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09/03/2023

Processes to reaffirm Ghana’s boundary with Burkina Faso begin |
(Image: The teams from Ghana and Burkina Faso after the second meeting in Ouagadougou) | Source: GhanaWeb

The processes to reaffirm the boundary between Ghana and its neighbouring country, Burkina Faso, and also to restore the deteriorating boundary pillars to their former state, have started.
This is being led by the Ghana Boundary Commission and its counterparts in Burkina Faso.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com, there are concerns that activities of gold miners, as well as other human activities, have affected the 30-year-old boundary pillars.
As part of the processes, the two parties held a first meeting at Paga, in July 2021.

09/03/2023

Ghana has the largest medical drone delivery hub in the world - Akufo-Addo | (Image: One of the Zipline drones positioned for a delivery) | Source: GhanaWeb

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded his government’s decision to introduce drones in healthcare delivery, positioning the country as the host of the world's largest medical drone delivery network.
President Akufo-Addo said this in the State of the Nation address delivered on March 8, 2023, at the Parliament House, where he highlighted the country’s progress in the Health sector since the global logistics delivery company Zipline established delivery hubs across the country.
The government’s partnership with Zipline seems to have been a game-changer in Ghana's healthcare delivery system.

07/03/2023

I will restore Ghana's economy within 22 months - Akufo-Addo vows| (Image: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo) | GhanaWeb

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has vowed to restore Ghana's ailing economy in the next 22 months which is before his tenure ends. According to him, there was rapid economic growth in the country before the COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine war emerged hence the reason the country is facing the current economic challenges. He however assured that, he is determined to change things within the limited time in office.

07/03/2023

Ghana commits to 100% transparency in fishing industry |
(Image: Madam Hawa Koomson, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development) | Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghana has committed up to 100 percent transparency in industrial fishing in its waters effective 2023 through an Electronic Monitoring System (EMS). This is the first of its kind in the West African Sub-region. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, copied to the Ghana News Agency said Madam Hawa Koomson, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, disclosed this when she led Ghana’s delegation to participate in the Eighth Edition of Our Ocean Conference, which was held from March 2- 3 March, in Panamá City, Panamá on the theme, “Our Ocean Our Connection”.

07/03/2023

Ghana@66: Akufo-Addo's entrance | (Video: Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo arrival at the 2023 Independency Day Celebration) | Source: GhanaWeb

The national parade to mark the 66th independence anniversary of Ghana was held at the Adaklu Youth Resource Centre in Adaklu, a town few metres away from the capital town of the Volta Region, Ho. After a few hours into the parade, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, arrived amid cheers and dancing at the grounds of the Independence Day celebration.
Colourful displays from fleets of cars, motor cycles, and horses ushered the president into the venue for the celebrations.

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07/03/2023

Ghana@66: I believe in our ability to make a paradise out of Ghana – Togbe Afede | (Image: The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV) | Source: Class91.3fm

The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, has expressed confidence Ghana can be transformed into a paradise despite the current challenges confronting the nation. In an Independence Day message to Ghanaians, dated, Monday, 6 March 2023 as Ghana marks its 66th Independence Day Anniversary, Togbe Afede XIV in a statement said “It is true that Ghana is going through difficulties, with inflation very high and our currency, the cedi, losing more than 50% of its value over the past year.

07/03/2023

'Baby police' steal show at 66th Independence Day parade in Accra | (Video: The Baby police squad of Bright Brain Academy at Ashaiman) | News & Video Source: GhanaWeb

The baby police of Bright Brain Academy won the hearts of spectators at the 66th Independence Day parade at the Tema Stadium in the Greater Accra Region. The squad between the ages of 8 and 12 gave a spectacular match pass to the admiration of the dignitaries and citizens who trooped the Tema stadium for the 66th Regional Independence Day celebration. The 66th Regional Independence Day parade was commemorated at the Tema Stadium and superintended by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey.

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06/03/2023

Wishing all Ghanaians a very Happy Indepence day! Let's celebrate with pride and show the world how strong our faith and togetherness makes us.

04/03/2023

Titus-Glover appointed Managing Director of VALCO | (Image: Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Titus Nii Kwertei-Glover) | News Source: GhanaWeb

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named the former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Titus Nii Kwertei-Glover as the Managing Director of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO).
The Presidency in a letter dated March 2, 2023, entreated the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor to take the needed steps to regularise his appointment in accordance with the law.
“The President has nominated Daniel Nii Kwaertei Titus-Glover (Hon.) for the appointment as Managing Director of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (the “Company”).

