Cocoa shortages force shutdowns at Ghana’s top processors - Bloomberg

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Sad 3 months ago

Things fall apart.

Things fall apart.
NPP Galamsey General Manager 3 months ago

We are busy doing galamsey! Don't worry us with your cocoa matters. We are surely breaking the 8 with our galamsey business.

We are busy doing galamsey! Don't worry us with your cocoa matters. We are surely breaking the 8 with our galamsey business.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 3 months ago

When was Galamsay started on a large scale? I hope you know it was not started and promoted by Akuffo Addo. Find out who encouraged it.

When was Galamsay started on a large scale? I hope you know it was not started and promoted by Akuffo Addo. Find out who encouraged it.
Odjame 3 months ago

Shut the up . He promised to put his presidency on the line .

Shut the up . He promised to put his presidency on the line .
RICHARD AHIAGBAH 3 months ago

@Frank Agyena-Karikari, do you now see why I swore the last time that I will keep insulting you until the return of Christ? Woaaaaa look! A grown adult claiming to have a functioning brain talking like your master chimpanzee ...
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@Frank Agyena-Karikari, do you now see why I swore the last time that I will keep insulting you until the return of Christ? Woaaaaa look! A grown adult claiming to have a functioning brain talking like your master chimpanzee president - Nana Akuffo Addo, speaking foolishly to Ekumfi Chiefs at the JULORBI HOUSE.
Kofi Adu 3 months ago

Richard Ahiagbah if your President is a Chimpanzee, then who are you?Then I think you are a monkey because chimpanzees live in the forest with monkeys. Do you know Jesus? If so please learn to respect with humility as Jesus ...
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Richard Ahiagbah if your President is a Chimpanzee, then who are you?Then I think you are a monkey because chimpanzees live in the forest with monkeys. Do you know Jesus? If so please learn to respect with humility as Jesus did on the Cross.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 3 months ago

Don’t worry. Keep on insulting me because I have a thick skin. When you are tired, nobody will tell you to stop. Besides, Jesus not returning now.
The one you call a Chimpanzee is more intelligent than anyone in your whol ...
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Don’t worry. Keep on insulting me because I have a thick skin. When you are tired, nobody will tell you to stop. Besides, Jesus not returning now.
The one you call a Chimpanzee is more intelligent than anyone in your whole extended family. Let the insults flow.
Sapi 3 months ago

It's official. Ghana is now the most useless country in the World and Ghanaians are the most foolish creatures on earth.

It's official. Ghana is now the most useless country in the World and Ghanaians are the most foolish creatures on earth.
Donatus 3 months ago

Oh try me and see man

Oh try me and see man
Test 2 3 months ago

EII SO WHERE IS THE ECONOMIC WIZKID WHO WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT
TURNED A BLIND EYE TO THE COCOA EXPORTS TO IMF CHINA EUROBOND LOANS THEY ARE CHEAP MONEYS TO BE STOLEN BY THEM NO HARD WORK AMD ALSO COCOA PLANTING HAS BEEN REP ...
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EII SO WHERE IS THE ECONOMIC WIZKID WHO WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT
TURNED A BLIND EYE TO THE COCOA EXPORTS TO IMF CHINA EUROBOND LOANS THEY ARE CHEAP MONEYS TO BE STOLEN BY THEM NO HARD WORK AMD ALSO COCOA PLANTING HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH GALAMSEY ALSO ANOTHER EASY WAY FOR CORRUPT AKUFO ADDO AND HIS NPP MAFIA GOVT TO FILL THEIR POCKETS
Kofi Adu 3 months ago

Read the whole story very carefully before making any unusual comments. This has nothing to do with Bawumiah. But Ghanians do not have any love for the country including you. Because of quick money farmers are cutting their c ...
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Read the whole story very carefully before making any unusual comments. This has nothing to do with Bawumiah. But Ghanians do not have any love for the country including you. Because of quick money farmers are cutting their crops for galamasey. And the remaining ones smuggling them into Ivory coast. Is the Veep the minister of Agriculture? Americans love their country that they don't depend upon the government to fix or do everything for them. But whatever they see that it's going wrong they take action. But not Ghanians. Look at Chiefs selling lands to Chinese for galamasey? A whole army officer fighting against galamasey was murdered by the villagers including the Assemblyman. Can a Ghanian Citizen go to China and even cut a tree? Have you seen Ivoriens smuggling cocoa into Ghana? But they always come to Ghana for medical treatment, and Ghanian doctors and nurses will even treat them better than Ghanians because money
Dollar Police Weak Fundamentals 3 months ago

We heard that Ghana is now importing cocoa from Nigeria. Immediately, Mumumadu Google Bawumia, that stupid greatest liar in Ghana came dancing with a microphone, that oooo it is only a certain grade needed from Nigeria t ...
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We heard that Ghana is now importing cocoa from Nigeria. Immediately, Mumumadu Google Bawumia, that stupid greatest liar in Ghana came dancing with a microphone, that oooo it is only a certain grade needed from Nigeria to blend our chocolate. Look at how the fool has been exposed by Bloomberg big time. He is an idiot. Damn fucking liar
Kofi Adu 3 months ago

Bawumiah is more respected both in Ghana and abroad than you. And the most civilized people who are the majority are those going to vote for him come next Elections to become the next President of Ghana.

