Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Be strategic in protecting workers’ pension contributions – NPRA to industry players
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority, NPRA, says the impact of COVID-19 on the pensions industry globally is a reminder to developing countries such as Ghana to introduce and implement long-term sustainable plans for the aged. According to the NPRA, most pension funds have suffered a setback because some of the major financial assets where these…
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Agyapa IPO suspended as Gov’t awaits Special Prosecutor’s corruption risk assessment
The Ministry of Finance has served notice that government will not proceed with the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the Agyapa Royalties deal until the Special Prosecutor concludes ongoing corruption risk assessment on it. In a letter signed by a Deputy Finance Minister, Charles Adu Boahene, and sighted by Citi Business News, the Ministry said…
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MID has improved our Motor Insurance portfolio – Hollard Insurance MD
One of Ghana’s leading insurance firms, Hollard Insurance, says since the introduction of the MID in January this year, it has seen an increase in its Motor Insurance portfolio. The MID was introduced to eliminate the phenomenon of fake Motor Insurance. Statistics from the NIC has shown that out of 2.3 million vehicles registered in…
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Infinix unveils Hot 10 and smart tv
Infinix, a global leader in the consumer electronics market, launched its new Hot 10 & X1 smart TV today. Infinix is always committed to providing a great user experience for customers. The new product was launched to reinforce the company’s “smart device + mobile connectivity” strategy, as it is determined to drive changes in the…
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Ghana’s business environment safe despite threat of cybercrime – Deputy Minister
Foreign and local investors in Ghana have been assured of a safe business environment despite an increase in cyber-crime cases in the country. Currently, a total of 11,545 reports have been made through the Cybercrime/Cyber security Incident Reporting Points of Contact between January and August 2020. But government says it has put in place measures…
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European Union provides €92.9 million budget support to Ghana
Ghana and the European Union (EU) have signed two financing agreements totalling €92.9 million for emergency budgetary support in response to the COVID-19 situation in the country and to prevent electoral violence in the northern border regions. Per the agreement, €87 million is in response to the COVID-19 situation in Ghana while the remaining €5.9…
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Registrar-General’s Department introduces new electronic system for business registration
The Registrar-General’s Department (RGD), has announced the introduction of a new electronic system to aid in the processes and procedures of registering companies in the country and promote government’s efforts at improving the ease of doing business in Ghana. According to the Registrar General, this is in compliance with the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992)…
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Huawei brings digital transformation to industries through innovative HMS solutions
Huawei has introduced the fully-open capabilities of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem which empowers partners to innovate and achieve digital transformation at HUAWEI CONNECT 2020 in Shanghai. Zhang Ping’an, President of Consumer Cloud Service, Huawei Consumer Business Group as part of his keynote speech titled, ‘Together, Let’s Play with HMS’, highlighted Huawei’s innovative HMS solutions,…
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Huawei Y9a with powerful SuperCharge, solid memory and stunning flagship design available now
Huawei’s Y series is known for introducing more devices with powerful features, great performance and stunning good looks. The latest addition to the series, the HUAWEI Y9a, continues this trend with a solid 64MP Quad Camera, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, powerful performance and a gorgeous design. 64MP Quad Camera The camera setup packs a 64MP Main…
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Social innovator turns plastic waste into sandals
With a population of nearly 2.9 million, Accra is a rapidly growing capital, producing nearly 2,000 metric tons of waste each day, of which only an estimated 60% is collected. As a result, uncollected plastics obstruct the drainage systems, are burnt illegally, or end up in streams and the ocean, choking sea life and breaking…