Tag: Ghana News
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IMF hopeful Ghana will soon reach agreement with Official Credit Committee
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Ghana to quickly reach an agreement with the Official Credit Committee over its external debt restructuring. Julie Kozack, IMF’s Director of Communications at a press conference in Washington DC said once Ghana has finalised the debt exchange on the local front, it is important for the country to conclude…
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Fuel prices to remain fairly stable at the pumps – COPEC
Prices of Petrol and Diesel are likely to remain unchanged in the first pricing window of October. Per projections from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), there could be a one percent increase at the pumps, but Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have agreed not to pass on the cost to consumers due to competition. “There…
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Restructuring NIB’s balance sheet won’t fix solvency challenges – Banking consultant cautions
Banking consultant, Dr. Richmond Atuahene, has cautioned against proposals for a restructuring of the balance sheet of the National Investment Bank (NIB). NIB is facing significant financial challenges with liabilities exceeding GHS 2 billion. The Minority in Parliament has strongly urged the government to undertake a significant restructuring of the ailing NIB in order to…
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Photos: 2023 #CitiBusinessOlympics underway at Eden Heights
Citi Thousands of workers from over 70 corporate institutions have converged at Eden Heights today, September 30, for the Citi Business Olympics 2023, the biggest corporate sports gathering of the year. The event is powered by Citi TV with support from Citi FM. Staff from various institutions will participate in a variety of sporting…
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Thousands to participate in 2023 #CitiBusinessOlympics today
Thousands of workers from different corporate institutions will converge at Eden Heights today, September 30, for the Citi Business Olympics 2023, the biggest corporate sports gathering of the year. The event is powered by Citi TV with support from Citi FM. Staff from various institutions will participate in a variety of sporting disciplines, including 7-a-side…
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SMEs must incentivize staff to unlock full potential – Access Bank Board Chair
Ama Bawuah, the Board Chair of Access Bank Ghana, has emphasized the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) incentivizing their staff effectively to unlock their full potential, ultimately benefiting their businesses. Addressing the audience at the Vodafone Business Runway event in Accra, which centred around the theme “Good to Great with Vodafone: Innovate, Comply,…
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Fitch Solutions predicts Ghana’s medical devices market to post double-digit growth
Fitch Solutions anticipates a notable increase in Ghana’s healthcare budget, with projections indicating a rise to $16.5 billion in 2024, up from the recorded figure of $15.2 billion in 2023. This anticipated expansion in funding underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare infrastructure there’s more in the following. According to a recent report from Fitch…
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Citi Business Olympics sold out; all set for Saturday
All roads lead to the Eden Heights Sports Complex at Weija in the Greater Accra region for the biggest corporate sports gathering dubbed Citi Business Olympics put together by Citi TV with support from Citi FM. Ghanaians from various institutions will partake in different sporting disciplines including 7-aside football, basketball, sack race, volleyball, tug of…
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South Africa adds Ghana to E Visa list
The South African government has announced that Ghana has been added to the E Visa list. This means that Ghanaian citizens seeking to travel to South Africa can now apply for visas online, without having to visit the South African High Commission in Accra. This was announced in a statement issued by the South African…
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OMCs call on NPA to deal with influx of Chinese tanker trucks
The Association of Oil Marketing Companies is calling on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to urgently take measures to deal with the influx of Chinese oil haulage trucks in the country. The Tanker Owners Union initially raised concerns over the importation of tanker trucks into the country in a letter to the National Petroleum Authority. The Association…