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Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, the former Minister of Food and Agriculture, will serve as the “Distinguished Guest Speaker” at the 70th Anniversary celebration of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s Faculty of Agriculture (KNUST). On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the Ghanaian Agriculture Economist who has extensive experience in agriculture …

In the event that he is elected in the forthcoming 2024 elections, former president John Dramani Mahama has stated his intention to revitalize Ghanaian football by assembling a redesigned Black Stars squad that is led by local players. Following Ghana’s lackluster performance at the African Cup of Nations, where the …

In place of the twenty-four District Chief Executives (DCEs) that were fired on Friday, February 2, President Akufo-Addo has named 26 new DCEs. The President stated in a revocation letter dated Friday, February 2, that his decision complies with both section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014 …

Despite being progressive, the Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has stated that there is uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the emission levy, which began on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Noting that “countries like Germany and Italy use almost 95%” of their emissions taxes “to finance their green projects …

A 52-year-old bar owner who was in possession of a large amount of dried leaves thought to be narcotic drugs made an appearance before an Accra Circuit Court. George Akoto entered a not guilty plea after being accused of illegally possessing narcotic drugs. Mr. Bright Samuel Acquah, the relieving judge, …

“It must be withdrawn,” Nana B emphasized. “Withdraw the emission levy; it’s unnecessary. The Finance Minister must retract it” Henry Nana Boakye has stated. The government has been urged to remove the emission levy by Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, the National Organiser of the ruling New …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Regional Executive Committee have partnered to create reconciliation committees in several regions in an effort to address post-election issues. The party stated the main goal of these committees in a press release issued on February 1, 2024: to promote unity within the party …

After the 9th UK-Ghana Business Council Meeting in Accra on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Ghana and the UK signed two Memoranda of Understanding. Science, innovation, and technology were the subjects of the two signed agreements, along with the automobile sector. With regard to science, innovation, and technology, the agreement is …

As part of his building Ghana tour, former president John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to visit the Upper East Region today. In a statement, the Upper Regional NDC announced that their flagbearer will be visiting today, February 2, 2024. In order to engage with the chiefs, Mr. Mahama is anticipated …

A nationwide protest by Organized Labour is scheduled to take place in response to the government’s plan to impose a 15 percent value-added tax (VAT) on household energy consumption. The scheduled date of the demonstration is Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary, Dr. Anthony Yaw …