African governments have been urged to take urgent measures to address potential fertiliser shortages that could threaten food security across the continent due to ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global fertiliser trade routes, raising concerns that millions of African farmers could struggle…
The Government of Ghana has intensified efforts to build its foreign exchange reserves by engaging major mining companies under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP). The high-level meeting was led by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah. It brought together key industry players, including the…
According to him, increasing investment in school facilities nationwide will help reduce pressure on the placement system and enhance access to quality secondary education. Speaking to candidates writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at Asawinso Senior High School on Monday, May 4, the Minister assured students that government remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition from junior high…
The group’s Full-Year 2025 analysis, based on Bank of Ghana data, estimates that the petroleum import bill reached about US$4.95 billion, up from US$4.63 billion the previous year. Refined product imports also climbed from 5.06 million metric tonnes in 2024 to 6.92 million metric tonnes in 2025. Petroleum products now account for about 30–32% of…
