For many developing economies, local agricultural markets are the lifeline of smallholder agricultural production systems. Small holder farmers obtain substantial benefits through greater engagement in local markets.
Marketing of farm produce of smallholders in many developing economies is beset with a number of challenges which reduce the benefits of smallholder...
MTN Ghana, has awarded four brand new Hyundai vehicles to the first set of winners in the “MTN 4G Taking Over” promotion.
The first presentation was done at the Graphic road branch of MTN in Accra.
In all about 28 customers received various prizes in the promotion. Eight customers received Ghs...
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has called on government to scrap the Special Petroleum Tax (SPT) and other levies that have made the cost of petroleum products in the countryshoot up.
According to the chamber, the SPTspecifically has outlived its purpose and has now become a nuisance tax.
“We are...
Government is to reinforce quarantine activities at the country’s various entry points to prevent invasions of the Fall Army Worm (FAW) affecting agricultural production, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) Dr. Sagre Bambangi, has said.
“Government is determined to deepen its awareness and sensitisation campaigns as well strengthen the...
The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr. George Oduro, has reiterated government’s commitment to establish mechanisation centres across the country to make it easier for farmers to access tractors.
The centres, with input devices, will be ready before June-July 2018, he said.
“Government has observed the farmers’ needs, hence the...
Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) is vigorously exploring prospects in the Chinese market for the country’s premium cocoa products, for which reason meetings have been ongoing between the two sides.
Cocobod also plans to make a good showing at the maiden China International Import Exposition to be held in Shanghai from...
Players in the tourism sector are to get back the duty exemption they used to enjoy when they imported specific capital equipment, machinery and appliances among others, which was withdrawn in 2011 because they abused it.
This time, though, the duty has to be paid first; and when the investor...
At every point in our lives, whether on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis, we find ourselves at the crossroads of making choices. Making decisions is an activity we perform more often than we allow ourselves to believe, starting from deciding to get out of bed, choosing what...
Nigeria will consider raising $2.5 billion through Eurobonds in the first quarter to refinance a portion of its domestic treasury bill portfolio at lower cost, the head of the Debt Management Office told Reuters last week Thursday.
Patience Oniha said the country will also try to get back into the...
It’s finally here! The much awaited All-in One Mobile App for direct interaction with your bank, telecom, emergency services, religious groupings and other service providers is now in Ghana.
You can now access or contact any organisation either via call, messaging, email or any of their social media platforms from...