BUSINESS

Queen Elizabeth’s image to be replaced on currencies

All currencies in countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II will be replaced following her demise. This is according to UK’s news portal The Mirror. It follows the dawn of a new era under King Charles III, the eldest son …

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FOREIGN MINISTER INVITES DUTCH INVESTORS TO GHANA, AGREE TO HELP GHANA INCREASE TRADE VOLUMES UNDER AFCFTA

  The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and her counterpart from the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra, have agreed to take steps to enable Ghana increase trade volumes through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. As a result, the Ghanaian Foreign Minister has invited …

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CAF approves Baba Yara Stadium for Kotoko’s Champions League games

The organizers of the CAF Champions League competition have approved the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi for the Asante Kotoko SC games. The Confederation of African Football’s inspection team has given the stadium the green light for the Reds to play their home games at their home grounds. The …

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Banks procure armoured bullion vans to protect money, lives

Banks in Ghana have procured 60 armoured bullion vans to ensure safe carting of money and the protection of lives, Mr John Awuah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Association of Bankers, has said. He said the special purpose vehicles with siren, tracking devices, bullet resistant glass and other …

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Empire Builders Assures Trasacco Homeowners of Protection after Spurious Claims By Nungua Stool

  Credit: www.africanentertainment.com Empire Builders Limited has reacted to spurious claims purportedly made by the Nungua Stool concerning the ownership to a land at Trasacco Valley. In a statement signed by its Executive Chairman, Ernesto Taricons, Empire Builders Limited said the claims by the Nungua were “unmeritous” and that they …

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Kumasi to get first Electric Light Rail Transportation system

Kumasi is set to become the first city in Ghana to have an Electric Light Rail Transportation (Tram System) as part of government’s effort to ease traffic congestion in the Ashanti Region’s capital. The Tram system is one of the sophisticated means of transport found mostly in Europe. This type …

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Unregistered SIMs: NCA to block voice and data services from September 5

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has disclosed that effective September 5, persons who have not registered their SIM cards will be barred from receiving certain services, including all outgoing voice calls and data services. According to a communique issued by the Authority to telecommunications giants, the move forms part of …

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Food vendors urged to serve food in plant leaf instead of plastics

The Co-founder of the Freshwater Wellness and Therapeutic Clinic, Lady Eva, has cautioned the public against the increasing patronage of food served in plastic packages since they contain chemicals that are harmful to human health. The preference for such containers to package food now among many Ghanaians, as against the …

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Ghanaians lament as fuel prices begin increasing again

Fuel prices have begun increasing again at the pumps and consumers are lamenting the impact it is having on their finances. Some oil marketing companies like Total have increased the price of petrol by 5 percent and now selling at 11.55 pesewas per litre. Diesel is now being sold at …

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We increased tariffs to prevent future dumsor – PURC

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Ishmael Ackah has said utility tariffs were increased to avert future power outages. The electricity and water tariffs were increased by 27.15% and 21.55% respectively and took effect yesterday, Thursday, September 1, 2022. Dr. Ackah told Class News’ Elisha …

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