24 h. ago COCOBOD mustn’t be involved in road construction – K.K Sarpong

Renowned business executive, Dr. Kofi Koduah Sarpong has criticized the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for deviating from its core mandate, asserting that the institution should not be engaged in road construction.

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4 d. ago Global Cocoa Output Climbs as Demand Softens, ICCO Forecasts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/global-cocoa-output-climbs-as-demand-softens-icco-forecasts/The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) projects a 7.8% rise in global cocoa production for the 2024/25 season, reaching 4.84 million tonnes, despite mounting challenges for farmers and an unexpected dip in demand. Released in its February 2025 quarterly report, the forecast highlights a paradox: while cocoa prices remain high, incentivizing growers to expand output, manufacturers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/global-cocoa-output-climbs-as-demand-softens-icco-forecasts/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Cocoa Sector Reels as Contract Mismanagement Costs $4,000 Per Ton in Lost Revenue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-cocoa-sector-reels-as-contract-mismanagement-costs-4000-per-ton-in-lost-revenue/Ghana’s cocoa industry faces a staggering financial blow as outdated contracts and mounting debt force the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and local farmers to forfeit $4,000 in potential revenue for every metric ton of cocoa sold this season. President John Dramani Mahama revealed the crisis during his State of the Nation Address last week, attributing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-cocoa-sector-reels-as-contract-mismanagement-costs-4000-per-ton-in-lost-revenue/

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5 d. ago Could Cannabis Replace Cocoa as Ghana’s Economic Engine? Industry Advocates Demand Policy Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/could-cannabis-replace-cocoa-as-ghanas-economic-engine-industry-advocates-demand-policy-overhaul/Ghana’s cannabis industry is poised for a transformative leap, with business leaders urging swift government action to position the country as a global player in the burgeoning market. The Chamber of Cannabis Industry, in a recent policy paper, has pressed authorities to accelerate regulatory frameworks and licensing processes, arguing that delays risk squandering a historic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/could-cannabis-replace-cocoa-as-ghanas-economic-engine-industry-advocates-demand-policy-overhaul/

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6 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Revival for Ghana’s Struggling Oil Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/President John Mahama has vowed to resuscitate the economy of Ghana’s Western Region, once a thriving epicenter of oil and gas activity, now reeling from mass layoffs and shuttered businesses linked to the sector’s steep decline. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama acknowledged the crisis in Sekondi-Takoradi, where dwindling upstream operations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/

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6 d. ago Ghana’s Gold and Oil Boom Fails to Deliver Inclusive Growth, Experts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-and-oil-boom-fails-to-deliver-inclusive-growth-experts-warn/Ghana’s economy, buoyed by gold, oil, and cocoa exports, continues to post steady growth, but critics argue the benefits are bypassing most citizens. While national GDP figures project progress, millions of Ghanaians face stagnant wages, scarce job opportunities, and a cost-of-living crisis, sparking urgent questions about the sustainability and fairness of the country’s economic trajectory. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gold-and-oil-boom-fails-to-deliver-inclusive-growth-experts-warn/

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6 d. ago Ghana cocoa arrivals up 70% due to better crop, smuggling crackdown

Approximately 560,250 tons of cocoa beans have been delivered to the industry regulator's warehouses since the beginning of the 2024-25 season. This started on February 13, 2025.

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1 week ago Letshego Ghana holds educational session on cocoa and its benefits for students

Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC (“Letshego Ghana”), a subsidiary of the regional inclusive finance Group, Letshego Africa Holdings Limited (“Letshego Group”), organised a literacy session to commemorate Valentine’s Day at Abokobi Presby ‘1’ Basic School on Friday, February 14, 2025.

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1 week ago Love, Cocoa, and Innovation: The Sekoe Chocolates and KIC Story

At the heart of every Sekoe Chocolate bar is a love story, one that begins with Ghana’s rich cocoa farms, nurtured by hardworking farmers, and brought to life through innovation.

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1 week ago Sustain a Bean: Ghana’s sustainable movement aligned with global development goals

In the heart of Ghana’s cocoa industry, a transformative initiative is redefining business success. Sustain a Bean™, co-founded by visionary leaders Vanya Daryanani and Jason Nana Yaw Mohan, is proving that sustainability, ethical trade, and community empowerment can drive economic growth. Recently featured in The CEO Magazine and honoured by the British Council Study UK […]

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1 week ago Uniting cocoa farmers’ voices: Introducing the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers & Marketing Association

Since 2022, Solidaridad, in partnership with the WCFO and Agriterra, has worked to equip smallholder cocoa farmers and farmer groups in Ghana with knowledge, resources, and the skills needed to advocate for their rights and ensure their active participation in decision-making processes within the cocoa value chain.

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1 week ago High Court orders Immigration Service to pay GH₵960k for wrongful detention of traveller

The High Court in Accra has ordered the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to pay GH₵960,000 in damages and costs for wrongfully detaining a Ghanaian traveller, Kwabena Baffour Asare.

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