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February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Banks Can Do More For Economy – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged banks and other financial institutions to support government’s efforts to boost the economy and support local businesses through providing affordable long-term credit. “The major challenge to local businesses in our space remains access to capital, largely

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

NPA Revises Mode Of LPG Importation To Reduce Cost

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has successfully held the maiden Open Competitive Tender for LPG imports into the country. The winning tenderer submitted the lowest premium of USD30.39/MT for the four lots that were tendered for the period March to June 2024. This

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

COVID-19 Presented Greatest Risk To MTN’s Business – Adadevoh

The outgoing Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, has disclosed that the COVID-19 pandemic represented the most substantial risk to the telecommunications giant’s business throughout his tenure. Speaking at an event titled ‘Time with Selorm’ held at the MTN

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

24-Hour Economy To Thrive On Accelerated Export – John Mahama

Former president, John Dramani Mahama, has said he will initiate an Accelerated Export Development Programme as part of the 24-hour Economy Policy implementation when voted into power. He explained that the programme will be coordinated from the presidency in order to

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Government To Engage Organised Labour On 15 % VAT On Electricity

The government will in the coming weeks hold “extensive dialogue” with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders to ensure buy-in for the introduction of 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. This followed agitation by stakeholder groups including the Labour Unions over the

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Mobile Money Agents Without Ghana Card Linkage To Be Blocked 1 February

Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) nationwide have been given until the close of business on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, to coordinate with agents for the linking of their accounts with either the Ghana Card or Tax Identification Number (TIN). Failure to comply

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

GRA Boss Has No Contract, Declare Him Persona Non Grata – Sam George To Parliament

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, is calling on Parliament to declare the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, persona non grata. He argues that since October 2021, the GRA boss has not

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

ECG Transitions Meter Application And Other Services Online Starting February 1

The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG), has announced a digital shift for services like new connections, separate meters, and additional loads. Starting February 1, 2024, these services will exclusively be available through the ECG Mobile App. This move aligns with

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Let’s Open Our Borders Up For Trade – MTN Group Snr. Veep

The Senior Vice President of MTN Group, Ebenezer Asante, has emphasised the crucial need for robust measures to break all trade barriers that deter mutual prosperity on the African continent while advocating openness for trade to thrive. Mr. Asante, who said

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

EOCO Exceeds 2023 Target, Recovers Over GHC 232 Million

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)in 2023 made a total recovery of over GHC 232 million being direct and indirect recoveries from proceeds of crime. Speaking to the EOCO news desk, the Executive Director; COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah extended her gratitude to