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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
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
