Africa Ghana Analysis of the fruit processing sector shows it is under-utilised, with only about 62% of total capacity actually operating at peak production; high production losses, unfavourable national regulations, cheap imported juices on the market cause this
Africa Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo was named African of the Year 2021 by Forbes Africa magazine for repositioning the country in the global marketplace by relying on its own resources and strengths
Africa Ghana Some tax incentives for 29 Belgian investors exploring business opportunities in the country have been announced, while the Ministry of Finance presented to the Parliament over two years ago a draft exemption law to be approved and implemented by 2022
Africa Ghana Arkel Consult and Management Services Limited announced the winners of the first edition of the Ghana Fintech Awards, which recognizes the achievements of individuals and companies in the finance technology sector
Africa Ghana In the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, which monitors the growth of the economy and the strength of its market, the country made it into the top five for the first time, placing fourth with an overall score of 62/100
Africa Ghana A letter of intent to reduce deforestation has been signed with Emergent, in the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance coalition that has mobilised US$1 billion for countries that reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with deforestation
Africa Ghana Amnesty International Ghana has called for the approval of a proposal to abolish the death penalty in the state, where no executions have taken place since 1993 despite the fact that death sentences continue to be handed down
Africa Ghana Sandy Alibo, using her surfing and skateboarding skills, opened an Instagram profile to showcase Ghanaian skaters; two years later, the NGO and collective Surf Ghana was born in Accra, to develop the country's board sports and empower young people
Africa Ghana SIM card registration will start today and end on December 31, 2021; all current mobile subscribers will have to present their Ghana-Cards to enable them register and not block it permanently
Africa Ghana The Public Accountability Committee's report on oil revenues gave evidence that the country has collected over US$6.5 billion from oil extraction in the last ten years; however, from 2020, the revenues have declined due to the pandemic
Africa Ghana The government's public land protection team has been presented, which will be tasked with monitoring the use of public resources, stopping misappropriation and improving the management of public lands
Africa Ghana Over 145.000 jobs have been created in the country since 2017 according to the Youth Employment Agency's Job Centre
Africa Ghana The Rheumatology Initiative, a medical advocacy and non-governmental organization, has launched two projects to create awareness about autoimmune rheumatic conditions and care