BUSINESS

2022 BECE begins today with 552,276 candidates

Some 552,276 candidates are expected to write this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), at all 2, 023 designated centres throughout the country beginning today, Monday, 17th to Friday 21st October 2022. Out of this number, 276,988 are males whilst 275, 288 are females. The Ghana Education Service in a …

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Kizz Daniel is set to perform at the 2022 World Cup

Nigerian superstar Kizz Daniel is set to perform his hit single ‘Buga’ at the 2023 Fifa World Cup in Qatar. Details: A few months ago, Kizz Daniel tweeted that he would love to perform his hit single ‘Buga’ at the World Cup. It will appear that the universe has granted …

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UTAG, TEWU-GH et al declare strike from today

The leadership of four major labour unions, including the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), in the country’s public universities have declared an indefinite strike, starting Monday, October 17. This is due to the rejection of a “suggestion” by government as regards their demands, made at a meeting hosted by the National Labour …

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Fuel prices to go up 12 percent by October ending – IES

Ghanaians would be expected to pay more for fuel products come October ending. The predicted upward adjustment in fuel prices according to the Institute of Energy Security (IES) follows the decline of the cedi against the dollar. According to the Institute, the increase of price products on the international markets …

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2022 BECE: WAEC, invigilators urged to up their game to avoid malpractices

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has asked examinations body, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to work hard to avoid malpractices in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). GNAT also urged all the invigilators to do same. A statement issued by the association said “We believe this time round the West African Examinations Council would …

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Adum traders reopen shops after Asantehemaa’s intervention

Traders at Adum on Friday, reopened their shops following the intervention of the Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Konadu. The traders, most of whom deal in fast-moving consumer goods closed their shops on Monday, October 10, 2022, in protest of what they described as an unfavourable tax regime and the free fall …

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List of shopping malls that have been shut by GRA

It appears that customers may have to consider shopping options from other stores as some of their favorite major outlets have been shut down by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This is because the Authority has locked up some popular shopping centers in Accra due to their non-compliance with the …

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Revert to trimester system – CHASS tells Government

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools, CHASS has called on government to revert to the traditional trimester system in the 2023 academic year, since the current semester system puts a lot of stress on school facilities and infrastructure as well as staff and students. In a Communique released …

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GACL wants GH¢5 service charge for domestic flights increased

The traveling public should be prepared to pay more for domestic air travel in the future, if proposals by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) for a review of the current GH¢5 per passenger Airport Passenger Service Charge (APSC) on all domestic flights is accepted by Parliament. The GACL, a state-owned …

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Aliko Dangote’s $19-billion oil refinery 97% complete – Report

Dangote Industries Limited, a multinational manufacturing group owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has announced that the Dangote Oil Refinery, a $19-billion integrated petrochemical refinery complex, is 97-percent complete. In a recent update on the ongoing construction work at the multibillion-dollar petrochemical complex in Lagos’s Lekki Free Zone, the …

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Effective Ways To Store Food Without Using a Fridge

Foods like meat and fish spoil quickly without refrigeration, thus having a backup power source, such as a generator, is essential for most households. For this reason, it’s important that you learn about various methods of food preservation. How to Keep Food Fresh Without a Refrigerator First, smoking is a …

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Inflation shoots up to 21-year high, hits 37.2% in September

Consumer inflation has further increased to 37.2 percent in September 2022 – inching closer to the 40 percent mark last seen in the early 2000s. The annual inflation rate accelerated for the 16th straight month by 3.3 percentage points from 33.9 percent in August 2022, the highest reading since June …

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Growing The Natural Hair In The Natural Way

The natural hair to most women  is an absolute perfection to their beauty. Some go extra mile to have long glowing hair. Others find it tiring because of the requirements for keeping it healthy and so they crop it while others believe in an everyday braid. Most people have an …

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Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association threatens strike against govt

The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association has threatened to embark on a strike over continuous neglect by the government towards their welfare. According to the President of the Association, Stephen Anane Boateng, the Ghana COCOBOD has consistently failed to implement policies that will inure to their benefit, though they produce …

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Sahara Royal Gold CEO Allegedly Defrauds Jamila Home

    The Chief Executive Officer of Sahara Royal Gold Refinery Limited Godwin Kwaku Amekuedi has allegedly duped prestigious antique furniture outfit, Jamila Home to the tune of C1,500,000 ($200,000). In June, the gold refinery company CEO bought items worth the said amount and consequently issued a cheque to cater …

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Effect Of Grapes On Your Heart

Consumption of grapes has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to the findings of one study, individuals who drink the greatest quantity of grapes have a 44% lower chance of having heart disease compared to individuals who do not consume grapes. According to Healthine’s reporting …

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TURNING EFUTU (WINNEBA) INTO A BUSINESS HUB

    By Nana kweku Ofori Atta (CEO AVCONTECH SECURITY MASTERS) The state of hardship in Effutu (Winneba) is beyond imagination and I suggest the Government, Member of Parliament, the MCE , the chiefs and elders of Effutu need to sit at the table of development to discuss the growth …

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If Your Urine Always Foams, Here Are Its 5 Possible Causes

Urine is one of the waste byproducts that are filtered from the bloodstream via the excretory system, with the kidney playing a chief role in the process.In the same way that foods often dictate how well the human body functions, urine is one of the best indicators of the general …

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GRA shuts down Accra mall Game shopping centre

The Accra mall branch of Game Shopping Centre has been closed down. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) shut down the shopping centre following non-compliance with the E-VAT Invoicing system. The GRA has shut down ten shops since Monday. Customers who were shopping at the time of the GRA’s visit to …

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T.I. AMASS withdraws from the 2022 NSMQ

T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (T.I. AMASS) based in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region has withdrawn from the 2022 National Championship of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They were expected to be part of the competition which started on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Kwame Nkrumah University …

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