Beggars should be taxed’ – GRA official
An official of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the Northern Region, has stated that in broadening the tax net, even beggars in the...
MASLOC Boss receives top award
The Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) has been adjudged the Microfinance and Small Loans CEO of the year.
Mr....
March PPi inches down to 3.7%
The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for March 2018 was 3.7 percent, Mr Anthony Amuzu, Deputy Government Statistician has revealed.
This rate represents a 1.8 percentage...
Ghana's debt hits distress levels – 3 years in a row
Ghana has maintained its status as a high-risk, debt-distress country after first making it onto the infamous list of countries whose debt burdens had...
AUDIO: Suggestions to revive ailing textile industry welcomed- Trade Ministry to textile workers union
The Trade Ministry has indicated its readiness to find the best and lasting solution to the challenges in the textile industry.
Deputy Trade Minister, Carlos...
South African Airways seeks extra $400m bail-out from state
South African Airways (SAA) is in discussions with the Treasury on a cash injection of about R5bn, which the company needs to cover historic...
Pesewa Global to put 100,000 small businesses online
Pesewa Global Company Limited, an African markets-focused incubator has announced plans to invest GHC10 million worth of human, technological and capital resources over a...
Campaign to encourage egg consumption launched in Accra
A national campaign to help raise awareness on the health benefits of eggs, has been launched in Accra.
The overall purpose of the campaign is...
Satellite TV penetration in Ghana peaks by 83% – SES
Satellite television has grown rapidly and has become the leading delivery mode in Ghana, a Satellite Monitor study report commissioned by SES has revealed.
SES,...
Poultry farmers still ‘frustrated’ despite reduction in imported chicken
Despite the Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s policy to reduce the importation of chicken to save the struggling local poultry industry, farmers say challenges...
IMF to release $236m to Ghana in May
The IMF should be releasing about two hundred and thirty-six million dollars ($236,000,000) to Ghana under the agreement with the Fund, by the first...
GPS Co-operative credit union holds 6th AGM
The Ghana Prisons Chapter of the Co-operative Credit Union Association has held its 6th annual general meeting to review the past performance of the...
Pork business picks up in Kumasi
For many years Dakwodwom, a suburb of Kumasi, used to be the only hub for pork-selling business in the Metropolis.
Forty-year-old Maame Yaa's pork shed...
Meralco to take over ECG
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has announced the selection of Meralco Consortium as the 'Preferred Bidder' to manage the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
“Yes,...
Ethical cocoa schemes no panacea for struggling farmers
Global chocolate makers are buying more cocoa sourced through schemes aimed at stamping out poverty as they rush to make their supply chains more...
Ghana’s debt nears distress levels – World Bank
Ghana stands a high risk of returning to debt distress situation if it fails to manage its rising debt levels.
That is the caution from...
Millicent Aba Tetteh, the market woman in suit
It's easy to find young, enterprising women lately. However, what is hard to find is a graduate who dabbles in a trade perceived to...
E-commerce leads the way for startup businesses in Ghana
Global technological advancement has transformed numerous economic societies. Here in Africa, the impact of technology specifically the internet on our business economy is remarkable....
Oil price hits three-year high of nearly $70 a barrel
Drivers have been warned they face misery at petrol pumps this year after the oil price rose to a three-year high of almost $70...
Liberian President Weah Orders Probe of Exxon's 2013 Oil Deal
Liberian President George Weah ordered a probe into Exxon Mobil Corp.’s 2013 deal for drilling rights off the West African nation’s coast, his office...
Jumia 2017 results highlights
Jumia, the leading online eCommerce ecosystem in Africa, grew GMV by 64,5% to 197,9 MEUR (+113% in constant currency) in the fourth quarter of...
Atwima Kwanwoma Rural Bank exceeds BoG's minimum capital requirement
The Atwima Kwanwoma Rural Bank has exceeded Bank of Ghana’s minimum capital requirement of GHS1 million by more than 200 percent.
The capital of the bank...
Jumia Ghana set to launch superhero deals
All is set for Africa’s leading online retail company to launch another giant discount campaign called the #SuperHeroDeals. This comes after Jumia Mobile Week...
Galamsey ban to be lifted soon – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi has assured the small scale mining sector to exercise a little patience as the process...
Former MASLOC CEO fights back; claims defamation
Lawyers for former MASLOC boss, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu has described as defamatory, the contents of an audit report citing her for fraud.
Victor Kojoga Adawudu said...
Africa Media Sales Development ready to aid workers achieve their target sales efficiently
Africa Media Sales Development (AMSD) has introduced a new series of Media Sales development programmes dubbed the ”Media Marketplace” opened for media professionals who...
Ex-MASLOC boss, others cited for fraud, 'ghost' projects
A forensic audit of the operations of MASLOC under the John Mahama administration has revealed jaw-dropping suspected fraud and financial impropriety.
The report which has...
OmniBank is the official bank for 2018 pilgrimage
OmniBank has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs as the official Bank and partner for the Christian pilgrimage to...
Ghana’s GDP growth for 2017 hits 8.5 percent
Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) provisional growth for 2017 hits 8.5 percent, according to figures from the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS).
This is a sharp...
MTN hero: Linat Osman Kundaribuo championing sex education in Wa
Linat Osman Kundaribuo is MTN Heros of Change Season VI nominee making positive changes in her home town.
She is a 30-year old teacher and...
GRA ups voluntary tax compliance to support
The Central Region Office of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said it would continue to run after taxpayers using coercion to ensure voluntary...
Newmont shuts down operations in Ghana after Ahafo tunnel collapse
Mining firm, Newmont Gold Ghana Limited, has shut down all its mining operations in Ghana temporarily, after tragedy hit its Ahafo Mine over the...
Fuel prices projected to increase by up to 2% from next week
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected fuel price increases between 1 and 2 percent in the first pricing window of April barring...
BoG shuts down 'Wyselink Microfinance' for operating with fake license
The central bank is warning the public that Wyselink Microfinance is not licensed to take deposits.
“Wyselink Microfinance Limited was operating with a forged Bank...
Be bold, name cartel sabotaging Gov’t in petroleum sector – BOST staff challenged
Staff of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) have been challenged to name members of the supposed cartel that is manipulating fuel prices...
Gov't beats 2017 deficit target
For the first time in seven years, the government has spent less than it budgeted, thanks to a drastic cut in expenditure in response...
'Great cartel’ manipulating fuel prices – BOST staff warn government
The Junior and the Senior Staff unions of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), have called on the government to move...
No dividends, as banks struggle to raise GH¢400m
Despite impressive performances in 2017, banks are not likely to deal out dividends this year; at least not so generously, as they struggle to...
Adakabre to lead VIP's strategy as new General Manager
Radio broadcaster, Ernest Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Adakabre, has been appointed General Manager of transport giant, VIP Jeoun Transport Company Limited.
The privately owned...
COCOBOD gets five-member audit committee
A five-member Audit Committee has been inaugurated for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to ensure adherence to public financial management regulations.
The committee was inaugurated...