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In spate of escalating exchange rate between the local currency (Cedi) and other major foreign trading currencies, especially the U.S dollar, government plans to build up the international reserves with US$2.0 billion.

Data available to the African Cashew Alliance (ACA), however, shows that from an export range of between 110,000 and 120,000 tons in 2020, Africa’s cashew kernels export into Europe increased to between 140,000 to 170,000 tons, representing 11% of the EU kernel market, in 2021.

U.S. Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan last week announced new co-investments by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) totaling $4.2 million with five companies operating in Ghana.

Besides mobile money, several factors have contributed to the emergence of e-commerce in Ghana chief among which is the level of internet penetration. According to Kepois, a social media research organization, internet penetration in Ghana is among the highest in the West African sub-region.

Bank of Ghana (BoG) has proposed using hardware wallets for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) dubbed ‘eCedi.’ The bank intends to make eCedi available for those who do not have a bank account or even internet access.

According to GRA, any goods above 300 kilograms would attract a disinfection fee of US$450 from the previous US$20 which commenced on 16th March, 2022. This is in attempt to meet its revenue target for the year.

But, the aggrieved exporters that Economy Times spoke to have described the new directive as very unfortunate and would discourage exports in the country.

A person is a citizen of Ghana by birth if he was born on 7th January 1993 or born after that date in or outside Ghana and at the date of his birth either of his parents or one grandparent was or is a citizen of Ghana.”

Per this legal definition, every Ghanaian who attained 21 years on after January 7th, 2022, is a Ghanaian by birth. It does not matter the ethnic affiliation, ability to speak or understand any acclaimed Ghanaian dialect.

 The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has directed the National Identification Authority (NIA) to ensure Fulanis are captured and issued with the Ghana Card.

Ghana and Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Teye Partey has reportedly converted to Islam after months of studying the religion at his base in England.

Lack of quorum in Parliament for the second time in seven days has resulted in delay for approval of two major loan agreements within two weeks.