Bawumiah is more respected both in Ghana and abroad than you. And the most civilized people who are the majority are those going to vote for him come next Elections to become the next President of Ghana.
Gnasha 3 months ago

Why shouldn't we blame Bawumiah and his government?

In the bible when Joseph interpreted the dream of the king concerning the drought, they built silos to store more food.

Some companies saw this coming years ago but ...
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Why shouldn't we blame Bawumiah and his government?

In the bible when Joseph interpreted the dream of the king concerning the drought, they built silos to store more food.

Some companies saw this coming years ago but our government couldn't see this coming so they could save towards the shortage. Where are the silos? Where are stored Cocoa beans?

Our governments are visionless. There is no leader in this country.

Our government is full of selfish and useless people who only think about themselves and their family.

How do you expect the people to be patriotic when their leaders are not. Nonsense
1987 3 months ago

Hahaha.
We are not surprise at all.
PBC had their assets seized by banks for default.
Gradually the cocoa sector is also collapsing just like other sectors.
Yet Jack Toronto and his party want to break the eight. Yooo we ...
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Hahaha.
We are not surprise at all.
PBC had their assets seized by banks for default.
Gradually the cocoa sector is also collapsing just like other sectors.
Yet Jack Toronto and his party want to break the eight. Yooo we hear.
Joy 3 months ago

Oh Ghana.

Oh Ghana.
Nana Addo 3 months ago

Thank you Npp for your good work.

Thank you Npp for your good work.
Tosh 3 months ago

The cocoa industry cannot survive, the monumental environmental assault currently been witnessed. The industry would dry up with the rivers.

The cocoa industry cannot survive, the monumental environmental assault currently been witnessed. The industry would dry up with the rivers.
BREAKING NEWS — Bastie is a SATANIC Homosexual 3 months ago

Bastie is a SATANIC Homosexual

Bastie is also a TERRORIST member of Alquedas, and ISIS TERRORIST Organizations

NOTE. Report Bastie to Interpol FBI BNI and National Security

Ghanaweb has a Software to trap the Phone ...
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Bastie is a SATANIC Homosexual

Bastie is also a TERRORIST member of Alquedas, and ISIS TERRORIST Organizations

NOTE. Report Bastie to Interpol FBI BNI and National Security

Ghanaweb has a Software to trap the Phone number of the TERRORIST Bastie

NOTATION. Bastie is NOT Bono, but a Feaces, shit, toilet, latrine Carrier in his DNA

Bastie is INFERIOR and forever INFERIOR to Asante HumanBeings it hates
Samwise 3 months ago

The legacy of the chimpanzee family

The legacy of the chimpanzee family
Abudu 3 months ago

But honestly speaking. Who will vote for a rat like Bawumia?

But honestly speaking. Who will vote for a rat like Bawumia?
Abraziaa 3 months ago

Bard leadership npp followings always voting defending animals leadership akufo addo bawumia government has given this country most of their followers have thinking problem

Bard leadership npp followings always voting defending animals leadership akufo addo bawumia government has given this country most of their followers have thinking problem
Elephant Farmer 3 months ago

Is there even money to buy cocoa beans from the farmers? This article doesn't mention Illegal mining for gold. Polluted water bodies and cocoa farms.

Is there even money to buy cocoa beans from the farmers? This article doesn't mention Illegal mining for gold. Polluted water bodies and cocoa farms.
Francis Mccarthy 3 months ago

Unfortunately, Bloomberg did not mention GALAMSEY?

Unfortunately, Bloomberg did not mention GALAMSEY?
Ama 3 months ago

What an omission! The article disregarded the elephant in the room.

