Daniel Sackitey

Accra

Broadcast Journalist at Citi FM (Accra, Ghana)

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Govt to increase investment in Island communities in Ada

1 week ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

Government is set to expand investment in renewable energy infrastructure for island and lake communities, with plans to electrify 150 additional off-grid locations across the country. This announcement comes on the back of the commissioning of mini-grid electrification projects in three island communities—Azizakpe, Alorkem, and Aflive—in the Ada East District. Funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the projects bring electricity to these communities for the first time.
MTN momo attributes alleged account breach to user disclosure not system flaw

1 week ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

MobileMoney LTD, the mobile financial services provider affiliated with MTN, has responded to a viral social media post alleging unauthorized withdrawal of funds from a customer’s account. The customer claimed that her mobile wallet had been compromised without her consent, raising concerns among users of the widely used MobileMoney service.
Peasant farmers endorse $1m govt support for vegetable production

1 week ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has backed the government’s initiative to disburse $1 million in support of over 1,500 smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana. The funding, under the Feed Ghana Project, aims to boost vegetable production and enhance food security.
COCOBOD maintains cocoa producer price despite Côte d’Ivoire hike

2 weeks ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that the producer price of cocoa will remain unchanged for the 2025/2026 season. In a letter to the Licensed Cocoa Buyers’ Association of Ghana (LICOBAG), COCOBOD explained that the decision followed a thorough assessment of the operational and financial implications for the local cocoa industry.
BoG to auction $120m to BDCs in Q2 of 2025

2 weeks ago | shorturl.at | Daniel Sackitey

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to auction $120 million to Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) in the second quarter of 2025. This forms part of its broader strategy to ease foreign exchange (FX) demand pressures and support the stability of the Ghana Cedi. The auction calendar, scheduled across six dates from April to June, are exclusively for Bulk Oil Distribution Companies to secure dollars for petroleum imports, a key driver of forex demand in the country.
Sam George urges inclusive AI integration for Ghana’s development

3 weeks ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has stressed the need for Ghana to actively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its development agenda to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth. Speaking through Dr. Collins Yeboah-Afari, Director General of the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, at the opening of the maiden Ghana AI Summit and Awards in Accra, the Minister noted that AI’s impact depends on how it is shaped.
Sophia Akuffo urges review of Ghana’s mining policies for economic gains

1 month ago | citinewsroom.com | Nerteley Nettey |Daniel Sackitey

Former Chief Justice and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Sophia Akuffo, is making a case for a reassessment of mining policies to ensure the nation derives greater economic value from its resources. She contends that the country has often cited lack of technical expertise to effectively exploit its natural resources, leading to agreements that disproportionately benefit foreign companies while Ghana receives minimal returns.
Review Ghana’s mining laws to enhance local benefits - Sophia Akuffo

1 month ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

Former Chief Justice and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Justice Sophia Akuffo, is advocating for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s mining agreements to ensure the country derives greater economic benefits from its natural resources. She argues that the existing agreements mirror colonial-era arrangements, allowing foreign companies to reap substantial profits while Ghana earns relatively minimal returns.
Ghana Association of Banks eyes policy rate cut

1 month ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) is optimistic about a potential cut in the monetary policy rate as the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) Monetary Policy Committee begins its 123rd meeting today, Monday, March 24, 2025. With the policy rate currently at 27% and inflation moderating to 23.1% in February, GAB President Kwamina Asomaning believes there is a strong case for a rate cut.
MASLOC pledges support for Adum fire victims

1 month ago | citinewsroom.com | Daniel Sackitey

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Abigail Elorm Mensah, has assured traders in Adum, Kumasi, of the government’s commitment to helping them rebuild their businesses following the recent fire outbreak. “It is very disheartening to come and see what has happened here. But all we want to say is that the government, MASLOC, and the Gender Ministry, together, are not going to allow them to go through this alone.