Author: Ellen Dapaah
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Benjamin Dzoboku appointed as new Managing Director for Republic Bank Ghana Plc
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has appointed Benjamin Dzoboku as its new Managing Director to succeed Farid Antar on his retirement. This was done at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 15th March 2022. The Bank of Ghana granted approval to the appointment on 10th May 2022. Mr. Antar retires from the Bank…
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Gov’t to launch national airline to benefit from AfCFTA – Hassan Tampuli
Since 2017, government has made clear its intentions to establish a national carrier following the collapse of Ghana Airways and Ghana international Airline. The government believes this will not only build the aviation sector in the country, but create opportunities for Ghana to benefit from the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. Outlining several works being…
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Government to invest heavily in internet safety – Ursula pledges
Government is keen on ensuring that the digital economy is safeguarded for younger ones and promoting more investment in the country. To this end, there will be more investment through education campaigns with faith-based organisations on internet safety in both urban and rural communities in all 16 regions. Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful…
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Accra Brewery PLC launches thematic campaign dubbed ‘Taste no yɛ Deep’
Accra Brewery PLC (ABL), a subsidiary of ABInBev and a leading manufacturer and distributor of beer and non-alcoholic malt beverages in Ghana, has launched a new thematic campaign dubbed ‘Taste no yɛ Deep’ This is to establish the superiority of quality and offerings of its flagship brand, CLUB Premium Lager. First brewed in 1931, CLUB…
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BoG reiterates calls for public to report unapproved banking charges
The Bank of Ghana is tasking customers to report to the Central Bank any suspicious or unapproved charges from their financial institutions. In June 2021, the Bank of Ghana warned commercial banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions (SDIs) in Ghana to abolish unfair charges in the banking sector. In a statement, the Bank of Ghana noted…
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Standard of cars assembled in Ghana will not be compromised – GSA assures
The Ghana Standards Authority has pledged its commitment to making sure that standards for vehicle assembly and production in Ghana are not compromised. To achieve this, the Authority is doing all it can to ensure that the vehicles assembled in Ghana are of the highest standards to be able to compete on the African market…
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Executive Chairman of Ghana Link picks two awards at maiden CEO Visionary Awards
Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Ltd (Ghana Link), Nick Danso Adjei has been awarded CEO of the Year (Trade Facilitation category) and Entrepreneur of the Year at the maiden edition of the Ghana CEO Vision, Exhibition and Awards Night held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The awards are in recognition of Mr.…
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SEC in talks with Finance Ministry to exempt investment transactions from e-levy
Ahead of the implementation of the second phase of the electronic transfer levy, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging market operators and players in the investor community to update their customers’ investment records using the Ghana cards. This is to help in facilitating potential exemptions of investment transactions from the e-levy. This is…
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COPEC demands timelines from gov’t on when TOR’s rehabilitation will be completed
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) is demanding for accurate timelines as to when the rehabilitation of the Tema Oil Refinery will be completed as promised by government. President Akufo-Addo, in his May Day address on Sunday, disclosed that his government has begun the rebuilding of the state-owned refinery which has not been fully…
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COPEC insists gov’t must scrap taxes on petroleum products
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) insists the government must consider a policy to scrap some taxes off petroleum products, despite the President’s decision not to. President Akufo-Addo speaking during this year’s May Day parade on Sunday dismissed calls on the government to reduce taxes on petroleum products, describing it as an unsustainable move to…