Tag: Kofi Kapito
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Timing for proposed increment in electricity tariffs wrong – Consumer Protection Agency
The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito, says any possible increment in electricity tariffs would be ill-timed. Though he acknowledged the need for an increase in tariffs, he has instead urged the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to focus on seeking compensation for customers who have lost electrical gadgets due to…
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Reduced tariffs: Mining firms to save 3 million dollars annually
Businesses particularly those in the mining sector, are expected to save millions of dollars to be channeled into other investments to grow their companies following the reduction in electricity tariffs. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), on Monday, March 5, 2018, announced that electricity tariffs will go down between 10 and 30 percent for various…
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Embassies oppose appeals for refund of bounced visa fees
It appears calls for refund for bounced visas by Embassies operating in Ghana may not be heeded anytime soon as some Embassies have already squashed the possibility of refunds. The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has renewed pressure for the embassies to review their visa policies. It describes the development as an infringement on the rights…
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Consumer Agency demands refunds for bounced visas
The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) is threatening a demonstration should government refuse to address issues of unfair treatment meted out to Ghanaians at the various embassies within twenty one working days. The CPA also wants huge visa fees charged Ghanaians to be refunded to them if they are refused Visas by the embassies. Citing various…