Category: Business
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Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO embarks on regional tour to licensed free zone firms
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, GFZA, Mike Ocquaye Junior has embarked on a regional tour to licensed free zone companies in the Ashanti and Western Regions of Ghana. His first stop was at Angel FM in the Ashanti region where he answered questions from listeners and the presenter centered on…
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Take advantage of Regulatory Sandbox, BoG to fintechs and financial service providers
The Bank of Ghana has called on various fintechs and financial service providers to take advantage of its Regulatory Sandbox as part of government’s quest to drive financial inclusion. A regulatory sandbox is a framework set up by a financial sector regulator to allow small-scale, live testing of innovations by private firms in a controlled…
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Resilient investors key to building robust financial sector – SEC Boss
Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rev. Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh is advocating the need for continuous financial literacy programmes by players within the capital and financial services industry as part of efforts to build a strong sector. This, according to him, will also build resilient investors within the Ghanaian financial landscape who…
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MASLOC begins training of staff on nationwide digitalization roll out
As part of the nationwide digitalization roll out at the Accra digital center, the Micro Credit and Small Loans Center (MASLOC) has started a two-day training exercise for its workforce. The two-day training session, which is planned for the 4th and 5th of October 2022, is intended to familiarize employees with a new software that…
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Prudential Bank leads conversation on PAPSS
Ghana’s leading indigenous bank, Prudential Bank Limited on Tuesday, 13th September, 2022 has organized a seminar at the Africa Regent Hotel in Accra to discuss the opportunities and benefits of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). The discussion which was held under the theme; Stimulating Trade in Africa through Efficient Payment Solutions- The Role…
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GIZ holds National e-Commerce Forum & Exhibition
As part of efforts toward boosting Ghana’s e-commerce ecosystem, GIZ has held the National E-Commerce Forum and Exhibition which is a platform to celebrate the accomplishments of Ghana’s e-commerce ecosystem and build momentum toward a shared vision for its future development. The goal was to mobilize diverse e-commerce stakeholders towards more collaborative and inclusive development.…
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GRA rolls out electronic invoicing system from 1st October
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) from Saturday 1st October 2022 began with the use of a certified invoicing system for the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ghana. This forms part of efforts to increase tax compliance and generate more revenue for the state. A Certified Invoicing System is an electronic invoicing system(E-VAT) certified…
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Import duties will continue to drive inflation if not checked – Importers and Exporters Association
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana says prices of goods will continue to increase uncontrollably should government fail to reduce import duties at the ports The association has revealed that there have been huge differences in import duties and taxes at the port in the past days due to some differences in the exchange…
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Cylinder Recirculation Policy to begin in parts of the country by December
The government has announced that the Cylinder Recirculation Policy is set to kick off in parts of the country by the end of the year. This comes years after the policy was introduced as a stop-gap measure following the atomic junction gas explosion saga in 2017. Speaking at the Ghana International Petroleum Conference, Chief Executive…