Category: General
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Ghana is investment destination of choice in Africa – Dr. Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has told Canadian investors that Ghana has the best investment environment in Africa for both local and foreign investors. He said Ghana did not only have stable political and security environment but has a benign legal and regulatory environment that offered the best investment climate on the African Continent.…
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GHL Bank invests into the future of a young African leader
Pericles Gadri is an outstanding African Leadership Academy scholar who has been supported by GHL Bank to further his studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York City, USA. The Bank assisted Mr. Gadri by taking on the full cost of his travel arrangements from Ghana to the United States of America…
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KAIPTC to host flagship Kofi Annan Peace and Security (KAPS) Forum
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in collaboration with the Federal Government of Germany and the Government of Norway will organize the Kofi Annan Peace and Security (KAPS) Forum to facilitate discussions on evolving trends in peace and security in Africa. Scheduled for 4 -5 September this year in Accra, Ghana, the Kofi…
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Koforidua SSNIT office retrieves Gh¢ 5.1m contributions for workers
The Koforidua Branch of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has recovered a total of Gh¢ 5.1 million as arrears from employers who had not paid contributions for their workers since January this year. The exercise formed part of a massive inspection and compliance campaign aimed at expanding coverage of the SSNIT…
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IFS warns real budget deficit may exceed 5% by end of 2019
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is warning that government may record a real budget deficit of more than 5 percent of GDP if government does not reduce its appetite for borrowing. According to the IFS, even though government has outlined measures not to overspend, the trend rather shows that government is borrowing outside its…
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COPEC pleased with compensation package for cheated fuel consumers
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has expressed satisfaction at steps taken by some Oil Marketing Companies to compensate consumers for shortchanging them. Checks by the Chamber confirmed findings of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) which revealed that ten fuel stations all in Accra under deliver fuel to consumers. “Copec endorses the actions and steps…
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TEMPLE Advisory launches Strategic Leaders Program to accelerate enterprise transformation
TEMPLE Advisory, a leading talent development and a strategy consulting firm has launched the Strategic Leaders Program with the objective of supporting business to prepare and accelerate their transformation in 2020 and beyond. The recent disruption and structural shifts in the local economy, coupled with heightened global tensions have created unique challenges and opportunities for…
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Ghana’s debt stock hits 200 billion cedis by May
Data released by the Bank of Ghana shows that the country’s total debt stock has hit 200 billion cedis by May 2019. The data shows that the debt stock increased by 2 billion cedis in three months from March to May. The external component of the debt is pegged at 20.5 billion dollars while the…
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‘Mona by Nehita’, a luxury jewellery line launches in Ghana
If you are a lover of luxury, especially on the jewellery side, ‘Mona by Nehita’, the Los Angeles-based jewellery brand has just launched its unique products and services in Accra. Set to offer the best and affordable jewellery products including earrings, rings, necklaces, chains, pedants, bangles, bracelets, birthstones, anklets, custom pieces and many more, the…
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Ecobank, others provide financial support to 16 medical students
Ecobank together with its partners Woodin, Old Mutual and Emirates are supporting 16 medical students under the Ecobank Medical School Exchange program. Ecobank provided cash of US$1,000 to each of the 16 students whilst the partners – Emirates gave special discounts on air tickets (of up to 30%), Old Mutual provided insurance packages and Woodin…