In line with Ghana’s strategy to increase trade within Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in collaboration with the National Coordination Office (NCO) of the AfCFTA participated in the Ghana Expo 2024 in Tanzania from Wednesday 24th January to Sunday 28th January 2024, at the Mlimani City Conference Centre […] The post
A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Joseph Atsu Ayeh, says Ghana’s position on the latest corruption percentage index can change if governments depoliticize appointment procedures in state institutions. The political science lecturer believes weaker institutions, coupled with the appointments of incompetent individuals, have contributed to Ghana’s static position of 43rd on […] The post Ghana’s
Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, has denied allegations that he was involved in the National Communication Authority’s decision to shut down Salt FM in Agogo. There have been accusations directed at the MP and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, suggesting they influenced the NCA’s decision to close the […] The post I’ve
The planned implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic consumption of electricity has been suspended officially by the government. Both the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) have thus been directed by the Ministry of Finance to put the charging of the levy on hold. […] The post Government
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated categorically that he will abolish the tax on electronic financial transactions popularly known as e-levy, if elected President of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and before the introduction, Vice President Bawumia had declared his opposition to levies on electronic financial […] The post I’ll
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will “introduce a very simple, citizen and business-friendly flat tax regime” if he is elected president. Addressing the nation on his vision if elected president at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Wednesday, Dr Bawumia said his administration would introduce a flat […] The post I’ll
Ghana and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a bilateral commitment and memorandum of understanding (MoUs) toward fostering partnerships in the automotive sector, animal health, science, technology and innovation. At the 9th UK-Ghana Business Council meeting held in Accra, which was co-chaired by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the UK’s Minister for State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, the two […] The post
Members of the National Association of Institutional Suppliers say they will proceed with a planned picket over the government’s refusal to pay all arrears owed them. The association, a key player in supplying school uniforms, house dresses, and school clothes to senior high schools across Ghana, is owed two years of arrears by the government. […] The post Suppliers
The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. In a statement dated February 5, FABAG said it believes the aspect of the tax that affects the industry is highly insensitive and anti-business. On February 1, 2024, the government introduced a new tax policy on […] The post Withdraw
Key insurance industry indices in Ghana as reported by the latest research report by the National Insurance Commission’s ‘Public Perception and Confidence of Insurance in Ghana’ survey indicate a sharp improvement in awareness, appreciation and confidence among the general public. The latest NIC survey reports an average confidence index of 61.65% and an improved perception […] The post
In opposition to the government’s Emissions Levy, the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is advocating for increased investments in diversifying Ghana’s energy mix. FABAG emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the environment and discourages the imposition of a flat-rate levy on Ghanaians. The chairman of FABAG, John Awuni on the Citi Breakfast Show on […] The post Govt
Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has been recognised by the Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GIRSAL), through its Partner, Excellence Awards, with the Highest GIRSAL-guaranteed Credit of the Year. The award presented by the Chief Executive Officer of GIRSAL, Mr Kwesi Korboe, to the Managing Director of the Bank was to … The post CBG
Puma Energy Ghana, a leading energy company, has reiterated its commitment to enabling access to energy and specifically, clean cooking solutions. Mr Zwelithini Mlotshwa, General Manager, Puma Energy Ghana, who disclosed this when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Michael S. Regan, visited the company’s affiliate Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling facility in Tema … The post Puma
Opportunity International Savings and Loans Ltd. (OISL) has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification in line with the Bank of Ghana’s directive to Financial Institutions in order to improve their Cyber and Information Security space. It was awarded by Certi-Trust, a global certification body specialising in Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection, through its Principal Auditor, Mr … The post OISL
Fitch Solutions, an international rating agency, says a gradual improvement in investor sentiment and a US$600 million International Monetary Fund (IMF) disbursement will keep the exchange rate stable. In a report detailing interest rate and inflationary dynamics for 2024, the rating agency said it predicted that the disbursement and investor sentiments would keep the cedis […] The post IMF
Mr. Kwesi Korboe (L), Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo receiving the award from COO of GIRSAL Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG) has been recognised by the Ghana Incentive-based Risk Sharing Read More... The post CBG Is GIRSAL Guaranteed Credit Partner appeared first on
Mr. Kwame Owusu-Boateng displaying the award, flanked by the management team Opportunity International Savings and Loans (OISL) Ltd. has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification in line with Bank of Ghana’s Read More... The post Opportunity
James Klutse Avedzi The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has ordered the immediate arrest of the Northern Regional Director and Accountant of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The Read More... The post NSA Director Hot Over GH¢ 160k appeared first on
Abdul-Moomin Gbana General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC), Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has urged the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Read More... The post Terminate FGR Lease- Mine Workers Union appeared first on
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has returned the assets and cash seized from Cecilia Abena Dapaah, bringing an end to a long-standing legal Read More... The post OSP Returns Cecilia Dapaah’s Money appeared first on DailyGuide
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