Author: Nerteley Nettey
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GIPC pledges support for local businesses under AfCFTA
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Yofi Grant, has assured local businesses that the Centre is ready to assist them to harness the opportunities that come with trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA. This comes on the back of calls by the business community for more…
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Monetary Policy Committee begins 98th meeting to assess economy
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is scheduled to begin its regular meetings from today, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, through to Friday, 29th January 2021. The 98th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee is to review developments in the economy and take the necessary steps to ensure financial and economic…
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Ghana Association of Bankers appoints Mansa Nettey as new president
The Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank, Mansa Nettey, has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB). This comes after the General Council of the Ghana Association of Bankers unanimously endorsed her appointment. She succeeds the immediate past President, Mr. Alhassan Andani who stepped down following his retirement as…
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GRA pegs 2021 revenue target at GHS 60 billion
The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, has set a target of GHS 60 billion as its revenue target for 2021. This comes despite the ravaging impact of COVID-19 on the economy. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Commissioner-General of the GRA, Rev. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, said though the amount is ambitious, the Authority has mapped out…
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GRA exceeds 2020 revenue target by GHS2.6 billion
New data released by the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, shows that it has exceeded its GHS42.7 billion tax revenue target for 2020 by GHS2.6 billion. This follows a revision of the earlier target to GHS42.7 billion from GHS47.25 billion due to the impact of COVID-19. The authority collected GHS45.338 billion for the year under review,…
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Apotica achieves two ISO certifications
Apotica, a market leader in IT service delivery, has received two ISO certifications after an extensive audit by PECB, an accredited ISO certification body. The company achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 27001:2013 Information Security certifications to prove their commitment to delivering quality business outcomes and protecting sensitive information for customers and stakeholders. By…
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President Akufo-Addo nominates Minister for Public Enterprises
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Joseph Cudjoe as the Minister for Public Enterprises. Joseph Cudjoe was a Deputy Minister of Energy, responsible for Finance and Infrastructure and the Member of Parliament for Effia Constituency, under the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Office of…
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GNCCI calls for stimulus packages for local businesses involved in AfCFTA
President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Clement Osei-Amoako, says government should consider providing a stimulus package for local businesses involved in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to him, the commencement of the AfCFTA means Ghanaian businesses will now have to compete with businesses from other African countries…
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Ministry of Aviation rejects decision by British Airways to move flights to London Gatwick Airport
The Ministry of Aviation has reiterated its rejection of a recent decision by the management of British Airways to operate the British Airways Ghana Services from the London Gatwick Airport starting June 2021. Until recently, all London-Accra-London bound British Airways flights originated and terminated at the London Heathrow Airport. According to a press release issued…
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COVID-19: Face masks sales increase after President’s order to IGP
The latest COVID-19 update announced by Ghana Health Service as of January 18, 2021, shows that Ghana has recorded 351 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the country’s total active case count to 1,924. Five more persons have succumbed to the virus pushing the death toll to 352. Also, 53 persons are in severe conditions. Per…