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Ghana to receive $75m WB support for Industrial Park

Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen has said Ghana is due to receive $75 million from the World Bank to develop industrial parks. He said the...

NCA sues tribunal for bias

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has sued the Electronic Communications Tribunal for what it describes as ‘potential bias’ against the authority...

Zoomlion doing a lot to curb air pollution – Sophia Lissah

Sophia Lissah, Group Head of Communications of Jospong Group Limited, the parent company of Zoomlion Ghana Limited has declared that leading waste management...

GIPC calls for revision of law to resolve retailers’ impasse

“If the law is not helping us, let us look at it and see if we can amend it to remove some of these...

Electricity tariff up by over 11%

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved an 11.17% tariff increase for electricity from July 1.The PURC explained in a press release on Friday...

Ghana’s economy expands 6.7 per cent in first quarter of 2019

Ghana’s economy grew 6.7 per cent year-on-year in the first three months of 2019 compared to 5.4 per cent in the same period last...

Video: Abossey Okai Spare Parts dealers endorse ‘riot’ against Nigerians by Kumasi Magazine traders

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has given the government two weeks ultimatum to stop foreigners doing retail business in the country, else it will...

Audio: Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers bare teeth at foreigners in retail business

Members of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association have given the government a two-week ultimatum to clamp down on foreigners engaged in retail...

Audio: What triggered Suame riot against Nigerians

It has emerged that the rampaging youth, who vandalised shops belonging to Nigerians at Suame in the Ashanti region over the incessant kidnappings in...

MTN holds Bright Young CEO Summit

In line with the theme for this year’s 21 Days of Y’ello Care, “Creating a Brighter Future for our Youth,” MTN Ghana has organized a young...

Ghana’s economy expands 6.7 per cent in first quarter of 2019

Ghana’s economy grew 6.7 per cent year-on-year in the first three months of 2019 compared to 5.4 per cent in the same period last year,...

Companies without Data Protection Certs. risk losing license

Ghana’s Commissioner of Data Protection, Patricia Edusei-Poku has warned that companies which refuse to register with the Ghana Data Protection Commission risk losing their businesses licenses.She...

Audio: Why Ghana Bauxite Company workers demo turned violent

Workers of the Ghana Bauxite Company in Awaso in the Western North region have justified the burning of company property during a violent protest.An...

Kayaye to receive vocational skills training

Thirty vulnerable girls engaged in head porterage (kayayo) in Accra and Kumasi are to benefit from an integrated vocational and life skills training initiative to empower...

NAFCO CEO woos Ghanaians in diaspora into Agricultural investment

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab has urged Ghanaians living abroad and desirous of coming home to consider...

GH¢43million saved after clearing the pension’s payroll – SSNIT

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has saved a whooping GH¢43million as of April this year after deleting over 6,300 ghost pensioners from its...

NGO provides free vocational training youth in Kyebi

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) “Susanna Appiah- Pippim Memorial Training Centre,” has officially opened at Kibi in the Eastern region.It was established on 21st...

Countries, religious institutions cashing in on marijuana trade, why not Ghana? – Dumelo asks

Over the last five years, lots of countries have revised their laws to decriminalise the usage and trade of marijuana.The marijuana industry reports...

Tema-Akosombo rail line workers threaten strike

Ghanaian workers, contracted by an Indian company Afcons Infrastructure Limited to work on the ongoing construction of a Single Standard Gauge Railway line from...

Video: Customers storm Zoe Outreach Embassy to demand locked-up investment

There was drama at the Zoe Outreach Embassy when some people stormed the church, briefly disrupted church service to demand what they...

Growth in non-oil sector to remain high – World Bank

THE WORLD Bank has reported that growth in Ghana’s non-oil sector is expected to remain high at 6.2 percent, as policy interventions in agriculture...

Ghana tipped to be fastest growing mobile money market in Africa

A World Bank report released over the weekend has tipped Ghana to be the fastest growing mobile money market in Africa.According to the report,...

Fisherfolks back to sea after observing closed season

Economic activities at landing beaches in the country are bouncing back following the resumption of artisanal fishing in the country’s waters...

Loom is changing lives; not a scam – Group refutes EOCO scam alert

A group, calling itself the Looming National Members, has refuted a statement by the Economic Organised Crime Office (EOCO) which described the investment deal...

Ecobank Ghana calls for improved awareness on voluntary blood donation as world marks Blood Donor Day

Ecobank Ghana is urging relevant institutions to improve education and awareness on voluntary blood donation in the country. This call follows a recent research by the...

Photos: How Tema Port ladies are changing the face of port operations with new uniforms

There is currently a growing level of interest to increase and improve the participation of women in the Ports, Shipping and Maritime Transport Industry...

NPA to pilot cylinder re-circulation model in Obuasi and Kwaebibrem

The National Petroleum Authority(NPA) has said it will soon begin piloting the cylinder recirculation model (CRM) in Obuasi and Kwaebibirem in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions  respectfully.The...

Glo wows dealers with Dubai holiday trip

Glo Mobile Ghana last week wowed some of its best performing dealers with an all-expense paid holiday trip to Dubai. The dealers were selected...

Vodafone partners Homechow to launch food delivery App

Vodafone Ghana has announced a partnership with food delivery service, Homechow through the launch of the Homechow Food App to enable customers order and...

Rihanna tops Forbes rich list thanks to Fenty make-up

Although Rihanna hasn't released an album in more than three years - it's clear the work, work, work, work, work she's putting into her...

All you need to know about Loom Money Ghana

There’s a new ‘quick money scheme’ going viral in Ghana called 'Loom Money'. With Loom Money, all you need to do is to invest...

Golden Empire, Loom unlicensed – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned the public against Golden Empire and Loom as the regulator confirms they are unlicensed.According to the...

Uber urges passengers to verify drivers before patronising vehicles

Uber Ghana has urged its clients to ensure that they verify the pictures and car numbers of drivers before boarding vehicles.It said the pictures...

Farmers demand increase in cocoa prices – Report

Cocoa farmers have called on government to increase producer prices of cocoa by October 2019.They argued that the producer price of cocoa was inadequate...

Stop creating panic; not all Rural banks are going down – BoG

The Bank of Ghana has warned against creating panic on social media over savings with Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) in the country.According to...

Uber partners Old Mutual on safety package for driver-partners in Ghana

Today, registered driver-partners on the Uber app in Ghana, had the opportunity of engaging with safety and security experts, representatives from Old Mutual Insurance,...

Rising external debt threatens cedi stability – Databank

The more government relies on foreign currency denominated debt such as Eurobonds, the more pressure it puts on the local currency and its ability...

Govt scheming to make pay-TV compulsory for all Ghanaians – GIBA

The Communications Ministry is certain to clash with operators of Free-To-Air (FTA) television service in the country, following a policy that seeks to charge viewers...

Airlines take a step toward garbage-free flying

Back in 1972, the United Nations established June 5 as World Environment Day in an effort to raise awareness of the various harmful ways...

Eid-Ul-Fitr: Kasapreko makes donation to Chief Imam

Kasapreko Company Limited has donated some items from its product line to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, ahead of the Eid-UI-Fitr...