Business Archives - Page 19 of 45

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

A/R Minister Inspects Progress Of Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, has visited the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) to inspect the progress of the ongoing construction. This project, owned by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), with the support of the Ghana Ports and Harbours

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Tanker Drivers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Poor Conditions Of Service

Members of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union have declared an indefinite sit-down strike demanding improved conditions of service. According to the drivers, an agreed-upon policy framework aimed at enhancing their salaries and other working conditions has been on the

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Prepare To Pay More For Petroleum Products At Pumps Due To Cedi Depreciation – COPEC

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned the public to prepare to pay more for fuel at the pumps in the coming weeks due to the depreciation of the cedi. The warning is coming after some oil marketing companies started

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Don’t Play ‘Chaskele’ With Pension Funds; Stop Sale Of Hotels To Bryan Acheampong – TUC Warns

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a stern warning to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to halt the reported sale of 60% of its stake in four hotels to MP and Minister for Agriculture Bryan Acheampong's Rock

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

BoG Dismisses Claims Of Profiteering From High Interest Rates

The Bank of Ghana has categorically denied allegations that it deliberately maintains high Monetary Policy rates to generate profits. BoG’s clarification comes amid concerns from some quarters that the high interest rates are detrimental to the economic growth and profitability of

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024

Minority Rejects Govt’s Call To Halt Cement Price Hikes

The Minority in Parliament has dismissed the government’s directive to halt the increase in the prices of cement, calling it an unrealistic and unlawful move. This comes after the Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, instructed cement manufacturers to halt

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024

Ghanaians Can’t Continue Biting Bullets For Your Recklessness – Minority Leader Fires Govt

The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has lambasted President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the hardships Ghanaians face. He argued that the government must urgently implement measures to alleviate the plight of the citizens. In his address at the start

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024

Momo Agents Call On Govt To Review E-Levy

The Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the government to review the rates of the Electronic Transfer Levy popularly known as (E-levy). Their concerns follow recent conversations around financial inclusion at the ongoing 3i Summit in Accra.

May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Newly Imported Train From Poland Set To Resume Operations In June – Amewu

The Minister of Railways Development, John Peter Amewu has disclosed that the recently imported train from Poland, involved in an accident during a self-acceptance test, will be operationalised by the second week of June, as the government expects new parts for

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Africa Is Far Behind In Terms Of Infrastructure – Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, emphasized the critical role of infrastructure development in achieving sustainable prosperity across Africa during his keynote address at the launch of the Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2025. Themed "Delivering Africa's Prosperity through Infrastructure: Invest.