Author: Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie
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AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine to create sustainable income through aquaculture project
In a bid to create a sustainable future of shared value with all stakeholders, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine has implemented, among other things, an Aquaculture project to address unemployment within its host communities. Mr. Stephen Adjei, Senior Manager, Sustainability at the Iduapriem Mine, briefed the Executive Director of Ghana’s Fisheries Commission, Mr. Michael Arthur Dadzie…
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Court dismisses MTN’s suit against NCA on market share regulation
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, dismissed a suit filed by Mobile Telecommunication giant, MTN, against the National Communication Authority over its intent to regulate the telcos space to ensure fair competition. MTN filed the suit after it was declared as a Significant Market Power (SMP). According…
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CSOs initiate online petition against Agyapa Royalties deal
Some Civil Society organizations have initiated an online petition to galvanize public support against the implementation of Agyapa Royalties Limited. Though the Finance Ministry last Friday sought to put all related matters to rest, civil society groups continue to mount pressure for the suspension of its implementation. President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, who is…
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Allianz Life emerges ‘Fastest Growing Company’ at Ghana Insurance Awards
Allianz Life Insurance has been adjudged the Fastest Growing Company at the third edition of the Ghana Insurance Awards held over the weekend. The company, which commenced its operations in 2018, picked up the award for the inroads it has made in the highly competitive Ghanaian insurance industry. Commenting on the award, Chief Executive Officer…
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I’ll cancel Teshie Desalination contract if I had my way – Asamoah Boateng
The Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Stephen Asamoah Boateng, says he would terminate the Teshie Desalination Project contract if he had his way. The plant, which was shut down for about a year over some technical and operational challenges, resumed operation on March 18, this year. According to Mr. Asamoah Boateng,…
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Battling COVID-19: GEPA supports Volta Kente Weavers with hygiene products
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), has presented a variety of personal protective items to the Volta Regional Kente Weavers Association. The items include hand sanitizers, face masks and Veronica Buckets, liquid soap, disposable tissue and waste bins. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, Samuel Dentu, in empathizing with the weavers over the impact of…
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Jobberman launches free Employer Handbook to help companies navigate disruptions
Leading recruitment solutions platform in Ghana, Jobberman, has launched a free human resource employer handbook for companies, individuals and HR experts. The handbook seeks to assist HR practitioners in Ghana with HR best practices during disruptions like the current coronavirus pandemic, to serve as a guide to enable stakeholders in human resource to manage their…
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Ghanaian Economist, Bernard Mensah, gets top job at Bank of America
Ghanaian-born Economist, Bernard Mensah, has been appointed President of International for Bank of America, and is also a member of the company’s executive management team. He is also Chief Executive Officer of Merrill Lynch International (MLI), Bank of America’s largest international subsidiary; head of the BANA London branch; and a member of Bank of America’s…
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Ghana’s laws are business-friendly – Diasporans urged to invest
Executive Head of Legal Service and Company Secretary at Bank of Africa Ghana (BOA), Mr. Muctar M. Abbas (Esq), has told Ghanaians in the diaspora who intend to invest in the country that Ghana has the right laws to assist their operations in the local economy. Mr. Abbas also pointed out that Ghana has specialized…
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Ghana Export-Import Bank launches Made-In-Ghana 4P Campaign
The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), has begun a nation-wide campaign dubbed Made-In-Ghana 4P to encourage Ghanaians to support the growth and development of indigenous businesses. The bank’s mission is to facilitate the transformation of Ghana’s economy into an export-led one by supporting and developing trade between Ghana and other countries, and also building Ghana’s capacity…