Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Ghana Statistical Service postpones 2020 census over COVID-19 pandemic
The Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, has rescheduled the 2020 Population and Housing Census due to the spread of COVID-19 cases in the country. The nationwide enumeration exercise was originally scheduled for March 15, 2020, but had to be rescheduled to June 28. But the GSS says it will announce a new date after consulting all…
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Ghana’s COVID-19 cases now 5,408 with 514 recoveries; 24 deaths
Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has increased to 5,408. The total number of recoveries has also shot up to 514, with the death toll rising to 24. This was confirmed by the Ghana Health Service in its regular update on Wednesday, 13th May, 2020. Regional Breakdown The Greater Accra Region tops the list of regions with…
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Registrar-Generals Department extends date for filing of annual returns for 3 months
As part of measures to alleviate the economic burden on taxpayers due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic, the Registrar-Generals Department (RGD), has extended the deadline for the filing of annual returns from April 30th, to July 31st, 2020, for all companies whose financial year ended by 31st December, 2019. According to the Department (RGD), companies…
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Bawumia launches Integrated ICT System for MASLOC
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Tuesday, May 12, launched the Integrated ICT System, which automates all the operations of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) in the country. Speaking at the Jubilee House, Dr. Bawumia said the system is an information technology solution that would address payment and settlement challenges of MASLOC…
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Ghana’s economy couldn’t withstand partial lockdown beyond 3-weeks – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has admitted that it was impossible for government to have continued the partial lockdown imposed on Accra, Tema, Kasoa and Kumasi beyond the three weeks announced by President Akufo -Addo. According to him, the Ghanaian economy, which is largely informal, cannot sustain that decision beyond the three-weeks. President Akufo-Addo on March…
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NBSSI can’t disburse and recover GHS600m SMEs loan efficiently – Dalex CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Ken Thompson, wants government to reconsider its decision to allow the National Board for Small Scale Industries, NBSSI, to disburse the 600 million cedis stimulus package for SMEs. According to him, financial institutions are in a better position to disburse the money efficiently and ensure full recovery. It…
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Bawumia urges businesses to take advantage of technology to improve efficiency
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, says the outbreak of COVID-19 is providing an opportunity for businesses across the world to adopt technology to improve efficiency. According to him, the pandemic will change the process of doing business, something that developing countries such as Ghana must take advantage of. He’s hopeful that electronic transactions in…
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$4m NCA scandal: Former Director-General and two others jailed
Three former Board of Directors of the National Communications Authority, NCA, have been given prison sentences totaling 16 years for their roles in the “clandestine” purchase of four million dollar cyber security equipment. The three, a former board chair of the NCA, Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie, was sentenced to six years imprisonment William Tetteh Tevie, a former…
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Ghana’s COVID-19 cases hit 5,127
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases have increased to 5,127. This comes after 427 new cases were recorded out of which 272 were from the Obuasi township. However, the number of recoveries and deaths still stand at 494 and 22. This was revealed by the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, at a press briefing on…
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Long-term plan required to protect farmers from shocks after COVID-19 – Peasant Farmers Assoc.
The Ghana Peasant Farmers Association, has advised government to have a long-term plan to cushion farmers against unforeseen circumstances and pandemics like COVID-19. The Association says the outbreak of COVID-19 should serve as a guide to protect farmers against natural occurrences that may affect food production and threaten food security. Following the outbreak of the…