Tag: food

Hunger gap widened in 2024: 13.3 million Ghanaians in food crisis

Ramar Tee

The number of Ghanaians facing a food crisis saw a sharp increase in 2024, with an additional 900,000 people struggling to access adequate food, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Data released to mark World Food Day shows the figure rose from 12.4 million in the first quarter of the year to 13.3 million by the fourth quarter, representing a 7.3 per cent increase in individuals suffering from the lack of food access, availability, and utilisation. The GSS, in its press release, highlighted that despite ongoing national…

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Made in Ghana: Our Heritage, Our Pride

Ramar Tee

World Food Day offers us a timely opportunity to pause and reflect not only on the importance of food security but also on how food connects to culture, identity, and economic transformation. For Ghana, this reflection cannot ignore the growing wave of the “Made in Ghana” movement. Our products, once sidelined in favour of imports, are now gaining prominence through exclusive shops dedicated solely to locally made items from food and beverages to clothing, cosmetics, and handicrafts. Stepping into one of these shops is an inspiring experience. Shelves beautifully lined…

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