What an omission! The article disregarded the elephant in the room.
Stanley W.A 3 months ago

The worst is yet to come. You will grow the cocoa but you can't sell it because it is contaminated. The mining activity comes with dangerous chemicals which are socked into the soil.resulting into crop contamination.
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The worst is yet to come. You will grow the cocoa but you can't sell it because it is contaminated. The mining activity comes with dangerous chemicals which are socked into the soil.resulting into crop contamination.
The NPP/Akuffo Addo Bawumia/Chairman Wontumi just destroyed the cocoa sector.
One of the foreign exchange earner for Ghana. NPP - Never Again.
NANA SERWAA BRONI ADDO 3 months ago

NPP HAS DESTROYED GHANA. THE ASHANTI CHIEFS AND WONTUMI HAVE DESTROYED ALMOST ALL COCOA FARMS IN ASHANTI. WHEN YOU GO TO EASTERN REGION, THE KIBI CHIEF HAS ALSO DESTROYED ALL COCOA FARMS. JUBILEE HOUSE IS THE HEADQUARTERS OF ...
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NPP HAS DESTROYED GHANA. THE ASHANTI CHIEFS AND WONTUMI HAVE DESTROYED ALMOST ALL COCOA FARMS IN ASHANTI. WHEN YOU GO TO EASTERN REGION, THE KIBI CHIEF HAS ALSO DESTROYED ALL COCOA FARMS. JUBILEE HOUSE IS THE HEADQUARTERS OF GALAMSEY. AKUFFO ADDO AND HIS GANG OF THIEVES HAVE COMPLETELY DESTROYED GHANA
king Maxi 3 months ago

Things fall apart,.........the center is breaking the the 10

Things fall apart,.........the center is breaking the the 10
Jkmee 3 months ago

I keep on saying that Ghana problems are not about the NPP followers the problem is that Ghanaians including NPP followers handed this country to criminals who made their ways to power in the name the fake democracy we are pr ...
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I keep on saying that Ghana problems are not about the NPP followers the problem is that Ghanaians including NPP followers handed this country to criminals who made their ways to power in the name the fake democracy we are practicing. These people have messed up everything and they are not ashamed of themselves but arrogantly looking into our faces singing the this useless song breaking the 8. What do they want power for after collapsing the economy.
SirAustin 3 months ago

Everything under Nana Bawumia government is a mess.

Everything under Nana Bawumia government is a mess.
Fact,,,, John Mahama is the leader to trust. 3 months ago

John Mahama is the best leader to leader Ghana again
Trustworthy

John Mahama is the best leader to leader Ghana again
Trustworthy
Kojo 3 months ago

The uselessness of this government has affected everywhere

The uselessness of this government has affected everywhere
SEFASHI 3 months ago

We are in the hands of amputee leadership. Our country is not in normal times

We are in the hands of amputee leadership. Our country is not in normal times
Yeboah Gabriel 3 months ago

Useless NPP government

Useless NPP government
Bobby 3 months ago

Every sector have collapsed under the watch of Akufo Addo and Bawumia and the Cocoa sector is not an exception. At the time President Mahama left office, Ghana produced about 900,000 tonnes of Cocoa, but today, it is hovering ...
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Every sector have collapsed under the watch of Akufo Addo and Bawumia and the Cocoa sector is not an exception. At the time President Mahama left office, Ghana produced about 900,000 tonnes of Cocoa, but today, it is hovering around 500,000 tonnes due to mismanagement and crass incompetence.
Barima osei Tutu 3 months ago

When we talk problem. Ghana is in a sorry state.

When we talk problem. Ghana is in a sorry state.
Jean Kelvin 3 months ago

You can't manage this critical national asset like cocoa with lies, the short falls in the market is due to unproductive yield during this wack government era.
Now companies are shutting down and you still expec Ghanaians to ...
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You can't manage this critical national asset like cocoa with lies, the short falls in the market is due to unproductive yield during this wack government era.
Now companies are shutting down and you still expec Ghanaians to trust you.
Useless govt ever!
Bright Merridew Tibu 3 months ago

This government is a scam ooo. Ghanaians must rise up and vote against them.

This government is a scam ooo. Ghanaians must rise up and vote against them.
Bozzman captain 3 months ago

Bawumia legacy is clear for all to see that he is a useless veep

Bawumia legacy is clear for all to see that he is a useless veep
Hon. Agbesi 3 months ago

The collapse of every sector under the watch of Akufo Addo and Bawumia, including the Cocoa sector, is undeniable.The situation is expected to worsen in the future., as growing cocoa may no longer be enough because the crops ...
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The collapse of every sector under the watch of Akufo Addo and Bawumia, including the Cocoa sector, is undeniable.The situation is expected to worsen in the future., as growing cocoa may no longer be enough because the crops are contaminated. This is a direct result of the dangerous chemicals used in mining activities that seep into the soil. It is time to face the reality that the NPP is the worst thing that has ever happened to Ghana.
Mr John Wogbe Dzebu 3 months ago

This country is on a ticking time bomb. This Nana Addo/Bawumia government have run our dear country into a ditch.
With all the supposed Economic prowess of Bawumia, every sector of the Economy has been totally messed up.
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This country is on a ticking time bomb. This Nana Addo/Bawumia government have run our dear country into a ditch.
With all the supposed Economic prowess of Bawumia, every sector of the Economy has been totally messed up.
On a daily basis, Ghanaians are given more than enough reasons to restore hope into the Economy by patriotically voting out this clueless NPP government.
Eben 3 months ago

