Mining giant, AngloGold Ashanti, says the on-going redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine is on course despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The mine targets to produce 2,000 tonnes of gold daily in the first phase, having made the first pour late last year after the resumption of operations. Emmanuel Baidoo, the Senior …
Read More »ECG appreciates gov’t resolve to settle debts
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has clarified its position on the assertion by the Energy Ministry that debts owed the company by the government had been paid. This follows opposition by some members of the Minority contesting the veracity of the claim. The Energy Minister, Peter Amewu on May …
Read More »Oil falls on China-U.S. tensions, energy demand doubts
Oil prices tumbled about 2% on Friday on rising U.S.-China tensions and doubts about how quickly fuel demand would recover from the coronavirus crisis. Fuel demand plummeted in recent months as the pandemic caused governments to impose restrictions on movement and businesses closed their doors. Oil has rallied in recent …
Read More »Agribusinesses apply for stimulus more than other sectors – NBSSI
The Executive Director of the National Board for Small Scale Industry (NBSSI), Esi Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, has revealed that more players in the agriculture and agribusiness sector have applied for their share of the stimulus package than their colleagues in other sectors. So far, she said, 1400 applicants have registered for …
Read More »Traders lament over poor sales in today’s Sallah Market
The strike of Coronavirus, did not only leave humanity devastated but has affected every sector of human endeavour. Not excluding trading, which is the backbone of every country’s economy. Business in the Tamale metropolis, today has reportedly been low despite the day being Sallah market which usually records high numbers of …
Read More »May salaries will be paid on time – Controller
The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), has assured all government workers that May salaries will be paid on schedule. This comes after some reports on social media suggest that validation for the salaries of government workers for the month of May has been postponed due to some technical challenges. …
Read More »Spanish La Liga set to resume on June 8
La Liga will be able to resume from the week beginning June 8 after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gave the green light for football to return. The Spanish top flight has been suspended since March, but authorities have been exploring a way to conclude the campaign while the coronavirus pandemic …
Read More »[Video] ‘School girls are getting pregnant; gov’t should re-open school fast’ – Mother cries
A concerned mother has to beseech President Nana Addo to reopen schools because of the alarming hike in sexual escapades in Kasoa as school girls are being ‘chopped’ by guys in their hood. To mothers, Kasoa school girls have become a common target for young guys who use them as …
Read More »Auditor General identifies 366 suspected cases of personation
The Ghana Audit Service has identified 366 suspected cases of personation by public sector employees. According to its Payroll Report, it has provided the details to the heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies/Metropolitan, Municipal, District Assemblies to investigate and submit a report for further review within 3 months after the …
Read More »Ghana Gas debunks COPEC’s lower quality claims
The Ghana National Gas Company has dismissed claims by the Chamber of Petroleum Consumer (COPEC) that the liquefied petroleum gas being supplied is of lower quality. Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, had earlier made the claim. He had raised red flag over the quality of liquefied petroleum gas being …
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