BUSINESS

Show us which Chinese market sold cassava to Ghana – Minister asks

A Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture in Charge of Crops, Mr Yaw Frimpong Addo, has called on Ghanaians to disregard the propaganda peddled by the main opposition National Democratic Congress’ Member of Parliament for the Asunafo South Constituency in the Ahafo Region, Mr Eric Opoku, that Ghana imports huge tonnes of …

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A bag of sachet water now sells at 6.00 ghc

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has recommended to all its members to review upward the prices of their products. In a press release signed by the National President, Magnus Nunoo, the Association announced that, iced sachet water remains unchanged …

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Girl, 14, married off to 48yr old man at La

Residents of La, a suburb of Accra, want authorities to rescue 14-year-old Naa (not her real name), who is married to a 48 year old man in that area. Naa was married off to Akwetey Ashong, after the father of her 6 months old baby disappeared after getting her pregnant. …

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Here’s what foreign investors consider before investing in Ghana

Many times, you hear people say that the continuous depreciation of the local currency, the Cedi, will scare away foreign investors. This explains the term low investor confidence where the investor is unwilling to engage in investment opportunities in the country for fear of losing both principal and money they …

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Fuel prices to be reduced by ¢1 from April 1

The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (COBD) has forecasted an up to ¢1 per litre reduction in the price of petrol and diesel by April 1, 2022. This follows several engagements the COBD had with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and stakeholders to fashion out interventions aimed at reducing …

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GIJ SRC considers re-joining NUGS after exiting last year

The Students Representative Council of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ SRC) is considering re-joining the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) after exiting the mother student body last year. GIJ exited NUGS last year because it felt the association was not playing its role with regard to issues at …

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More than 1000 electric vehicles operating in Ghana

Ghana’s agenda to join the world in phasing out fossil-fuel-powered vehicles and switch to electromobility (e-mobility) is on course with more than 1000 fleets of electric vehicles already operating in the country. The shift will reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emission in the transport sector, contribute to keeping the global temperature …

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Garden City University College inducts 1,996 fresh students

The Garden City University College at Kenyase in the Kwabre East in the Ashanti region has inducted 1,996 fresh students for the 2021/22 academic year into the university. The students, including foreign nationals, are to pursue diplomas, degrees and masters programmes in nursing, business and communication. The matriculation ceremony was held …

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Free TVET kicks off in April

The Education Ministry has announced that the Free Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative introduced by the Government will start this academic year. According to the Free Senior High School (FSHS) Coordinator, the Ministry, Mr William Darkwah, all qualified candidates who chose to pursue TVET at any government-approved …

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How much fuel will now sell for after 15p reduction

There’s been an increase in petroleum products from the start of this year to March. While Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) review their prices upwards, drivers; public and private express worry about the incessant increment. Commuters, on the other hand, bear the rippling effect of the increase in fuel prices as …

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Cocoa Health and Extension Division enrolls 1750 farmers unto NHIS

The Bodi District office of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) has enrolled 1750 farmworkers onto the National Health Insurance Scheme to enable them to access quality and affordable healthcare. The Bodi District Coordinator of CHED, Mr Maxwell Addai Appiah, said the opportunity is given to the farmworkers also …

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E-Levy will be passed by end of March – Finance Minister

Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta stated emphatically that all things being equal, Parliament will pass the E-Levy by the end of March 2022. Addressing the public on the decisions taken by the government towards reviving the economy he said the levy which has been opposed by the Minority will be passed. He …

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‘Black market’ controls Dollar economy in Ghana – Dr. Smart Sarpong

A Senior Research Fellow at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Smart Sarpong, has called on government to tackle the black market control over the dollar currency in the country. Contributing to Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” Friday morning, Dr. Smart Sarpong applauded government for its $2 billion financial arrangement to cushion the financial …

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2021/22 SHS placement: 367,811 candidates successfully placed — MoE

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that the 2021/2022 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSsPs) into Senior High Schools (SHS)/Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutes will be released on Saturday, March 26, 2022. This is contained in a press release …

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Education Ministry releases 2021/2022 SHS placements today

The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2021/2022 Computerized School Selection and  Placement Systems (CSSPS) for students into Senior High Schools (SHS) will be publicized today, Saturday, March 26. According to the Ministry, 367, 811 candidates out of the 555,353 who qualified for the placement have been placed automatically …

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Commercial drivers to increase fares by 15% from 29 March

Transport fares will go up by 15 per cent effective Tuesday, 29 March 2022, the Public Relations Officer of the National Concerned Drivers Association, Mr David Agboado, has told Nasaria Abdul Rahman on Class91.3FM’s mid-day news 12 Live. “When we increased transport fares the other time, it was GHS7.99 [per …

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Three tonnes of unwholesome goods destroyed by FDA in Cape Coast

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has safely destroyed three tonnes of unwholesome goods gathered between the last quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2022. The products, included drugs, food, cosmetics, household chemical substances, were either bloated, expired, dented or had defaced date …

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Fuel shortage to hit Ghana as BOST workers go red over MD Provencal

Ghana faces a real-time risk of fuel shortage hitting the country as workers of state-owned Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company BOST threaten to lay down their tools over poor management decisions by their Managing Director, Edwin Provencal, who allegedly earns more than 1.35 million Ghana Cedis as a net …

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Bawumia rallies support for Black Stars head of Nigeria encounter

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is rallying support for Ghana’s Senior National Football team, the Black Stars as they meet their arch-rivals the Nigerian Super Eagles in the World Cup qualifying play-off at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. He also assured the Black Stars of the nation’s maximum support …

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Ghana to experience acute climate hazards – Report

Ghana is expected to experience more acute climate hazards such as flooding, as well as more frequent and intense drought, a report on Ghana’s roadmap for resilient infrastructure in changing climate has revealed. The 165-page report said, the consequence of the country’s climate change, has the potential to threaten the …

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Akufo-Addo urges doctors to accept postings to rural areas

President Akufo-Addo has described as distressing the refusal of some doctors to accept postings to rural and underserved communities. Addressing a Public Lecture to commemorate the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the University of Ghana Medical School, the President urged student doctors to follow the footsteps of their forebears by accepting …

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