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Ghana to Boost Oil Output Fivefold

Ghana, which became Africa's newest oil exporter in 2010, will boost crude output more than fivefold in the next five years as new wells come on stream, according to Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Fifi Kwetey.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 22:06

Ghana qualifies to benefit from a second MCA programme

Accra, Feb. 7, GNA - Ghana has qualified for a second Millennium Challenge Account programme roll out which is expected to focus largely on energy.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 22:06

Muntari - 'We Have No Excuse'
[CAF] Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari has declared that there will be no room for excuses for failing to reach the final of the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 20:50

Stevanovic Banks On Morale to Halt Chipololpolos
[CAF] Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic is banking heavily on the morale of his team to do the trick in their semi final clash against Zambia on Wednesday in Bata.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 20:50

Ghana: Former President Scolds African Governments

Former president John Agyekum Kufour has blamed the poor performance of farmers and the consequent devastating food deficit in Africa on successive African governments.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 20:06

Ghana: The Media and Election 2012
[Ghanaian Chronicle] It should not take a clairvoyant to predict that the December 2012 general elections will be a hard-hitting one. It, therefore, calls for towering circumspection of all players, including the media. It is said that the media can make or unmake.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:18

Ghana: Can Government Implement Proposed Mining Taxes?
[Ghanaian Chronicle] Ghana's 2012 national budget statement and economic policy proposes to reintroduce the following fiscal initiatives into the mining sector: increase corporate tax rate from 25% to 35%; install a windfall tax of 10%; and implement a uniform regime for capital allowance of 20% for five years. The budget also seeks to review the principle of ring-fencing to prevent companies from tax evasion.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:18

Ghana: Achirensua Youth Not Happy
[Ghanaian Chronicle] The members of Achirensua Youth Association of in the Brong Ahafo Region have expressed their displeasure with the siting of Hwediem as the district capital of the newly-created Asutifi South District.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:18

Blame Mills for Ghâ¢58 Million Dole Out
[Ghanaian Chronicle] The chicken are coming home to roost, as the Economic and Organised Crimes Office, tasked to unravel the circumstances leading to the payment of a judgment debt to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) financier, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, presents its report on findings into the issue, which has since become an albatross around the neck of the Mills Administration.
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 17:18

Ghana: Address By the Minister for Energy Hon. Joe Oteng-Adjei On the Occasion of the Inauguration of the Board of ECG On the 3rd February 2012
[GoG] Colleague Ministers Present
AllAfrica | 07-Feb-2012 16:20

Ghana sees world economic integration as important - Ishmael Yamson

Ghana is not isolated from the global world economy especially after becoming an oil-producing country in late December 2010, an economic adviser has said.

Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 15:56