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BoG raped Ghanaians with introduction of new currency – Rex Omar

Ghanaian highlife musician, Rex Omar, says the Bank of Ghana (BoG) should’ve taken into consideration the consent and education of Ghanaians before introducing the...

Ghana Publishing MD celebrates feat chalked

Managing Director (MD) of Ghana Publishing Company is patting himself at the back for turning the fortunes of the company around.READ: Prof Gyampo bounces...

Listen: Akufo-Addo reacts to GUTA, Nigerian traders clash

President Nana Akufo-Addo has described as unacceptable the use of force by Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) against foreigners engaged in retail business.He...

AICC hosts 2019 Ghana Property Awards

Some industry players in the country’s real estate, property and construction sector have been celebrated at this year’s Ghana Property Awards ceremony for their...

We are citizens, not spectators – GUTA on foreign shops closure [Audio]

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), reacting to the pending tension between them and Nigerian traders, say they are only responding to President...

#SaveOurData: Ghanaians angry at Telcos over high cost of data

SaveOurData is the newest consumers-based social media campaign by Ghanaians who have expressed rage at telecommunication companies (Telcos) operating in Ghana.The anger being expressed...

Tema Oil Refinery seals deal to process 11 million barrels of crude

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has signed an agreement with Woodfield Energy Resources to process a tolling 11 million barrels of crude, Managing Director...

COCOBOD boss tours Western South Region

As President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo tours Greater-Accra, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo is also on a...

ECG retrieves GH¢200,000 from illegal connections at Dansoman

The Dansoman District Office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has, since January this year, retrieved more than GH¢200,000 from customers who were...

Buy local rice for Christmas, other festivities – Bawumia urges

Ghanaians have been urged to buy locally grown rice this Christmas, on other festive occasions and for everyday consumption in order to...

Introduction of new banknote denominations: Did the BoG get it wrong?

Ghana, some say, is a very interesting country. But I say the interesting aspect depends on which lenses you have on to view national...

Zoomlion wins big at SSI award

In its continuing tradition of excellence, Africa’s waste management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, is once again, the recipient of three prestigious awards at...

FBI issues warning about smart TVs

If you just bought a smart TV on Black Friday or plan to buy one for Cyber Monday, the FBI wants you to know a...

TOR signs deal to refine 11 million barrels of crude

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has signed an agreement that will see it refine 11 million barrels of crude.The agreement - a tolling crude...

Ghanaian, Nigerian traders clash again at Kwame Nkrumah Circle (Video+Photos)

Some Ghanaian and Nigerian traders, stationed at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, engaged in a scuffle in the wee hours of Monday.The fight, according to witnesses...

Exclusive photos of firefighters in action at GRA office in Accra

On Sunday morning, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Head Office Annex at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle area, caught fire.Below are pictures of the gallant...

BoG sells $3.7 million in fifth fx forward sale

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) for the first time failed to sell the entire amount that targeted in its Foreign Exchange Forward Sale. The Central...

We need more 4G spectrum already – Vodafone

It has been barely six months since Vodafone Ghana launched their 4G network, but the telco said they already need more 4G spectrum because customers are...

Minority demands withdrawal of new GH₵100, GH₵200 notes

The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of the new denominations of the Ghana Cedi introduced by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).A ...

Textiles traders furious as Standards Authority enforces law to protect consumers

The Ghana Standard Authority (GSA), has embarked on an inspection exercise to Makola and surrounding markets to clear off substandard textiles from the market...

Slash administrative costs to pay past credits – SSNIT told

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust fund (SSNIT) has been told to cut down its administrative costs to enable it pay past credits to pensioners.This...

Black Friday shopping experience hugely patronised in Ghana

Shoppers in Ghana and across the world have yet again participated in one of the world’s exciting shopping experiences.The Black Friday usually offers shoppers...

Watch: Features of new GH¢200, GH¢100 notes and GH¢2 coins

The Central Bank has added GH¢100 and GH¢200 notes and GH¢2 coins to the country’s currency denomination.The new notes go into circulation Friday after...

GUTA responds to Nigerian Traders in Ghana

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has responded to a press conference organised by the Nigeria Union of Traders Association, Ghana.Read statement below:

BoG introduces new Cedi notes

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says it is not shifting away from pursuing a cashless society policy with the introduction of new banknotes.READ THIS:...

NLA cautions Ghanaians against lotto fraudsters

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has cautioned the general public against the operations and activities of lotto fraudsters who use “different...

Importers kick against proposed 11% increment in cargo handling charges

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has threatened to demonstrate against a proposed 11 percent tariff increment for cargo handling at...

GPHA has stabbed us in the back – GUTA reacts to new tarrif

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has accused the Ghana Ports and Habours Authority (GPHA) of betraying their trust.The group say an agreement...

Afrobarometer report on economic performance good feedback – Hadzide

Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide has described the Afarobarmeter report on the Akufo-Addo led government economic performance as good feedback to government.The latest Afrobarometer report...

New cedi notes to help big businesses – BoG [Audio]

Chief Manager at the Communications Office of the Central Bank, Esi Hammond, has given reasons for the release of the new 100 and 200...

Official: Why we have introduced new banknotes, coin – BoG

The Bank of Ghana has given the rationale for the introduction of GH¢ 100 and GH¢ 200 notes in addition to the country’s currency...

Cindy, Lele tomato pastes recalled after anomaly detection

Rabaj Company Limited, producers of Cindy and Lele tomato pastes has recalled the two brands off the market.A statement signed by management of the...

How Ghanaians are reacting to BoG’s new GH₵ 2 coin, 100, 200 Cedi notes

Following the release of GH₵ 2 coin, 100 and 200 Cedi notes into the circulation by the Bank of Ghana, a number of...

S.K. Boafo Travel & Tour adjudged overall Best Transport Company

The S.K. Boafo Travel & Tour Company, headed by Dr Seth K. Boafo, has been adjudged the overall best transport company at the 3rd...

Bank of Ghana releases GH₵ 2 coin, 100, 200 Cedi notes

The Bank of Ghana has released specimen of new GH₵ 100 and GH₵ 200 Cedi notes that are expected to be in circulation soon.The...

Telcos pay GHC2.2bn in taxes annually – Telecoms Chamber

Data on the contribution of telecoms operators to national development indicate that every years telcos pay GHC2.2 billion in taxes, which is almost 9% of Ghana’s...

GRIDCo to disconnect power to VALCo in December

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) on Thursday announced that it will disconnect power to the Volta Aluminum Company Limited (VALCO) on December 30...

Mobile Money gain over 70% trust in Ghana – Afrobarometer

Afrobarometer Report on public confidence in the safety of Ghana's financial institutions, following the clean up in the sector, indicates over 70% of Ghanaians trust mobile...

Ghana is safe haven for German investors – Trade Minister

Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen has called on investors, especially those from Germany to take advantage of the enabling ...

Komenda Sugar Factory forensic audit to be released soon

Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Carlos Ahenkorah, has revealed government’s plans to release a forensic audit ordered into the affairs of Komenda sugar...