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Ghana upgrades metrology systems to power trade and industry
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Ghanais upgrading its national measurement infrastructure to international standards to boost industrial growth, ensure fair trade, and position itself as a metrology leader in Africa, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced.
She said accurate measurements are the “currency of trust,” essential for product safety, reliable services, and equitable trade.
With support from the German government and Germany’s national metrology institute, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Ghana is undertaking a transformation led by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to enhance capabilities in temperature, mass, and electricity measurements.
These efforts, she noted, align with the government’s 24-hour economy initiative and export development agenda.
She made the remarks at the opening of the 18th Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) General Assembly in Accra, under the theme: “150 Years of the Metre Convention: Prospects for Metrology within the African Continental Free Trade Area.”
The four-day assembly, hosted by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has drawn national metrology institutes and key stakeholders from across the continent to strengthen regional cooperation in measurement science.
She said the upgraded systems will help Ghanaian industries, especially in agro-processing, manufacturing, and logistics, compete globally by meeting international standards.
She also highlighted recent capacity-building efforts, including training for GSA staff in Germany, South Africa, Slovenia, and Switzerland, with more exchanges planned to build local expertise.
A major achievement, she added, is the establishment of Ghana’s first public utility metrology laboratory, which enables consumers to verify electricity meter accuracy—key for transparency and consumer protection.
In his welcome address, GSA’s Deputy Director General for Conformity Assessment, Clifford Frimpong, noted that the assembly coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention, a reminder of the enduring value of international cooperation in measurement science.
He said the assembly comes as Africa advances the AfCFTA, where accurate, harmonised measurements are vital for quality infrastructure, manufacturing safety, and fair trade.
President of AFRIMETS, Dr Henry Rotich, commended Ghana for its leadership in metrology and stressed the importance of accurate, traceable measurements in managing resources and advancing Africa’s economic integration.
He urged participants to use the assembly as an opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and shape a unified African metrology agenda that supports AfCFTA implementation and the continent’s long-term development.
His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, has announced plans to confer new traditional titles on the 12 finalists of the Africa Monologue Challenge (AMC) Season Three before they leave Ghana.
The announcement was made when the finalists paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse at his residence as part of activities for the competition.
The visit gave the contestants an opportunity to experience and learn about the rich traditions, culture and heritage of the Ga people.
Addressing the contestants, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II welcomed them to Ghana and wished them success in the competition.
He encouraged them to give their best and remain proud of their journey, regardless of who eventually emerges as the winner.
The Ga Mantse noted that participating in the competition and travelling to Ghana to connect with the continent’s culture and heritage was already a significant achievement.
He further expressed admiration for the contestants’ commitment to Africa and their role in promoting the continent’s stories through storytelling.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II indicated that he would engage the organisers of the Africa Monologue Challenge to set aside a special day to honour the contestants and confer the new titles on them before their departure.
The 12 finalists are representing Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Botswana, the Republic of Congo, Benin, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and the United States, which is representing the African Diaspora.
The finalists were selected from more than 2,000 entries for a month-long Pan-African House residency in Ghana.
Speaking during the visit, the President of the African Chamber of Content Producers and Chief Operating Officer of the Africa Monologue Challenge explained that the finalists were no longer viewed simply as individuals but as representatives of their respective countries.
He noted that at the Pan-African House, each contestant’s room symbolically represents a country.
Mawuko Kuadzi, Chief Executive Officer of MK Casting and the Africa Monologue Challenge, expressed optimism that the third edition would be more exciting than the previous two editions.
He noted that the competition had continued to grow since the first edition in Ghana and the second edition in Uganda.
Mr Kuadzi attributed the expected success of this year’s competition to the support of sponsors and partners.
He explained that the Africa Monologue Challenge was an important platform for projecting Africa in a positive light and telling the continent’s stories to the world.
“We believe this is a tool we are going to use to project Africa in a positive light,” he stated.
The Chairman of the AMC Season Three Planning Committee, Roger Quartey, also highlighted the importance of the competition in showcasing African talent to the world.
He noted that the challenge would provide a platform for the finalists to demonstrate their talents while promoting their respective countries and Africa as a whole.
The Africa Monologue Challenge Season Three brings together young storytellers from across Africa and the diaspora to promote the continent’s rich culture, history and stories.
The finalists are currently in Accra for the competition and other activities designed to expose them to Ghanaian and African culture and heritage.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The High Court has dismissed an application by the accused persons in the ongoing National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) corruption case seeking to have the charges against them struck out.
The ruling means the substantive trial will continue.
The case involves former Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid; former UPPF Coordinator, Jacob Kwamina Amuah; NPA staff member, Wendy Newman; Bright Bediako-Mensah; Kwaku Aboagye Acquaah; and three companies, Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited and Kings Energy Limited.
The accused persons had asked the Court to strike out the charges brought against them.
However, the High Court dismissed the application, describing it as without merit.
The Republic has filed 54 charges against the accused persons, including corruption and corruption-related offences, extortion, money laundering and conspiracy to commit a crime.
According to the Republic, approximately GH¢291.57 million and US$332,407 was allegedly unlawfully obtained through a scheme involving officials of the NPA between 2022 and December 2024.
The prosecution further alleges that portions of the funds were channelled through companies linked to some of the accused persons.
It maintains that some of the money was subsequently used in transactions involving land, buildings, trucks and fuel stations.
With the Court dismissing the application to strike out the charges, the accused persons will now proceed with the substantive trial.
By: Jacob Aggrey
