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Government policies must support bushmeat traders, hunters
The government has been urged to develop and implement policies that will support the livelihoods of bushmeat hunters and traders. The recommendation comes in the light…
Gomoa Community Rural Bank appeals for tax cuts for banking sector
The Gomoa Community Rural Bank Limited has appealed to the government to grant banks in the country tax cuts, to enable them to operate optimally. Mr…
PMMC takes steps to promote Ghanaian jewellery globally
The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) is taking steps to promote Ghanaian jewellery in the international market. Nana Akwasi Awuah, Managing Director of PMMC, said the Company…
Fourth Eastern Commodity Satellite Market Fair kickoffs towards boosting agribusiness
The Department of Agriculture of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council has commenced a five-day Eastern Commodity Satellite Market Fair…
GCCP demands 2024/2025 cocoa price set above GHS 4,000
The Ghana Civil-Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) in its review of the 2023/2024 Cocoa season has recommended that “the minimum farm-gate price per tonne of cocoa beans…
Moody’s signals potential upgrade of Ghana’s credit rating
Ratings agency Moody’s has indicated a potential upgrade for Ghana’s credit rating following the country’s Eurobond exchange. The New York-based firm announced that it has completed…
Ghana’s gold production rises to 4 million ounces in 2023
Ghana’s gold production rose 8.3 per cent to 4 million ounces in 2023 compared to 3.7 million ounces the previous year, data from the Ghana Chamber…
PURC increases electricity, water tariffs effective July 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increase in Electricity and Water tariffs, effective July 1 to September 30, 2024. The Commission has stated…
PURC projects GH₵6.81bn revenue requirement for Q2
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has projected the revenue requirement for the second quarter to be GH₵6.81 billion. The projection, the PURC believes will result…
Ghana’s public debt hits GH₵658.6 billion
Ghana’s public debt has seen a significant increase of GH¢47.4 billion within the first two months of 2024, reaching a total of GH¢658.6 billion. This accounts…