Tag: Ghana Business
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Ghana is safe from kerosene shortage – Energy Institute
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has downplayed fears of a likely shortage of Kerosene following scarcity of the product in Nigeria. According to the Institute, Ghana has about 20 million litres of domestic kerosene and seven thousand liters of aviation kerosene available and will not be experiencing a shortage any time soon. “Ghanaians need…
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New tax law must reconsider focus on informal sector – Analyst
Adopting modern revenue collection systems and efficient use of tax revenue should be a priority for the GRA if it is to broaden its tax base. This is the advice from some tax analysts. The suggestion follow what the analysts believe is a drawback in attempts to widen the tax net and increase government’s revenue.…
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I’ll focus on ICT, manufacturing et al – Business Dev’t Minister Nominee
The Minister nominee for ministry of Business Development Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has listed infrastructure, manufacturing, ICT and services as key areas his ministry will pay attention to when given the nod by Parliament. “The young people, boys and girls of this country need jobs; we can only do that through the private sector initiatives. We…
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Reduce tariffs to save industries – GCCI to Ken Ofori Atta
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) wants the Finance Minister Nominee, Ken Ofori Atta, to fulfill his promise to halt any immediate increase in utility and fuel prices upon assuming office officially. The Chamber contends that the move if implemented, will ultimately save the businesses of its members from further collapse. Ken Ofori…
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Businesses welcome new ministry of business development
Business associations have hailed the creation of the new Ministry of Business Development. The businesses argue that the ministry will take them a step closer to solving their numerous business challenges. President Nana Addo in his third batch of ministerial nominations, announced the Chief Executive Officer of Marble Communications Group Limited, publishers of the Finder…
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Reducing fuel prices: Analysts suggest local refining of crude
Oil and gas analyst, Kwame Jantuah has advised the NPP government to increase the country’s capacity to refine more crude at a cheaper cost if it is to reduce the prices of fuel. His comments follow the assurance by the Finance Minister Nominee, Ken Ofori Atta to consumers that there will be no immediate hikes…
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Cecelia Dapaah nominated for new Aviation Ministry
Former Member of Parliament for Bantama, Cecilia Dapaah has been nominated for the newly created Aviation ministry. Her mandate involves working to develop Ghana’s aviation industry to make it very competitive within the sub-region. This also ties in with the government’s target to make Ghana a hub for West Africa to attract large volumes of…
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Galamsey on top of agenda for Lands Minister nominee
Lands and Forestry Minister Nominee, John Peter Amewu has said the NPP government will build the capacity of illegal miners to ensure they go through sustainable mining processes. This he believes will ensure the country’s attainment of renewable mining activities. Ghana over the years has suffered adversely from the activities of illegal miners. The informal…
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GREDA lauds government’s housing fund policy
The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has welcomed government’s plan to establish a housing fund. The association says the move when instigated, will reduce housing cost and boost the housing industry. The Minister nominee for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea on Wednesday [January 11, 2017] hinted of government’s plans to introduce a housing…
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Citi FM’s ‘Hello Kigali’ business trip slated for January 24th
Citi FM will from 24th to 28th January, 2017 roll out its first business tour to Rwanda, dubbed ‘Hello Kigali’. The Hello Kigali tour, will expose business leaders in the private and public sectors, managers, entrepreneurs and individuals to a first-hand experience on how Rwanda with its recent genocide history, turned around its story, to…