by: Nana Yaw Reuben
The Ghana Civil-Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) and the Ivorian Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (PICD) says the time has come for action to reflect the will expressed by the European Union in the Brussels Declaration.
This 5th edition of the World Cocoa Conference focused on discussing equitable distribution...
By Anny OSABUTEY, Ronnie BOTCHWEY and Alvin Nii Okai KASABROFO
The Kpledo Tsoshishi (Beneath the Tree), venue for the Lalue Kpledo celebration, is a happy place. The sounds of the Kple Mie or drum is enough to lure people to dance; and the dance pattern varies and follows no specific...
…as 38 year old electrician is sentenced to 7 years for attempted smuggling.
The war against illicit activities of cocoa smuggling syndicates, which was launched by Ghana Cocoa Board with support from the state’s security agencies, continues to yield positive results.
Few days after the Krobo Odumase Circuit Court in the...
Tucci Ivowi, Chief Executive Officer of the GCX, delivered a compelling talk at the World Cocoa Conference in Brussels, Belgium.
Titled "Transforming Africa's Cocoa Industry: The Case for an African Cocoa Exchange," Mrs. Ivowi highlighted critical issues plaguing Africa's cocoa sector and proposed strategic solutions to revolutionize its trajectory.
Africa stands...
West African leaders have been urged by Ghanaian cocoa farmers to take advantage of the soaring international market prices of cocoa to strengthen the sector.
The farmers say the trading and pricing mechanism has left many cocoa farmers in West Africa poor and hopeless.
Leticia Yankey, Founder and Chairperson of the...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is investing over US$28,000 in a programme to support a total of 120 farmers, in a bid to ramp up cocoa production in host communities.
The investment is in line with the Foundation’s commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment, aiming to increase...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has vehemently opposed the government’s proposal to appoint the Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company (BEST) as the exclusive off-taker of Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited’s output under the gold for oil programme (G4O).
The proposal, government claims, is aimed at controlling...
… partners Future Leaders School alongside Akwaaba Volunteers
In a powerful display of corporate social responsibility, ZEN Petroleum Limited has announced a landmark GH¢ 2 million commitment to bolster the educational environment at Future Leaders School (FLS) in La Kpeshie, Accra.
This transformative partnership with Akwaaba Volunteers aims to empower...
… as SML’s services drive revenue up GH¢2.45bn
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged the significant contribution of downstream petroleum audit services provided by Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
A recent audit conducted by KPMG highlighted a clear need for these services. Since their...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected])
President Nana Akufo-Addo called regulators of the cocoa sector in Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast to "devise new strategies" to cope with volatile global prices.
Cocoa prices have seen a major rally this year to all-time highs on supply concerns. Due to limited supplies, global cocoa...