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Some students at the Mechanical Engineering Department of KNUST have developed a relatively cost-effective digital instrument for measuring ambient temperature and light energy from the sun. The instrument is designed to ease the daunting and expensive task of students accessing readily-available digital instruments for such purpose. The annual energy output …

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has expressed concern over the influx and sale of pre-registered sim cards in Ghana. It has described the situation as a national security threat and has called on the mandated agencies to act swiftly to salvage the situation.   CPA has indicated that fraudsters are …

Almost all the Cocoa Farmers across the country are expressing worries about the Ghana government and its Cocoa Board for spending a lot of Ghana Cedis to celebrate *COCOA DAY* but not doing the necessary thing in the celebration. According to the following Cocoa associations across the country, *Obaatampa Cocoa …

The Food and Agriculture Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto says government has banned the export of foodstuff to neighbouring countries.   Dr. Akoto says the move is aimed at preserving enough food in the country following reports of food shortages across the globe. Speaking to journalists in Kumasi, Dr. Owusu …

The Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced an increment in fees and charges for services at their offices.   pic.twitter.com/gWtBMruUDb — My Ghana Media (@MyGhanamedia2) September 30, 2022   In a statement, DVLA revealed that Parliament had approved the increase in fees and that it was being “inputted” on …

The Vehicle and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana (VADUG) has expressed utter dismay over government’s decision to slap 35% penalty on duty on imported used vehicles which are between one to five years old. The dealers, who are already paying high duties on such vehicles,a cc said the new policy …

On 16th of September 2022, Junior Achievement (JA) Ghana  hosted its 2022 National Business Pitch Competition at the Academic City University College in Accra. The National Business Pitch Competition is Ghana’s version of JA Worldwide’s internationally acclaimed Company of the Year Competition. The annual event allows high school students to …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on the government to subsidise transportation fares to lessen the plight of the masses. This forms part of a raft of measures suggested by the IEA to the government in the wake of the global economic crises.   The Ghana Statistical Service …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described its mission to Ghana as constructive. According to the Fund, another team from the Fund will visit Ghana in the coming weeks. Speaking at a press conference, Director of Communications at the IMF, Gerry Rice, said “we had an IMF staff team in …

The Bank of Ghana will sell a total of $420 million to Bulk Oil Distribution Companies via banks in the final quarter of this year, in its Foreign Exchange Auctions. This is higher than the amount it sold to the BDCs in the 3rd quarter of this year. According to …