It is generally acknowledged that fossil fuel-based power generation is the most expensive form of energy globally. This notwithstanding, it still remains the largest source of electricity generation in Africa.
Africa’s stunted development can be attributed in part to its energy deficit, whereby an estimated 70 percent of the population...
Africa annually imports US$40billion worth of food, with Ghana importing US$2billion of food products yearly. According to the Director-General of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation, Gunther Beger, the future of mankind will be decided in the rural areas.
“Professionalisation and the sustainable intensification of agriculture is a key...
Yesterday, Ghana chalked up 61 years of nationhood with the theme ‘Ghana beyond Aid’ and was graced by President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria as the Special Guest of Honour. As expected, the occasion was marked with a march-past of schoolchildren, the security services and other notable interest groups.
In the...
The British High Commissioner, Iain Walker has noted the recent corruption perception index on the country is likely to affect investor confidence that is why the swearing in of the Special Prosecutor last Friday by the President before travelling abroad is a landmark.
The setting up of the office of...
The Executive Director of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), May Obiri-Yeboah, addressed a press conference last week to give the nation an indication of safety on the country’s roads and the picture painted gives room for concern.
A total of 1,700 vehicles were involved in road accidents in the...
It appears government’s decision to ensure the commencement of its tax stamp policy on March 1st this year may hit a snag, because some importers, exporters and beverage manufacturers are up in arms about implementation of the policy.
The manufacturers and importers say in principle, though, they are not against...
Ghana’s former President, John Agyekum Kufuor has stated that “it will be a mistake and a very sad one, for humanity to throw up our hands and abandon our fight against climate change.”
He explained that climate change “is very real and its related natural disasters and associated problems are...
Africa’s foremost financial institution, the African Development Bank (AfDB), has made a compelling case for accelerating industrialisation in order to create jobs, reduce poverty and promote inclusive economic growth.
The President of the Bank believes agriculture needs to at the forefront in the continent’s industrialisation drive.
In the Bank’s 2018 Economic...
Even as we tackle the Fulani menace in parts of the Ashanti Region, a security analyst, Dr. Kwesi Aning, is calling for a revision of the strategy. “Operation Cow Leg, driven by the shoot the cattle strategy, is confrontational, is dangerous, is aggravating the problem,” Aning notes.
Corroborating this stance...
This year’s international trade fair is scheduled to be held from February 28 to March 7, but the dilapidated state of the International Trade Fair Centre summarises how backward we have been in a lot of respects in our national life.
Years of neglect, coupled with its proximity to the...