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High tariffs endanger power export agenda

The country’s attempt to export power to its neighbouring countries will suffer a major setback if tariff differentials between independent power producers (IPPs) signed...

Accra Brewery’s Beta Malt gets new look

Ghana’s premier brewery, Accra Brewery Limited, (ABL), has launched a new brand campaign for its non-alcoholic malt beverage, Beta Malt, dubbed “The Only Way...

Minister for Communications pays working visit To NCA

The Minister for Communications, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, on Monday 8th May, 2017, paid a working visit to the National Communications Authority (NCA). Accompanying her...

132,500 barrels of oil produced daily in first quarter

Gross sales volumes of crude oil in the first quarter of 2017 averaged approximately 132,500 barrels of oil per day (bopd).This comprises 82,500 bopd...

‘Second revival coming to Komenda sugar factory’

The Akufo-Addo government has assured, it will revive the Komenda Sugar factory after it was shut down last year for reasons blamed on the...

12m people without pension as fund managers, telco devise new strategy

An estimated 12 million people in the informal sector of the economy are without any form of pension, a situation that leads to loss...

26,000 ‘ghost’ workers miss deadline again

Checks by Citi Business News have revealed that most of the 26,000 public sector workers who were to miss their April salaries over failure...

Ghana steps up efforts to avert food insecurity

As Ghana steps up efforts to avert food insecurity, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has launched a five year flagship program dubbed...

Plastic waste threatens Ghana’s fishing industry

Fishermen at Teshie, like in many other fishing communities in Ghana, have been plagued by plastic waste.Walking down any street in towns and cities...

Hackman Owusu Agyemang condemns shoddy work in COCOBOD housing project

Chairman of the COCOBOD Hackman Owusu Agyemang has expressed dissatisfaction in the quality of the ongoing Cocoa Housing Project at Tema.COCOBOD is undertaking a...

Alomo Bitters named brand of the year at Ghana Manufacturing Awards

Leading Ghanaian-owned beverage manufacturer Kasapreko Company Limited and its Founder Dr Kwabena Adjei last weekend took home two coveted awards at the recent Ghana...

Kasapreko, Dr Adjei win honours at Ghana Manufacturing Awards

Leading Ghanaian-owned beverage manufacturer Kasapreko Company Limited and its Founder Dr Kwabena Adjei last weekend took home two coveted awards at the recent Ghana...

We didn’t sell Adonko Bitters to people below 18 years – Angel Group

Angel Group of Companies, producers of Adonko Bitters alcoholic drink, said it did not sell the product to minors during the ‘Easter Monday Aseda...

University of Energy develops bio-plastic

The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani has developed a bio-plastic, made out of corn starch and degrades within a reasonable...

MTN caution customers against giving out Mobile Money PIN on phone

MTN Ghana Head of Mobile Money, Eli Hini has cautioned customers against giving out their Mobile Money PIN to people who call them on...

CPC on the verge of collapse over 90 million dollar debt

Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC) is crumbling under 90 million dollar debt accrued over the last 8 years.The CPC owes some syndicated banks led...

Association of alcohol manufacturers commends FDA probe into Adonko Bitters saga

The Association of Alcohol Manufacturers and Importers (AAMI) says it has observed with concern the recent media publications about alcohol abuse at an event...

Gov’t likely to extend IMF programme

JOYBUSINESS is reliably informed that government is expected to extend programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which should be ending in April next...

Lotto Agents call on Director General of NLA

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Kofi Osei-Ameyaw has held discussions with the Executive Secretary of the Concerned Lotto Agents Association of...

Newmont Africa advances growth projects to increase profitable production at Ahafo

 Newmont Africa has announced plans to build a new underground mine and expand processing capacity at its Ahafo operations by more than 50 percent.According...

Government’s ECG concession review arrangements better – ISODEC

The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), has said that the government’s decision to review portions of the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) concession agreement...

We are on track to stabilize Cedi – Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that government is on track to restoring the country’s economy by stabilising the cedi and reducing inflation...

Ibrahim Mahama settled debt ahead of court hearing – SSNIT

Engineers & Planners Company Limited settled arrears owed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) a day before hearing was to take place  at...

Gov’t, partners set to provide 15,000 affordable houses

Government is working with three private partners to provide 15,000 affordable housing units in parts of the country under a US$1.5 billion program.The 10-year...

Adonko Bitters management react to FDA ban

The management of Angel Group of Companies, manufacturers of Adonko Bitters has debunked media reports suggesting that patrons of the bitters fell unconscious after...

Mining companies to pay due licensing fees to DVLA

Deputy Minister of Transport, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover says government will champion a post-audit of all earth-moving equipment of mining companies and ensure that...

33% of cocoa trees unproductive – COCOBOD CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Mr. Boahen Aidoo has indicated on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that , government will intensify...

We want 51% in ECG privatization compact- Nana Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stated that government will stand by its decision to amend the Private Sector Participation (PSP) compact of the Electricity Company of...