Tag: Association of Ghana Industries (AGI)
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Review cost of data in Ghana – AGI to government
The Association of Ghana Industries, AGI, says for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country to stay competitive amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost of data must be given a critical look. Although a recent survey by a British technology research firm, Cable, has shown that data cost in Ghana is ranked the sixth…
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Fast-track system upgrade – AGI to GRIDCo
The Association of Ghana Industries has admonished the Ghana Grid Company, (GRIDCo) to hasten its announced system upgrade to prevent any negative effect on operations of industries. Speaking to Citi Business News, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Ghana Industries, Seth Twum Akwaboah while commending GRIDCo for announcing the upgrade timelines urged the company…
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AGI charges enforcement agencies not to relent in enforcing COVID-19 protocols
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has backed attempts by government to use all legitimate means necessary including threats of new lockdowns in order to communicate the seriousness of COVID-19 and its potential negative impact on people and businesses. Information Minister-designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah at the weekly Coronavirus update on Monday disclosed that government will…
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Sensitize employees, customers on COVID-19 safety protocols – AGI urges SMEs
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has charged Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) across the country to ramp up sensitization amongst their workers and customers about the COVID-19 safety protocols. This the AGI believes will add to efforts by government to curb the spread of the virus in Ghana and ultimately sustain demand for…
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Give us tax reliefs to be competitive as AFCFTA commences – AGI
The Association of Ghana Industries is calling on the government to introduce a tax regime that would make local producers competitive especially with the commencement of the Africa continental free trade Area agreement (AFCFTA). Speaking to Citi Business News, Johnson Opoku-Boateng, Director of Business Development Service at AGI, says that the introduction of tax reliefs…
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AfCFTA: AGI wants electricity tariffs reviewed downwards
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), says in order for its members to adequately compete upon the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), electricity tariffs would have to be revised downwards. AGI argues that the cost of electricity is relatively higher in Ghana as compared to other countries in the subregion. Speaking…
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AGI calls for establishment of Industrial Bank
The Association of Ghana Industries is calling on government to speed up processes for the establishment of an industrial bank. According to the AGI this would help address the challenges of access to funding its members face. Speaking to Citi Business News, Director of Business Development Services, Johnson Opoku-Boateng, said government ought to come through…
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AGI urges companies to prepare effectively and take advantage of AfCFTA
Small, Medium and Large Scale enterprises in the country have been cautioned against complacency four months away from the expected implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The operationalization of the AfCFTA is expected to address the challenges of small fragmented markets in Africa by creating a single market, and also increase the…
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NBSSI urges MSMEs to take advantage of opportunities presented by COVID-19
Following the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses, government has taken several steps to cushion businesses and individuals. Aside from large scale businesses, some stimulus packages have been set aside for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Apart from the GHS 1 Billion Coronavirus Alleviation Program (CAP), Business Support Scheme launched by President…
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AGI donates cash and items to National COVID-19 Trust Fund
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), has donated an amount of one hundred and fifty thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS150,000) and items worth three hundred and fifty thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 350,000), which include PPE, beverages, provisions, water and oxygen to the National COVID-19 Trust Fund. The AGI says the move is in response to President…