BUSINESS

GRA officers banned from receiving direct tax payments by July 1

  The Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA) has served notice of ceasing the acceptance of personal and corporate cheques for payment of taxes and customs duties, effective June 1, 2021. “Existing cheques that have already been received for the payment of Duties and Taxes shall continue to be presented to the Banks. …

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5 key considerations for home buyers in Ghana

  Most of us consider owning a house of our own to be an essential component in Ghana, unless/until potential home buyers proceed in a more – prepared and better-informed way. Instead of it being, a dream may become a nightmare! After over 20 years, as a Real Estate developer, …

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Traders call for removal of Ga West MCE after clash with task force

  Traders along the main road at Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality, near the ‘Ayalolo’ park, are campaigning for the removal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Mr Clement Wilkinson. They have threatened to vote against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the next election …

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No need to panic about China’s export of Cocoa – COCOBOD

  The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has assured stakeholders not to panic about the news of China exporting Cocoa to Belgium. Mr Fiifi Boafo, Public Affairs Manager of COCOBOD, said looking at the quantity of cocoa being exported by the Chinese, there no cause for alarm as “it was quite …

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Liverpool owner apologises for European Super League proposal

Liverpool owner John W Henry has apologised to the club’s supporters for the “disruption” caused by the proposed European Super League (ESL).   Henry took sole responsibility for the “unnecessary negativity”, saying: “In this endeavour I’ve let you down.” The Reds and five other Premier League sides withdrew from the ESL on …

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Calls on Akufo-Addo to reopen Nigerian shops unfortunate – GUTA

  The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has described as unfortunate calls on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to reopen Nigerian retail shops that were closed down. GUTA said its attention has been drawn to a press release by one Chief Nkem Tony Onyeagolu former President …

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PHOTOS: Man electrocuted to death At Akrofuom

A 48-year-old man with the name Silas has been Electrocuted to death at Sikaman Baasa a farming community in the Akrofuom district of the Ashanti region. According to an eyewitness, Silas was contracted to fall big trees on his employer’s farm. Unfortunately for him, some of the trees fell on …

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VIDEO: Why so many kidney deaths in Ghana?

65-year-old Ajara Mensah is battling for her life as her 25-year-old daughter, Rose Mensah struggles to pay for the treatment of kidney complications, which is dragging her slowly to her grave. Studies show that about 13% of Ghanaians have chronic kidney disease and many are dying on daily basis from …

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Cool Pastor – Yesu din (Official Video)

Cool Pastor is out with his latest single, ”Yesu Din”.. Gospel songs have been one of the largest medium in transforming positiveness into the lives of the people. Several gospel songs have come to do its work and yes the legacy continuous. We bring to you a fresh dedication tune …

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UG opens no-guarantor student loan application process

The University of Ghana, Legon, has opened the application process for students who wish to avail themselves of the student loan facility for the 2020/2021 academic year. This was announced by the Student Representative Council of the university. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the SRC, Mr …

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5 steps to owning your first house in Ghana

I was listening to Sarkodie’s ‘Hand to Mouth’ song recently. Believe me, the 3mins 15 secs song which appeared to be targeted at the youth was full of wise nuggets for the old; the rich and the poor also. He bemoaned the phenomenon where people at their prime, cultivate an …

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UCC Stealing Spree: Student jailed 6 months

Some students of the University of Cape Coast in the Central Region have turned themselves into criminals, stealing laptops and mobile phones belonging to their colleagues. The University of Cape Coast District Police Commander, Superintendent Fii Okyere who made the disclosure further revealed that a student was last week sentenced …

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CJ gives approval for GRA’s Tax Court

The Chief Justice Anin Yeboah has approved a request by the Ghana Revenue Authority for the establishment of a tax court. According to a letter by the Chief Justice, the  court will be located at the Criminal Division of the Appeal Court within the Supreme Court buildings. The Court will …

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AirtelTigo transfers ownership to Ghana

  The Government of Ghana and the parent companies of AirtelTigo, Bharti Airtel Ghana Holdings, MIC Africa B.V, have concluded negotiations and signed an agreement to transfer the shares of the Company to the Ghana Government. The agreement was contracted following the announcement of the Company’s departure from the Ghanaian …

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KNUST Senior Lecturer wins 2020 Africa Oxford Research Development Award

Dr. (Mrs.) Cynthia Amaning Danquah, a Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology, of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi has won the 2020 Africa Oxford Research Development Award (AfOx ReDA) from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. She received £50,000 to collaborate with Prof. Christopher Schofield from the …

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Teacher licences, registration numbers to be out in May

  The National Teaching Council (NTC) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it will begin issuing teacher licence and registration numbers to all qualified teachers in the Ghana Education Service as well as those in private institutions from May 2021. A letter from the Ghana Education Service …

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Ho Airport opens

The first flight from the newly constructed Ho Airport flew to Accra on Thursday, April 15 amid funfair. The construction of the airport in the Volta Region capital began in 2015 during the tenure of John Dramani Mahama and completed in 2017 under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. But its commissioning was officially done …

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2021 Gadangme Homecoming launched

Gadangmes in the diaspora on Thursday 13th April launched Gadangme Homecoming at AMA head office for Ghanaians in the diaspora. Among the many personalities and dignities that graced the occasion are Traditional Leader from the Gadangme Region, Archbishop Torto, Hon. E T Mensah,Pastor Lamptey, Sultan Nii Nortey Caesar Queen Asabea …

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Techniques for Preventing Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation occurs when you ejaculate  during sexual intercourse sooner than you or you partner would like or before you’ve achieved satisfaction. Premature ejaculation is a common complaint. One out of three biological males say they’ve experienced it. It often occurs early in relationships when sexual excitement, anxiety, and overstimulation …

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5 Best positions to avoid pregnancy

Whether you are still thinking about having kids right now or you just want to put the spice back into your love life, there are sexual positions you can still enjoy without having to fear getting knocked up. But there is a caveat: any penile vaginal penetration  can always result in …

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