China will allow duty-free imports of some South African products under a deal being finalised as Pretoria seeks to diversify its markets, the trade ministry said Thursday. China is South Africa’s biggest trade partner by country, followed by the United States, which in August last year imposed 30 percent tariffs on some South African products. […]
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to reclaim control over their natural resources, warning that the continent will remain poor despite its vast wealth unless it breaks away from exploitative extractive arrangements that favour foreign interests over local development. Addressing the broader legacy of colonial-era mineral agreements, Mahama argued that Africa’s role […]
President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana and Zambia as natural partners, citing shared economic strengths and a long-standing relationship that offers strong prospects for deeper cooperation. He said complementarities in mining, agriculture, energy and manufacturing present compelling opportunities for joint ventures, value-chain development and expanded bilateral trade between the two countries. President Mahama, accompanied […]
Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s First Lady, has held discussions with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, in Lusaka to explore areas of cooperation in social development initiatives. Mrs Mahama and her husband, President John Dramani Mahama, are on a three-day official visit to Zambia at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema. The meeting provided […]
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday laid a wreath at the tomb of Zambia’s Founding President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, in honour of his enduring legacy and contribution to Africa’s liberation struggle. The solemn ceremony took place at the Embassy Park in Lusaka, where Dr Kaunda is interred. President Mahama, accompanied by his wife, First Lady […]
Rt. Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members of Parliament, Honourable Ministers of State, Senior Government Officials, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am deeply honoured to address this august House and to convey warm fraternal greetings from the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana. I wish, at the outset, to express […]
The United States Embassy in Ghana has called on members of the Ghanaian public with ideas for collaboration around American recipes, food products, or chefs to engage with the Embassy as part of efforts to promote Culinary Diplomacy between the two countries. The call follows a U.S. Beef Tasting Night hosted in Accra by the […]
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has credited India as a crucial contributor to her personal and professional development, describing Ghana’s bilateral relationship with its Global South partner as one that delivers shared and lasting benefits. She said India’s long-standing commitment to human capital development continues to shape leadership and institutional growth in Ghana. […]
Dozens of people have been killed in a ferocious shooting attack on two villages in Nigeria’s western state of Kwara, according to authorities and rights groups. The attackers also set fire to shops and homes, along with the residence of the traditional leader, forcing the residents of Nuku and Woro to flee, local lawmaker Saidu […]
India’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Manish Gupta, has lauded the growth in trade between Ghana and India, revealing that bilateral trade has surpassed $5 billion this year, a milestone he described as evidence of the strong benefits flowing from the renewed partnership between the two countries. He expressed optimism about the future of Ghana–India relations, […]
