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Nominations for 5th edition of Ghana Shippers Awards end on July 25

July 21, 2022

Organisers of the Ghana Shippers Awards have scheduled July 25 to end nominations for the 5th edition of the Awards. The award which provides a platform to recognise individuals and companies that play significant roles in the growth and development of the shipping industry also seeks to recognize key functions within the industry that promote […]Continue Reading

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Enterprise Insurance introduces same day claim payment in Kumasi

July 21, 2022

Enterprise Insurance has launched the innovative Same Day Claims Payment Service in Kumasi in a colorful ceremony attended by the Regional Manager of the National Insurance Commission, members of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana, Customers & other dignitaries. The insurance giant pioneered the Same Day Claims Payment in Ghana’s Insurance industry in March Continue Reading

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Ken Ofori-Atta must resign over IMF u-turn – Kwabena Agyapong

July 21, 2022

A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyapong has called for the resignation of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. His call is based on Ghana’s return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite the earlier claims by the Finance Minister about the country’s bright economic prospects. Speaking in an interview on The Hard […]Continue Reading

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ECG engages Ada West, East District Assemblies over operational challenges

July 21, 2022

As part of efforts to deepen relationship and offer better services to its stakeholders, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has engaged the Ada West and East District Assemblies respectively. The company believes engaging assembly members and other stakeholders who represent communities at the local level is one of the means of getting their message […]Continue Reading

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Deloitte Ghana to collaborate with government to address socio-economic problems

July 21, 2022

Auditing firm, Deloitte Ghana, has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with government to find solutions to the country’s socio-economic problems. According to its Country Managing Partner, Daniel Kwadwo Owusu, engaging with governments, clients and diverse stakeholders in their local communities is key to the success of the country. Mr Owusu said solving persistent Continue Reading

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Countries outside Africa cutting forests to embark on large scale cocoa farming unfair as Ghana is restricted – COCOBOD CEO

July 21, 2022

Stakeholders in the cocoa value chain production say even though Ghana is obeying a European Union (EU) condition placed on the country not to expand cocoa farms to forest region, the practice is fast gaining grounds in other parts of the world such as China. According to them, the development makes traditional cocoa growing areas […]Continue Reading

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Ahafo Chiefs Finally Endorse $850M Newmont Project

July 21, 2022

All is set for much-awaited US$850 million Newmont Ahafo North Project to finally takeoff, peacefully, after traditional rulers, youth and other key stakeholders have given their blessings to the project. This was after Government, through Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources secured staggering GH₵45 million compensation package for the aggrieved residents and parties Continue Reading

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Vodafone offers broadband customers 100% bonus data in 2 Moorch promo

July 19, 2022

Vodafone Ghana has brought back the exciting 2 Moorch Family Package that offers existing and new fixed broadband customers 100% extra data. First introduced during Christmas last year, the promotion offered Vodafone customers data bonuses to interact with friends and family during the holiday, stream their favourite shows, shop online and engage in any other […]Continue Reading

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TUC demands total overhaul of SSNIT over pension disparities

July 19, 2022

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is demanding what it calls the total overhaul of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Some of the reasons given by the Secretary-General of the union, for the call, include disparities in the pension scheme and the low pension premium paid to public sector retirees. The Secretary-General of […]Continue Reading

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Mid-year budget: Atta-Akyea confident gov’t will prioritize revenue measures reforms

July 19, 2022

Ahead of the mid-year budget review, Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta-Akyea, is confident government will prioritize making revenue measures effective. The mid-year budget review which was earlier slated for this week was postponed due to the government’s engagement with the IMF for a bailout program. All other things being […]Continue Reading