Tag: Citi Business News
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We’ll address multiple levy payment challenges -Tourism Authority
As part of efforts towards improving the operations of businesses within the tourism industry, the Ghana Tourism Authority says plans are underway to address the issue of multiple payments of levies. Some stakeholders have described the situation as a nuisance and are calling on the authority to streamline payment processes. The Ghana Tourism Authority says…
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Prioritise our members in COVID-19 vaccination – Hotels Association
The Ghana Hotels Association is appealing to the government to consider its members as a priority when the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines commences. The association believes that persons within the hospitality business chain should be prioritized for the vaccine. President of the Association, Dr. Edward Ackah-Nyamike in an interview said: “We believe that accommodation…
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Fuel price hikes: COPEC demands review of price stabilisation levy
The Chamber of Petroleum consumers (COPEC) is calling for a review of the Price Stabilisation Levy to minimise the impact of the surge in fuel prices on consumers. Oil prices have seen a significant increase over the last few weeks with some oil marketing companies currently selling a litre of petrol for GHS5.35. According to…
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SMEs need to master ICUMS, attract credit in order to benefit from enormous AfCFTA opportunities – FBNBank MD
The Managing Director of FBNBank, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante has stated that SMEs need to master the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and also to place themselves in a good position to attract credit from banks in order to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) enormous…
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GUTA laments Benin’s withdrawal from ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme
The Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, is calling on government to engage in talks with Benin over the latter’s decision to withdraw from the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme. According to GUTA, the situation stands a chance of hampering the business of its members trading with the country. In an interview with Citi Business News,…
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Ghanaians make up 98% of employees in mining sector – Mining Chamber
The Ghana Chamber of Mines says it is committed to creating local employment in the mining sector across the country. Presently over 98% of employees in the industry, according to the Chamber, are Ghanaians. Speaking to Citi Business News, CEO of the Chamber, Dr Sulemanu Koney, said his outfit will continue to explore other avenues…
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Only qualified persons should head fisheries ministry – Tuna Association
The Ghana Tuna Association says considering the challenges that bedevil the fisheries industry, only qualified persons with ample knowledge in the space must be assigned to the sector ministry. In an interview with Citi Business News, the secretary of the association, Richster Nii Armah Amarfio, said the continuous appointment of people not up to the…
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We’re committed to boosting local tourism amid COVID-19 – GTA
The Ghana Tourism Authority has reiterated its commitment to boosting local tourism in the country. The tourism sector took a major hit with the outbreak of the pandemic losing millions of dollars. Speaking to Citi Business News, Acting Public Affairs Director of GTA, Nelson Jones, stated that his outfit is confident that when more attention…
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SSNIT set to launch app to improve service delivery
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust, SSNIT, is set to launch an app to help improve its service delivery. SSNIT says the app will render a number of services including, a request for SSNIT clearance, and payment of monthly contributions via mobile money among others. This is so that its clients will not necessarily…
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COVID-19: Accounts officer creates YouTube channel to teach accounting [Video]
The Coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted the world and came with a lot of downsides for several businesses. Despite the challenges, it appears to have created the environment that has spurred others on to pursue their passion and dreams. One of such people is Felix Owusu Gyebi. He has always been passionate about teaching but didn’t…