Peasant farmers urge Agric Minister-designate to reform sector with irrigation systems
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has called on the Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, to prioritise the development of robust irrigation systems to combat the growing effects of climate change on agriculture. National president of PFAG, Wepia Adugwala believes sustainable food production in Ghana can no longer rely on traditional rain-fed […]
Energy sector debate heats up — Jinapor’s ECG privatisation plans faces Union backlash
A fresh clash over the future of Ghana’s power distribution sector has emerged as Energy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor’s plans for private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) met immediate resistance from the Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU). While Jinapor outlined plans for a seven-member committee to explore privatization options during his […]
Fitch optimistic about Ghana’s banking sector recovery amid robust earnings
Fitch Ratings has expressed optimism about the recovery of Ghana’s banking sector, citing strong profits and improved capitalisation after the challenges brought on by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The ratings agency forecasts a brighter outlook for the sector as economic stabilisation efforts gain momentum. In its latest report, Fitch highlighted the critical role […]