04/03/2023

Take advantage of $2.4 billion circular economy - Government to investors | (Image: The circular economy seminar) | News Source: Ghana News Agency

The circular economy has enormous untapped opportunities
The Government is wooing investors and industries to see the $2.4 billion financing needed to transition Ghana from a linear to a circular economy as a huge investing and business opportunity.
This is because the circular economy has enormous untapped opportunities, which when capitalised, would create sustainable employment, especially for the youth, and support climate change mitigation, while building Ghana, as a green economy.
Dr Kwaku Afriyie, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, made the call at the second edition of the Circular Economy Seminar in Accra on Thursday.

04/03/2023

Ghana's Ambassador to China makes appeal over debts owed Chinese government | (Image: Dr Winfred Nii Okai Hammond speaking at the event) | News Source: GhanaWeb

Ghana's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People's Republic of China, Dr Winfred Nii Okai Hammond has called on the Chinese government to reschedule the maturities of debts owed the Chinese government to enable Ghana to reach its debt targets as set by the International Monetary Funds (IMF).
According to Dr. Hammond, Ghana is counting on its bilateral creditors to reschedule loan maturities and reduce interest rates.

04/03/2023

The success of Ghana Cylinder dear to me – Energy Minister to GCMC Board | (Image: Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh) | Source: Class91.3fm

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has assured the Board of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) of his support in their efforts to offer excellent service to Ghanaians.
Dr. Prempeh made these remarks when he was called on at the Ministry of Energy by the Board of the company led by its chairman, Mr. Anthony Evans. The visit was primarily to officially introduce the newly appointed Managing Director of the company, Mrs Genevieve Sackey to the Minister.

04/03/2023

Gold exports hit US$6.6 billion -
The value of gold export receipts reached US$6.6 billion last year, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinabor, has revealed. The revenue realised from exports of gold declined from US$6.779 billion in 2020 to US$5.083 billion in 2021 due to the contraction in gold production, particularly the near-collapse in volume of gold exports by the small-scale sub-sector.
Gross receipts from the export of minerals waned from US$6.998 billion in 2020 to US$5.241 billion in 2021, a 25 percent downturn. However, gold exports in 2022 alone are more than the total minerals export value for the previous year, according to the minister.

01/03/2023

Ghana will give Atsu dignified exit — President
Ghana News Agency – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the State will give late Christian Atsu Twasam, the Ghana international forward, who perished in the earthquake in Turkiye, a State-assisted funeral. The President made this known when the leadership of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ghana Football Association and family of the late Atsu paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House, Accra, to officially inform him of the death of the football legend.

01/03/2023

2023 Elections: Commonwealth Group preaches against post-election violence
(News Agency of / News Agency) – The Commonwealth Observer Group has called on to remain peaceful as the Independent National Electoral Commission ( ) continues the collation and announcement of results of the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Thabo Mbeki, the Chairperson of the Group and former President of South Africa, made the call in Abuja on Monday while delivering the interim report of the Group.

01/03/2023

Telecel Group acquires majority shares in Vodafone Ghana
Ghana News Agency
Vodafone Group Plc has completed the transfer of its 70 per cent majority shares in Vodafone Ghana to the Telecel Group after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals. A statement issued jointly by the parties said the agreement was the most recent major change for the Ghanaian telecommunications company since 2008 when Vodafone Group Plc purchased a controlling interest in Ghana Telecommunication Company Limited and established Vodafone Ghana.

01/03/2023

PURC, GIMPA open utilities regulatory centre
Ghana News Agency -
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Tuesday opened the Centre of Excellence in Public Utility Regulation (CEPUR).
The educational research and consultancy Centre is to serve as a citadel of training to develop the competencies and expertise of people in regulation and governance for the electricity, water, natural gas, and other public utility sectors. The Centre, which would function with funds from the Commission, GIMPA, fees and donor support, would deliver programmes leading to the award of certificates in different areas in utility regulation and management.

01/03/2023

(News Agency of Nigeria/Ghana News Agency) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu winner of Feb. 25 presidential election. Tinubu, who was former Governor of Lagos State, garnered a total votes of 8,794,726 to defeat his major rivals; Atiku Abubakar of the People Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 6,984,520 votes , and Peter Obi of Labour Party who secured 6,101,533 votes of the 24,965,218 total vote cast.

30/09/2022