Tag: Citi Business News
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#GhBudget: Business owners share their expectations
As the country prepares to listen to the first budget presentation of President Akufo-Addo’s second term in office, various players in the Service, Industry and Agriculture sectors, are looking forward to interventions and policies that will protect their interests. Eyetcha Ocloo is the founder of The Shop Accra, a company that grants over 300 local…
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Stakeholders at ports call for punitive regulatory regime to check unregulated charges
Stakeholders at the countries ports including importers and exporters along with freight forwarders, say the need for a clear regulation of activities at the ports, is an issue that needs to be addressed or touched on in the upcoming budget reading on Friday. For months now, these stakeholders have been agitating and using all channels…
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2021 budget: Housing sector stakeholders share varied expectations
Ahead of the 2021 budget presentation, some stakeholders in the housing industry interacted with Citi Business News on their expectations. The presentation is a detailed account of how the government plans to commit the country’s resources to the various sectors for the year. President Akufo-Addo in his recent state of the nation address mentioned plans…
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We expect clear policies for fisheries sector in 2021 budget – Tuna Association
The Ghana Tuna Association says it expects a detailed policy for the fisheries sector from the government ahead of the 2021 budget presentation on Friday, March 12, 2021. According to the association, the sector has not been given the required attention despite being a major non-traditional export earner for the country. Speaking to Citi Business…
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COPEC to launch scheme to insure fuel customers
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is set to launch a policy that will protect the interest of fuel consumers who have to deal with the consequences of the negligence of fuel station attendants and the sale of adulterated fuel products by some Oil marketing companies. The scheme in partnership with the Ghana Standards Authority…
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FDA cautions public against fake COVID-19 vaccines
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has asked the public not to patronise products offered online supposedly being advertised as COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA issued the alert in a statement released on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. According to the FDA, the alert has become necessary as a result of reports of the seizure of fake…
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Businesses lament decline in demand for eggs over price hike
The price of eggs on the local market increased significantly early this year and this impacted demand. During the yuletide, poultry farmers raised concerns about the limited supply of maize. This later resulted in a price hike of poultry products including eggs. The challenge amid the closure of the country’s borders, compelled government to issue…
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We’ll work with Hawa Koomson despite earlier objections – Tuna Association
Despite earlier opposition to the nomination of Hawa Koomson as Minister for Fisheries and Aqua Culture, the Ghana Tuna Association says it respects Parliament’s decision to approve her. The Association had earlier raised concerns about the competence of the President’s nominee. In an interview with Citi Business News, Secretary of the Ghana Tuna Association, Richster…
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GUTA calls for establishment of a traders’ bank
The Ghana Union of Traders Associations, GUTA, says it’s major expectation from the Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen is the establishment of a trader’s bank. According to the association, although talks had begun towards the plan in previous years, the COVID-19 pandemic halted its progress. Speaking to Citi Business News, President of GUTA, Dr Joseph Obeng,…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO appointment a win for AfCFTA – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders Associations, GUTA, says the appointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new chief of the World Trade Organisation is a big win for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AcCFTA) Agreement. The former Finance and Foreign Minister of Nigeria was confirmed for the top job in February this year. President of…