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COCOBOD seeks $750m loan for cocoa rehabilitation programme
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) plans to raise $750 million from a consortium of banks to help finance a massive cocoa rehabilitation programme, which will...
Let’s go and face Antoa – Former COCOBOD Chairman dares government
Former Board Chairman of Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Daniel Ohene Agyekum, has thrown a challenge to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
He has dared...
I regret serving as COCOBOD Chair – Ohene Agyekum
Immediate past Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Daniel Ohene Agyekum has said he regrets serving Ghana in the high office of...
Opuni for court over alleged COCOBOD loot
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has hinted that former CEO of the board, Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni,...
PHOTOS: Mahama’s COCOBOD guest house
COCOBOD has hit back at former President John Mahama after he denied allegations that he ordered for the construction of a guest house in...
Fiifi Boafo fires Mahama over Cocobod guest house
COCOBOD has provided further particulars backing its claim that a guest house constructed under the erstwhile Mahama government was a wasteful use of public...
Hot Audio: COCOBOD chase NDC gov’t over ghost cocoa roads
The Cocoa Marketing Board, (COCOBOD) is demanding over thirty ghost cocoa roads from the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government which they claim gave...
Hot Audio: COCOBOD interdicts 13 staff over embezzlement
The Cocoa Marketing Board, (COCOBOD) has interdicted thirteen (13) of its workers for allegedly embezzling funds of the company.
The Chief Executive of the Company,...
COCOBOD built Bole guest house for Mahama’s comfort – CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has accused former President John Mahama of influencing the construction of an...
Cocobod signs $1.3b loan for 2017/18 cocoa purchases
Ghana Cocoa Board signed a $1.3 billion loan with international banks on Wednesday to fund purchases for the 2017/18 season, due to open in...
I have a clearing contract with Cocobod and not a supply contract – McDan
The Chief Executive Officer of McDan Shipping Company, Mr Daniel McCauley has explained that he has a clearing contract with the Ghana Cocobod and...
McDan loan: COCOBOD doesn’t need PPA approval – Gov’t
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) does not need the approval of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to engage the services of McDan Shipping Company...
COCOBOD borrowing to pay cocoa farmers -Agric Minister reveals
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, says the financial challenges facing the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have worsened in recent...
Eat more cocoa for better health – COCOBOD urges Ghanaians
Ghanaians have been advised to consume more cocoa for a healthier life since it has immense health benefits.
A Deputy Public Affairs Manager at Ghana...
Establish fertilizer factories – COCOBOD tells investors
Board Chairman of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, has beckoned investors to identify fertilizer needs of specific cocoa districts to establish factories to...
Cocoa prices may not be increased next year – COCOBOD CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD Joseph Boahen Aidoo has predicted that the country’s cocoa sector will be facing serious challenges next year.
The impending...
COCOBOD suspends ‘cocoa roads’ projects
COCOBOD has suspended the much criticized construction of cocoa roads after an interim audit revealed a lot of discrepancies in the project, its Chief...
COCOBOD pays courtesy call on Okyenhene
Hackman Owusu Agyemang, Board Chairman of COCOBOD last week led the Board and Management to pay a courtesy call on the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia...
COCOBOD suspends works on cocoa roads
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has directed the Ghana Highway Authority to suspend works on roads in cocoa growing areas.
The Board in a statement...
Minority lied – Cocobod reacts
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has refuted allegations by the Minority in parliament that it is treating farmers unfairly.
“We would like to appeal to...
Stop destroying cocoa farms for gold – COCOBOD warns
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Mr. Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has raised alarm over the destruction caused by activities of illegal...
COCOBOD’s GHC10bn debt worsens over weak cocoa prices
Ghana has lost GH¢1 billion to falling cocoa prices in the last four months of the year, worsening the plight of the Ghana Cocoa...
Two men who impersonated COCOBOD CEO jailed 7 years
The two men who impersonated former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen K. Opuni have been handed a total...
COCOBOD failed farmers – World Bank report
A World Bank report says the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has failed in stabilising farm gate prices at levels that permit farmers to earn...
Enough fertilizers for cocoa farmers- Cocobod CEO assures
The Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has assured cocoa farmers that there is enough fertilizers for the farming season although...
COCOBOD subsidises fertiliser for cocoa farmers
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced to subsidise the price of purchase of fertilisers for the cocoa farmers across the country which began in May...
2016/2017 cocoa buying season ends on Thursday – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board said the purchase of the 2016/2017 Main Crop Cocoa Season will end at the close of business on Thursday, May...
Hackman Owusu Agyemang condemns shoddy work in COCOBOD housing project
Chairman of the COCOBOD Hackman Owusu Agyemang has expressed dissatisfaction in the quality of the ongoing Cocoa Housing Project at Tema.
COCOBOD is undertaking a...
33% of cocoa trees unproductive – COCOBOD CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Mr. Boahen Aidoo has indicated on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that , government will intensify...
IMF Bailout: Choices to make
On July 1, 2022, the Government of Ghana announced it was heading to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to seek an Enhanced...
Truck with 200 bags of cocoa beans impounded
Personnel of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) last Sunday night intercepted a heavy-duty truck loaded with 200 maxi-backs...
IMF perpetuating a cycle of African dependence on the West – Gyampo
A political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, is sceptical about the recommendations by the International Monetary Fund...
Former PBC CEO challenges current management to provide evidence of mismanagement
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Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Produce Buying Company (PBC), Nana Agyenim Boateng,...