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
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has emphasised the crucial need for deeper collaboration between Ghanaian and German enterprises. He envisions a future where the fusion of German technology and expertise with Ghanaian innovation and local knowledge would pave the way for sustainable and inclusive growth. He made this call at the Ghana Mutual Prosperity Partnership Roundtable […] The post
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
Global Media Alliance (GMA), a leading PR agency in Ghana, instituted a partnership with Drake University, USA, for a cross-cultural collaboration. GMA welcomed two Public Relations and Strategic Communications students from the university for an internship experience. The internship activity forms part of Global Media Alliance’s strategy to foster collaborations and partnerships that go beyond […] The post Global
Keith Phillips US-based Piedmont Lithium has announced it will sell a portion of shares it holds in Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium to Atlantic’s biggest shareholder, Assore International. The Read More... The post Piedmont Lithium To Sell 24.3m Atlantic
Mansa Nettey Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has announced the opening of applications for Cohort 4 of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology (SCWIT) Incubator Programme. According to the Read More... The post Stanchart Opens Applications For SCWIT Cohort
The awardees Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank, shone with four of its employees at the Ghana Association of Bankers Awards recently receiving noteworthy awards. Amongst the awardees was Read More... The post Bankers Honour Fidelity Enployees appeared first on
The Ghana Revenue Authority has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to allow revenue assurance operations by Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited to continue while investigations into the viability of the contract continue. The revenue collection and administration body said the continuation was needed to ensure that the state does not lose revenue within the […] The post Allow
Dataware Tech, a leading provider of data analytics solutions, and Yadaba Communications, a boutique communications firm specializing in tech-enabled solutions, are partnering to launch a comprehensive quarterly workshop series designed to equip professionals with the essential skills to harness the power of data analytics. The inaugural workshop, dubbed ‘Empowering Decision Makers: A Comprehensive Journey through … The post Dataware
The Bank of Ghana has acknowledged receipt of US$600 million as the second tranche of Ghana’s bailout package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) The cash meant for budget support and stabilization of the local currency, was officially credited to the Central Bank’s account today, Tuesday, January 23, 2023. This means, Ghana has received a […] The post IMF
The World Bank today, January 23, 2024 approved a $300 million Development Policy Operation for Ghana. The First Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing is a critical contribution by the Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to help Ghana’s economic recovery and support the country’s resilient and inclusive growth. “The Government of Ghana remains committed to restoring […] The post World
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, a leading player in the food industry, has received strong endorsements for its safety and quality protocols from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) following the renewal last week of the facility’s FSSC 22000 certification for both its Biscuit and Culinary operations. Nutrifoods Ghana shot into the industry spotlight in 2016 when […] The post Nutrifoods
The Upper West Region is to receive GH¢107 million for the implementation of the second phase of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Region Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) in the eleven municipal and district assemblies (MDAs) of the region. The participants after the forum The five-year $150 million project is being implemented in 48 MDAs in … The post UW/R to receive GH¢107m for 2nd phase
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