TOMATO FARMERS IN KPAANKOLE LAMENTS OVER BAD ROADS

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September 3, 2020

The Chief Executive Officer of Seed Hub Classic who is also an alumnus of the University of Cape Coast, Mr. Andrew Kojo Morrison has donated a variety of seeds to support research at the School of Agriculture, UCC.

The seeds presented in partnership with Sakata- a vegetable seed production company in Europe included carrots, watermelon, squash, onion, cucumber, beetroots, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.

Speaking at a ceremony to present the seeds on Friday, Mr. Andrew Morrison indicated that, the gesture was to give back to the school that trained him.

“This donation is my support to the University I was part of some years back having realized the challenges students go through in their practicals at the technology village, I thought it right to come back to contribute; basically for student work and to support the School of Agriculture in research”, he said.

Mr. Morrisson also called on the UCC Alumni community to also give back to the school in whatever capacity they can to help build the University of Cape Coast.

“For my colleagues out there this is the right time to give back to the school; whatever you’ve been able to do you can always contribute in one way or the other because the university needs and you’re welcome to always do a presentation to the school, he said.

For his part, the Dean of the School of Agriculture, UCC, Prof. Elvis Asare – Bediako who received the items with gratitude on behalf of the university was hopeful that the seeds would be put to good use.

“We’re happy that you have thought of us and you’re giving back for our investment in you and we promise that this we will put to good use to help increase vegetable production in the school so as to supply healthy vegetables to the university community and beyond”, he said.

Meanwhile, the Farm Manager for the Teaching and Research Farm of the School of Agriculture, Dr. Ebenezer Gyamera has attested the viability of seeds from Sakata and its local agent, Seed Hub Classics.

“Sakata seeds tend to be superior; considering the resistance to diseases. We have observed that the Sakata seeds are very hardy on the field and so even in the mist of exposures to certain diseases, the seeds actually do better and so we can confidently recommend it to other people”, he concluded.

Seed Hub Classic is a Ghanaian company that deals in the imports and distribution of seeds.

MAHAMA DOES NOT KNOW GHANA’S PRIORITIES – NPP

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September 1, 2020

The Communications Director of the ruling New Patriotic Party Yaw Buaben Asamoa says the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) deferred their manifesto launch because their flagbearer still cannot determine what Ghanaians want.

The NDC changed the date for the launch of their manifesto from August 31 to September 7, 2020. The ruling party has already launched it manifesto.

Addressing a news conference in Accra Monday, the Adenta MP said the NDC has been hit hard with the quality of policies in the NPP’s manifesto.

“Months before COVID-19 hit the world, John Mahama’s NDC set up a manifesto committee on a perilous journey to go and find out what Ghanaians want. After 16 years of NDC in the 28-year-old fourth Republic which he [Mahama] has ruled in 6 years of those years and the final decision maker in Ghana, he is still struggling to find out what Ghanaians governance priorities are.

“On July 1st 2020, the whole world was told that candidate Mahama has received the people’s manifesto and he said he was going to launch in August but when the NPP announced August 22 to launch its manifesto, the whole world was told theirs will follow on the August 29 and then came the bomb. Our manifesto hit them so hard making them postpone to 31st August and as we speak we are not sure it will come on as announced again on the 7th September,” he said.

In a statement signed by its General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia Friday, the NDC said: “At its weekly meeting held on Thursday the 27th of August, 2020, the Functional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress has fixed Monday the 7th day of September, 2020 as the date for the launch in Accra of the party’s manifesto for the December 2020 General Elections.

Ghana’s Agribusiness industry to benefit from Macfrut’s Virtual Trade Fair

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September 1, 2020

Ghana’s agribusiness industry is set to benefit from its participation in Macfrut virtual trade fair.

Macfrut, the organizer of the world’s largest fruit and vegetable fair, has launched the Macfrut Digital fair scheduled to take place in Cesena, Italy between 8th to 10th September.

The fair, which is the first and only digital trade fair for the fresh produce industry is being held in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency, ICE, and seeks to showcase fresh fruits and vegetable produce from across the globe. The fair has over 530 exhibition spaces, 40% of which will be hosted by foreign companies, and has so far registered 600 buyers from all over the world with over 4,000 visitors registered.

A number of players in the fruit and vegetable sector within the agribusiness industry in Ghana will be taking part in the digital fair with support provided by ICE and the United Nations Organization for Industrial Development (UNIDO). The participants are expected to showcase their produce to the world and have direct connection to hundreds of buyers from around the world.

Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, explains, ‘we have embarked on a new adventure and we can safely say that the fruit and vegetable sector has responded extremely well. We believe that we are pioneering a project that has huge potential, which was unimaginable until a few months ago. The fact that the health emergency is ongoing, resulting in a level of uncertainty at international level, demonstrates that we made the right decision, which has changed the way we approach the sector.’

Exhibitors, including those from Ghana, will have a privileged channel where they will be able to communicate with over 600 buyers that have already registered on the platform and organize B2B meetings.

Macfrut Digital will offer two levels of interaction: one for visitors, who will be able to visit the virtual stands, communicate with each other, ask for information and make contact to schedule business meetings, and the other for exhibitors, who will be able to schedule B2B meetings with buyers through a programmed agenda.

