The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Ghana, has called for increased utilisation of cashew apples to expand agro-processing and economic growth. Deputy Minister Sampson Ahi made the call at the Regional Cashew Apple Valorisation Conference and Exhibition held in Accra on April 30, 2026. He said Ghana must move beyond exporting raw cashew nuts and develop an integrated value…
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has convened a cross-section of global health leaders, policymakers and scientists in Accra for a high-level summit focused on tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs), now the leading cause of death worldwide. The three-day symposium, held from April 28 to April 30, was hosted by the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for NCD…
Following a landmark gathering in Kigali that brought together over 1,000 project professionals, industry leaders, and government officials, the PMI Global Summit Series will take place in Cape Town from 14 to 15 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa, the Summit has become Africa’s largest platform for advancing project…
Engineering firm Engineers & Planners has honoured part of its financial commitment to Ghana’s World Cup preparations, paying $2 million into the Black Stars’ fundraising campaign ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The payment was formally presented on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to Deputy Finance Minister Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem by a delegation led by company…
Ghanaian musician Ice King of Aburi, formerly known as DJ Azonto, has once again stirred conversation in Ghana’s entertainment space after throwing a sarcastic jab at Sarkodie over the globally celebrated Azonto dance. In a humorous warning, Ice King declared that Sarkodie should not step foot in Aburi unless he is issued a “diplomatic passport,” a statement many fans have…
The terrorism threat level in the UK has been increased by the government from “substantial” to “severe” – meaning that a terrorist attack is considered highly likely in the next six months. It comes after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday in an attack the Metropolitan Police is treating as a terrorist incident. The government said…
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company. The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country. During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration…
Sachet water business is fast growing and is part of the health indicators in Ghana. It provides employment throughout the value chain. Source link
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the establishment of a ministerial committee to review the revocation of the mining licence of Adamus Resources Limited. According to the Minister, the decision is driven by the need to ensure fairness and protect investor confidence in Ghana’s mining sector. The announcement was made on…
Adamus Resources Limited has formally petitioned the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources over the revocation of its mining licence, presenting what it describes as compelling evidence to challenge allegations made against the company. Speaking during an engagement with the Minister, Chief Executive Officer of Adamus Resources, Angela List, expressed appreciation to the media for what she described as balanced…