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March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

No Need For Dumsor Timetable – Napo

The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has asserted that Ghana is not currently experiencing “dumsor” (erratic power supply), refuting the necessity for a load-shedding timetable amid ongoing power challenges in the nation. Dr. Opoku Prempeh emphasized that the current power

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Chamber Of Agribusiness Blames High Cost Of Food Prices On E-Levy

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana has blamed the high cost of food prices on the Electronic Transaction Levy. According to its Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Morrison, the implementation of the E-levy has increased the cost of aggregation along the agricultural value

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

“We Don’t Harass Businesses For Taxes” – GRA

The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has refuted allegations of undue harassment of businesses for tax collection. In response to concerns raised about possible harassment by GRA officials, the Assistant Commissioner clarified that while the GRA

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

GSA Defends Shippers Affected By Internet Disruptions

Shippers who are having challenges in clearing their goods at the ports as a result of the ongoing internet services disruptions can at least heave a sigh of relief. The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has indicated it is working with relevant

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

‘Align Curriculum To Industry Needs’ – AGI

The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Darke, has called on government and relevant bodies to put in place measures to align academic curriculum with the dynamic needs of industry for sustainable growth and development. The AGI

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Bolts, Nuts Thieves Collapse ECG Towers

EIGHT HIGH tension towers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Ejisu, have, reportedly, fallen to the ground, causing fear and panic in the community. According to reports, the towers suddenly collapsed on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, sending shivers down

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Jospong To Distribute Electric Vehicles In W/A

The Jospong Group of Companies has announced a new partnership with VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) pioneer. The agreement enables the Jospong to distribute VinFast’s foray of electric vehicles in the Africa, positioning the group as a leader in

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Internet Disruptions Won’t Jeopardize December Elections – Joe Anokye

The Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye has reassured the public that potential internet disruptions will not compromise the integrity of the December 7 elections. Dr. Anokye addressed concerns raised by some individuals regarding the potential for

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

IMF Bailout Has Yielded Positive Results For Ghana – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that Ghana’s decision to seek a balance of payment support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has yielded positive results. He attributes the recent decline in inflation and the stability of the local currency

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Ministry of Finance, IMF To Host Artificial Intelligence Conference In Accra

The Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will, on Monday, 18 March 2024, host an Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in Accra to unravel the challenges and opportunities AI poses for developing countries such as Ghana. Financial and information technology experts