Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Gov’t approves 15% increase in transport fares
Government has approved a proposal from public transport operators to increase ares by 15 percent. The increment is expected to take effect from Saturday, July 11, 2020. A Deputy Transport Minister, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, told Citi Business News that the decision was taken after a meeting with transport operators on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.…
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GRIDCo staff in Tema to undergo mass COVID-19 testing after one positive case
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has announced that of one of its employees at its Tema office has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. According to GRIDCo, the employee tested positive for the virus on Monday 6th July, 2020. A statement from the company said the employee has since been isolated and is receiving treatment…
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JICA to construct flyover at Tema Interchange and offer scholarships to Ghanaians
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has signed two agreements with the Ghanaian government to construct a flyover at the Tema Interchange as well as offer scholarships to some Ghanaians. The grant amount for the Improvement of the Tema Motorway Roundabout Phase 2 (Detailed Design) project is One Hundred and Nine Million Japanese Yen (JPY…
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COCOBOD to shut down offices as some staff test positive for COVID-19
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced a shut down all of its Head Offices and corporate subsidiaries and divisions in Accra for a fumigation exercise after some staff tested positive for COVID-19. The office will be closed from Wednesday July 8, 2020 to Friday, July 10, 2020. In a statement issued by the company,…
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Transition to renewable energy not an European solution, it’s in Africa’s interest – IES
The energy landscape’s transition to renewables is a global panacea for the high energy cost and sustainable development, and not a European solution. Policy makers in Africa must as part of the exploitation of fossil fuels consider also the abundant renewable energy resources, freely at their disposal. Countries in the West and the oriental have…
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Kumasi: Entertainment businesses seek Gov’t support as Covid-19 restrictions hit hard
Entertainment centres in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, have been counting their losses due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on their businesses, which has forced them to lay-off majority of their workers. As part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19, there have been a number of restrictions imposed on Ghanaians since March…
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How long must we wait for justice? – Nduom asks as GN Savings’ case suffers more adjournments
Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, says he is looking forward to securing victory in the lawsuit against the Bank of Ghana for the restoration of the license of GN Savings and Loans Company. He says his interest is to pay customers of the company of Goldcoast Fund Management now Blackshield Fund Management…
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Local Mining Contractors accuse Minerals Commission of collapsing their businesses with outrageous charges
Over 200 members of the Association of Local Mining Contractors of Ghana have accused the Minerals Commission of working against Government’s drive to sanitize Ghana’s mining sector and collapsing local businesses. The aggrieved members are also kicking against new fees introduced by the Minerals Commission, which is charged for obtaining renewable operational permits. According to…
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BOST closes down head office as 46 staff test positive for COVID-19
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), has closed down its head office at Dzorwulu after 46 employees tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. The office will be closed from Monday, July 6, 2020 to Monday, July 13, 2020. A statement issued by the Corporate Communications Department of BOST and sighted by Citi…
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Hot Sales: The New Huawei Nova 7i sells out under four hours
The newly-launched Huawei Nova 7i got sold out across the country within four hours of its release, just like the Huawei Nova 5T. Huawei customers and enthusiasts all over the country rushed to authorized Huawei dealer shops near them to purchase the much-talked-about Huawei Nova 7i. Customers who thronged Huawei shops across the country revealed…