Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Abossey Okai spare parts dealers anticipate reduction in prices
In the midst of the devastation caused by the impact of the novel Coronavirus on businesses, it appears there is a glimmer of hope for some spare part dealers following President Akufo-Addo’s announcement that government is working with the right agencies to ascertain the country’s readiness to reopen airports by September 1, 2020. Ghana’s main…
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COVID-19: GHS releases guidelines for resumption of international air travel
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has written to the management of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) detailing safety protocols for the resumption of international air travel amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Authorities of the health management body say they have identified overcrowding as one of the major factors contributing to the spread of the virus hence…
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MTN Ghana to boost network infrastructure with $114.1 million investment
Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh has announced that the company is transitioning from a traditional telecommunications firm to an emerging digital operator. He made this announcement after Board Chairman for Scancom PLC, Mr. Ishmael Yamson shared details of the financial performance of the company for 2019 with shareholders at the 2nd Annual…
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Akufo-Addo cuts sod for construction of $25 million GNPC office complex in Takoradi
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the last day of his Western Regional tour cut the sod for construction of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation $25 million Takoradi Operational Headquarters. The President said the office upon completion will provide office space for 400 staff. He said this signifies the fulfilment of the NPP’s manifesto pledge…
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Hotels hopeful of boom in business when air borders are reopened
The continuous closure of Ghana’s borders as part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19 is still taking its toll on some hotels in the country. Despite the easing of some COVID-19 induced restrictions on social gathering, some businesses in the hospitality sector in the country say they are still recording low patronage. The…
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MTN appoints Ralph Mupita as new group President and CEO
MTN Group has announced that the current group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has been appointed as the new Group President and CEO. His appointment takes effect from 1 September 2020. Ralph has served as the MTN Group CFO since April 2017 and has played a critical role in the development…
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Stipulate clearly AfCFTA rules of origin for all member states – GUTA to AU Commission
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), has appealed to the African Union (AU) Commission as well as the sub-regional bodies to clearly outline the rules of origin and sensitize citizens of all member states regarding the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The rules of origin are the criteria needed to…
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Bank of Ghana indices show boost in real sector despite impact of COVID-19
New data released by the Bank of Ghana indicates that some selected real sector indicators showed improvements in economic activity in the first quarter of 2020 in spite of the general downturn in economic activity as a result of the negative impact of COVID-19 on the real sector. The real Sector comprises households, non-financial organisations…
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SMEs urged to use appropriate channels to acquire certification of products
The Ghana Standards Authority has urged Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) to seek early expert advice from the authority and register products in line with the laws of the country. This follows a Citi Business News report that, a lot of small medium enterprises and start-ups do not obtain certification from the Ghana Standards…
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Farmers urged to adopt productive methods to boost yields
Managing Director of AMG Fertilizers, Ernest Akwasi Appiah is urging farmers to adopt the use of more effective and scientifically approved agronomic practices that can help increase their yields. According to him, the use of certified fertilizers could guarantee the production of quality crops to meet the international market requirement. Speaking to the Citi Business…