Africa moves to strengthen parliamentary checks before gov’ts borrow

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is backing a broader push to indigenise production in the country, with poultry and pharmaceuticals emerging as priority sectors following talks between the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop.

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, farmers, processors, investors, researchers, financial institutions and development partners to enable Africa to capture more value from its cashew industry.

Ghana’s passport ranks 13th among 54 African countries, with holders able to access 71.7 percent of destinations on the continent without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest Passport Reports data.

Mr. David Adadevoh has been appointed Editor of the Ghanaian Times, effective today, bringing to the position more than 18 years of experience in journalism, newsroom management, communications and coverage of major national events.

The renewed interest by Italian energy giant Eni in the upstream sector signals a possible turnaround of the country’s fortunes as an investment destination, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has said.

Coronation Insurance Ghana Limited has appointed Bridget Puorideme as Acting Head of Sales and Distribution, effective 1st September 2026.

Governments occasionally have to clarify themselves. Ministers misspeak.

Tex Styles Ghana Ltd, manufacturers of GTP and Woodin African textiles, last Friday 11th September paid a courtesy visit to Her Majesty, the newly enstooled Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Yaa Akyaa II,