Some foreign airlines to the Kilimanjaro International Airport (Kia) have resumed flights after recent suspensions following reduced traffic because of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Discussions are underway to have three others – Kenyan Airways (KQ), Turkish Airlines and Germany-based Condor – resume flights to Tanzania’s gateway to the northern tourism …
Read More »Bank of Ghana finally receives US$3 billion Eurobond cash
The US$3 billion Eurobond cash raised by the Finance Ministry in the last week of March 2021 has hit the account of the Bank of Ghana. JoyBusiness reports that the BoG received the funds on April 7, but could not establish whether the necessary transaction cost of the lead managers …
Read More »SC Zamalek crash out of Caf Champions League
Egyptian giants SC Zamalek have crashed out of the Caf Champions League less than five months after being defeated in 2020 final. The Cairene heavyweights downed Senegal’s FC Teungueth 4-1 in their final group fixture on Saturday and appeared to be taking a giant step towards the knockout stages. …
Read More »GRA to move tax payment online from May 1
Effective May 1, 2020, taxpayers can file their taxes through the Ghana.gov platform and other automated channels. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said an automated system is bound to improve tax collection as well as remove elements that impede payments. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Joy News, …
Read More »How a French billionaire gained control of Ghana’s largest port – Repor
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré has been accused of shady deals and underhand dealings in the processes leading to his company’s control of Ghana’s largest port, the Tema Harbour. In a special report, Pan African publication African-Confidential uncovered how Bolloré’s firm, Bolloré Africa Logistics, won the right to build and …
Read More »Bank of Ghana finally receives $3bn Eurobond cash
The $3 billion Eurobond cash raised by the Finance Ministry in the last week of March 2021 has hit the account of the Bank of Ghana. JoyBusiness reports that the BoG received the funds on April 7, but could not establish whether the necessary transaction cost of the lead managers was …
Read More »Kasoa murder: New twist to arrest of traditional priestess
The traditional priestess arrested in connection with the Kasoa money ritual murder, Charity Mensah, has been granted bail. Madam Mensah was granted bail due to her condition as a nursing mother. This follows her arrest on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, together with one Desmond Nii Adjei, at Amanase near Suhum in the …
Read More »Over 300 workers of Aviation Handling Services sent home
Over 300 workers of the Aviation Handling Service Ghana, have been sent home in a redundancy exercise due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A letter titled: “Notice of Redundancy,” dated March 4, 2021 and singed by Thierry Maillot, the Managing Director to the affected staff, made available …
Read More »Fact -Checking ‘the crown’ Prince Philip saw Africa as a gaffe
Since colonial history cannot be changed or erased, we as African and more so Ghanaians should look at the big picture and take advantage of our relationship with the monarch of Britain to boost tourism, which is a big part of our struggling economy. Today, Africa, offers a sizeable …
Read More »Fetish priestess arrested in Kasoa murder granted bail
The Fetish priestess arrested in connection with the murder of 10-year old Ishmeal Mensah Abdallah has been granted bail. The Eastern Region Police Command on Wednesday 7th April 2021 arrested a fetish priestess, Charity Mensah, and one Desmond for their roles in the Murder of Ishmeal. Speaking to Kaakyire Ofori …
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