Kizito Cudjoe

Accra

Presidential Correspondent at Business & Financial Times

Business Journalist 📰 | Extractive Advocate ⛏️ | Global Insights 🌍 | Development Communications Enthusiast | Global citizen

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Gold output projected to hit 5.1m ounces in 2025 – Chamber of Mines

4 days ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

Business Home » Business and Financial Times » Wed 04th Jun, 2025 » Gold output projected to hit 5.1m ounces in 2025 – Chamber of Mines By Kizito CUDJOEDomestic gold production could reach 5.1 million ounces by the end of 2025 – driven by new output from Newmont’s Ahafo North mine and Shandong Gold’s Namdini project, Michael Edem Akafia, President-Ghana Chamber of Mines, has said. Output of other key minerals is also projected to rise.
Night-time operations extended at Kumasi, Tamale Airports

1 week ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

News Home » Business and Financial Times » Sun 01st Jun, 2025 » Night-time operations extended at Kumasi, Tamale Airports By Kizito CUDJOEAviation authorities have extended operational hours at the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi and the Tamale International Airport, a move expected to boost domestic connectivity and passenger convenience.
Minority laments strain on business community as gov’t delays statutory payments to MMDAs, contractors

1 week ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

News Home » Business and Financial Times » Tue 27th May, 2025 » Minority laments strain on business community as gov’t delays statutory payments to MMDAs, contractors By Kizito CUDJOEThe Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the government’s delay in disbursing statutory payments to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), warning that the situation is crippling infrastructure development and placing enormous strain on the business community.
We must set baseline to track energy transition progress – Dr. Manteaw urges

1 week ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

Energy Home » Business and Financial Times » Tue 27th May, 2025 » We must set baseline to track energy transition progress – Dr. Manteaw urges By Kizito CUDJOEGhana risks falling short of its climate commitments unless it sets measurable baselines and allocates funding to track its energy transition (ET) targets, co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI), Dr. Steve Manteaw, has said.
Gold sector welcomes extension of licensing deadline

1 week ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

Business Home » Business and Financial Times » Tue 27th May, 2025 » Gold sector welcomes extension of licensing deadline By Kizito CUDJOEThe Chamber of Licensed Gold Buyers (CLGB) has welcomed the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod) decision to extend the deadline for the transition to the new gold trading licence regime.
Gov’t to roll out 12,000 net-metered solar systems by Sept

1 week ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

Editors' picks Home » Business and Financial Times » Mon 26th May, 2025 » Gov’t to roll out 12,000 net-metered solar systems by Sept By Kizito CUDJOEGovernment will deploy 12,000 net-metered solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by end of third quarter -2025, backed by international financing and local support, the Energy Commission has said.
GNPC’s transfer of loans to Explorco draws scrutiny from PIAC

2 weeks ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

News Home » Business and Financial Times » Thu 22nd May, 2025 » GNPC’s transfer of loans to Explorco draws scrutiny from PIAC By Kizito CUDJOEA decision by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to shift major loan obligations from its books to its subsidiary, Explorco, is raising red flags with the country’s oil revenue watchdog. The loans, tied to state guarantees for Karpowership and Litasco, were initially borne by GNPC on behalf of government.
Fuel bill to reach US$1bn in 2025

2 weeks ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

News Home » Business and Financial Times » Mon 19th May, 2025 » Fuel bill to reach US$1bn in 2025 By Kizito CUDJOEGhana could spend more than US$1billion on liquid fuel to keep its thermal power plants running in 2025, Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Jinapor has said as rising electricity demand is expected to grow by 300 megawatts each year. He described the range of fuel products to include diesel, light crude oil and heavy fuel oil (HFO).
CEDA backs electric ‘okadas,’ tricycles for cleaner transport

1 month ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe

News Home » Business and Financial Times » Mon 05th May, 2025 » CEDA backs electric ‘okadas,’ tricycles for cleaner transport By Kizito CUDJOEThe Centre for Extractives and Development Africa (CEDA) is pushing for wider adoption of electric two and three-wheelers in Ghana, saying this could speed up the country’s energy transition goals and make daily travel easier for thousands of commuters.
SSNIT rethinking investments to deliver better pensions

1 month ago | ghheadlines.com | Kizito Cudjoe |Christabel DANSO ABEAM

Editors' picks Home » Business and Financial Times » Mon 05th May, 2025 » SSNIT rethinking investments to deliver better pensions By Kizito CUDJOE & Christabel Danso ABEAMThe Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it is working to ensure that contributors to the national pension scheme can look forward to improved retirement benefits, with periodic increases to reflect changes in the cost of living.