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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...

Ghana’s local rice to be listed on Ghana Commodity Exchange

Ghana's local rice will soon be listed on the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GCX, Dr Kadri Alfah,...

Listen: Minister replies John Dumelo over prices of local rice

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has urged Ghanaians to disregard comments of actor cum politician John Dumelo on the prices...

PERD expected to fetch Ghana $12BN – Dep. Minister reveals

Ghana, following the successful implementation of government’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD), is set to make billions of dollars from the programme.PERD...

Watch out for my made-in-Ghana rice soon – Samini (Video)

Ghanaian award-winning dancehall musician, Samini says Ghanaians should watch out for his made-in-Ghana rice brand across the country in no time.According to the...

MoFA unveils plans to boost local rice consumption

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has proposed effective measures as part of efforts to boost the consumption of made in Ghana rice.According to...

Listen: This is how much Ghana spends on rice importation

It has emerged that Ghana spends a staggering $42 to $52 million dollars on importation of rice.Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Kennedy Osei...

Traders anticipate higher sales ahead of Christmas

With barely four weeks to the Christmas festivities, traders in the Central Business District of Accra, on Monday said they expect sales to pick...

BoG goes after compensation package policies of Bank CEOs

The Central Bank has directed banks in the country to publish Value Added Statements disclosing details of compensation package policies of Chief Executive Officers...

Photos: Man breaks ‘susu’ boxes he started on 1st January; makes GH¢ 2,838

A gentleman, identified on Twitter as Derrick Adjei-Djan, has stirred social media with latest photos of his piggy bank known locally as 'susu...

EOCO’s GH¢ 550,000 share of GH¢ 2m donation not well thought out – GNPC Board Chair

Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Freddie Blay, says the GH¢550,000.00 budgeted by the Corporation to be given to the...

SIM registration won’t work without proper ID verification – Vodafone CEO

As Ghana prepares to undergo SIM Card re-registration next year, Vodafone Ghana CEO, Patricia Obo-Nai says there is no way bad SIM registration can...

EOCO disowns MASLOC boss

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO),  has disowned the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Stephen Amoah, over...

Salary publication of bank CEOs to fight cronyism – Economist says

Dr Lord Mensah, a senior lecturer at the Department of Finance of the University of Ghana, has commended the Bank of Ghana’s decision to...

South Africa visa-free starts in 6 countries except Ghana

Out of seven countries that South Africa announced that it was granting visa-free status to, Ghana is the only country that is yet to...

Musician Akon has an interesting message for UK-based Ghanaians

Senegalese-American singer, Akon has advised Ghanaians living in the diaspora, especially the United Kingdom, to wake up from their slumber and invest in their...

Government announces strategic investor for Komenda Sugar Factory

The government of Ghana has announced a strategic investor for the Komenda Sugar Factory.Park Aggrotech Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Skylark Group of...

Audio+Photos: Fishermen cry over ‘white elephant’ cold store at Prampram

Fishermen in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra region have expressed their frustration over the seeming collapse of a cold storage facility in...