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*President Mahama secures $100m investment for AI-powered agriculture+
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a $100 million investment into Ghana’s agricultural sector to support the country’s plan of becoming an AI-powered farming hub.
The investment, which will be rolled out over the next four years, comes from Degas Limited, an international agricultural financing company led by CEO and founder Doga Makiura.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between President Mahama and Mr. Makiura in Yokohama, Japan.
Degas has already financed more than 86,000 smallholder farmers across 122,000 acres of farmland, helping to double farmer incomes with a 95% repayment rate.
The company uses artificial intelligence and satellite monitoring to support precision farming, improve yields, and build stronger agricultural value chains.
President Mahama said the investment will boost food security, create more jobs for young people, and position Ghana as a leader in modern, technology-driven agriculture.
“This is a strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s vision for integrated, technology-enabled agriculture and we are ready to deliver,” he stated.
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By: Jacob Aggrey
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WASSCE 2025 begins: Asenso Boakye commends students at Bantama for abstaining from exams malpractice
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has praised students in his constituency for showing discipline and avoiding examination malpractice as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.
The MP visited four Senior High Schools in Bantama: Asanteman SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS and Bantama SDA SHS to monitor the start of the exams.
A total of 5,370 students from these schools are taking part in this year’s WASSCE.
Mr. Asenso Boakye expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exams and commended both students and supervisors for their commitment to a smooth process.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused and diligent, stressing that success comes through hard work and not shortcuts.
He wished the students the best of luck and urged them to make their families, schools and the Bantama constituency proud.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Ghana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production – Mintah Akandoh
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed confidence that Ghana is on the right path to becoming one of the leading producers of pharmaceuticals in Africa.
He made the statement at a meeting with local pharmaceutical companies on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Accra.
The meeting brought together key players in the industry to discuss how to increase production capacity, improve quality standards, and expand access to essential medicines.
Mr. Akandoh said the government was committed to supporting local producers with the right policies, infrastructure, and incentives to help them grow.
He explained that building a strong pharmaceutical sector was crucial not only for Ghana’s health security but also for economic development and regional trade.
“Ghana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production. We have the expertise, the capacity, and the political will to make this vision a reality,” he noted.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the government’s initiative, describing it as timely, given the rising demand for affordable and high-quality medicines across the continent.
They said with the right level of support, Ghana could achieve self-sufficiency in drug manufacturing and expand into regional markets.
The discussions focused on strengthening regulations, meeting international standards, and encouraging research and innovation to ensure long-term growth of the industry.
By: Jacob Aggrey
