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Week two of Citi Business Festival commences
Week two of Citi FM’s Citi Business Festival continues this week, June 8th- June 12th, with the on-air program the Management Development Month Series (MDM). [contextly_sidebar id=”amJn24HEQGD8aF7sIWd3IvuToB0G7mDt”]Week two’s Management Development Month Series will focus on organizational culture and HR management. On Monday June 8th 2015 the Management Development Month Series will feature Cecelia Dei Annan…
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Transport ministry to relocate operations of metro mass to Kpone
The Transport Ministry is planning to relocate the Metro Mass Transit Company from its current location at Kaneshie to Kpone. [contextly_sidebar id=”tWICftH9nNvEm85TEVmCMlWBzf0YYuIc”]This forms parts of efforts to help stabilize the operations of the transport company which plays a critical role in the transport sector. The floods on Wednesday saw vehicles and the warehouse of MMT…
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Port charges to increase in July
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority is proposing an upward review of some tariffs at the country’s ports in July this year. [contextly_sidebar id=”v6pJ6Vv8lynXOF31G0ppxo4734ZZNty4″]Vessel handling charges and stevedoring charges will see an upward review of 4percent whiles receipt and delivery charges with regards to imports handling will be increased by 20 percent. This implies that…
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Ecobank appoints new CEO, as Albert Essien bows out
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“Ecobank”) parent company of the Ecobank Group, has appointed Ade Ayeyemi as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. [contextly_sidebar id=”SFjzgxsIWbSg1YwFitQyOcIzsXWjEzQI”]Ade Ayeyemi whose appointment takes effect from 1 September 2015 will be replacing Albert Essien, who retires in June, 2015. Albert Essien bows out Albert Essien was appointed CEO of Ecobank in March…
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Ghana to seek approval from IMF to issue fourth Eurobond
Ghana will have to get approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) before it can go ahead to issue its planned Eurobond this year. [contextly_sidebar id=”RmeCKTbKN52eCvyjMmQ4ifnk6Pc8XLtp”]The Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper in March, 2015 revealed that government intends to issue a $1 billion 10-year Eurobond in 2015. This according to the minister will be used…
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Ten things you need to know about South Africa’s new visa rules
South Africa’s controversial new visa regulations kicked in on Monday June 1st,2015. [contextly_sidebar id=”EQzsnpU7bteN5a3ER06KMrTWbXwcx4Q9″]The regulations are part of government’s efforts to reduce child trafficking, but people who oppose it say the new rules will have a negative impact on the tourism industry. For those planning trips abroad, here is a list of what you need…
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adb Boss should step aside – Ibrahim Adam
A former Board Chair of the Agricultural Development Bank (adb), Ibrahim Adam has described as legitimate the unionized bodies call for the Managing Director of the bank to step aside. [contextly_sidebar id=”5gxwoLSPV5i8Q6SJu7MLgjQkXvnP94Ov”]The unionized bodies argue that the MD’s continuous stay in office could impede proper examination of alleged gross incompetence and corruption by management. Ibrahim…