17 defunct public enterprises to be disposed of, others to be listed on stock exchange

According to the Ministry of Public Enterprises, 17 closed state-owned businesses will be sold. These organisations include, among others, the State Construction Company, the Bonsa Tyre Factory, and the Bolgatanga Meat Factory. A review of the companies, according to the Ministry, showed that the businesses are liabilities to the nation because they have been costing […]

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IJM Ghana reacts to BBC’s child trafficking piece, claims report contains ‘material inaccuracies’

In response to accusations of child trafficking made by BBC Africa Eye in a recent documentary, International Justice Mission (IJM) has issued a statement. The BBC Africa Eye’s allegations were described as “incredibly concerning” by IJM Ghana, an organisation that has been fighting child trafficking on Lake Volta since 2015. It also stated that it […]

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Parliament passes NACOC bill granting licenses for legalised cannabis cultivation

The Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023, which makes substantial changes to the production of cannabis for both industrial and medical uses, has been approved by Parliament. The modified measure allows the Ministry of Interior to award licences for cannabis growing, allowing this plant to be used for a number of advantageous purposes. This outcome […]

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