Author: Emmanuel Oppong
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CUTS International pushes for passage of Competition bill
Think Tank, Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) is urging government to quicken efforts to pass the Competition bill to ensure efficient market practices. The Think Tank explains that the absence of a Competition Law in the country has denied Ghanaians the opportunity to enjoy the best of goods and services on the market. According…
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DBG partners UGBS to deepen development finance
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has partnered with the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) to deepen development finance knowledge, innovations and its impact. This strategic move, the bank believes will bridge the gap between industry practice and academia through the provision of thought provoking leadership capabilities geared towards offering support for a youth –driven…
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GRA reiterates calls for businesses to embrace E-VAT
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reiterated calls for business operators to embrace the E-VAT system to help government rake in more revenue as part of efforts to address the economic challenges that confronts the country. The Authority explains that the piloting stages of the E-VAT system has been successful thus the need to onboard…
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DBG commits to resolve bottle necks limiting economic resilience
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has indicated that it is committed to enhancing strategic measures to resolve the bottle necks that limit economic resilience in the country. The Development Bank explains that stimulation techniques towards economic transformation must be championed across all sectors of the economy including agricultural to spur economic growth. Speaking at the…
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Ghana and South Africa urged to leverage on AfCFTA to boost bi – lateral relations
The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Grace Jeanet Mason is urging businesses in Ghana and South Africa to leverage on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to bolster bilateral and economic relations. She explains that the trade volume between the two countries is about 6 million US Dollars. This she believes…
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Peasant farmers reiterate calls for construction of Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana is urging the government to allocate funds for the construction of the Pwalugu multi-purpose dam, as part of its efforts to boost the agricultural sector. The dam, estimated to cost $993 million, would be the largest government investment in the northern region, with the aim of addressing three key…
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CFAO opens ultra-modern Mercedes Benz showroom
As a strategic plan to move the sale and distribution of one of the luxurious automobiles in the world to a new level, CFAO has officially opened a new Mercedes Benz showroom at the Airport Bypass road. The refurbished showroom has a comfortable lounge area with WiFi and phone charging ports, a coffee station, and…
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Hafnia Shipping signs MoU with Maritime University to recruit graduates
As part of strategies to offer maritime graduates a leveraging opportunity in the working industry, Hafnia Shipping has signed a Memorandum of Understanding c(MoU) with Regional Maritime University to recruit its graduates. During the signing ceremony in Accra, the Vice President of Hafnia Shipping – owners of over 115 Chemical and Product Tankers, Mikkel Boesen…
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MMDAs urged to profile investment avenues to attract investors
Players in the Agribusiness sector are urging the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country to profile the investment avenues within their jurisdiction to attract investors. According to the players the role of the MMDAs in the growth of the agriculture sector is critical and should not be underestimated. In a media…
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Ghana loses over $16 million to post food harvest- Danish Embassy
The Denmark Ambassador to Ghana, Tom Nørring is calling for a stronger partnership between Danish and Ghanaian businesses to finding feasible solutions to the food wastage recorded in the country. He explains that Ghana loses about 50% of its food harvest to wastage. This development he believes can be mitigated if players in the agricultural…