Category: Transport
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Ban on import of vehicles over 10 years old to be implemented- Kyerematen
Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen says government is ready to implement a ban on the importation of vehicles older than 10 years among other measures as part of efforts to create a competitive automotive industry while protecting Ghanaians from the dangers of old vehicles. He made the comments at the launch of the new…
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Courier service operators accuse regulator of stifling growth
The National Courier Association Ghana (NACAGHA), an association that seeks to represent its members on the regulatory issues that may affect their operation in Ghana, is cautioning against the massive unemployment that will hit the growing courier service industry if issues such as exorbitant registration fees along with alleged harassment from the police are not…
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Aviation safety: African leaders extend deadline to 2022
The deadline for the Abuja declaration by African Ministers of Civil Aviation has been extended to 2022. This was after the 2015 deadline of setting aviation safety standards and targets for Africa was missed. Ghana’s Aviation Minister, Joseph Kofi Adda revealed this at the 22nd meeting of the Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) planning and implementation regional…
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‘We’ll picket at Finance Ministry if increases in energy levies are not reversed’–COPEC
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) has indicated that it will engage the Finance Minister to reverse a decision to increase some components in the petroleum price buildup. The group, however warned that it will picket at the Finance Ministry if all attempts aimed at getting the government to overturn the decision fails. The Finance…
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Fuel under-delivery: More OMCs to compensate consumers
More Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) which had retail outlets which were cited as shortchanging consumers are to replenish the quantities to their respective customers within the coming days. That is the assurance from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, COPEC. The move follows series of negotiations and the need to give value for money despite complying…
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Gov’t pulls breaks on new tariffs at new Terminal at Tema Port
All businesses using the newly constructed Terminal Three at the Tema port will be charged the existing tariffs until such a time where the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) completes the necessary processes to review the tariffs for businesses. The decision was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori…
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Regulator impounds unlicensed courier operating motorbikes
The Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission has cautioned that it will not hesitate to arrest and possibly prosecute operators of courier services that are not licensed by the Commission. It follows a crackdown on Wednesday [June 26, 2019] where about sixty motorbikes were impounded for offering courier services but without a license. The latest…
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New home-based carrier to start operations this year
Barring any last minute change, Ghana’s new home based carrier should commence operations this year [2019]. Information available to Citi Business News also indicates that the government and the management of Ethiopian Airlines have progressed in finalizing the agreement. The Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Ghana, Genet Michael confirmed the progress of work in…
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Uber Ghana unveils medical insurance cover for riders at no extra cost
Popular ride-hailing service, Uber, has unveiled an insurance package for passengers who use its services in Ghana. According to a release by the company, Uber has secured a partnership with an insurance firm, Old Mutual, ensure that passengers involved in motor accidents while using the services are now covered against medical treatment costs. This insurance…
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Stakeholders call for better collaboration to ensure success of ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme
Stakeholders in the insurance sector in the West African Sub-region have called for greater collaboration amongst the different ECOWAS Brown Card secretariats to ensure prompt payment of claims. 37 years after the signing of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme Protocol, some players have raised concerns about the difficulty in settling claims under the ECOWAS…