The New Patriotic Party (NPP) led government says it will abolish what it describes as nuisance taxes imposed on Ghanaians under the previous government to relief businesses and the ordinary… The post Ghana government cuts, abolishes nuisance taxes in 2017 budget appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ken Ofori-Atta – Finance Minister designate The New Patriotic Party (NPP) led government says it will abolish what it describes as nuisance taxes imposed on Ghanaians under the previous

The European Union (EU) is supporting the Government of Ghana (GoG) with 160 million Euros to boost agriculture in the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) Zone Six. The project, which… The post SADA gets €160m financing for agriculture support appeared first on Ghana Business News. The European Union (EU) is supporting the Government of Ghana (GoG) with 160 million Euros to boost agriculture in the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) Zone Six. The project,

The Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) rose by 0.8 per cent to GH¢1.19 per share after government clears the leadership turmoil at the… The post GOIL share hinges up on Ghana stock market appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) rose by 0.8 per cent to GH¢1.19 per share after government clears the leadership turmoil at the Company.  The GSE market trading made available

A prime suspect being sought after by the police for his alleged involvement in a case in which a young lady accused of theft, was stripped stark naked in Kumasi,… The post Police arrests prime suspect in public torture of woman in Kumasi appeared first on Ghana Business News. A prime suspect being sought after by the police for his alleged involvement in a case in which a young lady accused of theft, was stripped stark naked in Kumasi, has eventually surrendered confessing to the police

Today March 2, 2017, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta presented the government’s budget statement to Parliament. The budget highlights the removal of most of what the government of… The post Full text: Ghana 2017 Budget Statement appeared first on Ghana Business News. Today March 2, 2017, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta presented the government’s budget statement to Parliament. The budget highlights the removal of most of what the government of the New Patriotic

The government has employed 1000 graduates, who graduated between 2011 and 2015 from the five colleges of agriculture in the country as extension officers to assist farmers under the planting… The post Government employs 1,000 graduates as extension officers to improve agriculture – Minister appeared first on Ghana Business News. The government has employed 1000 graduates, who graduated between 2011 and 2015 from the five colleges of agriculture in the country as extension officers

Ghana expects to earn an estimated $515 million from petroleum in 2017, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has said in his first Budget Statement to Parliament today March 2,… The post Ghana estimates $515m petroleum revenue for 2017 appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ken Ofori-Atta – Finance Minister designate Ghana expects to earn an estimated $515 million from petroleum in 2017, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has said in his first Budget Statement to Parliament

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has called on the newly-elected members of the Council of State to avoid the mistakes of the immediate past Council and work to… The post CDD-Ghana calls on new Council of State to avoid mistakes of predecessors appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has called on the newly-elected members of the Council of State to avoid the mistakes of the immediate past Council and work

The Human Rights division of the Accra High Court has placed an injunction on the construction of a facility being built by the Ghana Army, near the private residence, in… The post Court places injunction on construction of military facility appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Human Rights division of the Accra High Court has placed an injunction on the construction of a facility being built by the Ghana Army, near the private residence, in Accra, of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia

As global technology giants ready themselves to start building smart cities on the back of 5G technology and Cloud computing, Africa has been written off the list of places ready… The post Africa is not ready for Smart Cities – NEC executive appeared first on Ghana Business News. As global technology giants ready themselves to start building smart cities on the back of 5G technology and Cloud computing, Africa has been written off the list of places ready for the new technology revolution. Vice

Finish start up HMD Global, licensed distributors of Nokia phones are set to launch three new Android-based smartphones and a newly revamped famous Nokia 3310 feature phone in the second… The post Nokia showcases three new Android smartphones, brings back 3310 appeared first on Ghana Business News. Finish start up HMD Global, licensed distributors of Nokia phones are set to launch three new Android-based smartphones and a newly revamped famous Nokia 3310 feature phone in the second quarter

Smart cities, smart homes, smart cars, smart vendors, smart factories and more, plus virtual reality are at the centre of every discussion and exhibition at the ongoing Mobile World Congress… The post Smart technologies, virtualization take center stage at Mobile World Congress appeared first on Ghana Business News. Smart cities, smart homes, smart cars, smart vendors, smart factories and more, plus virtual reality are at the centre of every discussion and exhibition at the ongoing Mobile

A DAF trailer with registration number GT 5557-U carrying two 20-footer containers loaded with bags suspected to be fertilizers or sugar lost control of the steering wheel causing the containers… The post Two containers fall off at Kwame Nkrumah interchange appeared first on Ghana Business News. A DAF trailer with registration number GT 5557-U carrying two 20-footer containers loaded with bags suspected to be fertilizers or sugar lost control of the steering wheel causing the containers

The Ghana School Feeding Programme has expressed commitment to improving the overall monitoring, food quality and feeding days this year. A statement from the Ghana School Feeding Programme and copied… The post Ghana School Feeding programme to improve monitoring appeared first on Ghana Business News. The Ghana School Feeding Programme has expressed commitment to improving the overall monitoring, food quality and feeding days this year. A statement from the Ghana School Feeding Programme

The Reverend Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) says Ghana’s culture and family life at the moment cannot sustain same-sex marriage in the country.… The post Ghana’s family life cannot sustain same-sex marriages – Opuni-Frimpong appeared first on Ghana Business News. Rev Opuni-Frimpong The Reverend Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) says Ghana’s culture and family life at the

MTN in partnership with GLICO General Insurance Company has launched a Mobile Care insurance designed as a protection against accidental phone damage, screen damage, theft and loss of mobile phone.… The post MTN partners GLICO to launch Mobile Care Insurance appeared first on Ghana Business News. MTN in partnership with GLICO General Insurance Company has launched a Mobile Care insurance designed as a protection against accidental phone damage, screen damage, theft and loss of mobile phone. The

Siemens, the African engineering giant, has donated automation solutions worth €25,000 to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as part of efforts to enhance engineering training.   The… The post Siemens donates €25,000 to KNUST appeared first on Ghana Business News. Siemens, the African engineering giant, has donated automation solutions worth €25,000 to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as part of efforts to enhance

The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with partners have organised a capacity building workshop for senior officials from Ministries of Finance, Health, Education and Civil society in Abuja, Nigeria… The post AfDB builds capacity in value for money in social service delivery for ECOWAS members appeared first on Ghana Business News. The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with partners have organised a capacity building workshop for senior officials from Ministries

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is working with development partners to improve the integrity of its Long-term Election Observation Missions as an effective tool for conflict prevention and deepening of… The post ECOWAS restates commitment to impartial poll observation appeared first on Ghana Business News. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is working with development partners to improve the integrity of its Long-term Election Observation Missions