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Steve Hanke, an American economist and professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of cheating farmers. He noted that COCOBOD pays farmers only one-third of the market price for cocoa. In a post on his X page, Prof Hanke said “The Ghana Cocoa Board rips off Ghanaian farmers. The board pays farmers ...

Black Stars assistant coach, Desmond Ofei, says the technical team, together with the players, are determined to turn around their recent disappointments. Ofei, who is one of the latest additions to the Black Stars technical team, believes the failure to make it to the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has left huge scars in the minds of Ghanaians. The ...

The outgoing MP for Asante Akim North has expressed profound regret over what he describes as a collective failure within the NPP to support Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s historic campaign. Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi speaking on Joy News’ Upfront with Raymond Acquah, described Dr Bawumia’s unprecedented efforts on the campaign trail, the internal sabotage he faced, and how a lack ...

Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has expressed admiration for his longtime rival-turned-friend, Samini, revealing plans to buy him a luxurious car in the future. Speaking in an interview on Kessben FM in Kumasi on November 25, the “Wash” hitmaker described Samini as his best friend and credited him with playing a significant role in his life. Shatta Wale reflected on their ...