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I feel ashamed comparing gold-rich Obuasi to Johannesburg – John Mahama

Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says it is heartbreaking to draw a comparison between Obuasi, which is a mining community, and Johannesburg. He says proceeds from the mining of minerals have been used to develop Johannesburg in South Africa, while Obuasi is nothing to write about. The former …

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Cocoa beans shortage forces shutdown of Ghanaian cocoa processors – Report

Some cocoa processors in Ghana are said to have halted operations due to an acute shortage of cocoa beans. A source close to the matter told Cocoa Post that some grinders in the West African country had not received cocoa bean allocations in months. “The situation is terrible, no beans …

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Govt has increased allocation to president’s office from GH¢1.4bn to over GH¢2bn – Mahama alleges

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, has said the 2024 budget does not inspire hope in Ghanaians. He said the budget only further burdens Ghanaians while the president and his government pay no cost for the economy’s woes. According to him, allocation to the President’s office has …

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I do not accept that cement producers have increased prices – KT Hammond

The Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, has lamented the recent increase in cement prices by cement producers and importers. He said it was unfair and unacceptable, describing it as a “conspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers,” an act he condemned. “During the festivities, I learned …

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‘IMF has never supported any society to develop’ – Alban Bagbin laments

Speaker Alban Bagbin has expressed reservation about successive government’s resort to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for bailout during economic crisis. Bagbin, speaking at an event in the Volta Region over the weekend said Ghana’s economic crisis resulted from politically tainted development plans which has often resulted in the abandonment of projects …

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Shatta Wale should send me his ‘patois’ lyrics – Singathon world record hopeful

Ghanaian singer and entrepreneur, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, who is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual has revealed that one of Ghana’s self-acclaimed dance hall Kings, Shatta Wale should send her the lyrics to some of his songs to make it easier for …

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Today in History: Cost of chicken to go up this Christmas

Prices of chicken and other poultry products in December 2021 were expected to go up due to the yuletide. Poultry farmers attributed the price hike to the unavailability of raw materials for the production of poultry feed. Read the full story originally published on December 15, 2021 by www.ghanaweb.com. Arrival …

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Government should consider citizenship-by-investment policy to attract more FDI – Youssef Aitour

The Chief Executive Officer of i2 Development Ghana Limited, Youssef Aitour, has called on the Government of Ghana (GoG) to consider a citizenship-by-investment policy to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country. Citizenship-by-investment affords individuals and families the privilege of acquiring another citizenship and passport by investing in …

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24-hour economy: Ghana to achieve self-sufficiency and an export-led economy – Sammy Gyamfi

Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has said the implementation of the 24-hour economy proposed by John Dramani Mahama will make Ghana a self-sufficient and export-driven country. He explained that this can be achieved when the government invests in the production sectors of the economy. Sammy Gyamfi noted that the …

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Ghana Card tackling corruption in Ghana – Bawumia touts

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has underscored the government’s dedication to addressing challenges within the informal economy through the implementation of the Ghana Card, a vital component of the digitalisation agenda. Speaking at the 20th edition of the Ghana Club 100 Awards on Saturday, December 9, the NPP flagbearer highlighted …

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