Category: General
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CFAO Ghana and Allianz Life Insurance launch ‘AutoLife by CFAO’
CFAO Ghana, the official distributor of Mitsubishi and Suzuki vehicles in Ghana has partnered with Allianz Insurance to introduce the first ever life insurance package attached to vehicle purchase in Ghana. The new package, called Auto Life by CFAO, is an initiative aimed at providing life insurance cover for all individuals who purchase a new…
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All is set to kick-start population and housing census in June – GSS
The Ghana Statistical Service, GSS, says all is set for the national population and housing census in June this year. The Service has set June 28 as the census night; which means that anyone who spends that night at any location anywhere in the country; will be enumerated and captured as part of the country’s…
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Pension enrollment in informal sector must be improved – CEO of Axis Pension Trust
Some stakeholders in Ghana’s pension sector have called for measures to improve pension enrollment among the informal sector of the economy. Even though Ghana’s informal sector is made up of the biggest working group, less than 2 percent of the people operating in that area have not signed on to any form of pension contribution.…
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Youth in agribusiness: RMG Ghana’s reality show on farming to whip up interest
As part of efforts to encourage Ghana’s youth, especially graduates to take agriculture seriously, RMG Ghana, one of Ghana’s leading supplier of agro inputs to the Ghanaian economy, is set to launch a reality show on farming. The show, which will be aired on Ghana’s fastest growing television network, Citi TV, will provide an opportunity…
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Defunct S&Ls customers doubtful they’ll be paid despite President’s promise
The Coalition of Affected Savings and Loans Customers has expressed doubts about Presidents Akufo-Addo’s assurance that they will start receiving their payment from Monday, February 24. President Akufo-Addo during the State of the Nation Address announced that the Receiver for the collapsed Savings and Loans and Microfinance Companies will start disbursing an amount of 5…
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CBOD committed to tackling corrupt practices in petroleum industry – Senyo Hosi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, says his outfit is undertaking a self-assessment exercise to help reduce diversion of fuel in the petroleum industry. According to him, it is important for all stakeholders in the sector to help government expose corrupt acts in the downstream sector that is…
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Platinum Properties’ Airport City Project doesn’t merit $23.9m tax waiver – Minority
The Minority in Parliament says government’s decision to grant a tax waiver of 23.9 million dollars to Platinum Properties Limited under the GIPC Act 2013(Act 865) is untenable. According the minority, the company which is undertaking the Pullman Accra Airport City Project does not deserve the tax exemption because the funding from the project is…
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Gov’t must review revenue projections over Tullow Ghana’s woes – IES
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is urging the government to review its revenue projections from oil after Tullow Ghana announced that it will reduce its staff strength by 25 percent on the account of production challenges. Tullow Ghana, which is the operator of the Jubilee and TEN oil fields in Ghana, over the weekend…
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AAG calls for entries to Global Student Competition by Cannes Lions
The Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has announced a call for entries to the prestigious Roger Hatchuel Student Academy 2020 global student competition to unearth the next generation of creative talents. The Roger Hatchuel Student Academy, an undergraduate competition and showcase for creative and inspirational thinking, is run in collaboration with the Cannes Lions International…
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Hollard Ghana sponsors Citi Heritage Caravan with GHS4.1m insurance cover for patrons
Insurance Group, Hollard Ghana, has partnered Citi FM and Citi TV to insure patrons of the annual Heritage Caravan with a maximum of GHS4.1 million. The Heritage Caravan is an exciting road trip which takes place in the month of March, giving patrons an opportunity to learn about the diversity in culture, people and places,…