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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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Cement price shoots up to ¢73

The price for a 50kg bag of cement has been increased by manufacturers effective August 30. Checks by JOYBUSINESS showed all the major manufacturers have increased their prices on the market. One of the major cement manufacturers, GHACEM, has also increased its prices. GHACEM’s Price List  GHACEM’s new price list …

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Utility tariffs increment takes effect today

The new tariffs for utility services announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will take effect from today, Thursday, September 1, 2022. The new tariffs include a 27.15% increase in electricity and 21.55% increase in water. The utility service providers had requested for drastic upward review of tariffs to …

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600 GTP workers asked to proceed on leave

Some workers of the Ghana Textiles Printing Company Limited (GTP) in Tema have been asked to proceed on leave following shortage in the supply of Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) for production. According to the managers, the RFO in which the machines depend on is regularly supplied from neighbouring countries. They …

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Launch of AfCFTA Hub Ghana – Bringing AfCFTA Home to the People

    The Ministry of Communications and Digitalization (MoCD) and the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC), as part of government’s commitment to accelerate the country’s digital agenda, have launched the “African Continental Free Trade Agreement, (AfCFTA) Hub” which seeks to promote, enhance and advance digital trading, electronic commerce, …

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