Farming: My Life and My Retirement Plan – Mahama
President-elect John Mahama has shared his unwavering passion for farming, describing it as the core of his life and the foundation of his retirement aspirations. During a recent visit to…
Ghana to see higher electricity and water tariffs from October 1
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced an upward adjustment of water and electricity tariffs. The new electricity and water tariffs will reflect an increase of 3.02%…
Switzerland supports Ghana’s decentralisation
The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has committed €4 million to support GIZ’s “Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD)” programme to improve Ghana’s local governance…
Ghana’s First Gold Refinery: Outlook and Expectations
Ghana, the crown jewel of Africa’s gold production, has just flipped the switch on an exciting new chapter in its economic story. The country, known as the continent’s top gold…
Electrification empowers rural communities in The Gambia
With the steadfast backing of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), REEP has breathed new life into the heart of rural provinces through the deployment of cutting-edge infrastructure.…
Frustrated Ghanaians brace for more disruptions in power
Exasperated Ghanaians already grappling with frequent, unplanned power outages are steeling themselves for more misery after electricity distributors announced increased disruption to the grid in the coming weeks. The blackouts…
Lagos Ranked Second Cheapest City To Live In Globally
According to Mercer’s latest Cost of Living City Ranking, Lagos has been named the second most affordable city to live in globally, out of 226 cities surveyed across five continents.…
Ghana gets World Bank’s approval for $250 million loan as Nigeria expects $2.25 billion this month
The World Bank has approved a $250 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Ghana’s Financial Stability Project. According to a statement from the bank on Monday, this initiative is…
AfDB invests $1bn to upgrade 12 hydropower plants
African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested US$1 billion to upgrade 12 hydropower plants. The latest report by the International Hydropower Association(IHA), shows that hydropower capacity in Africa grew this year…