Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Clearance of all types of goods ongoing at the ports – GPHA
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has clarified that the clearance of all types of goods at the country’s sea ports is in progress despite the restrictions of movement of persons imposed in parts of the country in the wake of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). President Nana Akufo-Addo on Saturday, 21st March, 2020, in…
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Business resumes at Kumasi Central Market as traders agree to operate shift system
Trading activities have resumed at the Kumasi Central Market after the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) closed it on Monday over traders’ disregard for social distancing protocols in the fight against coronavirus. As part of arrangements made before reopening the market, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the leadership of traders agreed to operate a shift…
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Gov’t to absorb electricity bills for lifeline consumers, others to enjoy 50% cut
Government will entirely cover the bills of low-income consumers of electricity in the country for April, May and June, President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced. According to him, other consumers who fall outside of this class will also enjoy a 50 percent reduction in the cost of electricity for the same period. Addressing the nation in…
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There is no link between 5G and COVID-19 – NCA assures Ghanaians
The National Communications Authority (NCA), has urged the public to ignore reports linking the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the 5G technology network. According to the Authority, “there is absolutely no link between 5G technology and COVID-19.” A statement issued by the Authority noted that, “The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken note of recent widespread…
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GOIL donates to 37 Military Hospital and National COVID-19 Fund
Indigenous oil marketing company, GOIL Company Limited, has presented personal protective equipment and disinfectants valued at GH₵50,000 to the 37 Military Hospital, and an amount of GH₵200,000 to the National COVID-19 Fund to support government’s efforts in combating the COVID-19 virus. The items comprised 100 pieces of full body gear; 100 pieces of surgical gown;…
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MasterCard Foundation, NBSSI to support SMEs with GHS90m to mitigate impact of COVID-19
As part of measures to assist micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the MasterCard Foundation is set to announce a 90 million cedis fund with the National Board for Small Scale Industries, NBSSI. The emergency fund will be given to MSMEs to save them from collapse. Already, the government…
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Drastic measures needed to stabilize cocoa sub-sector amidst COVID-19 threat – Joe Jackson
The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, says the economic impact of COVID-19 on agriculture and agribusiness, particularly the cocoa subsector, could hit farmers hard. According to him, the Ghana COCOBOD is projecting about a billion dollar in losses due to the spread of the virus. Ghana signed a syndicated loan facility…
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Anamua Sakyi writes: To spend the Ghana Heritage Fund now, or not to; multiple thoughts
In politics, academia and social circles, the debate on the utilization of the Ghana Heritage Fund (GHF) now have taking center stage over the past few years. The debate is often stoked by governments’ decision to amend the law to allow for the usage of the fund, other than what was originally intended. It first…
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COVID-19 fight: Finance C’ttee permits gov’t to spend GHS 1.2bn from Contingency Fund
The Finance Committee of Parliament has given authorization to the Minister of Finance to spend from the Contingency Fund. The decision was taken after the committee’s meeting, following a statement made by the Minister in the House on government’s Coronavirus Alleviation Programme. The Contingency Fund is the only fund apart from the Consolidated Fund that…
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COVID-19: 26 new cases push Ghana’s count to 313 with one more death
Twenty-six new COVID-19 cases and one more death have been confirmed in Ghana. This has increased the country’s case count to 313, 6 deaths and 3 recoveries as at Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The confirmation comes after more contacts of COVID-19 patients were traced and their samples tested. According to the Ghana Health Service, “Enhanced…