The World Bank and Solidaridad West Africa (SWA) – leading implementation agency for Ghana signed a grant agreement for a US$4 million project to boost social inclusion in the sharing of benefits generated within the Ghana Cocoa Forest Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Program (GCRP). By directly engaging 20,000 farmers from 100…
Source: Ghanaija The Ghana Cedi has been ranked the fourth worst-performing currency among 150 top currencies globally. The ranking was done by Bloomberg. Data from Bloomberg shows that the Ghana Cedi depreciated by 0.2% to 14.9335 per dollar by the close of trading in Accra on Monday, June 10, 2024. Bloomberg says since the…
Kenneth Agyei-Duah Source: UKGCC Kenneth Agyei-Duah, a manager in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Services at KPMG Ghana has urged banks and other financial institutions to be deliberate about financing projects which factor environmental, social, and governance considerations. Speaking during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and KPMG Ghana Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)…
A photo collage of Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia (left), an image of Accra during power outage, and former President John Mahama (right) Source: Africa Publicity / Ghanaija Kwame sat at his desk in Accra, staring at his computer screen with a mixture of frustration and resignation. The flickering lights above were a stark reminder…
UBA Ghana has proudly welcomed 44 new staff members through its Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) in May 2024. This cohort marks the third batch, following the successful completion of the program by 14 and 40 participants in the first and second cohorts, respectively. The Head of Human Resources, Evelyn Effie Quansah,…
The world’s second largest cocoa producer Ghana is looking to delay delivery of up to 350,000 tons of beans to next season due to poor crops, five sources told Reuters in a further worsening of the outlook for the global chocolate industry. Chocolate makers around the world are raising prices for consumers after cocoa more…
Ghana has clinched a major deal with its Official Creditor Committee. This was announced by the country’s Ministry of Finance in a press release dated Wednesday, June 12, 2024. “The Government of Ghana has reached a Memorandum of Understanding with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC),” the West African nation’s Ministry of Finance, has announced…
Ghana has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Forestry Commission, and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), with funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). This collaboration marks Ghana’s entry into the third phase of the Green Commodities Programme (III), building on the progress…
Bolt is proud to announce that it’s testing its new rider verification feature to upgrade driver safety. This is part of Bolt’s ongoing investment in safety features on its platform, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to driver safety and enhancing driver-rider trust. This in-app feature is designed to bolster driver safety by implementing a stringent…
More than 50 artists within the performing and visual arts sectors in the Central and Western Regions have been empowered to enhance their works for personal growth and national development. They were empowered during a two-day training to enhance their understanding of relevant policies and legal frameworks that govern the cultural and creative landscape within…
