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USAID @ 50: Improves health delivery, supports economic growth in Ghana
November 3, 2011 marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) since its establishment by former U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
The Agency’s operations in Ghana have led to the strengthening of…
Ghana Chamber of Mines calls on government to be scientific in mining taxation
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says government must use scientific approach if it wants to increase existing taxes or introduce new ones in the mining sector.
Late October this year, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by…
Ghana loses over £74m in two years due to tax injustice – Action Aid
Ghana lost about 74 million pounds between 2005 and 2007 from the European Union and the United States of America as a result of their Multinational Enterprises engaging in mis-pricing in order to maximize profit.
Mr Emmanuel Budu Addo,…
Issa Mobilla case adjourned
The case of the alleged killers of Alhaji Issa Mobilla, late Northern Regional Chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) was on Tuesday adjourned to November 9 by the Fast Track High Court.
The accused persons, Corporal Yaw Appiah…
Scientist ask farmers to adapt water catchment systems
Dr Dilys MacCarthy, a scientist at the Soil and Irrigation Research Centre of the University of Ghana has noted that water catchment and storage systems are important to farmers to adapt to changing climate.
She said most farmers in Ghana…
Illegal importation of rice threatening economy – Revenue Protection Bureau
The Revenue Protection Information Bureau (RPIB), a centre for information gathering on revenue leakages is calling for a national war on the illegal importation of rice by a syndicate, which is denying the state the needed revenue.
The…
Food crises far from over, hitting hard on poor people – World Bank
Global food prices remain high and volatile, hitting the poorest countries hardest and adding to the strains facing the global economy, according to the World Bank Group’s new Food Price Watch released November 1, 2011.
The Bank says while…
Government to achieve 85% water coverage by 2015
Government aims to achieve 85 per cent water coverage by 2015, far above the 78 per cent target under the Millennium Development Goals.
Mr Alban Bagbin, Minister of Water Resources Works and Housing, who made this known in Accra, said…
Prices of maize, rice, soya bean increase
The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has announced new farm gate minimum guaranteed prices for maize, paddy rice and Soya beans for the 2011 and 2012 crop seasons.
Mr Eric Osei-Owusu, Chief Executive Officer of NAFCO, who…
Fidelity Bank contests National Lottery Authority over “Reach for Gold” promotions
Fidelity Bank Limited and Global Media Alliance have filed a motion on notice restraining the National Lottery Authority (NLA) from interfering with the ongoing “Reach for Gold” Promotion.
The Fidelity is seeking a declaration that the NLA…