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Mining firm, Goldfields Ghana is to lay off about 1,500 of its workers. The retrenchment is expected to affect most of its miners at the Tarkwa mine. Citi Business News has gathered that the layoffs will take effect this month December, 2017. Goldfields has told Citi Business News it had to undertake the layoffs due ... The post Goldfields to lay off 1,500 workers appeared first on
Mining firm Goldfields Ghana is to lay off about 1,500 of its workers. The retrenchment is expected to affect majority of its miners at the Tarkwa mine. Citi Business News has gathered the layoffs will take effect this month December, 2017. Goldfields has told Citi Business News it had to undertake the layoffs due to ... The post Goldfields to lay off 1,500 workers appeared first on
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has taken over a case involving AGT Microfinance over the company’s inability to pay customers whose investments are due. Citi Business News understands the management has since been compelled to make some commitments in settling the affected customers. Citi Business News’ checks at the central bank show that this issue ... The post EOCO
There is a suggestion that the collapse of some 20 students of St. Martin’s Senior High School at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, could be attributed to panic attacks and not the onset of an outbreak of some disease. The Medical Superintendent of the Nsawam Government Hospital, Dr. Kofi Ablorh, said this would not be out ... The post Exam phobia likely cause of St.
There is a suggestion that the collapse of some 20 students of St. Martin’s Senior High School at Nsawam in the Eastern Region, could be attributed to panic attacks and not the onset of an outbreak of some disease. The Medical Superintendent of the Nsawam Government Hospital, Dr. Kofi Ablorh, said this would not be out ... The post Exams phobia possible cause
Managers of the Kumasi Shoe Factory, Defence Industries Holding Company Limited (DIHOC), have suggested that the recent criticism from Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, directed at them, might have been influenced by persons who stand to gain from the collapse of the company. The shoe factory had been tasked with solely producing boots for purchase by the ... The post ‘China
Bitcoin has begun trading on a major exchange for the first time. The digital currency launched on the CBOE futures exchange in Chicago at 23:00 GMT Sunday, allowing investors to bet on whether Bitcoin prices will rise or fall. Its value had surged in the run-up to its futures debut, which saw it rise another ... The post Bitcoin futures trading begins on CBOE exchange in Chicago
A private legal practitioner, Yaw Oppong, has suggested that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei, could remain in her position while a probe is conducted into alleged acts of malfeasance by her and two deputies at the Commission. His comments come after a prima facie case was established against Mrs. Osei, following allegations of ... The post Charlotte
Payment of December 2017 season royalties to members of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) may delay in reaching them before the Christmas and New Year festivities, Citi Showbiz has learnt. According to a statement signed by the PRO, Prince Tesgah, this may happen due to circumstances beyond their control. He says the predicament, is ... The post December royalties may delay – GHAMRO
Black Stars head coach, Kwesi Appiah believes the Pharoah’s of Egypt are a “one man team” and must look to address the situation or face early elimination from the Russia 2018 World Cup. Hector Cuper and his charges have been drawn in Group A of the World Cup alongside host nation Russia, Saudi Arabia and ... The post Kwesi Appiah labels Egypt “the Salah team” appeared first on
The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), is advocating an insurance package for senior high school students nationwide. The President of the council, Alexander Yaw Danso, who revealed this in an interview with Citi News, stated that an agreement with an insurance company to charge each student GHc 7.00 a term has been reached. ... The post Health
European governments are knowingly complicit in the torture and abuse of refugees and migrants in Libya, Amnesty International has alleged. In an effort to stem migration, the EU is actively supporting a “system of abuse and exploitation” on Libyan shores, the group said in a report. EU funds are going to authorities working with militias ... The post EU
The Northern Regional Police Commander has revealed a sharp rise in the proliferation of unlicensed weapons in the area. DCOP Adusei Sarpong’s revelation followed the killing of four persons by unknown assailants at Najong number 1, a community in the Bunkprugu/Yunyoo district. Addressing the media in Tamale, the police chief revealed that, “Police is aware ... The post Many
Fishermen in Tema are threatening to embark on a demonstration over the shortage of premix fuel which has persisted for two months. The fisher -folks are also accusing their leadership of diverting the product and causing an artificial shortage. Their threats come on the back of recent reports by Citi FM of massive diversion of ... The post Frustrated Tema fishermen
The Nsawam Government Hospital has allayed fears of a possible outbreak of a viral infection at the St. Martin’s Senior High School in the Eastern Region. More than 20 students reportedly collapsed in the school over the weekend, and were rushed to the Nsawam Government Hospital for treatment. Following the outbreak of influenza Type 1 ... The post St. Martin’s students’
Lawyers for residents of Kuntunse in the Ga West Municipality, have threatened to sue the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 14-days, if it fails to take the necessary steps to halt the unlawful operations of a tomato factory in the area. The EPA shut down the Happy Sunshine Tomato factory which is managed by some ... The post Kuntunse residents to sue EPA
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has said it has “substantively” resolved all issues with its prepaid card system. According to the company, experts have been able to set up a data centre for cards reactivation in all four affected districts. On Monday, the Managing Director of the ECG, Ing. Samuel Boakye Appiah told the ... The post Prepaid system errors resolved – ECG appeared
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is alarmed at the absence of an Investment Advisory Committee in the management of Ghana’s oil revenue for 2017. According to PIAC, the situation means the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has breached Section 29 of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, hence must work to resolve the situation. ... The post PIAC
The CEO of the Bui Power Authority, Fred Oware is impressing on government to consider available options in its quest to merge the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Bui Power Authority (BPA). In his view, the decision could impact Ghana’s power generation efforts if not properly reconsidered. Government is seeking to merge the Volta ... The post Bui CEO urges caution over VRA, Bui merger
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