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June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

‘Engineers Catalyst To Achieve AfCFTA Goals’

African governments have been urged to make engineers a major part of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiatives in order to achieve its desired outcome to boost intra-African trade for sustainable growth. A chartered industrial engineer, Prof. Douglas Boateng,

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Current Economic Difficulties Are Global, Not Peculiar To Ghana – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that Ghana cannot be excluded from the global economic hardship. In Dr. Bawumia’s view, the current economic challenges are a global phenomenon, and Ghana is no exception. During

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Ayorkor Botchwey Calls For Global Financial System Reform

Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has addressed a forum of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and, alongside several leaders, advocated strongly for change to the structure of the international financial system to protect vulnerable nations. “Ghana is committed

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

PURC Announces Increase In Electricity And Water Tariffs Effective July 01, 2024

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has disclosed a rise in electricity and water tariffs, set to be implemented from July 01 until September 30, 2024. The adjustment percentages vary across different consumer categories, as outlined in a statement released by

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

DBG Gives Women-Led Business A Boost

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has gone into partnership with Sinapi Aba to give businesses which are led by women a boost. Christened “LeapHer”, 2500 women will benefit from the lending initiative, which aims to empower women who are into business and

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

Mobile Network Operators In Ghana Will Own Shares In NGIC – Ursula

The Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has assured that all mobile network operators in Ghana will own shares in the newly created Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC). The NGIC has been awarded a 5G licence and is expected to launch 5G mobile broadband services nationwide in

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Ghana Gets Faster Internet: 5G Coming In Six Months!

Internet users in Ghana can now look forward to faster and more affordable mobile data as the government has announced plans to roll out the 5G network within the next six months. The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, made

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Local Manufacturers Protest 5% Tax On Plastic Products

Local Manufacturers in the country have kicked against the imposition of a 5% excise tax on locally produced plastic products. They say the tax if not suspended will adversely affect the business community and compound the living conditions of the everyday

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Road Contractors Deny Receiving GHc 49Bn From Government

Association of Contractors have challenged the government to disclose the names of contractors it claims to have paid GH¢49 billion. During a press briefing on Friday, May 24, the Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, announced that the government had

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024

PIAC Advocates For Business-Friendly Reforms to Attract Investors

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is calling on the government to implement measures to improve the investment climate in the country. PIAC, which oversees the management and use of petroleum revenues, believes that enhancing the investment climate is crucial