BUSINESS

298 people die of COVID-19 on Monday

There are now 452 529 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa after 7 120 new infections were recorded on Monday. Unfortunately, 298 people succumbed to the deadly virus, which brings the death toll to 7 067. Of the additional fatalities, 91 are from the Free State, 77 from the Eastern Cape, 61 …

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Ken Agyapong’s COVID-19 bill will shock you!

  COVID-19 survivor, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has revealed the cost of his private treatment. According to him, he spent about GH₵200,000.00 for his treatment at home. “People should be thankful to government for paying the cost of treatment. Mine cost GH₵200,000 so imagine if I were a poor man; I …

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Tema Port records revenue shortfall of GH¢453 million

Import revenue realized at the Tema Port fell by 45.02 percent for June 2020, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) data has shown. The monthly report released on July 1, 2020, indicated that for June 2020, the revenue target at the Tema Port was GH¢1 billion but the total revenue raised was …

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VIDEO| Lady explains how she uses sperms to fight COVID-19

A lady has outlined the health benefits of drinking sperms. Says she drinks it to fight COVID-19. A lady from VICE media has explained the reason why she takes sperms. She stated that she takes it to protect her skin and also helps fight against the COVID-19. She said her journey …

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Reduce fuel prices now – COPEC to trotros, taxis

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) has called on commercial drivers to immediately reduce transport fares due to the President’s decision to lift the restriction placed on commercial vehicles in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Akufo-Addo announced on Sunday that commercial buses and taxis are to load …

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Taxi and Trotro Drivers can operate at full capacity – Akufo-Addo

Commercial vehicles can resume operations at full capacity, as President Nana Akufo-Addo lifts restrictions on transport activities. The decision, according to Akufo-Addo, was taken after consultations with the Ministers for Transport and Aviation and the leadership of transport unions. Airplanes, taxis, trotros and buses can resume regular operations, Akufo-Addo said in his …

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Ken Ofori-Atta speaks on Osafo-Maafo & A-G’s $1m Kroll saga

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has waded into Attorney General’s fight with Senior Minister, Osafo-Maafo over the Kroll contract. Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo is in a court battle with the office of the Attorney General over a $1million Kroll contract. Mr Yaw Osafo-Marfo and four other officials from the Ministry of Finance …

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$1bn wind power farms in Ghana stalled – IES

On March 2, 2017, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta presented the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government to Parliament and secured approval. Page 102, paragraph 468 of the document highlighted the need to shift Ghana’s energy sources to renewables. Captured in the document, Mr Ofori-Atta stated: “In 2017, the Ministry will assist Bui …

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Government okays Kantanka Group’s automobile operations

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that the government has “formally granted the Kantanka Group a licence to continue its auto assembly operations in Ghana.” The Kantanka Group, an indigenous automobile assembling company in Ghana, Mr Ofori-Atta intimated, will also be a beneficiary of the Ghana Automotive Manufacturing Development Policy, which, …

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Zebilla SHTS: Security chases rioting 3rd year students out of campus

A combined team of police and military Saturday night chased out third year students of the Zebilla Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Upper East Region, from campus for rioting. The students reportedly pelted stones at some teachers and destroyed school property. They vandalized the headmaster’s private car, his …

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Conversion of UEW Kumasi campus into Uni. of Skill Training starts

Government has commenced processes to convert the Kumasi Campus of the University of Education, Winneba into the University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development. The University will have the mandate of training teachers in Practical Skills and Entrepreneurship. The Bill that will allow the conversation went through the Second Reading …

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GUTA calls off its nationwide demonstration

The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has called off their nationwide strike which was supposed to take effect Wednesday, July 29, 2020. President of the Association, Dr Obeng, explained that the cancellation of the exercise comes after the Trade Ministry met with the national executives to find a lasting …

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Committee report on KNUST SHS student’s death ready

The Committee charged with Investigating issues with regards to the death of a final year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School has completed its work and has handed the report over the Ghana Education Service in the Ashanti Region. The Report was submitted …

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Fabinho’s home burgled

Liverpool midfielder Fabinho’s home was burgled as the footballer celebrated the team’s Premier League win. Thieves broke into the Brazilian’s home on the day the Reds were presented with the trophy for their first top-flight win in 30 years. Items of jewellery and an Audi RS6 were stolen during the raid …

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WAEC Reviews 2020 WASSCE Timetable

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released an amended timetable for 2020 Senior High School candidates(SC). A statement from WAEC indicates that the change affects the date for Principles of Cost  Accounting 2 & 1. The paper which was scheduled to be written on Saturday, September 5, 2020, has now …

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School watchman assaults student of Dzosec

A watchman who works at the Dzodze Penyi Senior High School has allegedly assaulted a second-year student of the institution.    The assault took place on the school’s premises on Sunday, July 19 at a time students are not allowed to be outside.   A student who witnessed the incident …

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Ghanaian retail traders clash with Nigerian counterparts at Circle

ome members of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) on Friday, July 24, 2020, clashed with Nigerian traders who are operating illegally at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle despite GUTA’s directive for them to remain closed until they provide legal documents. The scuffle once again was about the infiltration of …

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Nothing good in mid-year budget – Ato Forson

A former Deputy Minister of Finance Casiel Ato Forson, has said the mid-year budget statement presented to parliament on Thursday July 23 by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is disappointing. He said there is nothing good in the budget for the ordinary Ghanaians. “I am disappointed as a Ghanaian and I am disappointed …

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KNUST commissions an executive campus at Moree, Cape Coast

The Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has commissioned the second phase of the Moree Campus on 16th July, 2020. The campus which cost the University fifty million Ghana Cedis (GHC 50,000,000.00) to construct, is located at the beautiful coastal line of Moree, Central Region …

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