Author: Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie
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Honest dialogue needed on ‘taxing’ faith-based organizations – Ken Ofori-Atta
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says it is time to openly have a conversation about whether or not it is appropriate to tax certain activities of churches to generate additional revenue for the country. According to him, the amount of money churches generate cannot be ignored by the state. The proposal to tax some activities…
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2G spectrum fading away; no need renewing license – Telecoms Chamber
The Telecommunications Chamber has warned against the renewal of 2G spectrum as 2G licenses expire at the end of 2019. Some service providers are currently deploying 3G technology on 2G spectrum to enable them provide services for people within un-served and under-served areas. But as the 2G licenses expire this year, Telcos operating on that…
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Hollard Insurance introduces three new life insurance products
Hollard Life Assurance Ghana, has launched three new life insurance products dubbed ‘Adepa 3’unto the Ghanaian market. Adepa Wo Fie, Adepa Goal Save, And Adepa Savings Plan, are expected to enable more people create and secure their future in a better way with life insurance. Speaking to the media, the Managing Director of the company,…
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Local rice to be listed on Ghana Commodity Exchange
Local rice production and consumption is expected to receive further boost as Ghana Rice will be listed on the Ghana Commodity Exchange, GCX. This is expected to be finalized in December this year, after clearance and certification from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. The Ghana Commodity Exchange is a private company limited by shares,…
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Ghanaians confident in banks; but trust in Savings & Loans, Microfinance firms low – Survey
Ghanaians remain confident in banks despite the finance sector crisis and subsequent clean-up over the last two years. The story is however different for Savings and Loan companies and Microfinance companies, which are largely considered unsafe. According to a recent AfroBarometer survey, 58 percent of Ghanaians feel banks are a very safe place to keep…
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Banning rice imports in 2022 not feasible – Importers & Exporters Association
Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Sampson Asaki Awingobit, is warning that government’s plan to ban the importation of rice could cause more harm than good in the short to medium term. He said boosting production and consumption of local rice lies in a holistic support to local farmers in terms…
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We’re planning to ban rice importation by 2022 – MoFA
Government has set an ambitious target to ban the importation of rice by 2022, to boost local rice production for consumption to grow the economy. The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, announced this during a meeting with local rice farmers at Avalavi Weta in the Volta Region on Tuesday. “Government has…
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Wienco, others intervene to purchase all excess local rice – MoFA
Agricultural commodity trading company, Wienco Ghana Limited, will be at the forefront of attempts to purchase all excess rice harvests. Speaking during a meeting with local rice farmers at Avalavi Weta in the Volta Region on Tuesday, a Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, said Wienco had already committed to buying all…
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Chamber of Commerce welcomes non-introduction of new taxes in 2020 budget
President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso I, says although businesses in the country are still faced with some challenges, they appreciate government’s decision not to introduce new taxes in the 2020 budget. Speaking at the third Chamber of Commerce Awards 2018, he said “The GNCCI validates the…
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Greater Accra poultry farmers urge gov’t to cut down on imported chicken
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana, GAFPA, is asking government to take steps to reduce the volumes of chicken imported into the country ahead of the festive season to save the local poultry industry. The Association says local poultry farmers still incur losses as consumers opt for imported chicken over the locally produced…