Tag: 2021
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Follow COVID-19 protocols or we risk another lockdown- GUTA to traders
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is admonishing its members to ensure strict compliance with the COVID-19 protocols as they conduct their businesses. According to the association, the call has become necessary due to another spike in the number of cases recorded in Ghana. In an interview with Citi Business News, President of the…
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Construction Chamber welcomes Akufo-Addo’s new ministerial appointments
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has lauded President Akufo-Addo for his ministerial appointments. The chamber is particularly pleased with the proposed names for sectors related to the construction industry. They are; Kwasi Amoako-Atta: – Roads & Highways Francis Asenso Boakye: – Works & Housing Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh: Energy Ken Ofori-Atta: – Finance Yaw…
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ASEPA kicks against re-nomination of Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) is kicking against the re-nomination of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. In a 37 paged petition to the Appointments Committee of Parliament, the group indicated that based on Mr Ofori-Atta’s role in the collapse of a number of financial institutions, among others, it believes he is…
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AfCFTA: Economist calls for improved ease of doing business to boost trade in Ghana
Three weeks into the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, Economist Dr Adu Owusu Sarkodie has indicated that for Ghana to be able to take full advantage of the Agreement, ease of doing business in the country has to be significantly improved. Economist Dr Adu Sarkordie believes that easing business processes…
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Expected maize imports will help mitigate shortage in Ghana – Poultry Farmers Association
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association is hopeful measures put in place by the government to mitigate the impact of a likely shortage of maize locally, will yield results. There have been hints of a likely shortage of maize in some parts of the Northern Regions. Speaking to Citi Business News, President of the Greater…
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AfCFTA: Construction Chamber advocates for reduction of lending rate
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has joined calls for a relook at the lending rate in the country especially with the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. The Construction Chamber argues that the rate puts its members at a disadvantage amongst other African countries with access to cheaper credit. In…
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Block revenue leakages instead of imposing new taxes – COPEC advises government
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, COPEC is asking the government to focus on sealing revenue leakages in the energy sector rather than impose more taxes. According to the Chamber, billions of dollars are lost to the state from various illegal activities such as fuel smuggling. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan…
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GUTA welcomes Alan Kyerematen’s renomination as Trade Minister
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is elated with the president’s renomination of Alan Kyerematen, as Trade Minister. He served in the portfolio during the first term of President Akufo-Addo and GUTA believes he is so far the best minister to have been assigned to the ministry. Speaking to Citi Business News, President of…
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Alan Kyerematen maintained as Trade Minister
Alan Kyerematen has been renominated as Trade Minister. He is among the nineteen ministers who maintained their portfolios in President Akufo-Addo’s second term. Among the returning Ministers are Albert Kan Dapaah with the National Security Ministry and Ken Ofori-Atta for Finance The rest are: Dominic Nitiwul – Defence Ambrose Dery – Interior Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey…
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Ghana Hotels Association calls for more attention for local tourism amid COVID-19
In order for the tourism and hospitality industry to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ghana Hotels Association believes a lot of attention has to be given to local tourism in the country. The sector has been one of the worst-hit since the outbreak of COVID-19 losing millions of dollars. President of the Ghana…