Scholarship scheme didn’t collapse, remodelled as Education Trust – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has shed light on its decision to end its long-standing scholarship scheme, unveiling a new educational initiative in its place....
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COCOBOD to borrow up to $1.5 billion for 2024-25 cocoa purchases – Sources
Ghana’s cocoa regulator will borrow up to $1.5 billion by September to finance 2024/25 cocoa purchases and compensate for low output, two COCOBOD sources with...
Ghanaian cocoa farmers receive $47 more than farmers in Ivory Coast – COCOBOD
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has lauded the achievements of the Akufo-Addo government in the cocoa sector amidst...
We’ve not auctioned COCOBOD’s agrochemicals, fertilizers – GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has debunked reports alleging that it is auctioning some agrochemicals, fertilizers, and other inputs due to COCOBOD’s inability to pay duties...
COCOBOD expects to receive $600 million of cocoa loan this week
Ghana’s cocoa marketing board has signed an $800 million syndicated loan with banks and expects to draw down the first $600 million as soon as...
COCOBOD bought US$3.5m fertilizer from ‘Cocoa Nti’ with State witness’ fake scientific report
Fresh evidence has emerged about the nefarious activities of the second prosecution witness, Dr Alfred Arthur, which got him suspended as a scientist at the...
Meet Key Faces Behind Controversial Ghs300M COCOBOD Torchlight ‘Chop Chop’
A controversial contract worth over US$ 25 million to one Ofori Boateng of Strategic Security Systems (SSS) Limited 3SIL to provide Cocoa farmers Solar Torchlights...
70% of COCOBOD contracts were given to Kennedy Agyapong – Kevin Taylor claims
Vocal critic Kelvin Taylor has levelled serious allegations against Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer aspirant for Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Taylor claims that Agyapong...
Minority demands resignation of COCOBOD CEO over mismanagement
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate resignation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo. The Minority...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: COCOBOD tells cocoa farmers to rely on poultry manure due to fertilizer shortage
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has suggested to cocoa farmers in Ghana to resort to the...