What Nana Addo/Bawumia's introduction of galamsey has done to our lands

What Nana Addo/Bawumia's introduction of galamsey has done to our lands
Sheihu Bene 3 months ago

The recklessness of this government is gradually bringing the country to its knees. The rampage of gallamsey, and expensive fertilizer prices are the reason our cocoa production is declining. Irresponsible leadership is the r ...
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The recklessness of this government is gradually bringing the country to its knees. The rampage of gallamsey, and expensive fertilizer prices are the reason our cocoa production is declining. Irresponsible leadership is the reason why every single sector in this country is suffering. Super incompetent Nana Addo and Bawumia will collapse everything before they leave power. Tuarh!
Pipiro 3 months ago

Akuffo Addo and Bawumia has destroyed the economy. See what is happening. Aww, Ghana Cocoa

Akuffo Addo and Bawumia has destroyed the economy. See what is happening. Aww, Ghana Cocoa
Mubarak Issahaq 3 months ago

When you have criminals and incompetent bunch of people in charge of affairs, expect nothing better. John Mahama is coming to sanitize the rotten system

When you have criminals and incompetent bunch of people in charge of affairs, expect nothing better. John Mahama is coming to sanitize the rotten system
Cashpapa 3 months ago

Nana addo bawumia leadership is the most useless ever nothing seems to be working under them

Nana addo bawumia leadership is the most useless ever nothing seems to be working under them
Sweet in the middle 3 months ago

When you have corrupt and useless people leading a country this is what you get. How can you be destroying cocoa farms to do galamsey .

When you have corrupt and useless people leading a country this is what you get. How can you be destroying cocoa farms to do galamsey .
Sweet in the middle 3 months ago

Akuffo Addo and his government are disgrace to this country.destroying everything in the country. With all this nonsense they still want to bring another criminal like Bawumlair mate to come and rule this country again never ...
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Akuffo Addo and his government are disgrace to this country.destroying everything in the country. With all this nonsense they still want to bring another criminal like Bawumlair mate to come and rule this country again never it will not happen. We can not allow these criminals to remain in power again.
C.K 3 months ago

Look what bad leadership has brought us. Oh Ghana

Look what bad leadership has brought us. Oh Ghana
C.K 3 months ago

Look what bad leadership has brought us. Oh Ghana

Look what bad leadership has brought us. Oh Ghana
C.K 3 months ago

Look what bad leadership has brought us. Oh Ghana

Look what bad leadership has brought us. Oh Ghana
C.K 3 months ago

Bawumia has destroyed Ghana. What a shame.

Bawumia has destroyed Ghana. What a shame.
Kwame Atta 3 months ago

If we make a mistake and vote for NPP again, we will wake up one day and hear that Ghana is no more.

Incompetent Bawumia and Akufo Addo

If we make a mistake and vote for NPP again, we will wake up one day and hear that Ghana is no more.

Incompetent Bawumia and Akufo Addo
MohammedOly 3 months ago

This administration incompetency has reached a legendary peak. Since this clueless administration assumed office every aspect of the economy has ceased to work. Businesses under private and public sector are gradually folding ...
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This administration incompetency has reached a legendary peak. Since this clueless administration assumed office every aspect of the economy has ceased to work. Businesses under private and public sector are gradually folding up. NPP never again
Paul Cepho 3 months ago

Ghana broke even stroke by galamsey. No Chinese cocoa fields? Let the foreigners steal our land and buy the NPP. Why not elect Chinese galamsey President?

Ghana broke even stroke by galamsey. No Chinese cocoa fields? Let the foreigners steal our land and buy the NPP. Why not elect Chinese galamsey President?
Yussif 3 months ago

Our cocoa farms have been converted to galamsey sites by this inept government, the sad story of a leading producer of Cocoa

Our cocoa farms have been converted to galamsey sites by this inept government, the sad story of a leading producer of Cocoa
Kojo 3 months ago

The 'PARTY HIA SIKA' people cut the cocoa trees and used the land for galamsey.

The elephant is indeed, a destroyer.

The 'PARTY HIA SIKA' people cut the cocoa trees and used the land for galamsey.

The elephant is indeed, a destroyer.
Paul Cepho 3 months ago

Ghana broke even stroke by galamsey. No Chinese cocoa fields? Let the foreigners steal our land and buy the NPP. Why not elect Chinese galamsey President?

Ghana broke even stroke by galamsey. No Chinese cocoa fields? Let the foreigners steal our land and buy the NPP. Why not elect Chinese galamsey President?

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