Category: Business
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Ghana-Canada pursue improved trade relations
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan John Kyerematen, has advocated for increased trade relations between Ghana and Canada to improve the trade volumes between the two countries. Ghana and Canada have enjoyed close bilateral relations for over a century with relations covering high levels of cooperation in trade, investments and development. Also, trade between…
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Judiciary to establish tax court to prosecute tax cases
The Judiciary has plans to establish a tax court to deal with the prosecution of tax cases. According to correspondence between the Chief Justice and the Ghana Bar Association, the tax court will be located at the criminal division of the Court of Appeal within the Supreme Court building. “The effective date of commencement will…
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Samuel Meyir Dery joins FanMilk as new Marketing Director from Guinness Ghana
FanMilk has appointed Samuel Meyir Dery as the new Marketing Director to accelerate business growth. Samuel brings over a decade of business and marketing experience to FanMilk, having previously held senior positions at Sabmiller PLC (Accra Brewery Limited) and most recently, Guinness Ghana where he was the Marketing Manager for Stouts, Adult Premium Non-Alcoholic Drinks…
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Works and Housing Minister commends First National Bank’s commitment to boost home ownership
The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has commended First National Bank Ghana for its initiatives to boost home ownership in Ghana. Mr. Asenso-Boakye was speaking at the maiden edition of the Home Ownership Series, an initiative by First National Bank Ghana, in partnership with Glitz Africa Magazine, aimed at promoting a continuing national…
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New Board takes office to steer affairs of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors
A new 11-member board has been sworn into office to steer the affairs of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) for the next three years. The new eleven-member executive board has vast experience in finance, taxation, engineering, corporate governance, accounting, management, marketing and oil and gas. Mrs. Ivy Apea Owusu, CEO of Cirrus…
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Coconut Farmers Association of Ghana holds constitution and policy validation workshop
The Coconut Farmers Association of Ghana (COFAG), has held a constitution and policy validation workshop in Accra to sensitize its members about its plans for the future. Speaking to journalists, the President of the Coconut Farmers Association of Ghana, Mr. Patrick Ndabiah, said COFAG intends to educate its members to be acquainted with best practices…
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Government of Ghana concludes process to take over AirtelTigo
The Government of Ghana and the parent companies of AirtelTigo, Bharti Airtel Ghana Holdings B.V. and MIC Africa B.V have concluded negotiations and signed an agreement to transfer the shares of the company to the Ghana Government following the announcement of the company’s departure from the Ghanaian market last year. This agreement transfers all customers,…
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Allianz Insurance and UBA Ghana forge bancassurance partnership
Allianz Insurance, a subsidiary of the global insurance giant, Allianz Group, has announced a partnership with UBA Ghana to drive an innovative bancassurance strategy. Through the partnership, over 20 branches of UBA spread across the country will offer customers personal insurance products, including Motor Insurance, Home Insurance and Travel Insurance, and other financial services conveniently.…
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60% of Ghanaians need government support to own houses – Asenso-Boakye
The Works and Housing Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye has decried the country’s perennial housing problem. According to him, over 60 percent of the Ghanaian populace is unable to own their own homes without support from government. Also, 35 percent of the populace sadly will never be able to own their own homes even with the support…
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Africa World Airlines promises commercial flights to Ho in three weeks after test flight
Africa World Airlines, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, received a rousing welcome at the Ho Airport as the airline test flew the route ahead of the commencement of commercial flights to the Airport. The company is set to start plying the route three weeks from now. Aside from the green plains and beautiful landscape that…