Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Printing firms optimistic of increase in revenue as election season approaches
There is no doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic has literally rendered some business activities ineffective. But with the easing of restrictions and the upcoming elections, one is expected to see some change. Citi Business News takes a look at how businesses are picking up for operators in the printing industry with a focus on Accra…
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GRA optimistic of meeting GHS42.7 billion target despite missing half-year target
Acting Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, Amishaddai Owusu Amoah, has revealed it is implementing effective and efficient strategies and systems in order to exceed the revised tax revenue target set by government in the 2020 mid-year budget. This comes after it missed its half-year target by 6.9%. It will be recalled that…
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Ghana unveils seven-pillar action project for ‘Beyond the Return’ initiative
As part of efforts to develop the Tourism and Cultural Industry and build upon the ‘Year of Return Ghana 2019’, government has unveiled a list of Seven Pillars, as a guide to the ‘Beyond the Return’ Initiative. The seven-pillar initiative is to showcase the country’s investment potentials and consolidate its diaspora engagement programmes under the…
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ICUMS accrues over GHS4.6 billion revenue from March to August 2020
The newly Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is said to have raked in over GHS4.6 billion in revenues at the country’s various entry points as at the end of August 2020. This comes after the system, also known as UNIPASS, successfully processed more than 193,000 Bills of Entry (BOEs) from Custom house agents and freight…
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NDC, NPP manifestos lack plans for revenue generation – Economist
An Economist, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, has criticised the lack of plans for generating revenue in the manifestos of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. Speaking on The Big Issue, he expressed concern with the lack of attention paid to Ghana’s fiscal deficit. “If the manifesto is concentrating on only the expenditure…
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Cocoa Cooperative rolls out exposure mitigation program to support farmers
With COVID-19 still affecting all aspects of life, cocoa farmers in Ghana are struggling to meet production targets due to the impact of the pandemic. Some of these cocoa farmers in rural communities have little or no access to hand hygiene, sanitation facilities, and information on COVID-19 prevention measures. As a result, a COVID-19 Exposure…
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COVID-19: Guiness Ghana launches Rise Up loyalty promo to support customers
In a bid to support its customers whose businesses were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, Guinness Ghana, has launched the second phase of its Yen Nyin Mbom campaign which was started in 2019. Speaking to Citi Business News, Corporate Affairs Director of the company, Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, said, the initiative, dubbed Rise Up, is intended to…
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Authorize conversion of leases and permits to Timber Utilization Contracts – Group to Government
Some Civil Society organizations are calling on the Forestry Commission, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Parliament of Ghana to urgently ratify the conversion of extant leases and permits to Timber Utilization Contracts to allow for the issuance of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade, FLEGT. The FLEGT license will allow…
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Brussels Airlines reconnects Accra and Brussels from September 11
Brussels Airlines is getting ready to restart its commercial flights between Accra and Brussels on 11 September. To protect the health of its customers and staff throughout their travel journey, the airline has reviewed its services and processes and has taken the necessary measures, based on recommendations by the international aviation organizations IATA and EASA…
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Shop owners at Accra Mall demand reduction in high rent charges
A group known as the Accra Mall Tenants Association is calling on government to assist them to engage with management of the Mall over what they call exorbitant rent and service charges they pay to do business at the facility. The shop owners say although managers of the Mall offered them some relief package due…