Author: citibusinessnews
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Kel Toothpaste adjudged Oral Care Product of the year
Samara Company Limited has picked up an award at the just ended 2022 National Customers’ Choice Awards Ghana. This adds to the numerous recognitions the company has enjoyed over the years following their efficient products on the market. The award which was organized by KN Unique and held on Friday, 28th October, 2022 at the…
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39 new free zones companies to inject $230m into economy
The Ghana Free Zones Authority has revealed that it expects about US$230 million to be injected into the economy from thirty nine newly licensed companies by the Authority. The thirty-nine new free zones companies which were licenced to operate within the last year and a half are also expected to bring in about US$529 million…
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‘Agri Cold Chain Summit’ targets breakthroughs for horticulture exports and forex generation
FreezeLink, a cold chain logistics firm convened its maiden West Africa Agri Cold Chain Summit in Accra. The event held at the Ghana Shippers House on 25 October 2022which was under the theme ‘Unleashing Ghana’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports,’ brought together key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and fruit and vegetable export sectors. The discussions touched…
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Sliver Star Auto Ltd. launches Eicher buses and trucks
In its quest to present clients and customers with a comfortable and secured driving experience, leading automobile dealer, Silver Star Auto Limited has launched two new Eicher brands onto the Ghanaian automobile market. The two new brands which are the Eicher buses and trucks are a division of Volvo manufactured in India. Eicher brands promises…
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BoG, MAS, DBG partner to develop financial ecosystem for Asia-Africa SME trade
Ghana’s Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector is set to see a major boost as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Bank of Ghana (BOG) and Development Bank Ghana (DBG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem (GIFE). The Ecosystem aims to enhance financial capabilities and access…
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AICPA, CIMA celebrate next generation of accounting and finance leaders
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing the American Institute of CPAs and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA & CIMA), has awarded 99 Ghanaian accounting and finance professionals with the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation at its awards and member recognition ceremony held at the British Council in Accra on 28…
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Revive TOR to provide reliable and affordable fuel – IES to Prez Akufo-Addo
The Institute for Energy Security, IES, has reiterated the need for government to do all it can to ensure the Tema Oil Refinery is revived, in the wake of hikes in prices of fuel at pump stations. The call by the Institute comes on the back of a recent announcement by President Akufo-Addo that steps…
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GCB embarks on breast cancer awareness walk
Indigenous Bank, Ghana Commercial Bnak PLC has embarked on a sensitisation walk as part of activities to create awareness of breast cancer. The walk was part of efforts for create more awareness to its customers and the general public about the impact of breast cancer on both men and women. It was on the theme:…
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Govt. reiterates commitment to national export development strategy
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has reiterated government’s commitment to the National Export Development Strategy (NEDS) to boost export opportunities for local industries This comes on the back of President Akufo Addo’s address to the nation on Sunday October 30 on the measures government is putting in place to save the ailing economy. Speaking…
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VALCO shuts down operations over salary concerns of staff
The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) has shut down its operations following agitations by its workers over their demands for a salary restoration equivalent to the dollar rate. Workers at VALCO currently have their salaries pegged in dollars, but are paid a cedi equivalent. However, because the cedi has depreciated drastically to the dollar, they want…