The Ecobank Ghana recorded a block, which sent the price dipping to end second week trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Nordea Capital Investment Stock Expert analysis indicated. Trading therefore ended with ten price changes in an advance to decline ratio of 2:8 as both indices pointed southwards pushing the benchmark GSE-Composite Index to … The post Ecobank Ghana
Hundreds of residents from communities in the Keta Municipality, clad in red, Thursday hit the streets to register their opposition to crude oil exploration and salt mining in the Keta Basin of the Volta Region. The demonstrators, including the aged, some supported by walking aids, bearing placards, sang and danced to war songs before finally … The post Anlo
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has said that the ban on drumming and noise making in the metropolis would begin from May 14 to June 14, 2018. It has therefore set guidelines in the interest of peace, harmony and national security. This was made known in a statement signed by Mr Gilbert Nii Ankrah, the … The post Ban on drumming and noise making in Accra
Mr Freddie Blay, Acting chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday picked nomination forms to contest the National Chairman position of the party. The party on May 3, 2018 opened nominations for national positions and Mr Blay is seeking to substantively hold the national Chairman position having acted in that capacity since October … The post Blay
Management of Voltic Ghana, subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), says its new $6.5 million Plant at Akwadum, will help to increase supply of its products and enable it to maintain its dominant position in the market. The company, which became part of the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in 2016, built the new plant, which … The post Voltic Ghana
President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the private sector to spearhead socioeconomic transformation in the ECOWAS sub-region. “Sometimes in fact, many times, governments are too slow. Let the private sector lead the way to catalyse our social economic transformation to improve the business environment, the opportunities for job creation,” Vice President Bawumia remarked on Thursday … The post Vice
The Copyright Office in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is to begin a study to assess the contribution of the copyright industries to the Ghanaian economy. The study’s overall goal is to contribute to Ghana’s socio-economic development through promoting the use and protection of intellectual property rights. At a stakeholders meeting … The post Study
Ms Precious Boateng, the Sanitation Ambassador of Empathy Ghana Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has called for attitudinal change in Ghanaians to help in the fight against sanitation challenges confronting the nation. She said the rate at which filth was causing outbreak of diseases and death among Ghanaians was alarming and underscored the need for all … The post Ghanaians
The number of farmers in Upper West Region who registered under the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJs) programme hit 30,314 in April 2018 with the figure projected to climb by May ending as farming season jumpstarts. Though more farmers are trooping to register in the ongoing registration exercise, the latest figure is far in … The post More than
Mr Jiang Zhouteng, Acting Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Ghana, has said China is ready to work with African countries to strengthen strategic cooperation. He said it was also ready to further implement the China-Africa Regional Aviation Cooperation Plan and build a China-Africa Air Silk Road for the benefits of both Chinese … The post China
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned till further notice (sine die) the case in which Mr Ken Ofori Atta, Minister of Finance has been sued over his role in the $2.25 billion bond issuance due to an alleged procedural error and conflict of interest. The Dynamic Youth Movement of Ghana (DYMOG) was informed by the … The post Supreme Court adjourns
Mobile money transactions have increased by about 177 per cent between 2013 and March 2018, reaching GH¢312. 93 million and valued at GH¢52.35 billion transactions in March this year, Dr Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has said. He said companies with GH¢48.24 million transactions were valued at GH¢5.91 billion in … The post Mobile
Mrs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Thursday, re-affirmed the country’s commitment to the implementation of all ECOWAS protocols especially with free movement of persons. The other protocols includes the right of residence and the right of the establishment of goods and services, stressing that, trade was the pillar … The post Ghana
A 45 year old soldier, Staff Sergeant Seth who allegedly assaulted a Police officer on duty at Appolonia City has appeared before an Accra Central District Court. S/Sgt Alloryitoh charged with assault, pleaded not guilty and the court presided over by Mrs Gloria Laryea admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢7,000.00 with two … The post Soldier in court for assaulting Policeman
Chief Justice (CJ) Sophia Akuffo has threatened to shut down the Wa District Court in Upper West Region within six months if officials of the Municipal Assembly fail to find suitable location for the Court. The Court is currently sharing a small structure with the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA), a situation the CJ described as unacceptable … The post Chief
Trial of the suspects alleged to have murdered Major Maxwell Mahama begun on Thursday at an Accra High Court with the prosecution calling its first witness Warrant Officer II. Kwasi Sabi. Mrs Evelyn Keelson, Chief State Attorney led the witness to give his evidence on what he experienced on that fateful day. The witness said … The post Major Mahama murder: Trial of suspects
Mr Carlos Ahenkorah, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, has urged Small and Medium Enterprises to take advantage of the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) to market their products and be competitive in the global market. Ghana in March, 2018, signed the agreement to boost economic growth across the continent. The deal was signed by … The post SMEs
Twenty-four (24) factories have so far been approved for construction in the Northern Region under the government’s “One District One Factory (1D1F)” initiative. Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Robert Ahomka-Lindsay, said majority of these were in the agricultural sector. He added that “six of them are existing factories looking to expand” while one had its … The post 24
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