Business

Absa Bank’s Audrey Abakah shares practical finance tips for SMEs

June 7, 2022

Head of SME and Partnership at ABSA, Audrey Abakah spoke about ‘Practical Finance Tips for SMEs’ on the Citi Business Festival on-air series on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. In her presentation, Audrey highlighted some practical finance tips for Small and Medium Enterprises. Pay attention to revenue She posited that money is the blood of every […]Continue Reading

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EU-funded solidarity-based partnership between GWCL, GVWC kicks-off to provide inclusive services in Sierra Leone

June 7, 2022

The solidarity-based Water Operators’ Partnership (WOP) between Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC), and VEI started its peer-to-peer learning journey back in 2018 to support the development of GVWC pro-poor activities. Encouraged by the successful learning and twinning partnership, the three partners decided to submit a funding proposal Continue Reading

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GRIDCo forms taskforces to deal with encroachment of access routes to transmission lines

June 7, 2022

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDco) has formed three taskforces to deal with the encroachment of access routes to its transmission lines. The team, the Right of Way Taskforce which will work in some selected areas, will also prevent encroachment by illegal miners and residents. Chief Executive of the company, Ing. Ebenezer Essienyi, listed some operational […]Continue Reading

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We appear to be 2nd to finance officers, accountants in terms of pay; it’s demotivating – President of IIA

June 7, 2022

President of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA) Ghana, Harriet Karikari, has expressed worry about the low remuneration of internal auditors, particularly those in the public sector. According to her, this is affecting their output. Speaking to Joy Business, Mrs. Karikari said it is wrong for finance professionals and accountants to be placed ahead of […]Continue Reading

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‘Productivity not yet a factor in the calculation of public sector salaries’ – Fair Wages and Salaries Commission

June 7, 2022

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), has said it currently does not factor productivity in the calculation of the salaries of public sector workers. The Acting Director, Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Head of Public Affairs of the Commission, Earl Ankrah made this known on JoySMS on Tuesday, June 7. According to him, even though […]Continue Reading

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Barker-Vormawor’s ‘careless and inconsiderate driving’ case adjourned to July 12

June 7, 2022

#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s road traffic offence case has been adjourned to July 12. This is because the presiding judge is on leave. The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service arrested Mr Barker-Vormawor on Tuesday, May 17 at the East Legon tunnel. He was subsequently arraigned and charged with careless […]Continue Reading

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‘Security is not Ghana Music Awards; don’t appoint Ambassadors for security’ – Adib Saani

June 7, 2022

Security Analyst, Adib Saani has criticised the National Security Ministry for appointing ambassadors for the ‘See Something, Say Something’ terrorism awareness campaign. He contended that the appointment of ambassadors does not show any seriousness with regard to measures being taken by government to protect its citizenry against any terrorist attack. Continue Reading

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Gitmo 2 reason Ghana has not been attacked by terrorists – Dr. Norman

June 7, 2022

A Security Analyst, Dr. Ishmael Norman, says one major reason why Ghana has been spared when it comes to terrorist attacks is because of former President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to host the two Guantánamo Bay detainees in Ghana. According to him, the former President’s “wise” decision has absolved Ghana from being an enemy of […]Continue Reading

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Police disagree with Arise Ghana’s intended overnight picketing at Jubilee House

June 7, 2022

The Police have raised reservations over the impending overnight picketing at the frontage of the Jubilee House by Arise Ghana Group. This was after the Police held a meeting with the leadership of Arise Ghana on Monday over their intended demonstration in front of the Jubilee House. The impending June 21 demonstration by the Group […]Continue Reading

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‘We thank Akufo-Addo for his 419’ – Residents of Tarkwa Nsuaem lament deplorable road

June 7, 2022

Residents of Tarkwa Nsuaem in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality have expressed their disappointment in President Akufo-Addo for the failure of the government to construct decent and motorable roads for them. According to the aggrieved residents including some unhappy road users, the situation affects their daily routines; amidst the grave economic challenges it poses for Continue Reading