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Ghana Commodity Exchange hints of measures to trade in cash crops
Business News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The country, in some few months, will start trading in cash crops to rope in more revenue• The CEO of the Ghana Commodity Exchange says plans are in place to start trading in commodities such as vegetables• She also said selected commodities will soon start to be aggregatedTucci Goka Ivowi, CEO of the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), has stated that her outfit is planning to trade in cash crops and also go international in the next phase of development projects outlined. According to her, the exchange presently trades in grains only within Ghana and has 10 warehouses across the country which are being used to run the aggregation and storage of food products. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Sunday organized by the Ministry of Information, Mrs. Ivowi said there is a need to establish more infrastructure which can help in trading commodities such as vegetables. She explained that, the state-owned Venture Capital Trust Fund, is providing a GH¢5 million facility while the Rural Development Fund Ghana (RDF Ghana) has established a GH¢1 million credit line for soy and maize aggregation, with the potential to increase the amount to GH¢10 million to fund other commodities and brokers in the coming years. Meanwhile, she noted that the exchange is open to more public-private partnerships and there are plans in place to expand to other markets.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:37 UTC
Regional Report: Travelers on Asesewa Akateng road under siege from armed robbers
Mensah Siabi is the local GPRTU chairman in Akateng and a three times victim of robbery activities on the road. “The activities of the armed robbers is a big bother to us. Previously, they operated further away but they now operate very close to the Akateng community. “Armed robbers are really worrying us on the Asesewa-Akateng road. Tetteh Simon, also a taxi driver said, “I had loaded from Asesewa and was heading towards Akateng when armed robbers attacked us on the way.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:37 UTC
Efia Odo 'gives up' on #FixTheCountry campaign
Entertainment of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Efia Odo has been massive with her social activism• She has however emerged to make some revelations about her current state of mind• Efia has hinted she is taking a break to take care of her mental healthOne of the loud voices in the #FixTheCountry campaign, Efia Odo has announced that she is going on a hiatus from social media as well as her role in the #FixTheCountry campaign. An Instagram post on her official page sighted by GhanaWeb on Monday, July 5 revealed her intentions of taking a break. The content of the post gives away a lot of sad emotions the actress might be going through at the moment. Take care.”Efia Odo has been at the centre of the #Fixthecoutry campaign since it began on social media. She has also championed the cause for the campaign both on social media, the streets and even got arrested in the process after an unlawful protest by some of the supporters of the #FixTheCountry campaign outside the courthouse.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:26 UTC
Project to boost livestock production and marketing launched at Bawku
Regional News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: GNAA project aimed at boosting the production of quality livestock and creating a market for a continuous supply of quality animals with high meat potentials has been launched at Bawku in the Upper East Region. The four are the Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), the lead implementer, the Department of Animal Science of the University for Development Studies (UDS), the Pong-Tamale Livestock Breeding Station, and Livestock Dealers Association in Bawku. Speaking at the launch at Bawku, Alhaji Osman Abdel-Rahman, the Executive Director, GDCA, noted that the project would empower farmers in the livestock value chain including production, breeding, and fattening as well as preparation of quality livestock feed. The Project Coordinator noted that the two Municipalities had a comparative advantage in the production and sales of livestock than other areas and added that the project would develop the skills and knowledge of farmers in the livestock value chain to increase livestock production, breeding, and feed production. Mr. Charles Akwotie, the Bawku Municipal Director of the Department of Agriculture, lauded the initiative and said it would boost livestock production in the area, increase farmers' income levels, increase household food security and help reduce poverty.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 14:15 UTC
Here is how the Cedi is performing against major foreign currencies as of July 7
Against the Pound Sterling, the Cedi is trading at a buying price of 7.9453 and a selling price of 7.9538 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 7.9289 and a selling price of 7.9380. The Euro is trading at a buying price of 6.8264 and a selling price of 6.8332 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 6.8271 and a selling price of 6.8343. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price of 0.4033 and a selling price 0.4036 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 0.3985 and a selling price of 0.3989. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of 71.2410 and a selling price of 71.2930 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 71.2151 and a selling price of 71.3158. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price of 95.9956 and a selling price of 96.0912 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 95.9801 and a selling price of 96.0814.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:52 UTC
Supporters of Bawumia boo Alan Kyeremanten at Otchere-Darko's father's funeral
Unhappy about the turn of events, some supporters of Alan Kyerematen described how unnecessary the actions of the FOB was especially at the venue it happened at. George Opoku Acheampong, the Constituency Organizer for Fanteakwa North of the NPP, explained that the group was only put together to offer welcome to the vice president. We have big trust in Dr. Bawumia to be a good President. So, we have declared our support for Dr Bawumia to become President. His win will bring unity because many people think a Muslim cannot lead NPP so it is time to change this perception,” he said.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:52 UTC
Regional Report: Yaamansa residents boycott 2021 Population & Housing Census
Regional News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Bono Region:Residents of Yaamansa in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region have refused to take part in the ongoing 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC). Census officials from the Jaman North District who visited the community on June 28, 2021, were unable to enumerate a single household. Some of the residents who spoke to Ghanaweb revealed that they have taken the decision to boycott the exercise in the best interest of the community. They expressed their displeasure at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) for once again capturing them under the Jaman North District just like they did in 2010. Meanwhile, the Bono Regional Statistician, Mr. Amatus Nobabumah has told Ghanaweb that his outfit will continue to explore all available avenues to have the community enumerated as the boycott of the exercise will have serious ramifications on the community.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:30 UTC
Akufo-Addo to the rescue; absorbs cost of operation for separation of Siamese twins
It will take a total of GH¢3million to separate the twins who are joined at the head, doctors have said. Available data has said that surgeries of these nature have only resulted in 5% of conjoined twins surviving globally. But, the doctors at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital have expressed optimism on the success of this surgery. A neurosurgeon, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, admitted that the surgery process will be daunting but he is confident of the competent hands carrying out this procedure to bring success. although the surgery process will be daunting, the neurosurgeons are very competent in carrying out the operation.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 13:28 UTC
I’m grateful for your sympathy and support – Ablakwa to Ghanaians over death of father
Mr. Ablakwa's father was reported to have died last week after battling an undisclosed illness. The caption read: “I am most grateful to you all for the warm words of sympathy and support since the tragic loss of my dad. May the Heavens be eternally kind to his soul.”His followers have extended their condolences to the legislator at a time where he mourns his late father. A Twitter user, Hannah Confidence wrote: "Sorry Honourable, accept my deepest condolences on the passing on of our beloved father. Another added: "Fare thee well Papa... May God take you through the journey to meet your ancestors peacefully."
