Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Fix UNIPASS challenges to enable us clear our cars – Automobile Dealers to Gov’t
The Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG), has called for the immediate resolution of all technical issues surrounding the Ghana Revenue Authority’s new Integrated Customs Management System, ICUMS. The ICUMS, also known as UNIPASS, was rolled out on June 1, to take over the single window platform from GCNet and West Blue Consult at the…
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Marginal slowdown in Ghana’s growth rate a cause for concern – Economist
A Professor of Economics at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Peter Quartey, says the slowdown in Ghana’s growth rate for the first quarter is worrying. Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that Ghana’s GDP growth rate slowed down to 4.9% in the first quarter of 2020, as compared to…
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Ghana’s COVID-19 cases hit 14,007 with 10,473 recoveries and 85 deaths
Ghana COVID-19 case count has increased to 14,007 This is according to the Ghana Health Service. The update shows that 290 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in addition to the last case count. Also, a total of 10,473 people have also recovered or have been discharged, leaving the country’s active cases at 3,449. The…
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Ghana’s COVID-19 cases now 13,717; with 10,074 recoveries and 85 deaths
Ghana’s total COVID-19 case count has increased to 13,717 after 514 new cases were recorded. The number of recoveries has also increased to 10,074 following the new discharge protocols announced by the Ghana Health Service in line with the World Health Organizations review of the guidelines. Per the new protocol, asymptomatic persons are discharged after…
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We’ve not breached Mobile subscribers’ personal data and privacy – NCA
The National Communications Authority (NCA), has described as misleading claims that there has been a breach in the privacy rights of customers of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the country. This comes after a private legal practitioner petitioned Vodafone Ghana’s mother company, the Vodafone Group UK over allegations of privacy right violations, and went ahead…
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Youth in Export Programme: GEPA begins training for 20 farmers
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), has commenced an orientation programme for the first batch of 20 beneficiaries selected to undergo six months of training under the Youth in Export Programme (YiEP). Addressing the media, the CEO of GEPA, Afua Asabea Asare, said the programme, which is a collaboration between GEPA and the Youth Employment…
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#CitiBusinessFestival: Farmers urged to consider agro-processing to boost revenue
Commercial Manager at RMG Ghana, Martin Tettey Nartey, has advised farmers and other stakeholders within the agriculture sector to invest in the agro-processing sector to boost revenue and economic development. He says the development of the agro-processing sector often has a stronger link to the agricultural sector than other sectors, and thus plays an important…
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Finance Minister to present mid-year budget in July
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to present the Mid-Year Budget Review and Supplementary estimates in Parliament in July this year. This is in accordance with Section (28) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (PFMA) Act 921 which requires that the Finance Minister presents a Mid-Year Review to parliament six months after the…
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China to exempt some African countries from repaying specific loans – Prez. Xi Jingping hints
China’s President, Xi Jingping has announced that China will exempt some African countries from repaying zero-interest rate loans due at the end of 2020, according to Reuters News agency. Speaking at the China-Africa Summit, President Xi Jingping stated that, under the framework of the China-Africa cooperation forum, China will further extend loan payment forbearance for…
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3 reasons why the HUAWEI Y7p is your favourite smartphone this season
What if we told you there was a new smartphone on the market that packs a 48MP AI Triple Camera, a stylish design, provides solid performance, and does not break the bank. Surprised? The newly introduced HUAWEI Y7p brings to the table all of this, at a much friendlier price. Now you can enjoy some…