In an innovative move, Ghana’s trusted insurance brand; Donewell Insurance Ltd has unveiled a new, fast and easy to use digital insurance distribution channel allowing customers to effortlessly purchase and renew motor insurance policies directly through WhatsApp. Named “ESI DONEWELL”, the WhatsApp Chatbot is a user friendly interface that will enable both agents and individuals […] The post Donewell
GLICO Healthcare, a pioneer in private health insurance in Ghana, proudly announced the re-launch of its Sunkwa Health Plan and the introduction of its groundbreaking state-of-the-art e-Health App. The announcements were made at an event held at Tang Palace Hotel and attended by key stakeholders in the health and insurance industries, including the CEO of […] The post GLICO
Standard Chartered Wealth Management Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Outlook 2024 report, outlining its investment strategy for the year ahead. The US and other major economies are likely to witness sharply slower growth and sliding inflation in 2024. Equity and bond markets are expected to start 2024 positively, supported by hopes of a […] The post Outlook 2024: Sailing with
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union, ICU-Ghana, has urged the government to treat with urgency, the seven-day ultimatum issued by organized labour to withdraw the imposition of 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption exceeding the lifeline threshold. ICU expresses concern over the adverse impact that tax imposition may have on consumers, businesses and […] The post ICU
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is prepared to continue the necessary structural reforms to revive the country’s shaky economy. It emphasizes the importance of vigilance and commitment in realigning the country’s economic situation. Following the approval of the second $600 million tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank […] The post We’ll
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has called for a discussion on the possibility of increasing the retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The federation argues that it is timely for stakeholders to engage in a conversation about extending the retirement age, providing an opportunity for healthy retirees to continue contributing to the workforce. […] The post Ghana
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Oxford Business Group (OBG) and the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) are joining forces to spearhead the APN initiative to identify and address bottlenecks in manufacturing, adding value, and trading within the African continent. This strategic partnership signifies a commitment to shedding light on Africa’s economic landscape, particularly in Ghana and the […] The post Oxford
Blow Chem Industries Limited has apologised after a user-generated video promoting its non-alcoholic beverage line inadvertently featured its alcoholic brand, Bel Ice, alongside a minor. The video, created by a dance academy contracted for an influencer marketing campaign, sparked controversy on social media for using a child to indirectly promote alcohol. Blow Chem in a […] The post Blow
Dr. Yaw Baah Organised Labour has indicated it is not in favour of the government’s proposal to impose value-added tax (VAT) on electricity consumed beyond the lifeline edge. The Read More... The post We Won’t Pay VAT On Power – TUC appeared first on DailyGuide
Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to allow SML to continue with its work of improving revenue assurance until government concludes Read More... The post ‘Allow SML Operations
As the world commemorates the sixth International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, Fidelity Bank Ghana, proudly takes a leading role in advocating for the theme “Learning for Read More... The post Fidelity Bank Champions Educational Empowerment
In a landmark initiative to bolster economic collaboration, a delegation of prominent UK auto investors embarks on a trade mission to Ghana from the 22nd to the 26th of January 2024. Organised by the Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Ghana team – a UK Government programme dedicated to the creation of Jobs and economic transformation […] The post UK-Ghana
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced a coordinated and planned emergency shutdown and high-integrity pressure protection system proof tests at its facilities in Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Benin between January 28 and 30, 2024. The exercise is a requirement of its regulatory authority, the West African Gas Pipeline Authority. WAPCo, in its […] The post WAPCo
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has described the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on electricity consumption above the lifeline as an easy way for the government to raise revenue, which is unfair to consumers. At a press conference on Tuesday, January 23, TUC gave the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw the tax, […] The post Burdening workers
Some irate youth of Manfo, Subrisu and Fante Communities in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region have asked the government to, as a matter of urgency, stop the state security agencies from unnecessarily harassing them at the community mining site at Fante. They have threatened the government not to, in its wildest dream, […] The post Miners angry over harassment by state
The Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Forest Service Division has confiscated and set ablaze 29 chamfines, ten pumping machines and three motorbikes in the upper Wassa Forest, near Ampontenkrom. Mr. Baiden, who assumed office barely a week ago, set ablaze the confiscated equipment in the forest reserves, as part of his working visit to familiarise himself with issues on […] The post Forestry
The government is seriously looking into the request by the Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) for the mineral exploration companies to be exempted from the payment of Valued Added Tax (VAT) on drilling and assaying, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has stated. According to him, the issue of the scrapping … The post Govt
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (6th from right), with Kobina Tahir Hammond (5th from right), Minister of Trade and Industry, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (3rd from left), Minister of Information, Kosi Read More... The post Veep Outdoors $55m BizBox Project appeared first on DailyGuide
GIP is a first-of-its-kind platform, created and funded by BII, that provides long-term, flexible capital, primarily in local currency to SMEs in Ghana. The investment will enable eSAL to upgrade to new technology and acquire new infrastructure to serve a global client base. It supports eSAL’s plans to improve the job prospects of over 8,000 […] The post BII
The UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, has released the 5th edition of its annual Ghana Business Environment and Competitive Survey Report for the year 2023. Over 690 businesses, including UKGCC member and non-member companies from 16 industries and ranging from small to […] The post
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