Tag: Aug. 13
Cameroon to produce 600,000 tons of cocoa in 2020
Cameroon aims to increase its cocoa production to 600,000 tons in 2020, according to the country's Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana.
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Mozambican president sends message of condolence to his Tanzanian counterpart over oil tanker explosion
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Tuesday sent a message of condolence to his Tanzanian counterpart John Magufuli following the explosion of a fuel tanker...
Botswana’s president visits Angola for bilateral consultations
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi started a 24-hour official visit to Angola for bilateral consultations with his Angolan counterpart, Joao Lourenco on Tuesday afternoon in...
Nigeria achieves food security – Muhammadu Buhari
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday the most populous African country has achieved food security with the steady improvement in agricultural production.
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Kenya set to ban use of gunny bags to package farm produce
Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation will in two months' time introduce new regulations that seek to ban the packaging of farm...
Former Nigerian police chief blames politicians for gunmen activities
A former police chief in Nigeria on Tuesday said politicians are responsible for activities of gunmen disturbing the west African country.
Retired...
Chinese firm hailed over Dam Works in Zambia
The completion of water supply reticulation system at Kafulafuta dam in Masaiti district in Zambia by China National Complete Engineering Corporation will benefit thousands...
Zambia starts impounding dubiously imported heavy duty vehicles
Revenue collection authorities in Zambia on Tuesday started impounding heavy duty vehicles that were dubiously imported into the country.
The Zambia Revenue...
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Chinese engagement propels Ethiopia’s industry park development ambition
Chinese engagement has injected impetus in Ethiopia's ambition to become a manufacturing powerhouse by 2025 through the development of industrial parks across the country.
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Namibia adopts innovative technology to curb poaching
Namibia has invested in innovative technology to help rangers detect poachers, officials said on Tuesday.
In an interview, Intelligence Support Against Poaching...
Namibian official appointed VP for Sub-Saharan Africa of international court administration body
Namibia's Executive Director from the Office of the Judiciary Rolanda Van Wyk was recently appointed to the executive board of the International Association for...
Namibia’s street dancers to compete in global dance championships in South Africa
Twenty street dancers will represent Namibia at the Inter-Continental Dance Championship held by the Global Dance Supreme from Sept. 26 to 29 in Randburg,...
African countries urged to embrace geospatial techs to promote development
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Tuesday urged African countries to exert concerted efforts to embrace advancements in the geospatial technologies sector...
Ghana announces measures to provide decent housing for security services
Government of Ghana has put in place measures to provide modern and befitting housing units for the country’s security services, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia disclosed...
The guardian of bharal on Mount Arbas
In the scorching heat, Arbin, 66, carries two fully-loaded plastic buckets of water and hobbles his way up a mountain path. After moving just...
Government will fix NHIS challenges – President
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated government’s commitment to injecting efficiency in the operations of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by settling...
Maxwell Konadu Unhappy About Black Stars Poor Defense
Maxwell Konadu, head coach of Ghana Black Stars B says he is worried about how his side poorly conceded two goals against Burkina...
Traditional cookstoves promote environmental degradation – GHACCO
Mr Raymond Kusorgbor, the National Programme Coordinator of Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels (GHACCO), said over reliance on traditional cookstoves had encouraged...
President Addo to Lay Foundation Stone for Tema Cement Factory
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, August 15, will lay the foundation stone for the construction of a technologically advanced cement factory for...
Tema Mayor Charge Youth to be Environmentally Conscious
The Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Felix Mensah Nii Annang-La, has challenged Ghanaian youths to be environmentally conscious as former President Jerry John...
Ghana and Burkina Faso Match Ends in a Draw
Ghana Black Stars B held their Burkinabe counterparts to a 2-2 draw at the August 4 stadium in Ouagadougou on Saturday.
The two West African...
Awudome initiates peaceful dialogue with neighbours
The Awudome Traditional Area has invited its neighbours for peaceful dialogue to pave way for the rapid socio-economic development of the area.
“…instead of long...
UENR request for assistance of GH¢50 million as seed money
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has appealed for a seed money of GH¢50 million and an annual cash allocation of GH¢10...
14th Annual Youth Conference of YMCA Opens in Accra
The 14th Annual National Youth Conference of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) has opened in Accra, which aims at empowering young people for...
Research Says New Cervical Cancer Vaccine Could Eliminate Disease
Cervical cancer could completely be eliminated, according to research, thanks to a new vaccine being reviewed by Australia's Pharmaceutical Authority.
A Melbourne-based study, led by...
Kofi Annan congratulates Kenyans on their elections
Mr Kofi Annan, the Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation, has applauded the people of Kenya for their commitment to democracy, which they demonstrated...
Trade Ministry Takes The Stand Tomorrow at National Policy Summit
The Ministry of Trade will on Monday, August 14, take its turn at the National Policy Summit.
A statement issued by the Information Services Department,...
Usain Bolt’s Showmanship
Given this was once a country of incorrigible baton-droppers, the British men’s relay team restored national pride in the most emphatic and improbable style...
Canada and Ghana Seeks An All Inclusive Plan to Migration
Canada is working with Ghana, as part of spearheading a global partnership, to build pragmatic comprehensive systems would plan and manage migration to...
Communal labour defaulters to provide a bag of cement
Gomoaba Nana Apata Kofi V, Chief of Gomoa Pomadze and Guantoahene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency...