The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) has expressed its readiness to support Ghana’s efforts to improve waste management and develop a more sustainable waste management system. The bank’s Vice President for Operations and Secretary General, Dr Fatima Elsheikh, said waste management should be seen not only as an environmental issue but also as an opportunity to create…
Newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has called for a major overhaul of Ghana’s waste management system to make the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste more efficient. Ayariga made the call on Tuesday after touring a number of waste management facilities in the Greater Accra Region, including the Accra Compost and Recycling…
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of $4.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong gold exports, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures are contained in the First Quarter Trade Newsletter released by the GSS. Ghana exported goods worth US$10.2 billion during the period, while imports amounted to US$5.9 billion. The Government Statistician,…