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 12:00 UTC
FLASHBACK: Two university students sentenced to death
Upon the arrest of Kwame Dogyi and Obio Akwasi, they admitted to having killed the man of God in his home. The regional state attorney Mr. Quddus Salia who led prosecution said the convicts; Dogyi Kwame and Obio Akwasi, are cousins, both aged 21 and students of Tamale Technical University. The sprayer became suspicious and alerted the Police who went for the vehicle and later arrested Dogyi Kwame. One of the convicts, Dogyi Kwame lived in the same house with the murdered pastor and believed to have masterminded the robbery attack. The state attorney had told Starr News after securing that conviction, that more than five suspects are languishing in death row awaiting their death.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 11:48 UTC
Non-payment of pension contributions: We are coming after you – NPRA to institutions
Business News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The National Pensions Regulatory Authority has asked all employees to report their employers who do not pay for their pension contributions• According to the CEO of NPRA, employers are mandated by law to pay for their employees' contributions• He said his outfit is ready to bring defaulters to bookThe National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has issued a stern warning to institutions that have failed to pay the pension contributions of their employees. He stated categorically that the NPRA is coming after all defaulters. According to the Chief Executive Officer of NPRA, Hayford Atta Krufi, the NPRA's action to bring them to book is in accordance with the law. Since the NPRA took illegal action against defaulting institutions in July last year, a total of GH¢6.2 m has been retrieved from defaulting institutions. He, therefore, urged all employees to report their employers who fail to pay their pension contributions to the Authority for swift actions to be taken against them.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 11:03 UTC
Economic Fighters League boycotts NDC’s March for Justice demo
Below is the full statement from Fighters:ON THE UPCOMING NDC DEMONSTRATIONMany have asked our position on recent developments surrounding the upcoming NDC ‘March for Justice’ taking place on Tuesday 6 June 2021. The Economic Fighters League has always and will always stand by the right of the People to march, to claim public space, and to lawfully exercise their constitutional right to demonstrate. It is this understanding that has informed our decision not to participate in the NDC demonstration. We will see you all at the upcoming #FixTheCountry demonstration on Wednesday 4 August 2021. Revolutionary Regards,Hardi YakubuFighter-GeneralThe Economic Fighters League
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 11:03 UTC
Ghana is becoming scary – Citizens react to the murder of Uber driver
Reports gathered by GhanaWeb indicate that an Uber driver identified as Israel Agyei Manu was found beheaded with some parts of his body missing at Feyiase New Site in the Asanti Region last Saturday. The news of the murder of the Uber driver has once again sparked public outcry over the increase in criminal cases in the country. Reacting to this, a Facebook user by the name Victor Aheto wrote: “The bloodshed is becoming too much in the land. Thank you.”Another, named Ras Tsali added: “Our loved GHANA is now becoming very scary these days under the lawless lawyer.”A third Facebook user wrote: “What at all is happening in Ghana. In June 2021, he noted that “We are doing what we can to protect the people of Ghana.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 10:30 UTC
BREAKING: Parts of Makola market up in flames
General News of Monday, 5 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSeveral traders and customers at one of the country's busiest commercial business centre is up in flames on Monday morning. A thick cloud of smoke can be seen emanating from one of the buildings in the market area of Makola. Saxophonist Steve Bedi reported in a Facebook post showing the market in ablaze as he called for efforts by the Fire Service to come to the aid to douse the inferno. More soon...
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 10:03 UTC
Wisa Gried 'fires' supporters of Twene Jonas, describes him as senseless
In one of his rants, Jonas fired shots at Wisa Gried which attracted the latter to clap back at him. Wisa explained that: “I realized that people were tagging me under his post, When I saw it, I realized that he was talking nonfa. He is not correct … the thing vexed me to some extent but I just knew that he was talking nonfa. He added: “My advise to him is simple, he must respect himself because I see that he doesn’t respect elders. He doesn’t respect the people he talks about.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 05, 2021 09:22 UTC