Dr. Alessandro Gerbino, the Head of ITA for Ghana, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire, has implored vegetable and fruit producers to take advantage of Macfrut Digital to expand and grow their businesses. According to him “every misfortune presents an opportunity and we believe the decision of Macfrut to go virtual this year offers an excellent chance for the thousands of vegetable and fruit producers in Africa to take part to showcase their produce to the world.”

The event can be accessed from any Internet device (PC or smartphone), while B2B meetings will be accessible online but only from PC, via a dedicated link provided by organizers of the event.

Kwame Eugene celebrates with Asante Kotoko

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August 31, 2020

Kwame Eugene also referred to as ‘Rockstar’ in the Ghanaian music industry over the weekend won the Artiste of the year and this got him the attention of well-wishers and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, one of Ghana’s popular local teams congratulating him on his recent achievement.

The club tweeted; “HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our fan @KuamiEugene for winning the 2020 VGMA Artiste of the Year. #AKSC #AriseLetsBuild #KumApem #RockStar”

I am not afraid of contracting the coronavirus- Jordan Ayew

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August 31, 2020

Jordan Ayew has said that he has been adhering to all the COVID-19 safety protocols, so he is not afraid of contracting the disease.

“I am not afraid of contracting the virus and for me, it’s a difficult time for the world. For some people, its negative, for others it’s positive,” Jordan said in an interview with Ghanaian media as quoted by Ghanasoccernet.com

“For some people it doesn’t really change much so to play in this situation, we get tested every two days or every three days so they are keeping us safe.”

They are looking after us so there’s no problem. There’s no reason why I should be scared or other people should be scared,” he added.

Jordan is preparing with Crystal Palace for the new season, expected to start next month.

Only non-contact sports allowed – Akufo-Addo

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August 31, 2020

As part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country, the president of Ghana during his 16^th address to the nation on covid-19 has mentioned that only non-contact sports events would be allowed in the country for now.

”As a known lover of football, I know how devastating its absence has been, and it is my hope that very soon we will all have the pleasure of playing and watching the beautiful game again.

”Until then, non-contact sports are the only sporting events permitted to take place,” Akufo-Addo noted.

Covid-19: KG, primary and first-year JHS, SHS students resume in January 2021

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August 31, 2020

President Akufo-Addo during his 16^th address to Ghanaians on the covid-19 pandemic announced that all KG, primary and first-year JHS, SHS students are to resume in January 2021.

According to him, the Ghana Education Service (GES) will make the necessary adjustments to the curriculum to fit the situation. All second-year JHS and SHS students will be returning to school on October 5, 2020 and all safety measures against the virus would be put in place.

“The next academic year will resume in January 2021 with appropriate adjustments made to the curriculum to ensure that nothing is lost from the previous year,” he said.

“The Ghana Education Service, after further consultations, has decided to postpone the remainder of the academic year for all nursery, kindergarten, primary, JHS 1 and SHS 1 students.”

“With Junior High Schools operating with class sizes of thirty (30), and Senior High Schools with class sizes of twenty-five (25), SHS 2 and JHS 2 students will be in school for ten (10) weeks to study, and write their end of term examinations,”

“The relevant dispositions will also be made so that the presence at the same time in school of all streams of students can occur in safety,” he added.

Samia Nkrumah to stand as an independent candidate on December 7

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August 31, 2020

Samia Nkrumah, the daughter of the first President of Ghana, has mentioned that she would be contesting as an independent candidate during the December 7 elections in the Jomoro constituency. According to her, her intention is to uphold her father’s legacy and not for any selfish gains.

She made this known while speaking to CITI FM

“I’m not a stranger to the Jomoro constituency and my past achievements speak for themselves. What I think is important to remember is why some of us are in politics. It’s not about selfish ambition at all but our ambition is closely linked with the people’s needs and aspirations. If I felt that Jomoro had leadership or an MP who performed better, I would not have been contesting. That is the number one reason. And number two is that I’m doing this political work because I represent a legacy.

Samia Nkru”A legacy whose mission is to create a fair, united, and a just-society in Ghana and the legacy for Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah. I believe we have so much to learn and Ghana would benefit a great deal if we go back to study his policies, writings, and speeches because that is how modern Ghana came into being. So me coming back is partly for the people of Jomoro who I know I can deliver to them, make things better for them and I have the capability, sincerity, love, and passion to make better things happen for them. Lastly, it is to uphold the legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah which I think is very much needed in our politics of today.”

“people are aware and have experienced different MPs, different political parties and I don’t think it is a question of party. I think it is the calibre of the candidate, the strength of the candidate, and the sincerity of the candidate that matters. I think people know what must be done for the good of everyone. I don’t see my opponents as a threat and I don’t see this as a struggle with who is running around with more cars or screaming more or giving more money but this is about people’s lives. It is about who is more capable of improving the quality of people’s lives in the Jomoro constituency. It’s about who has an independent mind, not loyal to any one party but loyal to the people.”

Thousands march in Port Louis over oil spill in Mauritius

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August 31, 2020