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UN blames agricultural chain-practices for global deforestation
A new United Nations (UN) brief says an estimated 80 per cent of global deforestation occurs as a direct result of agricultural chain-practices.
It said in a release to the Ghana News Agency that government subsidies, estimated at $ 200…
FAO supports Ghana farmer victims of June 3 disaster
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support smallholder farmers, who lost their livelihoods in the June 3 disaster.
The agreement is to…
Batakari Friday initiative launched, expected to boost development
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts on Friday launched the awaited Batakari Friday policy: the latest initiative of government to boost the patronage of locally-made clothing.
Like the Friday wear initiative, Batakari…
NBSSI facilitates credit support to MSEs
The Business Advisory Centre (BAC) of the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) in the Asante-Akim South District, has taken steps to facilitate credit support to boost the operation of micro and small enterprises in the area.…
Ministry of Finance briefs Chamber of Commerce on PPPs
Mrs Mona Quartey, Deputy Minister of Finance, has urged the local private sector to position itself so it can partner government to provide critical infrastructure and services needed in the country.
“Government is providing the…
BA’s Municipal and District Security Councils to monitor microfinance companies
Municipal and District Security Councils (M/DISECs) in the Brong-Ahafo Region are to monitor the operations of microfinance companies and fun clubs and take the necessary measures to prevent the unregistered ones from operating.
Mr…
More than 5000 Ghanaians to make 2015 Hajj pilgrimage
A total of 5,424 pilgrims from Ghana are expected to perform the Muslim ritual of Hajj in 2015.
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday bid farewell to the pilgrims as they traveled to Mecca to perform the ritual.
President Mahama…
Foreign minister courts Japanese investment
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ms Hanna Tetteh, has assured a team of Japanese business executives exploring investment opportunities in the country, of conducive climate to entrust resources for good returns.…
Ghana to commercialize GM crops in three years
Despite the sustained campaign against the introduction of commercial genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Ghana, including a protracted legal battle, Ghana is likely to commercialize GMOs in three years, according to information…
Addis Ababa has highest hotel prices in Africa
If you thought hotel prices in your city are high, just wait a minute. A new survey is showing that Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has the highest hotel price point in Africa.
The survey by hospitality research firm STR Global released ahead of…