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January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

John Jinapor Denies Plans to Sell ECG, Emphasizes Private Sector Involvement

Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Jinapor, has firmly rejected claims that the government plans to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Addressing the matter during the inauguration of a seven-member technical committee, Mr. Jinapor clarified that the government's objective

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Ofosu-Adjare Vows to Revitalize Komenda Sugar Factory to Reduce Sugar Imports

Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, has emphasized the critical need to revitalize the Komenda Sugar Factory to reduce Ghana's reliance on sugar imports. During her vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, Ms. Ofosu-Adjare acknowledged that the factory has

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

New PMMC MD to Spearhead Establishment of Ghana Gold Board

Accra, Ghana - Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been appointed Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). This appointment marks a crucial step towards the government's goal of establishing the

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Ghana’s Cocoa Production Plummets to 20-Year Low, Debt Concerns Emerge

Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has revealed a significant decline in Ghana's cocoa production, marking its lowest level in two decades. During his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee, Opoku cited recent data from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), indicating

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Bawumia Donates Roofing Sheets To Aid Kantamanto Market Reconstruction

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated 250 packets of roofing sheets, amounting to 5,000 individual pieces, along with ridge caps to support the rebuilding efforts of traders affected by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market. The donation was presented

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Sammy Gyamfi Appointed Acting PMMC MD To Oversee Ghana Gold Board Establishment

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). This appointment, effective immediately, signifies the government's commitment to establishing the

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Fuel Shortages: COPEC Confirms Efforts to Restore Normal Supply

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has confirmed that efforts are underway to address the current fuel shortages affecting some regions in the country. These shortages have been attributed to the suspension of the gold-for-oil program and the operational halt of

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Former ECG MD Disputes Claims Of 40% Commercial Losses

Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has strongly disputed claims that the company is experiencing commercial and technical losses as high as 40%. These claims were recently made by President John Dramani Mahama and

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Foreign Affairs Ministry Announces Recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has released a list of individuals and entities required to return Diplomatic and Service Passports that were issued during the tenure of the Akufo-Addo administration. This directive, issued by the Office of the

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Tricycle Operators Push for Legalization Amidst Tensions Over KMA Ban

The National Union of Tricycle Operators in Ghana is intensifying its call for the legalization of commercial tricycles, urging President John Mahama’s administration to honor its campaign pledge on the matter. The union argues that legalizing the sector would streamline operations,