Tag: 2021. citi business news
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Government must increase agric sector investment to improve economy – Dr Sarkodie
Economist Dr Adu Sarkodie says the impact of COVID-19 on the economy is a clear indicator that the government has to give more attention to growing the agriculture sector. While many industries last year shrank amid the pandemic, the Agric sector recorded significant growth. This, Dr Sarkodie believes suggests that more attention ought to be…
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Government must appoint only qualified persons to energy sector boards – COPEC
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has called on the government to ensure that only persons with requisite knowledge and expertise are assigned to manage the various energy sector institutions. A recent circular from the government on January 7, 2021, had indicated a dissolution of the various boards and corporations in accordance with the country’s…
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AfCFTA: GUTA calls for access to cheaper credit to be competitive
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) says it will require access to cheaper credit to be able to take full advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. According to the Ghana Union of Traders Association, the commencement of the AfCFTA means it would now have to compete with businesses from other…
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Chamber of Construction Industry threatens to sue government over unpaid debts
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry is threatening to sue the government over monies owed its members for contracts executed. According to the chamber, the current situation is taking a toll on the businesses of its members adding that the delay in payment causes them to incur more debts on the loans they acquired in…