The Government has so far disbursed 52 per cent of funds allocated to its Planting for Food and Job programme as at the end of first half of the year. Out of a total GH¢700 million, allocated for the implementation of the programme, the government has disbursed GH¢365.60million to fund various components of the programme … The post Planting for Food and
African economies will grow by 4.1 percent in 2018, according to the 2018 Africa Trade Report. The report “Stimulating Intra-African Trade: Implications of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, was launched by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), and copied to the Ghana News Agency. The report was announced by South African President Cyril … The post Intra-African
The January to May 2018 fiscal performance shows that the Total Revenue and Grants fell short of target by GH¢1,428.7 million, representing 0.6 per cent of GDP, while total expenditures were below target by GH¢796.5 million (0.3 per cent of GDP). That resulted in a cash fiscal deficit of GH¢6,371.8 million, representing 2.6 per cent … The post Ghana
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister for Finance on Thursday announced various measures to guarantee increased revenue and improve efficiency in public spending to ensure the achievement of fiscal targets. The presentation of the mid-year budget review showed a reduction in electricity tariffs and a zero increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). The Finance Minister said … The post Budget:
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) governing body and its Council have approved the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association’s (WISTA) application for consultative status on July 5, to promote gender equality. This was announced in a press statement issued by Naa Densua Aryeetey, the WISTA International Executive Committee Member for Africa Region/Head, Shipper Services … The post International
Cabinet has approved a science and technology policy to guide the development and adaptation of science and technology for the development of the country. The government has also established a Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology to advice the President on science and technological advancement of the country. Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Minister for Environment, … The post Ghana
ECOWAS is in consultation with governments of member states to develop a sub-regional policy on taxes, in a bid to bring down the high aviation taxes that stakeholders say is hampering the growth of the sector in West Africa. The consultations follow a study commissioned by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and … The post ECOWAS to introduce common policy on aviation taxes, charges and
The Ashanti Regional Police Command is yet to identify the seven alleged robbers gunned down by the police in a shootout at Poano, in the Amansie -West District on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Kwesi Mensah Duku, the Regional Police Commander, who made this known at a media briefing on the incident in Kumasi, … The post Police yet to identify killed
The Bawjiase Area Rural Bank with its headquarters at Awutu Bawjiase has recorded a growth of GH¢1.8 million profit before tax in 2017 representing 13 per cent increase over the 2016 profit of GH¢1.6 million. The bank increased its profit from GH¢1,650,150 in 2016 to GH¢1,865,134 million in 2017. It also paid a total tax … The post Bawjiase Area Rural
Four Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have launched four climate change adaptation projects in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region. The NGOs include META Foundation, LINK Ghana, Rural Education and Agriculture Development International (READI) and the Community Self Reliance Centre (COSREC). The Adaptation Fund Sub Projects, made up of Dry Season Gardening, Integrated Beekeeping and … The post Four
Mr Albert Anson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kwahu Root and Fruit Company Limited (KRFCL), has said work on the ginger processing factory would be completed in August. He said being part of the One District One Factory (1D1F) in the Kwahu West Municipality, the project would be completed to create employment for … The post Organic ginger
Rehabilitation works on the Accra-Nsawam rail line is expected to be completed by next December and passenger and light train service will be restored before Christmas, Mr Joe Ghartey, the Minister for Railways Development has announced. The rehabilitation became necessary following derailment of an Accra bound Diesel Multiple Unit last October, after which the Ministry … The post Accra,
The National Communications Authority(NCA) on Wednesday commissioned the NCA Type Approval Laboratory to ensure, that electronic equipment that comes into the country are of standard quality and would not pose any risk to consumers. Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister of Communication, who commissioned the laboratory, said the lab, now made it possible to ensure, that communication … The post NCA
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