tricycles will be used by health workers and volunteers, many have criticised the government’s opting to use tricycles instead of proper ambulances. But the use of tricycles for primary healthcare delivery has been going on for sometime. For instance, in 2018, the Government of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), donated dozens of tricycles (tricycle ambulances) to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Upper East Region so as to improve…

Business mogul and Chief Executive Officer of Engineers and Planners, Mr Ibrahim Mahama, has announced plans for significant infrastructure development in communities surrounding the Damang mine in the Western Region following his company’s takeover of its operations. His remarks come in the wake of the official handover of the mine, signaling a new phase in its management under local ownership and renewed focus on community impact. Speaking after the ceremony, Mr Mahama disclosed that the company is already reviewing proposals from residents, including plans to construct sports facilities across nearby communities. “I want to pledge this, and I want to say…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno has announced a nationwide promotion of police officers, including several senior ranks from ACP to Commissioner, as part of efforts to motivate personnel and strengthen public safety. Speaking at a ceremony, IGP Yohuno said the promotions were a “gift” to officers across the country who have risked their lives to protect Ghanaians, including those serving in Cameroon. “Whether you are in Upper West, Ashanti, at the border, or in the North — you don’t need to come here before the IGP and POMAB see that you are working hard,” he stated. The…

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has given the strongest assurance that his government will maintain fiscal discipline even as Ghana exits the IMF programme in May. According to him, regardless of the country leaving the IMF programme, he will ensure that fiscal discipline continues. This, he believes, will help the country save resources to invest in what matters to the Ghanaian people. The President made this known when he was addressing stakeholders in the Northern Region durng his Resetting Ghana tour of the region. “We are almost coming out of the IMF programme. It will end in May that’s next…

Political commentator Otuo Acheampong Frank has cautioned that constructing the Suame Interchange as a Four-tier project could lead to significant compensation costs and affect overall project quality. Speaking on Angel FM, Kumasi, he noted that while development in the Ashanti Region could politically benefit the NDC, poor execution could have the opposite effect. “If the NDC develops the Ashanti Region, it will go a long way to help the party, but vice versa will repel people.” He warned. He highlighted several ongoing and planned projects in the region as signs of development efforts.“They have started Phase Two of the Kejetia Market,…

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has assured the people of Ghana that the country’s economy is resilient and has the ability to withstand any shocks. The president was speaking in the Northern Region when he gave this assurance. Reflecting on the growth of Ghana’s foreign reserves from about $8.9 billion to approximately $13.8 billion, the president assured Ghanaians of resilience amid rising global tensions. President John Dramani Mahama was addressing party faithful and other stakeholders on his resetting Ghana tour. “Our economy is resilient. When we came, we met $8.3 billion worth of reserves, but when we came, we…

The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has led a high-level engagement with Spanish food company GB Foods to explore investment opportunities in Ghana’s agro-processing sector. The meeting, which also involved the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between Ghana and Spain. Discussions centred on strengthening Ghana’s tomato value chain, with a particular focus on boosting local production, enhancing agro-processing, and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Government officials emphasised the importance of integrating local tomato farmers into the value chain to improve livelihoods and reduce reliance…

The Director of Agribusiness Development at the Presidency, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, has paid a working visit to the Badu Grain Storage site in the Tain District of the Bono Region to assess its current condition and operational capacity. The facility, which currently hosts a warehouse of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, was constructed in the 1980s and provides essential services including grain cleaning, drying, and storage for smallholder farmers within the district and surrounding communities. During the visit, it was observed that the facility requires significant maintenance and upgrades to improve efficiency and better serve farmers. Dr Otokunor noted…