Kufuor ‘being Thankful’ On 79th Birthday

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor says he will be reflecting on 79 years of his existence on earth as he marks his birthday. Speaking on 3FM’s morning show, Sunrise, hosted by Winston Amoah from Monday to Friday, the former first gentleman said he will be taking stock of his life. He said he will welcome … Read more

Ghana Can Halt Rice Importation – Percival Ampomah

The importation of rice can be drastically reduced if the necessary measures are taken to boost rice production in Ghana, the Manager of Worawora Ricemill, a subsidiary of Groupe Nduom, Percival Ofori Ampomah has said. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Mr. Ampomah suggested what he termed a comprehensive approach to boosting local rice production … Read more

Ghana Can Halt Rice Importation

The importation of rice can be drastically reduced if the necessary measures are taken to boost rice production in Ghana, the Manager of Worawora Ricemill, a subsidiary of Groupe Nduom, Percival Ofori Ampomah has said. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Mr. Ampomah suggested what he termed a comprehensive approach to boosting local rice production … Read more

Where Are the Jubilee Children?

Four years ago, l wrote a piece asking what had been done to children who were born between January 1 and December 2007 which marked the Jubilee year of our independence. Of much concern to me were those who were lucky to have been born on March 6 of that year.  These were children who … Read more

Former President Determine To Eliminate Hunger

The John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation has launched the “Ghana Zero Hunger” Strategic Review to identify the gaps in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) two on ending hunger. The strategic review seeks to contribute to the government efforts to accelerate progress toward eliminating hunger and food security with subsequent effects on improving malnutrition which is … Read more

Kufuor Foundation Partners Millennium Promise Alliance To Fight Hunger

The John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Millennium Promise Alliance aimed at reducing hunger in Ghana. According to the World Food Program only 1 out of 3 children suffering from malnutrition receive adequate medical attention while 24 percent of all child mortality cases in Ghana are associated with under-nutrition. … Read more

Kufuor Foundation Partners Millennium Promise Alliance To Fight Hunger

The John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Millennium Promise Alliance aimed at reducing hunger in Ghana. According to the World Food Program only 1 out of 3 children suffering from malnutrition receive adequate medical attention while 24  percent of all child mortality cases in Ghana are associated with under-nutrition. Addressing … Read more

Africa Must Improve Domestic Rice Production – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has reiterated the need for African countries to implement the right policy to produce and export quality rice to save cost. He urged African leaders to take up the responsibility to produce enough local rice to feed the locals. According to him, the joint responsibility of African countries to take … Read more

Rice Import Costs Ghana US$500m Annually

Ghana is said to lose over 500million dollars every year through the importation of foreign rice. This action has posed serious challenges to local rice production, making it uncompetitive in the local markets. This was revealed by the Director of Finance and Administration at the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation, Victor Kufuor at the launch of … Read more