Author: Nerteley Nettey

in TECHNOLOGY

Underpinned by an unrelenting drive for innovation, Huawei makes the top 50 for the fifth consecutive year Huawei is steadfast in its commitment to innovation and driving value for global consumers. In the latest BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands study, published by WPP and Kantar, Huawei is ranked 45th, up two places from last…

Avoid short-term dev’t plans in election years – Economists urges governments

Jul 6, 2020

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The Head of the Economics Department at the University of Ghana, Prof. William Baah-Boateng, has said one of the ways for Hana to leapfrog interns of development for governments to have long-term plans for development projects. He observed that pressure from electorates especially in election seasons, often compels governments to embark on unsustainable projects that are…

Metro Mass staff asked to suspend strike over unpaid salaries

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Workers of the Metro Mass Transit Limited have been directed to call off their sit-down strike over salary arrears with immediate effect. The directive was given by the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union of TUC (Ghana). In a letter from the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union to the Senior and Junior…

Bank of Africa partners CFAO to introduce New Vehicle Finance facility

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in Banking And Finance, Business

Bank of Africa in partnership with CFAO Ghana Limited, has launched an incredible Vehicle Financing Facility. According to Bank, the idea of the Vehicle Finance partnership is to bring convenience to both corporate and individual customers of companies who would want to purchase brand-new cars from CFAO. The facility also enables interested persons to own…

GIPC to revise incentive packages to boost foreign investment post COVID-19

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, GIPC, Yofi Grant, says the agency is revising its incentive packages to encourage Foreign Direct Investments into the country post COVID-19. He says this will include offering incentives to foreign investors who will partner Ghanaians to build local capacity. While admitting that the novel coronavirus…

Is accumulated leave under Ghanaian law; and can leave be lost when it’s not taken? [Article]

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in FEATURES, Top Stories

Under Ghanaian labour law, every worker is entitled to holidays with pay or leave. Section 20 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) mandates a minimum of 15days leave with full pay for every worker in any calendar year of continuous service. The floor of 15 days leave in each calendar year cannot be breached…

Reconsider accumulated leave directive, it’s unconstitutional – Domelevo to Akufo-Addo

Jul 3, 2020

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The Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo, is urging President Akufo-Addo to reconsider the directive to proceed on his accumulated leave. In a letter to the Presidency, Daniel Domelevo said the directive breaches the labour law and is unconstitutional. He also contends that based on recent labour law and practice, “no worker is deemed to have accumulated any…

We’ll remain on strike until our salaries are paid – Metro Mass staff

Jul 3, 2020

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Agitated workers of state transport, Metro Mass Transit Limited, MMTL, say their sit-down strike will continue unless their two months’ salary arrears hit their accounts. According to them, life has been unbearable in the last two months. In an interview with Citi Business News, the Chairman of the Junior Staff Union of MMTL, Samuel Kwesi…

Growth rate not reflecting in jobs; Job creation must target critical areas – Prof. Baah-Boateng

Jul 3, 2020

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